Panel don’t seem too happy with the formation. I’d be inclined to agree with them that the solution is not Kilbane in the middle with Ireland in the hole. Our full backs will suffer with Carsley and Kilbane as their only outlets in the middle of the park. It depends on how imposing SIreland can be I suppose.
Dunphy on a bit of a transparent pro-Keane rant there. Saying we’ve only 2 strikers so why not call up Connolly. And Miller in the middle he went on to say. Dunphy had zero time for Connolly before Keane starting talking him up. And Brady pointed out that we have 4 strikers.
On the radio preview Ray Houghton’s wisdom was that we need to pass the ball less and chip it forward to the strikers more. Gobshite.
surprised Brady didn’t know McGeady’s name considering he tried to sign him for Arsenal. Mcaddy he called him. Giles on the other hand said he hadn’t done it at this level. When they were talking about our defence it was agreed that McShane was only one to worry about. Have they suddenly forgotten about how many times O’Shea has let us down. Still far better than any other stations analysis however.
Yeah the pro-Keane thing was obvious with his comments. Why not play Long? I’d definitley throw him on and see what happens, he could hardly make things any worse.
Houghton :’( why do we have to be subjected to his rubbish. I have never been a fan of the guy.
But when alls said and done COME ON IRELAND, early goal will see me right ;D
played much better first half. Mcgeady looked a bit nervous at the start but thought he has done very well so far. Duff has also been very good but has owed us this kind of performance. very happy woth Ireland’s movement off the ball and doyles work rate. Keep this up and we’ll win no bother.
Far too many interruptions from Rte during the match. Why interrupt commentary to tell us the scores in the Scotland, England and Wales matches. Also the advertising of the European Cup and Epl during it was quite infuriating.