Portugal v ROI- WCQ 2022

Yeah, Idah looks like he has a bit of everything, not many lads that size who can move like that. He troubled Dias tonight definitely.

Bazunu is a legit blue chip prospect, star in the making. Has everything.

Connolly really needs to work on his game, his first touch, shooting and hold up play (general awareness) ; his pace and instincts get him in great positions so often only for a sloppy touch or shot.

The young defender that came on did super as well, future premier league regular hopefully.

Very positive night overall.

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bit of a gurrier element about Connolly as well, absolute shaper but fuck it he did well

His turn of pace and low centre of gravity plus that knack for being in the right place troubles defenders but his end product is shocking.

I thought he got a nudge in the back on that other chance in the box though

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Kenny has blooded all these players. I think he will get the bullet and the next manager will reap the benefits.

He’s very bad at diving so refs reluctant to give him the benefit of the doubt when he is fouled

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yeah he needs to lift his head up more, his game is quite underdeveloped in parts

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It’s as much about how the opposition defence are a bit scared of him than anything else. After he went off they were able to push a lot higher as we had nothing in behind bar the fluke that landed at McClean’s feet

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Connolly missed 3 good chances to seal it.

i cant see the name McClean- im allergic to him

Definitely now as you say it, so much happened I’d forgotten the dives!

Good chances? He could have done better with 2 half chances, agreed

@chops91 Has the tickets got for the Serb game next week, we go again.

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He’s exempt from criticism unfortunately because he runs around a lot and hates the Brits

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Omobamidele looked very good but he pretty much spent his whole time on the field defending his penalty box in a back five in a backs to the wall effort

He has bags of potential but would like to see him in a less basic role to see where he is really at in terms of defending, ability on the ball and awareness.

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no, the sideshow is over now, if kenny wants to say he is playing football that man needs to be literally decommissioned

Yeah, keeps defenses honest for sure. He nearly gets away with being lazy in developing his game due to that pace bailing him out.
Physically, I didn’t think he looked in great nick tonight either, not terrible or anything, much the same as he always looks but I thought he might have strengthened up a bit by now.

To appreciate the highs you have to experience the lows. I am sick.

He and Bazunu looked nailed on to be career Premier League players.

Cark hurlers are coming kid.

They have been a long time coming.