Your full of shit and back tracking, now good luck to you too.
Show me where I back tracked?
Great thread.
I’ve followed (not supported) Manchester City since 1977 but I fucking detest Stephen Ireland. Prick. Prick. Prick.
Remember when Northern Ireland beat England 1-0? I thought it was a good result. My mate, who is a Celtic fan, said he’d rather see England win.
I pointed out that Martin O’Neill, Pat Jennings and Gerry Armstrong had no problem playing for Northern Ireland. He didn’t want to discuss the issue any further.
You’re some pussy, you come out all guns blazing then back track as soon as it is put to you…Faggot.
Show me where I back-tracked, asshole.
Roy Keane on Trapattoni and Steven Ireland in the times today -
Keane urges Trapattoni to persevere with Ireland
MARY HANNIGAN
SOCCER: ROY KEANE IN DUBLIN THE LIFT TAKING Roy Keane from the Croke Park pitch up to his press conference on the sixth floor was so jam-packed with photographers, their equipment and the odd stray reporter, fears were expressed that it might break down. The recently appointed Ipswich Town manager attempted to look on the bright side of such peril. It could be worse, he said, Dunphy could be here.
And the bright side was where Keane was largely focusing his thoughts yesterday, invigorated, he said, by the latest career challenge he has taken on, that of guiding Ipswich to promotion to the Premier League.
Out on the pitch he had posed for the cameras with a hyperactive Golden Labrador pup, who was brave enough to slobber all over the grinning Keanes left cheek, marking the launch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind/Specsavers SHADES 2009 campaign, his seventh appearance in as many years for his beloved charity.
Upstairs it wasnt long before Keane was sharing his views on another Cork man whose international career has been less than, well, trouble-free.
I remember hearing about Brian Clough trying to get Archie Gemmill to sign for Forest he slept on his sofa. Thats what Id do with Stephen . . . well, I wouldnt sleep on his sofa, I would sleep outside his house to try and get him back for Ireland, he said.
Im sure (Giovanni) Trapattoni has done all he can to get him back, but he would obviously make a big, big difference to the Irish team. Hes pure quality, the lad. Hes been one of the most consistent players in the Premier League this season, in an inconsistent Manchester City team.
But, having said that, if he doesnt want to play and hell have his own reasons, stuff we might never know about then that has to be respected. Unfortunately. But you never know: never say never. Hes retired from international football, but lots of players have done that and come back, he laughed.
Would Ireland, long-term, regret his decision not to play for his country? Ah well, I dont think you have regrets, but you do make mistakes. What I would say to him if I ever bumped in to him in Manchester whether or not hed want to chat to me I dont know is listen, your career is over before you know it. If you have the opportunity to play for Ireland under a good manager then go for it.
As I said, I dont know the lad, Ive never met him, he might have a reason for not coming back and we have to respect it, whatever it might be. But Id persevere if I was Trapattoni I would literally sleep outside his house.
The prospect, though, of Keane sleeping outside Trapattonis house in an effort to convince him that Andy Reid is worth an international recall seems remote. The fuss about Reidy being left out of the squad is unbelievable, way over the top, he said of the player he signed for Sunderland in January of last year.
Andy Reid doesnt deserve to be in the Irish squad at this moment in time. Hes not doing enough.
Thats what I like about Trapattoni, hes an experienced manager, he looks at players who are in form, who are playing week in, week out. Its not as if Ireland are having bad results. I think theyre doing very well, I have to say Ive been impressed look at the players weve got, I think theyre all playing to their maximum. The likes of Reidy, (Lee) Carsley, one or two others, dont have too much to complain about, to be honest with you.
Trapattoni has more experience than all of us put together, so I wouldnt dare question what hes doing.
He did, though, question Trapattonis loyalty to a couple of his players, who Keane refused to name, ones he said were playing on past reputations. You pick players on their form. (Fabio) Capello seems to do it. Its all well and good being loyal to players, but theres a fine line between loyalty and stupidity. One or two players just turn up and theyre picked for Ireland. One in particular . . . hes picked every time he comes over, I cant work that one out.
The guessing games began as Keane departed the scene, puppies (literally) everywhere wagging their farewells. Such was the mutual admiration you could picture Keane sleeping outside their kennels in the hope of persuading them to come out and play.
Like Stephen Ireland. But who were those one or two Irish players?
Always interesting is Roy.
Anyone got opinions on the 2 fellas? Is Wobbie one? If so a bit harsh, I presume Kilbane is the other.
[quote=“myboyblue”]Always interesting is Roy.
Anyone got opinions on the 2 fellas? Is Wobbie one? If so a bit harsh, I presume Kilbane is the other.[/quote]
Very harsh on Robbie Keane. Some of his performances havent been great and he is no captain but 4 goals in 6 games is impressive.
Yep I reckon the other is Kilbane but there is no real alternatives.
He made some good points on Stephen Ireland tho. Maybe Ireland could be swayed by his fellow Carkie.
In another TFK scoop, following discussion with a source very close to the player I can exclusively reveal that Stephen Ireland will not be returning to the international fold any time in the immediate future, the guy just doesn’t want to play, that’s his choice and good luck to him I say. Why does it keep getting brought up?
He’s got 2/3 kids with an ex partner, she is living in Cork, he is living in Manchester with his current partner, he doesn’t like going away and leaving the kids with someone who is not their mother for 10 days at a time. Fair enough I think.
The hair pulling thing never happened either.
[quote=“briantinnion”]In another TFK scoop, following discussion with a source very close to the player I can exclusively reveal that Stephen Ireland will not be returning to the international fold any time in the immediate future, the guy just doesn’t want to play, that’s his choice and good luck to him I say. Why does it keep getting brought up?
He’s got 2/3 kids with an ex partner, she is living in Cork, he is living in Manchester with his current partner, he doesn’t like going away and leaving the kids with someone who is not their mother for 10 days at a time. Fair enough I think.
The hair pulling thing never happened either.[/quote]
Is he looking after all the kids? Bit strange that. A miscarriage last year too, Durex will hardly be looking to sponsor him. Also he if he doesnt trust his current bird to look after his kids when he is away its a very sad state of affairs.
He has the kids in Manchester, the ex lives in Cork. I’d imagine the custody situation was delicate so he justs wants to cut out any unnecessary time away from them.
I don’t blame the guy for not wanting to play anyway, who would want to spend time stuck in hotels with Robbie Keane?
Hotels are dangerous too. We all saw what happened in Mumbai before Christmas.
[quote=“briantinnion”]
I don’t blame the guy for not wanting to play anyway, who would want to spend time stuck in hotels with Robbie Keane?[/quote]
Are you outing Robbie Keane as a sexual deviant Tinnion?
He should change his name to Stephen England.
[quote=“briantinnion”]He has the kids in Manchester, the ex lives in Cork. I’d imagine the custody situation was delicate so he justs wants to cut out any unnecessary time away from them.
I don’t blame the guy for not wanting to play anyway, who would want to spend time stuck in hotels with Robbie Keane?[/quote]
The missus is an awful yoke apparently.
Just as a prick. For the moment anyway.
why? he doesnt play for england.
well said, robbie keane is nothing but a cunt
He’s doesnt play for Ireland either but plays in England. Easy enough concept to grasp I would have thought.