Ireland's Euro 2012 Journey

FortBoyard · 19th May 2012, 18:08

As an Ireland fan I am now starting to get excited by the sight of my team in a major tournament again. Of course it is the worst Ireland squad in years, and yes we play negative football, but at least we are there eh! This thread is a preliminary discussion thread about Ireland's chances, potential squad selections etc..

Obligatory fixture picture...

WR · 19th May 2012, 18:10

Getting a point would be an achievement.

ArmchairCritic · 19th May 2012, 18:11

I hope they do well, they look like they're going to get fucked though.

Cheesy · 19th May 2012, 18:36

I actually think they could do better than some expect them to. Trappatoni is a fantastic manager, and while his football is bland, he knows what he's doing. He'll keep games tight and make them hard to beat, which is always a good ingredient to have in tournament football to be honest.

I'm looking at the Spain game and I may be crazy, but I could see that being one of the shocks of the tournament. I have a funny feeling that Ireland will do similar to what Switzerland did against them back in 2010.

I think they'll do better than a lot think they will.

Randall Flagg · 19th May 2012, 18:37

5 points for us. I have foreseen it.

17Larsson · 19th May 2012, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by WR

Getting a point would be an achievement.

Scoring a goal would be an achievement

Broyphs · 19th May 2012, 18:49

We'll get nine points somehow without getting a shot on goal.

Randall Flagg · 19th May 2012, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brophs

We'll get nine points somehow without getting a shot on goal.

We must be the only country in the world to get to the 1/4 finals of a world cup without winning a game and only scoring twice

17Larsson · 19th May 2012, 18:57

I'm still very excited about it though even if those fuckin songs on the radio try their best to piss me off

Randall Flagg · 19th May 2012, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by 17Larsson

I'm still very excited about it though even if those fuckin songs on the radio try their best to piss me off

That rocky road to Poland song does my head in.

But loads of people seem to love it

But yeah I can't wait for our games

Decotron · 19th May 2012, 18:58

Whelan will score against Spain

17Larsson · 19th May 2012, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

That rocky road to Poland song does my head in.

But loads of people seem to love it

But yeah I can't wait for our games

Rocky road to Poland is terrible.

Team spirit can count for a lot in tournaments so we might pull off a result or two but I'd be amazed if we get out of the group

FortBoyard · 19th May 2012, 23:10

Those Chelsea performances have given me hope that this summer Ireland will be European champions.

Hope for all terrible teams the world over.

Still ill · 19th May 2012, 23:20

I'm tremendously excited. We will surpass expectations. We know what we are. England should be so lucky.

Leroy The Red · 19th May 2012, 23:38

Whelan/Gibson Vs. Xavi/Alonso
Whelan/Gibson Vs. Modric/Rakitic
Whelan/Gibson Vs. De Rossi/Pirlo

Still ill · 19th May 2012, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroy The Red

Whelan/Gibson Vs. Xavi/Alonso
Whelan/Gibson Vs. Modric/Rakitic
Whelan/Gibson Vs. De Rossi/Pirlo

The last laugh, as ever Leroy, will be on you.

Leroy The Red · 19th May 2012, 23:47

I bet it wont though. I'm gonna put 1k on Ireland not making it through the group, an easy 200 quid to be made with odds of 1/5.

Still ill · 19th May 2012, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroy The Red

I bet it wont though. I'm gonna put 1k on Ireland not making it through the group, an easy 200 quid to be made with odds of 1/5.

Do it, Leroy. I dare you. And it'll be Andrews, not Gibbo in the middle. Does that help you make up your mind?

Leroy The Red · 19th May 2012, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Still ill

Do it, Leroy. I dare you. And it'll be Andrews, not Gibbo in the middle. Does that help you make up your mind?

Yes, I'll now be putting 2 grand on it. Denmark and Ireland to not qualify. 2 grand wins me 800 that's easy money.

Still ill · 20th May 2012, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroy The Red

Yes, I'll now be putting 2 grand on it. Denmark and Ireland to not qualify. 2 grand wins me 800 that's easy money.

I will be passing your posts on to Trap, Leroy. I will be shocked if they are not pinned to the dressing room wall before the Croatian game. Do not be surprised to see Keith Andrews mention your name in his jubilant post-match interview.

Tyy Dyyy · 20th May 2012, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroy The Red

Yes, I'll now be putting 2 grand on it. Denmark and Ireland to not qualify. 2 grand wins me 800 that's easy money.

Pics or it didn't happen. You haven't got the balls to bet that much money against the Irish.

Leroy The Red · 20th May 2012, 03:13

Wanna bet?

Tyy Dyyy · 20th May 2012, 04:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroy The Red

Wanna bet?

Leroy, you're the one that needs to make the bet sunshine. Go to the bookies, lay 2 grand on Ireland to go out at the group stages and post a pic of you holding your confirmed betting slip. You do that and I'll forever remember you as the man with balls of steel.

Do I think you'll do it, it's not likely tbh.

Big-Red · 20th May 2012, 10:46

Glenn Whelan gonna fuck Spain up

Irwynwastheking · 20th May 2012, 11:04

4 points and qualify so long as Spain get 9.

Wonder Pigeon · 20th May 2012, 11:09

2 draws against Italy and Croatia and a moral victory against Spain.

Rooney24 · 20th May 2012, 12:56

We always spring a shock. spain or italy are in for it.

iSparky · 20th May 2012, 13:04

I would say we will draw with Croatia, possibly draw with Italy and not a hope against Spain, that would be a decent set of results given the group we have.

mariachi-19 · 20th May 2012, 13:19

Lets just hope there's no hand balls.

