FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

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seafoid

#8685
November 19, 2020, 10:15:52 AM
The BIG had the oldest team at the 2016 Euros. There was virtually nobody coming through
Sports teams really struggle in such a scenario. Ask Kilkenny hurlers. Or Man Utd.

The goal scoring problem goes back further than Kenny as well...

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/ken-early-mick-mccarthy-ii-was-no-blockbuster-more-of-a-flop-1.4221441

"Through autumn and early winter, Ireland faced Switzerland, then Georgia, then Switzerland, then Denmark – each time failing to win, yet clinging on to a chance of making it thanks to the forgiving structure of the qualification process for a 24-team Euros. As Ireland's position deteriorated with each setback, McCarthy kept insisting he'd gladly have settled for this situation at the start of the group."

RedHand88

#8686
November 19, 2020, 10:22:24 AM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2020, 10:15:52 AM
The BIG had the oldest team at the 2016 Euros. There was virtually nobody coming through
Sports teams really struggle in such a scenario. Ask Kilkenny hurlers. Or Man Utd.

The goal scoring problem goes back further than Kenny as well...

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/ken-early-mick-mccarthy-ii-was-no-blockbuster-more-of-a-flop-1.4221441

"Through autumn and early winter, Ireland faced Switzerland, then Georgia, then Switzerland, then Denmark – each time failing to win, yet clinging on to a chance of making it thanks to the forgiving structure of the qualification process for a 24-team Euros. As Ireland's position deteriorated with each setback, McCarthy kept insisting he'd gladly have settled for this situation at the start of the group."

If only Ireland were ever a Kilkenny hurlers or a Man United...

Baile Brigín 2

#8687
November 19, 2020, 11:40:31 AM
Quote from: RedHand88 on November 19, 2020, 10:22:24 AM
Quote from: seafoid on November 19, 2020, 10:15:52 AM
The BIG had the oldest team at the 2016 Euros. There was virtually nobody coming through
Sports teams really struggle in such a scenario. Ask Kilkenny hurlers. Or Man Utd.

The goal scoring problem goes back further than Kenny as well...

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/international/ken-early-mick-mccarthy-ii-was-no-blockbuster-more-of-a-flop-1.4221441

"Through autumn and early winter, Ireland faced Switzerland, then Georgia, then Switzerland, then Denmark – each time failing to win, yet clinging on to a chance of making it thanks to the forgiving structure of the qualification process for a 24-team Euros. As Ireland's position deteriorated with each setback, McCarthy kept insisting he'd gladly have settled for this situation at the start of the group."

If only Ireland were ever a Kilkenny hurlers or a Man United...

The analogy holds in that both sides came to the end of a cycle and rebuilt. And the fans dealt with it. The Best Fans in the World (tm) seem to be demanding better football, but don't have the patience for a transition. Which is an academic paper waiting to be write.

macdanger2

#8688
November 19, 2020, 12:36:37 PM
I see NI got relegated to NL C last night - while it seems a little ignominious on the face of it, surely that gives them a great chance of qualifying for the WC i.e. by winning League C? Or is that not the way it works? 

JPGJOHNNYG

#8689
November 19, 2020, 01:05:54 PM
Quote from: macdanger2 on November 19, 2020, 12:36:37 PM
I see NI got relegated to NL C last night - while it seems a little ignominious on the face of it, surely that gives them a great chance of qualifying for the WC i.e. by winning League C? Or is that not the way it works?

It wont affect the next wc it will be the next euros if they fail to qualify from their group then they will have a playoff with 3 from the likes of albania, georgia etc for a place in euro 2024.
So Kenny even managed to f*ck that up for the republic lol

Owenmoresider

#8690
November 19, 2020, 04:33:58 PM
Quote from: Cunny Funt on November 18, 2020, 11:31:03 PM
Pots for the World Cup qualifying draw.


Denmark, Wales, Georgia, Cyprus and Gibraltar, haven't really played them enough of late.

shark

#8691
November 19, 2020, 04:55:16 PM
Unless Ireland draw Slovakia or Romania then I can't see a second place finish being realistic. Denmark are surely the best pot 1 draw - as boring as that would be.

BennyCake

#8692
November 19, 2020, 05:43:33 PM
Ireland would need to do what Lawrie Sanchez did with Norn Iron a few years ago. They hadn't scored in 24 years or something, and he took them to the Caribbean to play the likes of Monserrat, St Kitts and Devils Island. They managed a few goals, and the odd win, and got the confidence up a bit. Over the next year or two, their performances improved.

Although it's not a great time for that sort of travel. Tory Island and Achill will have to do.

From the Bunker

#8693
November 19, 2020, 05:58:24 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on November 19, 2020, 05:43:33 PM
Ireland would need to do what Lawrie Sanchez did with Norn Iron a few years ago. They hadn't scored in 24 years or something, and he took them to the Caribbean to play the likes of Monserrat, St Kitts and Devils Island. They managed a few goals, and the odd win, and got the confidence up a bit. Over the next year or two, their performances improved.

Although it's not a great time for that sort of travel. Tory Island and Achill will have to do.

Yes, every game we have played have been against our equals, slightly better or slightly worse. We need exactly that.

Baile Brigín 2

#8697
November 19, 2020, 10:10:51 PM
Quote from: Itchy on November 19, 2020, 08:15:29 PM
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on November 19, 2020, 06:47:50 PM
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/international-soccer/fai-launch-investigation-into-political-video-message-shown-to-ireland-players-ahead-of-england-clash-39767596.html

Allowing f**king FAI blazer into dressing room, mistake No 1 Stephen.

The rumour seems to be Alan Kelly is the official. Hence him not being there yesterday.

Disappointing if true. He had no issue with Charlton playimg The Wolfe Tones and thats before we get to what happens in the dressing room staying there.

quit yo jibbajabba

#8698
November 19, 2020, 10:17:29 PM
Let Delaney fuvk about for years but are quick off the mark on this one....
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