Wilson called to the Dark Side

[Jim_Murphy_74]

He's going to be popular in some quarters..................

Trapattoni names squad ahead of Brazil game
Soccer – Squad news: Giovanni Trapattoni today named a 23-man squad ahead of the Republic of Ireland's international friendly against Brazil at the Emirates Stadium in London on Tuesday, March 2nd.

The Italian has called-up James McCarthy, Greg Cunningham and Marc Wilson for the first time.

The Irish squad will face a full strength Brazil side as Dunga and his players prepare for this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.

"I look forward to working with my squad again after the disappointment of Paris," said Trapattoni at today's announcement. "The priority now is to build on the progress made during the last campaign and prepare ourselves over the coming months mentally and tactically for an important Euro campaign."

Kick-off at Arsenal's Emirates stadium is 8.05pm

Further details to follow

Republic of Ireland squad (v Brazil)

Goalkeepers : Shay Given, Keiren Westwood, Joe Murphy

Defenders : Richard Dunne, Stephen Kelly, Kevin Kilbane, Kevin Foley, Sean St. Ledger, Paul McShane, Marc Wilson, Greg Cunningham

Midfielders : Aiden McGeady, Damien Duff, Darron Gibson, Glenn Whelan, Keith Andrews, Stephen Hunt, Liam Lawrence, James McCarthy

Forwards : Kevin Doyle, Robbie Keane, Shane Long, Leon Best

[Doogie Browser]

Great to see Duff showing some form, he has been great for Fulham in recent months.
Young McCarthy looks a real prospect too. 

[Mickey Linden]

Absolutely delighted for Marc! Aghagallons first Irish international anyhow!

[AFS]

Will capping McCarthy in this definitely lock him down to Ireland? Thought it was only competitive internationals that counted.

Wonder is this a swan song for Kilbane, or is he gonna give it another go in the Euros.

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Will capping McCarthy in this definitely lock him down to Ireland? Thought it was only competitive internationals that counted.

Wonder is this a swan song for Kilbane, or is he gonna give it another go in the Euros.

Afaik it just has to be a senior international, Paddy McCourt and Niall McGinn both got stuck with the north after playing in a friendly against Hungary I think.

[T Fearon]

Refreshing to see a young catholic nationalist from the 6 counties making the right decision

PS I heard that Marc came perilously close to signing for Celtic in the transfer window

[AFS]

Coleraine's Rory Patterson is in Northern Ireland squad 

Coleraine striker Rory Patterson has been included in Northern Ireland's squad for the friendly away to Albania.

But Nigel Worthington's plans to name Everton teenager Shane Duffy have been scrapped because the defender has opted to play for the Republic of Ireland.

Andrew Little of Rangers is picked as a defender while David Healy is one of five strikers included for the 3 March match in Tirana's Qemal Stafa Stadium.

Captain Aaron Hughes and Fulham team-mate Chris Baird are not in the squad.

Worthington has included three keepers, including Trevor Carson of Sunderland.

Jonny Evans is named even though Manchester United are playing Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final on Sunday at Wembley.

Striker Patterson has been the Irish League's top scorer this season with 29 goals and has signed a pre-contract agreement to join champions Glentoran next season.

Worthington said he had spoken to Duffy but had not managed to persuade him to remain with Northern Ireland.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8528248.stm

This is interesting. He has played for the north at every level except senior.

OWC boys have been busy on Wikipedia

Shane Patrick Michael Anthony Duffy (Irish: Winston Jeeves Traitor the Third ) is an Irish footballer currently playing for English club Everton.

[Mickey Linden]

Where is Duffy from?

[Doogie Browser]

Derry

[Billys Boots]

Is that the young fellah who was bleating that he'd never play for any country but NI not 3 months ago?

[norabeag]

Where is Duffy from?

Is he not with Boyzone?

[Tony Baloney]

Where is Duffy from?

Is he not with Boyzone?

No she's from Wales. Solo, no band.

[GalwayBayBoy]

Coleraine's Rory Patterson is in Northern Ireland squad 

Coleraine striker Rory Patterson has been included in Northern Ireland's squad for the friendly away to Albania.

But Nigel Worthington's plans to name Everton teenager Shane Duffy have been scrapped because the defender has opted to play for the Republic of Ireland.

Andrew Little of Rangers is picked as a defender while David Healy is one of five strikers included for the 3 March match in Tirana's Qemal Stafa Stadium.

Captain Aaron Hughes and Fulham team-mate Chris Baird are not in the squad.

Worthington has included three keepers, including Trevor Carson of Sunderland.

Jonny Evans is named even though Manchester United are playing Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final on Sunday at Wembley.

Striker Patterson has been the Irish League's top scorer this season with 29 goals and has signed a pre-contract agreement to join champions Glentoran next season.

Worthington said he had spoken to Duffy but had not managed to persuade him to remain with Northern Ireland.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8528248.stm

This is interesting. He has played for the north at every level except senior.

OWC boys have been busy on Wikipedia

Shane Patrick Michael Anthony Duffy (Irish: Winston Jeeves Traitor the Third ) is an Irish footballer currently playing for English club Everton.

NI have named him in their squad. Someone has made a balls up somewhere.

http://www.irishfa.com/the-ifa/news/5487/ni-squad-named-for-albania-friendly

[AFS]

Coleraine's Rory Patterson is in Northern Ireland squad 

Coleraine striker Rory Patterson has been included in Northern Ireland's squad for the friendly away to Albania.

But Nigel Worthington's plans to name Everton teenager Shane Duffy have been scrapped because the defender has opted to play for the Republic of Ireland.

Andrew Little of Rangers is picked as a defender while David Healy is one of five strikers included for the 3 March match in Tirana's Qemal Stafa Stadium.

Captain Aaron Hughes and Fulham team-mate Chris Baird are not in the squad.

Worthington has included three keepers, including Trevor Carson of Sunderland.

Jonny Evans is named even though Manchester United are playing Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final on Sunday at Wembley.

Striker Patterson has been the Irish League's top scorer this season with 29 goals and has signed a pre-contract agreement to join champions Glentoran next season.

Worthington said he had spoken to Duffy but had not managed to persuade him to remain with Northern Ireland.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8528248.stm

This is interesting. He has played for the north at every level except senior.

OWC boys have been busy on Wikipedia

Shane Patrick Michael Anthony Duffy (Irish: Winston Jeeves Traitor the Third ) is an Irish footballer currently playing for English club Everton.

NI have named him in their squad. Someone has made a balls up somewhere.

http://www.irishfa.com/the-ifa/news/5487/ni-squad-named-for-albania-friendly

Some guy on foot.ie has contacted Duffy's da and apparently he's definitely declared for the Republic. The IFA named him in their squad without checking his availability. Clowns.

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Cool fm's sports report still have him turning out for the north! eejits.