JagDude Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Was looking at the Ireland squad and there are a few that might get into our squad, but for starting 11 I can only see 3. O'Shea McCarthy Long Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Coleman without doubt. Whilst others would maybe push for a place and even get in the starting XI, there aren't any that would significantly improve us. We also don't have players that would improve them dramatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethV Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Was looking at the Ireland squad and there are a few that might get into our squad, but for starting 11 I can only see 3. O'Shea McCarthy Long Thoughts? Wilson, Coleman, Brady, McCarthy, McGeady and Long would all get in our starting 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagDude Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Wilson, Coleman, Brady, McCarthy, McGeady and Long would all get in our starting 11. Who would get dropped for mcgeady? Coleman, aye fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 No thanks, not one. Have always said we have the players, we just haven't had the correct manager. Up until now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 O'Shea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunty Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Adam Rooney ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Exile Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Agree with that the majority wouldn't significantly improve but you'd still need to have a look at Robbie Keane even if he's getting on a bit (I'm looking at this as a one off game improvement as opposed to an on-going campaign) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFB362 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Alright lads Irish fan here.Thought I may as well make an account on here with the game coming up so soon. As regards Scotland players I would take for the Irish starting side I would probably say only Naismith and Brown. Personally I don't really rate the Scottish players as individuals, however thats irrelevant as I'm sure you lads think the same about Ireland. The one thing Scotland have in abundance is a great understanding as a team. The way Scotland pass and hold onto the ball is excellent given the standard of player available to them. (Same standard as Ireland). For me the addition of McCarthy,Whelan,Wilson and Hoolahan will be the difference on Saturday. Irelands performance in Glasgow was the worst I have EVER seen. I'm not overly confident,but I feel the fact that Ireland have a full squad will be enough for us to sneak a 1-0/2-1 victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Alright lads Irish fan here.Thought I may as well make an account on here with the game coming up so soon. As regards Scotland players I would take for the Irish starting side I would probably say only Naismith and Brown. Personally I don't really rate the Scottish players as individuals, however thats irrelevant as I'm sure you lads think the same about Ireland. The one thing Scotland have in abundance is a great understanding as a team. The way Scotland pass and hold onto the ball is excellent given the standard of player available to them. (Same standard as Ireland). For me the addition of McCarthy,Whelan,Wilson and Hoolahan will be the difference on Saturday. Irelands performance in Glasgow was the worst I have EVER seen. I'm not overly confident,but I feel the fact that Ireland have a full squad will be enough for us to sneak a 1-0/2-1 victory. I dont believe its really the worst you've seen. Mind when Cyprus spanked you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFB362 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I dont believe its really the worst you've seen. Mind when Cyprus spanked you? Don't even talk to me about that game. It never happened ??. For a game of its magnitude I think the Scotland performance was the worst I've seen. Even Croatia in the euros where we lost 3-1 we had a bit of heart to come back from 1-0 down. In Glasgow there was no one player who could come back into the dressing room with his head held high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishTyke Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Would've liked a player as prolific as Keane was during the last decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BremnerLorimerGray Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 McCarthy and Coleman absolutely. Hendrick, Brady and Hoolahan to a much lesser extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't think scotland fans are being disrespectful on these threads. Nothing wrong with a wee bit of optimism. My god we were the biggest doom and gloom merchant's on the planet this last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2DarkBlues Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'd take all ROIs players so they have to forfeit the game if that's an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albathebrave Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Nope they steal our players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albathebrave Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Don't think scotland fans are being disrespectful on these threads. Nothing wrong with a wee bit of optimism. My god we were the biggest doom and gloom merchant's on the planet this last 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Has anybody mentioned Adam Rooney yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagDude Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Has anybody mentioned Adam Rooney yet?. No and for good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usainboltyarocket Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Has anybody mentioned Adam Rooney yet? Yes. Page 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Yes. Page 1. Reply #1 I assume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveheartGordon Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Alright lads Irish fan here.Thought I may as well make an account on here with the game coming up so soon. As regards Scotland players I would take for the Irish starting side I would probably say only Naismith and Brown. Personally I don't really rate the Scottish players as individuals, however thats irrelevant as I'm sure you lads think the same about Ireland. The one thing Scotland have in abundance is a great understanding as a team. The way Scotland pass and hold onto the ball is excellent given the standard of player available to them. (Same standard as Ireland). For me the addition of McCarthy,Whelan,Wilson and Hoolahan will be the difference on Saturday. Irelands performance in Glasgow was the worst I have EVER seen. I'm not overly confident,but I feel the fact that Ireland have a full squad will be enough for us to sneak a 1-0/2-1 victory. I know we could debate all day but I think your account of the game at Celtic Park is innacurate, the worst performances I've ever seen are ones in which defences fall apart, Ireland worked hard but lacked a bit of end product.I suggest your disappointment is because you feel you have significantly better players and should beat us. For me the biggest difference was the managers, O'neil went with a 4-4-2 away to a side with a continental style 4-2-3-1, allowing us to play between 3 straight lines. I agree with your comments about our team ethic, but team-work can only showcase ability not create it out of nowhere. However saying ''the one thing Scotland have'' isn't on the money, They are full of pace like Anya, have a solid midfield and forward players who's abilities complement each other very well. I generally like to see Ireland do well, but the biggest problem in your side is a lack of style or philosophy, I haven't been able to work out how Ireland actually want to play yet. I think the sides are close but Scotland are better formed and tactically the game suits us, but Im a football fan and not mystic meg so the score could be anything. Edited June 12, 2015 by BraveheartGordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbers Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Don't even talk to me about that game. It never happened . . You woke up and found Bobby Ewing in the shower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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