Ok its a friendly and we have had a few withdrawls as expected.
But we are playing Spain who are currently the best side in the World!!!
Just take a look at the back 4 who will start against the Spanish!!
If you are of a nervous disposition i strongly advise you to look away!!
Mc Shane
St Ledger
O'Dea
Kelly
With the exception of St Ledger (maybe) all the other 3 have proven time and time again that they are well short of being international footballers!
To be blunt they are frankly useless.
Spain are using this match as a warm up for the Confederations Cup a competition no doubt they are eager to win.
Actually when you look at our starting XI I also noticed that Trapatonni is also starting Andy Keogh and Sammon!!! Another two players who should never be picked for us.
I really fear for us in this match !!!
With that starting XI the Spanish ladies team would beat us comfortably!!
My prediction Spain 5-0 Ireland!!!
Our worst ever back 4 playing against Spain
posted on 11/6/13
What a pathetic team selection yet again from Trap, yes it's a friendly and I shouldn't get annoyed about it but that's just awful!
Anyway aren't these games supposed to be about experimenting with your line-up and giving some younger players a chance?
Trap has learned nothing from the Euros when he got his team-selection massively wrong against top International sides!
I wonder if Delaney has a bet on Spain to win by three or four goals, maybe ease the FAI's financial troubles!
What are we thinking?
posted on 11/6/13
He is also puttting a lot of unnecesary pressure on James Mc Carthy by publicly announcing this is his chance to go and show everyone he is a great player.
Yes, i have no doubt Mc Carthy will get stuck in and use the ball well.
But the problem is when you look at our line up they will only give the ball back to the Spaniards as soon as they receive it!!
posted on 11/6/13
BBC quote Trap as stating "Sure, they will win, but it will be a good test for us."... Has anyone ever heard of a manager stating publicly that his side will lose beforehand?
posted on 11/6/13
Campbell.
He's also stating that our Euros humiliation was down to inexperience- does this mean that if we do qualify for Brazil then those who have played in tournaments will be first choice?
McCarthy hasn't played at a major tournament. Nor Coleman, nor Clark. Concerning stuff- he'll probably give Robbie a start if we make it!
posted on 11/6/13
Trap is a daft geriatric simpleton who shouldn't be allowed near any football team of any standard. That team selection just shows he ll never learn. Lives in cloud Alzheimer's land!! Trap & Delaney OUT!!!!!