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The world climate conference in Lima sounds more straightforward. However I find Costa Rica in London very appealing.

Why the feck do discussions over a meaningless friendly sound like a reagon V gorbachov meeting in the 80's? 'Do you fancy a game ?' .....' Aye cheers' Job done. FFS.

And their flag ain't the Union Jack.

So if you are in a group of 3, which is very possible you may still have 2 friendly dates to fill ??????? Just done a draw based on us in Nations Group C Wales / Bulgaria / Scotland Was guaranteed to happen.

The last 12 months is so important. Its why we are now floating around mid 30s, as our 2 big world ranking wins v Croatia have been watered down and the wins in the last 12 months against Poland, Georgia and Ireland were against nations poorly ranked. Wonder how much better off we would be had we held on for a win v Nigeria, given they were around the top 20 at the time.

Almost first name on teamsheet

Romania Israel Scotland Albania Macedonia and Andorra please. Also Germany France Wales Sweden Belarus and Georgia Thanks.

They are not perfect but I can't think of a better pairing. We have lost 2 in 10 and by in large it's been those 2 playing. I think Russell Martin in particular has been excellent.

Guaranteed friendly in June. 5 weeks between end of championship season and game in Dublin.

Wasn't impressed by Fletcher but let's judge him with a proper run of games under his belt. Bit harsh to judge him on Tuesday given he has played the total of about 90 minutes 1st team football since August. However agree that he is certainly behind Broon Mulgrew and Morrison for now.

I reckon that 11 more points would clinch a minimum of best placed 3rd team and qualification.

O'Neil confirmed it's a hamstring strain in today's media. Absolutely no danger he will be allowed to play by Everton 5 days after it was picked up. That's a 2 to 3 week recovery job.

Seems to me it's a pick to fill numbers at training only. Martin Whittaker forsyth Robertson and mulgrew who was very decent v Croatia at left back 12 months ago provide plenty cover at full back.

Hughes saying a 'tweak' in the groin. Ooer Mrs ! Hopefully he came off b4 any damage. Given it was 9 mins in fingers crossed.

Best left alone for the reasons above. The British army are not held in high esteem in the Republic.

Ah suspect Watford rested him today. Couple o decent performances v Ireland & England and he can earn them a few bob in January transfer window.

Spot on. He is a massive threat and will likely pin down their whole right side. Defo to start if fit.

So 20000 paddys at the game next Friday and from the same source who told me there were 350,000 smelltic fans in seville v porto. Muppets

Copperface is belting. Discovered it in 2002 & always visit. Always mobbed btw.

Aye. Spent awe morning filling the coke bottles wi voddie and the square in Bari was rattling in bevvy.

Sing the anthem and back the team. Oh and get a grip.

For what its worth I have always found SSC staff to be really helpful. Clearly I am in the minority, but if they see this I might get moved up to TA Elite Platinum or whatever.

Germany should beat these 2 average teams. Regardless of their starting 11. Agree tho that the Poland game could be tight. 2-1 v Poland and 3-0 against Rep.

Someone needs to explain why we head to a foreign country and seek out the Irish pub ? Usually overpriced and absolutely rammed. Far nicer local hostelries, with decent local beers at half the price without the token Limerick brik a brac and Celtic tops on the walls.

Krakov is a fine place. Far more touristy than Warsaw and the centre is stunning. The kinda place you would take the Mrs for the weekend or the burd if the Mrs was busy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! However Warsaw was excellent in March and more than happy to return. Its nowhere near as nice on the eye, but thats fair enough considering it was a pile of rubble 60 years ago. Was hoping the game would be in Gdansk. Never been and heard some really good things about it.