Guest Jeffery S. Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Article from their FA site on the game, from http://www.fai.ie/NR/exeres/EC21E0CD-667F-4228-9512-AE59138460F8.htm Kerr to name team in morning - 17 November 2003 Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will announce the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Canada at Lansdowne Road on Tuesday morning as Ireland look to bounce back from their Euro 2004 disappointment (Kick off 7:30). Just over five weeks have now elapsed since Ireland missed out on qualification for the European Championships after losing 2-0 to Switzerland and Kerr is already thinking ahead of the start of the World Cup qualifiers next year. "We don't know who we are playing yet (The World Cup draw takes place on December 5) which will determine our preparations and whether we are playing friendlies or competitive games in June, but this game is the start of the preparations," he said. "The first thing is we want to win the match. The second thing is to blend in some of the players who haven't played so much in the last three years. But we're not looking for short-term results with that, that's a longer term objective." But Kerr warned that, he is not looking to revamp the team totally and with the squad already relatively young by international standards (only Kenny Cunningham and Nick Colgan are over 30), he expects only small changes when the competitive games start once again. "The team won't be completely different in 12 months time but it will have changed slightly just like it's already changed since the World Cup. Mick had already started to introduce players like Steven Reid, Colin Healy and Clinton Morrison so the squad is always changing and getting younger." Kerr has already confirmed that Cardiff City midfielder Graham Kavanagh will start while Clinton Morrision (Birmingham City), Steven Reid (Blackburn Rovers) and new boy Andy Reid (Nottingham Forest) will all see action at some stage and on Monday, he also confirmed that goalkeeper Nick Colgan (Stockport County) was likely to play some part in the proceedings. The panel for Tuesday's clash contains just one player over 30 and the majority of the squad have only picked up a handful of caps meaning that although Kerr will experiment against the Canadians, he does not intend to change the system – something he has often spoke of. "We do want to have a versatile system but I don't think this is the game to try it in because of the number of new players in the squad. We'll go 4-4-2 but might try a few little things within that system." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayo Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 That's strange, the Irish FA is the football associaton for Northern Ireland... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'm a bit disappointed with two elements of this lineup (which looks like this) Radzinski Peschisolido Hastings-Imhof-Bircham-Bent Jazic-DeVos-McKenna-Stalteri Hirschfeld 1) Hastings is starting. Ugh. 2) We don't get to see Stalteri in midfield, at least to start the game. It good be worse, though. Fenwick and Dasovic could be starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'm a bit disappointed with two elements of this lineup (which looks like this) Radzinski Peschisolido Hastings-Imhof-Bircham-Bent Jazic-DeVos-McKenna-Stalteri Hirschfeld 1) Hastings is starting. Ugh. 2) We don't get to see Stalteri in midfield, at least to start the game. It good be worse, though. Fenwick and Dasovic could be starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'm very happy we'll get to see Jazic at left back. That's worth it already. His play in the midfield the two times I've seen him hasn't led me to think he should replace Brennan or DeGuzman there. Hopefully he's the answer at left back. Also if Hastings falters, Nash is a natural replacement and hopefully that happens. I wish Stalteri were in the midfield, but so be it. I never really thought about it, but I'm sure it's true that players get a little more excited for a friendly when they know it's going to be on TV. cheers, matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'm dissapointed because we will not Stamatopoulos in net for Canada. Kenny is a starting keeper in Sweeden Premier division, I believe is good enough to play for us, at least give the guy a chance. We know Lars is good but I would like to know if Kenny is better. That's funny at the U-23 level our coaches are changing keeper after a scoreless half but with the senior squad our GK allowed 5 goals and start the next day (I'm not saying that Lars was weak on those goals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jayo That's strange, the Irish FA is the football associaton for Northern Ireland... Right you are, I had both mistakenly gone there and mistakenly copied the URL from that site instead of this one. Now I think it's right, thanks Jayo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Little hype, little posting, subdued interest. By golly, I think this game we are going to get a result boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I also have a weird feeling about this match, and wish I had the same feeling for Wednsday's qualifier. I wonder if the impetus at switching Jazic & Hastings is more due to Jazic not being effective as a left midfielder, or Hastings not being effective as a left back. Either way I have to agree it is worth it to see what Jazic can do at left back, especially since De Guzman and Brennan could both play at left mid (assuming of course that Brennan hasn't suffered some career ending injury - sheesh he's been out a long time he's been out longer than De Vos who broke a bone in his foot). If the spirit in the camp is high after all these losses, I wonder what would happen if we get a result? Depression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Georgio Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Did anyone here see the Czech game and feel you could comment on it (particularly Jazic's play)? I thought I saw on the other board that Prima was showing it?? Jazic will be forced into the action