FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[laoislad]

There's a young fella at Aston Villa seems to be a handy enough player, wonder would he be worth a look at?

Well hopefully the 60 million man ( ) is currently sacking his dopey agent as he will have a long holiday next summer as Hodgson has about 5 other talented young lads ahead of him.
On a serious note I dont see anyone breaking through. O'Neil seems to have finally found a favoured team and tactics so expect little change. Plenty of long balls up to Murphy, Walters and Long which means Keane will likely stay benched. I still think he only needs McCarthy or Whelan not both. Would like Arter to get a proper try now that he is fit.

And Eunan O'Kane also.

[deiseach]

Another thing that should be considered in the numbers going to the European Championship are the numbers going to the World Cup. In 1990 there were 13 places for 32 competitors. In 2018, there will be 13 places for 52 competitors.

Will the expanded Euro finals be a success? Probably not. There are going to be some right beatings handed out (see: Ireland, Republic in 2012). But they have made the qualifiers more interesting, with more countries involved right up to the end. You pays your money etc

[illdecide]

Surely we have some young lads around 17-19 year old playing at some of the Premiership clubs that could make the break thru?

[deiseach]

Surely we have some young lads around 17-19 year old playing at some of the Premiership clubs that could make the break thru?

Er...

[An Watcher]

Not quite in the young category as they are both 27 but Alan Judge and Adam Rooney are banging in the goals with Brentford and Aberdeen.  Maybe Kevin Doyle could play himself into contention but it could be difficult playing in America.  Would like to see McGeady get more game time at Everton as well

[Shamrock Shore]

Would like to see McGeady get more game time at Everton as well

Not so sure die-hard Everton fans would agree.

[illdecide]

Surely we have some young lads around 17-19 year old playing at some of the Premiership clubs that could make the break thru?

Er...

U know what i mean, playing with Reserves or youth teams who possibly can make the break thru

[An Watcher]

I don't care if they make the break thru at 16/17 or 26/27 or 36/37 for that matter
If they do the business on the pitch who cares

[Walter Cronc]

Sorry if it has been mentioned lads (bandwagoner) but has the ticket draw been made yet?

I.e registering and selecting which tickets you want. If not I'd appreciate a link. Cheers!

[Maroon Manc]

Surely we have some young lads around 17-19 year old playing at some of the Premiership clubs that could make the break thru?

Look at the u19 sqaud, there's not too many of them playing for premiership clubs and none of them at top clubs.

United, Arsenal & Liverpool always had several young Irish players on their books, not too many these days unfortunately. Qualification for future tournaments will become unlikely given the lack of talent coming through.

[laoislad]

Sorry if it has been mentioned lads (bandwagoner) but has the ticket draw been made yet?

I.e registering and selecting which tickets you want. If not I'd appreciate a link. Cheers!

I entered the ballot months back but probably won't hear anything until after the draw is made I would guess.

[Walter Cronc]

Cheers LL. Aye likely missed out on that.

[GJL]

Ideal Draw (England, Croatia, Sweden, IRELAND)
Nightmare draw (Spain, Italy, Czech Republic, IRELAND)

[deiseach]

Pleeeeeeaze let us get England! 14 years of no sporting tension in the home? It's not right.

[foxcommander]

You'd be looking at trying to convert a few more Jack Charlton style if there's not many coming through the ranks. I wonder why this lad went back to england.

http://www.balls.ie/football/dan-crowley-is-set-to-switch-his-allegiance-to-ireland/308440

I really hope Grealish doesn't make the england squad for 2016.