Ser Reptitious Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Greece, Israel, Latvia in the same group again? Interesting, considering they just finished duking it out for the second spot in their World Cup qualifying group (first place of course went to Switzerland! :smoking: ).As for the Swiss, I'm predicting a second place finish behind England, and if they keep playing the way they have lately they should qualify (unless they draw a really tough playoff opponent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Apparently this is the third Euro consecutive qualifying that Scotland have drawn Lithuania, who are essentially Heart of Midlothian. I'm sure Mormont will be torn. :P Nah. The Lithuanians we have are shite, for one thing. Have you looked at the recent squads for the Lithuanian national team? Zaliukas is the only one of our Lithuanians getting called up, with good reason. For that matter we have far fewer Lithuanians these days. They all went home. If they'd only take Vlad with them...Anyway there is never any conflict between my club and my national team. Scotland come first. :) I reckon we could do pretty well against the Czechs: it'll be a tall order to finish second in this grou, but not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 The Czech's haven't been great recently. Although they are supposed to have some good young players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 *sighs, trying to get over the lack of a WC for Ireland*Well, what we're faced with isn't a hard group for the Euros. Yay? I fancy the fixtures against Russia, but I think this will be the first tournament since '96 (youngling, and all) that I'll not be following every one of our games. I'm apathetic, to say the least. Maybe the WC finals will turn me around. I doubt it, though. Didn't bother watching any of the ANC games, either.Bah.Edit: Oh yeah. How could I forget: fuck Giovanni Trappatoni. He killed all respect I had for him with our last dire qualification campaign. Pick some of our talented lads, that you continue to ignore, and change your fucking tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Bring back Steve Staunton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Wouldn't surprise me if the FAI did that. Bit of a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I'm no Trap fan, and I wouldn't be sad to see him go, but I'm willing to give him one last chance to call up good players.After all, in Paris we were fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Apparently Nigeria want him to manage them for the WC. Here's hoping he goes. Doubt they'd be willing to pay him what we're giving him, though, so I'd think not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 This all starts up tomorrow night. Doe anyone know why UEFA wants football matches on a Friday night now? The world has gone mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Not sure why. The Ireland game is at 4pm or something ridiculously early, as well. I'm pleased to hear that Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane are fit to play. We're only playing Armenia, but...best be careful. We don't want any embarrassments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon AS Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 The Ireland game is at 4pm or something ridiculously early, as well.There is a four hour time difference between Ireland and Armenia, I think.Not sure about the friday games, but equally unsure whether there's a huge difference between friday and saturday.Germany's first game is away to Belgium, one of the toughest fixtures in the group. They've got a young, talented team that's probably superior to Turkey's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 There is a four hour time difference between Ireland and Armenia, I think.Good shout. You're right. Never considered that. :dunce: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inquisitor Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Spain play against mighty Liechenstein.It shall be a tough match, the win could go either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Bloody Armenians and their 4 o clock games...and I'm not a fan of Friday games in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Mongoose Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Spain play against mighty Liechenstein.It shall be a tough match, the win could go either wayWhat happened with Van Der Vaart? Was he not good enough or was he sold for a different reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Murdo MacLeod has given Scotland the kiss of death by saying that Scotland have twelve points "in the bag before the campaign even starts" because they've got Lithuania and Litchenstein in the group. :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yeah, that's all well and good, but you also have Spain and the Czech's in your group. I'd imagine if the right momentum is gained, you could challenge the Czech Republic for second? Personally speaking, I'm fancying us to take the top spot. What? I'm in a good mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Wizard Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 It's not wholly unfeasible for Ireland to top that group, but if Russia return to the form that saw them reach the Euro 2008 semi-finals then I think Russia will finish top.You're right about Scotland potentially challenging Czech Republic for second. Scotland beat them in a friendly in March and didn't play particularly well. Czech Republic are notthing like the same team they had a decade ago and Rosicky, their best player in my opinion, is a shadow of the player he was before he had all those injuries over the past two years. If Scotland have a smoother campaign without any open goals being missed, players throwing their rattles out of the pram, players getting drunk/making immature gesturese etc. etc. then I can see Scotland making the play-offs.I just heard that Litchenstein has less than half the population of Paisley. :wacko: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball07 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Ireland's team:GK- Shay Given (34, will be 36 in 2012) (Man City) (0/5 games this year)DR- John O'Shea (29, will be 31 in 2012) (Man Utd) (4/4 games this year)DL- Kevin Kilbane (33, will be 35 in 2012) (Hull) (4/5 games)DC- Sean St. Ledger (25, will be 27) (Preston) (3/6 games)DC- Richard Dunne (30, will be 32) (Aston Villa) (5/5 games)MR- Liam Lawrence (28, will be 30) (Portsmouth) (0/4 games)ML- Aiden McGeady (24, will be 26) (Spartak Moscow) (0 games)MC- Glenn Whelan (26, will be 28) (Stoke) (4/4 games)MC- Paul Green (27, will be 29) (Derby) (4/5 games)ST- Kevin Doyle (26, will be 28) (Wolves) (3/4 games)ST- Robbie Keane (30, will be 31) (Spurs) (2/5 games, both subs)I'm just saying.....I know there are players missing, but I think we should be moving on, and bringing a few more youngsters into the team.------------------Doyle----Keane-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Duff-----------McCarthy----Whelan-----------Fahey--------------------------------------------------------Cunningham-----O'Shea-----Dunne-----------Coleman-------------------------Given-------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renasko Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Czech Republic are notthing like the same team they had a decade ago and Rosicky, their best player in my opinion, is a shadow of the player he wasYeah, well, we'll swap you them for Russia. No doubt Arshavin will return to his best form when our fixtures swing around. Wenger has attempted to explain his poor form of late due to Russia failing to qualify for the WC, so if he takes it that personally, I'd imagine we'll see a hungry player coming at us when October swings around. Not fancying us playing there in the following year, though. I hear it's a bit breezy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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