more as a left back. It didn't appear that he asserted himself in the Finland match. I just watched the first half of the Finland match again and Jazic played safe. I thought it might have something to do with having to deal with Hasting's distribution but that can't be the case because I noticed other players trying to get Ante into the game. I was thinking of how Deguzman played against Germany at left mid (also with Hastings behind him) and man what a difference. Straight from the beginning of the match Deguzamn was getting into the mix, taking players on and constantly looking for opportunities to attack. I think this game will tell us a lot more about Jazic and how he could fit in on the National squad. We should get a good indication of how his speed is (keeping up with the attacking players), tackling, man marking and distribution are. I just hope Jazic does well. I don't want to come out of the game tomorrow with another feeling of Blaaa when trying to recall his performance. We need a new perm fixture in that left back position. Maybe my expectations were to high. It was afterall his first real game with the team. That's why I am curious to know what anyone else might have to say about his game against the Czechs. Man I'm getting anxious about this game .. I also have a good feeling about it ... I'll be working while my VCR is taping the match, considered calling in sick. Our backline looks the strongest it has been in quite some time, we got Radz who has been scoring, Pesch is due for a goal and Birch is going to run right over some Leprechauns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamo Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by loyola I'm dissapointed because we will not Stamatopoulos in net for Canada. Kenny is a starting keeper in Sweeden Premier division, I believe is good enough to play for us, at least give the guy a chance. We know Lars is good but I would like to know if Kenny is better. That's funny at the U-23 level our coaches are changing keeper after a scoreless half but with the senior squad our GK allowed 5 goals and start the next day (I'm not saying that Lars was weak on those goals). I agree with you 100%. We know that Lars is a good keeper, however we don't know his futuer or health. Here's a chance to see Kenny Stamatopoulos in action, in a game that doesn't mean much. As for Canada's number one keeper Pat, he's great, but he's in his late 30's and if Canada was to make the next world cup he'd be 40. I think not play Kenny will make his future decision to ask permission to join the Canadian team very difficult. I know if I was a starter for my club team I wouldn't take a chance and leave for a team (team Canada) that never gave me a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Can. in UK Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I am with you guys. I've got a good feeling about this match. This may be grade school logic... but Switzerland beat Ireland 2-0 recently, Canada beat Switzerland 2-0 last year (or 2 years ago), so clearly we will win tonight! (prediction: 2-1 victory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 You'll have to forgive me again for acting like Captain Correction once again, but it was actually a 3-1 victory for us over the Swiss last May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 im really glad to see jazic given a shot at LB...and with less defensive responsibility, maybe hastings will do a half-decent job for us (key word here is MAYBE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batch Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Come on De Vos!!! This will be the first time i've gotten to see him playing an international. I shall be watching on TV[8D]. Despite being a neutral i'll be willing Canada on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domdick Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Good Luck to Birch, first time I will get to see him play live tonight for Canada. Will be interesting, as long as he leaves something left in the tank for Swindon on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I'm really excited for this match, boys. I've just got to find someone who can tape it for me, because I've got class, and I don't get sportsnet at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 If I've read the schedule right, the game starts in approximately 1.5 hours. If I am wrong, someone let me know as I've booked the time off work and can make a change either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 You are correct. The game starts at: 11:30 am Pacific 12:30 pm Mountain 1:30 pm Central 2:30 pm Eastern 3:30 pm Atlantic 4:00 pm for those crazy Newfies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I hope this isn't a case of the CSA knowing something that we don't know... Check out http://www.canadasoccer.com/score/scoreboard.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaku_bert Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by jonovision I hope this isn't a case of the CSA knowing something that we don't know... Check out http://www.canadasoccer.com/score/scoreboard.asp hahahaha! I hope the game does not go according to script! I am taping the game at home but do any people know of on-line web cast of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desigol Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jayo That's strange, the Irish FA is the football associaton for Northern Ireland... Yes, the Irish FA is Northern Ireland. The Republic is the Football Association of Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desigol Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 If I was Miller I would have placed Bent at Right Back and Stalteri in the Right Wing. Also, I'm suprised the article about the Ireland team didn't mention Liam Miller. He's been a revelation this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcl_19 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 stalts on the wing? has he played there b 4? (jw as i think this is somewhat intriguing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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