FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[Asal Mor]

If the Republic doesn't qualify at least we will be spared Facebook entries of gobshites serenading babies or helping some **** of a Russian fix a puncture

Or cleaning up for the boys in green, though it seems we only clean up when there's a chance of going viral.
https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.joe.ie/amp/sport/cardiff-ireland-wales-603434

[Esmarelda]

If the Republic doesn't qualify at least we will be spared Facebook entries of gobshites serenading babies or helping some **** of a Russian fix a puncture

How about if the Russian was a nice fella?

[Fat Angry Motorist]

"FIFA - known for its diplomatic approach to many issues - has sparked a reaction by its decision to Irish-ify Northern Ireland for the World Cup play-off draw."

I hope this was tongue in cheek from the Bel Tel's FB page.

[Cunny Funt]

Anyone here have any luck purchasing presale tickets this morning?

[Main Street]

Denmark no where near the ability of the belgiums

The original reference was to the strength of the Belgian team in that 1997 WC play off.

These play offs are naturally stiffer than the Euro 2016 play offs which were contested by 3rd place teams, Our opponents B&H were the top seeds then.
I think we did well to get Denmark, they'll be favourites but not by much and naturally O'Neill will be out to reduce the technical ability deficit. O'Neill's record against the odds in the crunch games, is very good, however this current team is about the weakest play-off team since 1997.

[Boycey]

Anyone here have any luck purchasing presale tickets this morning?

Logged in at 11 on the dot, was on the move and lost coverage at exactly that moment and wasn't able to try again til about twenty past at which time I got a tough luck message 

[Syferus]

Denmark no where near the ability of the belgiums

The original reference was to the strength of the Belgian team in that 1997 WC play off.

These play offs are naturally stiffer than the Euro 2016 play offs which were contested by 3rd place teams, Our opponents B&H were the top seeds then.
I think we did well to get Denmark, they'll be favourites but not by much and naturally O'Neill will be out to reduce the technical ability deficit. O'Neill's record against the odds in the crunch games, is very good, however this current team is about the weakest play-off team since 1997.

Weakest or not they've made three of the last four playoffs and have made two tournaments in the last five years. Better than almost any single period in Irish history bar Big Jack's team. Denmark aren't a world away from Bosnia, if we're being honest.

As individuals we're nothing special but our defensive organisation and spirit have been first class. Generally those things count for a lot at international level.

[imtommygunn]

Only realised today denmark beat poland 4 nil. Didn't like the sound of that result

[seafoid]

Denmark no where near the ability of the belgiums

The original reference was to the strength of the Belgian team in that 1997 WC play off.

These play offs are naturally stiffer than the Euro 2016 play offs which were contested by 3rd place teams, Our opponents B&H were the top seeds then.
I think we did well to get Denmark, they'll be favourites but not by much and naturally O'Neill will be out to reduce the technical ability deficit. O'Neill's record against the odds in the crunch games, is very good, however this current team is about the weakest play-off team since 1997.

Weakest or not they've made three of the last four playoffs and have made two tournaments in the last five years. Better than almost any single period in Irish history bar Big Jack's team. Denmark aren't a world away from Bosnia, if we're being honest.

As individuals we're nothing special but our defensive organisation and spirit have been first class. Generally those things count for a lot at international level.

I think tournament numbers in recent years have been expanded to.insane levels , Syf . Eg 1988 Euros had 8 teams while most recent had 24 iirc.

[Syferus]

Denmark no where near the ability of the belgiums

The original reference was to the strength of the Belgian team in that 1997 WC play off.

These play offs are naturally stiffer than the Euro 2016 play offs which were contested by 3rd place teams, Our opponents B&H were the top seeds then.
I think we did well to get Denmark, they'll be favourites but not by much and naturally O'Neill will be out to reduce the technical ability deficit. O'Neill's record against the odds in the crunch games, is very good, however this current team is about the weakest play-off team since 1997.

