FAI...June 2024 Friendlies v Hungary and Portugal

[Itchy]

I thought the performance has been over blown, Denmark were pathetic and still managed to get a draw whilst Ireland struggled to create goods chances which is hardly a surprise when he picked McClean, Browne & Hendrick as the 3 closed players to McGoldrick who I thought played his role very well.

McClean tries but it looks like he has ne legs under him at all. Don't see anything in Browne at all and Hendrick hasn't developed into any type of player at all after threatening early in his career to be something. McGoldrick played well last night but a striker has to score goals and unfortuantely he's poor at that. Perhaps the performance has been overblown but relative to the last few games it was a huge improvement. Thought the two full backs were superb. Tough to see Coleman getting back into the team.

The right back was lauded for his overall performance despite basically giving away a goal.  Defenders need to keep a clean sheet first and foremost.  His and Duffy's combined c**k-up meant the game was basically over given your limitations going forward.

We'll still beat the north.

Bar the conceded goal, Doherty was brilliant.

[michaelg]

I thought the performance has been over blown, Denmark were pathetic and still managed to get a draw whilst Ireland struggled to create goods chances which is hardly a surprise when he picked McClean, Browne & Hendrick as the 3 closed players to McGoldrick who I thought played his role very well.

McClean tries but it looks like he has ne legs under him at all. Don't see anything in Browne at all and Hendrick hasn't developed into any type of player at all after threatening early in his career to be something. McGoldrick played well last night but a striker has to score goals and unfortuantely he's poor at that. Perhaps the performance has been overblown but relative to the last few games it was a huge improvement. Thought the two full backs were superb. Tough to see Coleman getting back into the team.

The right back was lauded for his overall performance despite basically giving away a goal.  Defenders need to keep a clean sheet first and foremost.  His and Duffy's combined c**k-up meant the game was basically over given your limitations going forward.

We'll still beat the north.

Bar the conceded goal, Doherty was brilliant.

"The north" are going to get a doing tonight.

[Milltown Row2]

I thought the performance has been over blown, Denmark were pathetic and still managed to get a draw whilst Ireland struggled to create goods chances which is hardly a surprise when he picked McClean, Browne & Hendrick as the 3 closed players to McGoldrick who I thought played his role very well.

McClean tries but it looks like he has ne legs under him at all. Don't see anything in Browne at all and Hendrick hasn't developed into any type of player at all after threatening early in his career to be something. McGoldrick played well last night but a striker has to score goals and unfortuantely he's poor at that. Perhaps the performance has been overblown but relative to the last few games it was a huge improvement. Thought the two full backs were superb. Tough to see Coleman getting back into the team.

The right back was lauded for his overall performance despite basically giving away a goal.  Defenders need to keep a clean sheet first and foremost.  His and Duffy's combined c**k-up meant the game was basically over given your limitations going forward.

We'll still beat the north.

Bar the conceded goal, Doherty was brilliant.

"The north" are going to get a doing tonight.

Started well enough

[weareros]

I thought the performance has been over blown, Denmark were pathetic and still managed to get a draw whilst Ireland struggled to create goods chances which is hardly a surprise when he picked McClean, Browne & Hendrick as the 3 closed players to McGoldrick who I thought played his role very well.

McClean tries but it looks like he has ne legs under him at all. Don't see anything in Browne at all and Hendrick hasn't developed into any type of player at all after threatening early in his career to be something. McGoldrick played well last night but a striker has to score goals and unfortuantely he's poor at that. Perhaps the performance has been overblown but relative to the last few games it was a huge improvement. Thought the two full backs were superb. Tough to see Coleman getting back into the team.

The right back was lauded for his overall performance despite basically giving away a goal.  Defenders need to keep a clean sheet first and foremost.  His and Duffy's combined c**k-up meant the game was basically over given your limitations going forward.

We'll still beat the north.

Bar the conceded goal, Doherty was brilliant.

On paper you'd think. But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best. Also questionable whether we would beat Slovakia away, to make it to the playoff match. They are capable of good result, even beat Denmark 3-0 a year ago.

[dublin7]

Its easy and almost a sport for people in this country to mock the Irish soccer/rugby teams and players. One thing you can't do is question the Irish soccer team's commitment. They played well last night and despite what a few others are saying Denmark were clearly rattled and hanging on for full time.

Unfortunately though for all their effort and commitment there is an obvious lack of talent and cutting edge up front so scoring goals is major problem. 7 goals over 8 games (in a group with gibraltar) tells a story.

Hopefully players like Connolly and Parrot can come good, but its placing alot of pressure on a young lad like Parrot when media/fans are calling for him to be picked when he isn't even established in the Spurs side yet.

[seafoid]

Its easy and almost a sport for people in this country to mock the Irish soccer/rugby teams and players. One thing you can't do is question the Irish soccer team's commitment. They played well last night and despite what a few others are saying Denmark were clearly rattled and hanging on for full time.

Unfortunately though for all their effort and commitment there is an obvious lack of talent and cutting edge up front so scoring goals is major problem. 7 goals over 8 games (in a group with gibraltar) tells a story.

Hopefully players like Connolly and Parrot can come good, but its placing alot of pressure on a young lad like Parrot when media/fans are calling for him to be picked when he isn't even established in the Spurs side yet.

Some cohorts are better/worse than others. The current crop work hard but their accuracy is poor. That is just a fact.

[dec]

But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best.

RoI are ranked above NI in any table I have seen, would that not mean a home game.

[shark]

But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best.

RoI are ranked above NI in any table I have seen, would that not mean a home game.

Draw on Friday will dictate venue for the "final", I think. Wales doing the business so it's a trip to Bratislava for Ireland.

[galwayman]

But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best.

RoI are ranked above NI in any table I have seen, would that not mean a home game.

I believe home advantage for the final is an open draw between the two semi final winners.

[michaelg]

But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best.

RoI are ranked above NI in any table I have seen, would that not mean a home game.

I believe home advantage for the final is an open draw between the two semi final winners.

Quite a departure by UEFA. They normally favour the higher ranked teams at all costs.

[shark]

U21s giving Sweden a dusting

[rodney trotter]

Playing great stuff in second half. Parrott with the 3rd.

[dec]

But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best.

RoI are ranked above NI in any table I have seen, would that not mean a home game.

Draw on Friday will dictate venue for the "final", I think. Wales doing the business so it's a trip to Bratislava for Ireland.

Seems you are right

https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/Regulations/uefaorg/Regulations/02/54/36/05/2543605_DOWNLOAD.pdf

17.04 For each play-off final, a draw is conducted in advance to determine which semifinal winner will play at home.

[shark]

But in an away game in Windsor Park, would be 50/50 at best.

RoI are ranked above NI in any table I have seen, would that not mean a home game.

Draw on Friday will dictate venue for the "final", I think. Wales doing the business so it's a trip to Bratislava for Ireland.

Seems you are right

https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/Regulations/uefaorg/Regulations/02/54/36/05/2543605_DOWNLOAD.pdf

17.04 For each play-off final, a draw is conducted in advance to determine which semifinal winner will play at home.

I presume they'll warm up the Ireland, Scotland and Romania balls to ensure home finals, should they make it. They've made no secret of their preference for host nations to qualify.

[MayoBuck]

Adam Idah looks a serious player, loads of pace and power.