Chris Forrester, Alan Judge, Matt Doherty (Wolves full back) and Johnny Hayes in the preliminary squad for these friendlies. Those are the 4 uncapped players but Stephen Gleeson of Birmingham (capped twice under Staunton) is equally unfamiliar.
Two blasts from the past in fan favourite Paul Green and Simon Cos are also included.
Damien Delaney didn’t get a call-up.
Good to see Forrester included, Judge is promising, the rest of them I’ll leave it at that.
Fat Rob Elliott retained ahead of Westwood.
Arter and Hendrick both ruled out. Particularly annoying for the former. One chance left for him against Netherlands perhaps.
@Bandage
where is the drinking happening before proceedings?
i had planned to have 2 (two) cans of carling in on the North Kildare commuter and then drink 4 ( four) outside the ground similar to the scotland game
im sitting in the peasant level seats , as its a friendly are the bars open do you know like against the USA in the 2014 Freedom International challenge game?
I would like to think there will be no bars open on Good Friday
The bars in the Aviva will be hopping prior to kick off.
they’re open in premium level
I won’t be drinking as it’s Good Friday and I’m a born again Roman Catholic. I’ll be sipping a sparkling water in the premium section bar.
Just met up with the lads for a couple of pre-match coffees. Looking forward to seeing Alan Judge play later - Steven Reid gave him a great report in his Independent column today.
What channel is this on?
Setanta Ireland
Setanta.
Looking forward to seeing how Duffy gets on tonight, I think he’s a very solid defender.
Lively start to the game, have backed both teams to score @ evens.
Clarke scores after getting on the end of Duffy’s header.
Duffy is a beast in the air.
We want 16
I like the new geansaí
