Could we go uber defensive tomorrow night (like Tipp in an all Ireland for example) and rest the likes of Troy Parrot for the must win against Hungary?
In all likelihood we need Armenia to do us a solid as, whatever Hungary beat them by, we will have to then beat Hungary by one goal more which, being honest, is a very, very tall order.
Or else we just beat Portugal.
Armenia and Hungary drawing wouldnât be the worst result in the world as Armenia are unlikely to get anything from their final game and any win in Budapest would do even if we get nothing from tomorrow night (I think!)
Yeah I counted them drawing as doing is a favour.
I suppose the dream is us winning and them dropping something, then a draw does us in Budapest.
And itâs telling that even the dream scenario leaves us in a tough position
Even if we beat Portugal weâll still need to get some form of result in Budapest.
Iâll be there tomorrow with hope in my heart that we can nick something.
Yes I said that in my subsequent post. We really are behind the 8-ball, or tucked in behind the yellow for snooker fans.
Never mind the result/permutations. Tomorrow is all about a little bit of olé olé olé-ing & catching up with chums (cc @BruidheanChaorthainn, @peddlerscross).
A few pints in the 51 after an early work departure. Maybe a chicken curry (half & half) at around 5.40pm before the place gets too busy. A stroll down to the stadium at 7.10pm. Ensure youâre in your seat for the national anthem, making necessary adjustments for the change of president.
And then weâll put âem under pressure & take it from there.
This is why you put in all that graft with chartered mate, to have the means to properly enjoy evenings like this. Hopefully Parrott knocks in the winner.
Win both the games and weâve nothing to worry about, except for the subsequent playoffs but I suppose we could just win them as well.
In that scenario we will qualify
Iâm really looking forward to this tomorrow - so much so that Iâm even paying for a ticket this timeâŠ
Its nearly 4 years to the day since Ronaldo and co last came to town. That was an iconic 0-0 draw and one of the high points of the Kenny era.
I have never seen so many drunk people at a sporting event as was there that night. Fellas had been let loose after hiding under the bed for two years previous.
Was bloopers in goals for that game?
Same as.
I reckon this OâToole chap is gonna be a game changer
JJ Gabrielâs father is Irish I saw while footixing online over the weekend.
It was a one off where they actually allowed pints brought out to the seats as well. Good auld days
Paddy loves his pints
Iâll be in the Oarsman if anybody is about tomorrow
Whatâs the grub like in the 51, adequate for a session I take it?
There is a strong possibility that the game could be ready to kick-off at 7.39pm owing to the change of President and inadvertently leading to an embarrassing delay before the FIFA official waits for the designated time.
Catherine could do a few keepy uppies to entertain the masses.