FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[Main Street]

It looks as though Doherty will be leaving Tottenham. Not good enough for that level.
Another reason why Kenny's mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí policy is correct.

With very few exceptions though, Kenny's oige aren't pulling up trees at top club level either; very few regular first teamers. A long and difficult road ahead for he and his successors.

Interesting to see a decent number of yoof going to Italy. Inter, Milan, Udinese and Roma all took kids from the LoI recently. Much better than the old go to the English midlands route.

Of the Irish U15 squad recently only Rocco Vata played for a British club. His local one.

It's no big deal to have young players signed up with an Italian club, they are usually farmed out, it's a big deal to have a young player in the first team squad. Much better to have young developing players sign for teams in other European leagues than Italy.

[general]

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Goodluck to Ryan Nolan, hopefully he sees some game time before the end of the season

[weareros]

Good game. 1-1 at half time. Two top class goals.

[seafoid]

Full house and a decent performance.

[seafoid]

Last minute goal.

[Baile Brigín 2]

Looks like they were right to stick with Kenny.

[From the Bunker]

Looks like they were right to stick with Kenny.

Don't go jumping the gun! The Nations League will be the gauge as to where we are going.

[JPGJOHNNYG]

Nations league is the guage. Under O'Neill and Kenny the nations league has been treated as friendlies but in reality teams who take them seriously are qualifying for finals tournaments

[seafoid]

Looks like they were right to stick with Kenny.

He has generated decent momentum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvCurUvbI3E

[seafoid]

Supporters are enthusiastic again

https://mobile.twitter.com/FAIreland/status/1509454670573588489

[Main Street]

Nations league is the guage. Under O'Neill and Kenny the nations league has been treated as friendlies but in reality teams who take them seriously are qualifying for finals tournaments

I was underwhelmed at first when i heard about the format but it's turned out to be a brilliant competition, replacing friendly games with a competitive tournament which has benefits. The only serious criticism is the insane travel scheduling in the 4 games window.

[From the Bunker]

Well done to the LADIES tonight!

1-1 away to the number 2 ranked Swedes (number one in Europe!).

[Capt Pat]

I didn't know he was Irish watching the game but 20 year old Nathan Collins got on the score sheet again for Burnley in their 2-0 win against Southampton. He is a centre back and one for Stephen Kenny to keep an eye on.

[Ed Ricketts]

Collins is a regular senior squad call up, has a couple of recent senior caps, and has played under Kenny at u21 level. So pretty fair to say the manager has been keeping a decent eye on him.

Very good prospect in a position for which we should be well covered for the next few years.

[extra time]

Another good centre half, Jimmy Dunne, captained