Weakest or not they've made three of the last four playoffs and have made two tournaments in the last five years. Better than almost any single period in Irish history bar Big Jack's team. Denmark aren't a world away from Bosnia, if we're being honest.

As individuals we're nothing special but our defensive organisation and spirit have been first class. Generally those things count for a lot at international level.

I think tournament numbers in recent years have been expanded to.insane levels , Syf . Eg 1988 Euros had 8 teams while most recent had 24 iirc.

Until last year Euros hadn't expanded in quite some time. We qualified under the 16 team system for 2012 in case you forgot, and this WC is still the usual 32 so you've picked a wrong time to bring up that chestnut.

[From the Bunker]

Only realised today denmark beat poland 4 nil. Didn't like the sound of that result

They lost to Montenegro at home as well.

[Syferus]

Only realised today denmark beat poland 4 nil. Didn't like the sound of that result

They lost to Montenegro at home as well.

They're only a few places above us in the rankings - 19 vs, 26. A few results swinging the other way would have had us be the seeded them in this match-up. There's no reason to fear them.

[seafoid]

Denmark no where near the ability of the belgiums

The original reference was to the strength of the Belgian team in that 1997 WC play off.

These play offs are naturally stiffer than the Euro 2016 play offs which were contested by 3rd place teams, Our opponents B&H were the top seeds then.
I think we did well to get Denmark, they'll be favourites but not by much and naturally O'Neill will be out to reduce the technical ability deficit. O'Neill's record against the odds in the crunch games, is very good, however this current team is about the weakest play-off team since 1997.

Weakest or not they've made three of the last four playoffs and have made two tournaments in the last five years. Better than almost any single period in Irish history bar Big Jack's team. Denmark aren't a world away from Bosnia, if we're being honest.

As individuals we're nothing special but our defensive organisation and spirit have been first class. Generally those things count for a lot at international level.

I think tournament numbers in recent years have been expanded to.insane levels , Syf . Eg 1988 Euros had 8 teams while most recent had 24 iirc.

Until last year Euros hadn't expanded in quite some time. We qualified under the 16 team system for 2012 in case you forgot, and this WC is still the usual 32 so you've picked a wrong time to bring up that chestnut.

Ireland were worst team in the 2012 Euros. It would have been better not to have qualified.

[JPGJOHNNYG]

Denmark no where near the ability of the belgiums

The original reference was to the strength of the Belgian team in that 1997 WC play off.

These play offs are naturally stiffer than the Euro 2016 play offs which were contested by 3rd place teams, Our opponents B&H were the top seeds then.
I think we did well to get Denmark, they'll be favourites but not by much and naturally O'Neill will be out to reduce the technical ability deficit. O'Neill's record against the odds in the crunch games, is very good, however this current team is about the weakest play-off team since 1997.

Weakest or not they've made three of the last four playoffs and have made two tournaments in the last five years. Better than almost any single period in Irish history bar Big Jack's team. Denmark aren't a world away from Bosnia, if we're being honest.

As individuals we're nothing special but our defensive organisation and spirit have been first class. Generally those things count for a lot at international level.

I think tournament numbers in recent years have been expanded to.insane levels , Syf . Eg 1988 Euros had 8 teams while most recent had 24 iirc.

Until last year Euros hadn't expanded in quite some time. We qualified under the 16 team system for 2012 in case you forgot, and this WC is still the usual 32 so you've picked a wrong time to bring up that chestnut.

Ireland were worst team in the 2012 Euros. It would have been better not to have qualified.

In irelands defense they were in the same group as both finalists and croatia were pretty slick too. Poland and ukraine being seeded fucked the whole draw up. Still they were dog shit and Trap just lost the plot

[bogball88]

Lads,
I have 1 nights accommodation going for the Clifton Court Hotel on the Quays for £63 or €70 quid on the night of the home leg game on Tuesday 14th November, which I am no longer able to use and unfortunately I didn't chose the free cancellation option. Double room, if any one wants it drop me a PM. Hotel have said all that is required is to change the name of person staying online