FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[Nanderson]

Sad state of affairs for football on this island. Republics only 2 wins so far against Gibraltar and Northern Irelands only 2 wins so far are against San Marino

[From the Bunker]

Good to see Calum Robinson back and score. What do you think of that Joe Duffy?

[AustinPowers]

Good to see Calum Robinson back and score. What do you think of that Joe Duffy?

Don't you mean the  other joe?

[seafoid]

Sad state of affairs for football on this island. Republics only 2 wins so far against Gibraltar and Northern Irelands only 2 wins so far are against San Marino

You'll never beat the table. Greece are on 12, 6 points ahead of us because they beat us home and away

[Blowitupref]

So can still reach Euro 2024 via a play off just need to lose to the Netherlands



https://talksport.com/football/1603374/republic-of-ireland-need-to-lose-netherlands-euro-2024/

[imtommygunn]

I don't see that being an issue   

[AustinPowers]

So can still reach Euro 2024 via a play off just need to lose to the Netherlands



https://talksport.com/football/1603374/republic-of-ireland-need-to-lose-netherlands-euro-2024/

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Wouldn't it be ironic (may not be the right  term ,  Must consult Alanis on that) if  Ireland beat the Dutch and  even though it would be a great result, Kenny  was sacked because it knocked Ireland out?

In reality,  Ireland are better off  being  nowhere near that tournament.  It would be a farce if they did get there , but I doubt we'll  need to worry about it

[JPGJOHNNYG]

So can still reach Euro 2024 via a play off just need to lose to the Netherlands



https://talksport.com/football/1603374/republic-of-ireland-need-to-lose-netherlands-euro-2024/

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Wouldn't it be ironic (may not be the right  term ,  Must consult Alanis on that) if  Ireland beat the Dutch and  even though it would be a great result, Kenny  was sacked because it knocked Ireland out?

In reality,  Ireland are better off  being  nowhere near that tournament.  It would be a farce if they did get there , but I doubt we'll  need to worry about it

Εxactly this we shouldn't be anywhere near the tournament. At least in 2012 we were stuffed by 3 very good teams this time literally anyone would beat us comfortably. Just show what a farce expanding the tournament was. 16 was great and I would argue that 8 was probably even better

[Captain Scarlet]

I know you will say he can't win even after he wins...BUT...
Manning did grand at LB and should have been given more chances. Collins and O'Shea are both Premier League players and yet Duffy gets called back. Kenny said Collins wasn't to blame for goals the previous day but whipped him ashore and then drops him. Great for a young player's confidence, especially a manager who promotes youth.

And speaking of that, Festy is now a level above Doherty and has to be bedded in. The talk does not match the practice at all over his tenure.

Lookit, he seems like a nice man but he was never very inspiring and we need to get a more driven personality there. It also doesn't mean that we need to go with Big Sam, but we can get a pragmatist. Someone who actually sees what his players CAN do versus what he wants them to do.

[From the Bunker]

Good to see Calum Robinson back and score. What do you think of that Joe Duffy?

Don't you mean the  other joe?

No, Joe Duffy to be sure! The B*llocks on €350k a year and our COVID HERO (Remember that farce)!

[AustinPowers]

Good to see Calum Robinson back and score. What do you think of that Joe Duffy?

Don't you mean the  other joe?

No, Joe Duffy to be sure! The B*llocks on €350k a year and our COVID HERO (Remember that farce)!

To quote the  cinema manager in Fr Ted : oh, that gobsh1te!

Never listen  to him , can't stand his voice.  Let me guess though -  he had  an issue with Robinson refusing to get thon jab?

[rodney trotter]

Kasey McAteer of Leicester is declaring for Republic. He scored against Liverpool in the League Cup .

Another option for whoever the new manager will be in 24.

[Captain Obvious]

So can still reach Euro 2024 via a play off just need to lose to the Netherlands



https://talksport.com/football/1603374/republic-of-ireland-need-to-lose-netherlands-euro-2024/

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Wouldn't it be ironic (may not be the right  term ,  Must consult Alanis on that) if  Ireland beat the Dutch and  even though it would be a great result, Kenny  was sacked because it knocked Ireland out?

In reality,  Ireland are better off  being  nowhere near that tournament. It would be a farce if they did get there , but I doubt we'll  need to worry about it

Would be some farce if Ireland reached the Euros via that play off and Greece who beat them twice don't even get the chance to play in any play off.

Damien Delaney on Virgin three tonight during the England v Italy match said we all hope England now go on and win the Euro 2024.

[rodney trotter]

So can still reach Euro 2024 via a play off just need to lose to the Netherlands



https://talksport.com/football/1603374/republic-of-ireland-need-to-lose-netherlands-euro-2024/

There was a possibility of that happening but it's no longer the case after Netherlands beat Greece

[Itchy]

5 Irish players starting in premier league games today. Must be a modern day record.