Corcaigh Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Keogh to start ahead of Clark? neither fills with confidence but Keogh has looked iffy in friendlies. So? They all qualify under the rules and want to play for Ireland, I don't see the issue. Do you have a problem with Sterling and Berahino being in the English squad? or Hargreaves, Barnes when they were playing? Wouldn't you be annoyed if you were an Irish player and your place in the squad was taken by an Englishman? The wise and genteel BOF (where's he gone to?) answered this Q all the way back in 2011 in this very thread: I don't have a problem with them for the simple reason that they are only separated by one generation. Many say that being born in a stable doesn't make you a horse. If your family are recently of one nationality then you should be able to declare for that nationality. In reality, 'plastic' can go in front of any nationality. As for Stephen Quinn, great banter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So? They all qualify under the rules and want to play for Ireland, I don't see the issue. Do you have a problem with Sterling and Berahino being in the English squad? or Hargreaves, Barnes when they were playing? Wouldn't you be annoyed if you were an Irish player and your place in the squad was taken by an Englishman? Stephen Quinn even called Jack Grealish a plastic paddy when we played against Hull. I have no problem with Sterling and Berahino. I wouldn't have taken Hargreaves or Barnes though. McCarthy out. The Scots will have to focus all their booing on McGeady. Don't Barnes and Sterling have pretty much the same back story though? Both were born in Kingston, Jamaica, and both moved to England at an early age (Barnes at 12, Sterling at 5). Yeah I basically go by their accent. Sterling has a London accent whereas Barnes has a Jamaican one. Also there is a big difference between 5 and 12. Sterling spent most of his childhood in England whereas Barnes mostly grew up in Jamaica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Poland winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 SCOTLAND XI: Marshall, Whittaker, R.Martin, Hanley, Robertson, Maloney, Mulgrew, Brown ©, S.Fletcher, Naismith, Anya IRELAND XI: Forde, Coleman, Keogh, O'Shea©, Ward, Hendrick, Gibson, McGeady, McLean, Long, Walters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Think this will be a high scoring draw. Increasingly looking like a race for 3rd and the play offs as Poland are in great form atm although they still have to go to Dublin, Glasgow and Germany which could change things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So? They all qualify under the rules and want to play for Ireland, I don't see the issue. Do you have a problem with Sterling and Berahino being in the English squad? or Hargreaves, Barnes when they were playing? Wouldn't you be annoyed if you were an Irish player and your place in the squad was taken by an Englishman? Stephen Quinn even called Jack Grealish a plastic paddy when we played against Hull. I have no problem with Sterling and Berahino. I wouldn't have taken Hargreaves or Barnes though. McCarthy out. The Scots will have to focus all their booing on McGeady. Don't Barnes and Sterling have pretty much the same back story though? Both were born in Kingston, Jamaica, and both moved to England at an early age (Barnes at 12, Sterling at 5). Yeah I basically go by their accent. Sterling has a London accent whereas Barnes has a Jamaican one. Also there is a big difference between 5 and 12. Sterling spent most of his childhood in England whereas Barnes mostly grew up in Jamaica. So it's completely arbitrary then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffoman Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So? They all qualify under the rules and want to play for Ireland, I don't see the issue. Do you have a problem with Sterling and Berahino being in the English squad? or Hargreaves, Barnes when they were playing? Wouldn't you be annoyed if you were an Irish player and your place in the squad was taken by an Englishman? Stephen Quinn even called Jack Grealish a plastic paddy when we played against Hull. I have no problem with Sterling and Berahino. I wouldn't have taken Hargreaves or Barnes though. McCarthy out. The Scots will have to focus all their booing on McGeady.Don't Barnes and Sterling have pretty much the same back story though? Both were born in Kingston, Jamaica, and both moved to England at an early age (Barnes at 12, Sterling at 5). Yeah I basically go by their accent. Sterling has a London accent whereas Barnes has a Jamaican one. Also there is a big difference between 5 and 12. Sterling spent most of his childhood in England whereas Barnes mostly grew up in Jamaica. So it's completely arbitrary then? No don't be stupid. It's based on accents silly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Ireland in trouble, Scotland effectively three points infront now on account of still having to play Gibraltar twice. Can't say I'm devastated with MON in charge.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 gutted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Come back Sean Maloney . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Watching Ireland reminded me of VIlla setting up under Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Ireland only have themselves to blame. Oneill by taking off Long and not replacing him with Keane played for the draw and Scotland fully deserved to win the game. Anyway I think Poland and Germany will definately be the top two sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtysanchez Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Pure w@nk the other night, a terrible night at the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 manager should have been sacked for that, he got lucky vs Georgia and Germany but his negative tactics and long ball game have as I said when he was appointed found out at this level. take nothing away from Scotland a very deserved win for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 manager should have been sacked for that, he got lucky vs Georgia and Germany but his negative tactics and long ball game have as I said when he was appointed found out at this level. take nothing away from Scotland a very deserved win for them Lambert thread is in the Villa talk section mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yup, that Ireland team selection and formation/tactics on Friday night was a real blast from the past, Villa circa 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 was only short of moving Coleman to left back and Hendrick to right back. think his deployment of Coleman is horrid, arguably the best attacking right back in Premier League yet he wouldnt let him cross the halfway line dont even get me started on Stephen Ward 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Some lovely goals scored this evening. Robbie Brady was at LB and didn't do too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Pilkington's finish was lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Ireland destroyed USA. Jurgen looked like a complete amateur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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