Although with isparky involved there will be plenty hand and mouth to balls

De Selby · 20th May 2012, 13:58

A loss to Croatia then a draw with Italy and Spain.

Although I wouldn't be that surprised if we fluked a win against Spain- a la Switzerland in the last World Cup.

cold-zebra · 20th May 2012, 14:00

Spain beat everyone.

Ireland, Italy and Croatia all draw against eachother. Team to go through is that which concedes the least amount to Spain. This will happen.

Moyespopper · 20th May 2012, 14:08

0 points

2 goals scored

Home to a bus tour and jester hats.

Thats how it will go.

Randall Flagg · 20th May 2012, 14:08

Although I do see Spain beating us, I have a feeling they will not be too good in this tournament. I can Croatia upsetting them

Irwynwastheking · 20th May 2012, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyepopper

0 points

2 goals scored

Home to a bus tour and jester hats.

Thats how it will go.

Negative Nelly.

I think we'll get the 4 points we need to go through. we always do well at these tournaments and always punch above our weight. The only time we didn't qualify was at the 88 euros and that was really close.

Wonder Pigeon · 20th May 2012, 14:27

Eyepopper isn't negative. If you want negative, look at me, I'm dreading the goonery that will ensue if we succeed!

Danny1982 · 20th May 2012, 14:33

I don't wanna be negative or anything, but it has to be a major surprise if they make it past the group stages..

Eyepopper's prediction looks the most reasonable one to me to be honest.

Broyphs · 20th May 2012, 15:11

I'm sure Katherine Thomas will end up interviewing them in Phoenix Park

"So, Robbie, tell us about that corner you won during the Spain game."

iSparky · 20th May 2012, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariachi-19

Lets just hope there's no hand balls.

Although with isparky involved there will be plenty hand and mouth to balls

Ah fuck off you. Random person who I have never seen on here before

Randall Flagg · 20th May 2012, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonder Pigeon

Eyepopper isn't negative. If you want negative, look at me, I'm dreading the goonery that will ensue if we succeed!

Tyy Dyyy · 20th May 2012, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSparky

I would say we will draw with Croatia, possibly draw with Italy and not a hope against Spain, that would be a decent set of results given the group we have.

You're Irish?

I always thought the 'i' in your username was to do with apple. Now I'm leaning towards i(rish)Sparky

19th May 2012, 18:08	#1 (permalink)
FortBoyard First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Assuming that all things are equal, who'd want to be men of the people. When there's people like YOU. Posts: 5,611	Ireland's Euro 2012 Journey As an Ireland fan I am now starting to get excited by the sight of my team in a major tournament again. Of course it is the worst Ireland squad in years, and yes we play negative football, but at least we are there eh! This thread is a preliminary discussion thread about Ireland's chances, potential squad selections etc.. Obligatory fixture picture...

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19th May 2012, 18:10	#2 (permalink)
WR Formerly Wayne_Rooney Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,688	Getting a point would be an achievement.

19th May 2012, 18:11	#3 (permalink)
ArmchairCritic No Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I am not a liberator. Liberators do not exist. The people liberate themselves. Posts: 9,875	I hope they do well, they look like they're going to get fucked though.

19th May 2012, 18:36	#4 (permalink)
Cheesy Smells Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 9,104	I actually think they could do better than some expect them to. Trappatoni is a fantastic manager, and while his football is bland, he knows what he's doing. He'll keep games tight and make them hard to beat, which is always a good ingredient to have in tournament football to be honest. I'm looking at the Spain game and I may be crazy, but I could see that being one of the shocks of the tournament. I have a funny feeling that Ireland will do similar to what Switzerland did against them back in 2010. I think they'll do better than a lot think they will.

19th May 2012, 18:37	#5 (permalink)
Randall Flagg shitline Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24,962	5 points for us. I have foreseen it.

19th May 2012, 18:49	#7 (permalink)
Broyphs No Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Commas are important. "Come on, Barbie, let's go party" is much less sinister than "Come on Barbie, let's go party" Posts: 33,136	We'll get nine points somehow without getting a shot on goal.

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17Larsson Not a malefactor just a lagomorph Join Date: May 2009 Location: 30,000 feet above ground Posts: 2,656	I'm still very excited about it though even if those fuckin songs on the radio try their best to piss me off

19th May 2012, 18:58	#11 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 22,928	Whelan will score against Spain

19th May 2012, 23:10	#13 (permalink)
FortBoyard First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Assuming that all things are equal, who'd want to be men of the people. When there's people like YOU. Posts: 5,611	Those Chelsea performances have given me hope that this summer Ireland will be European champions. Hope for all terrible teams the world over.

19th May 2012, 23:20	#14 (permalink)
Still ill Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,008	I'm tremendously excited. We will surpass expectations. We know what we are. England should be so lucky.

19th May 2012, 23:38	#15 (permalink)
Leroy The Red First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 9,025	Whelan/Gibson Vs. Xavi/Alonso Whelan/Gibson Vs. Modric/Rakitic Whelan/Gibson Vs. De Rossi/Pirlo

19th May 2012, 23:47	#17 (permalink)
Leroy The Red First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 9,025	I bet it wont though. I'm gonna put 1k on Ireland not making it through the group, an easy 200 quid to be made with odds of 1/5.

20th May 2012, 03:13	#22 (permalink)
Leroy The Red First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 9,025	Wanna bet?

20th May 2012, 10:46	#24 (permalink)
Big-Red First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The arse groove of my sofa Posts: 12,645	Glenn Whelan gonna fuck Spain up

20th May 2012, 11:04	#25 (permalink)
Irwynwastheking Skilled creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester United - Bumrushing the box since 1878 Posts: 22,915	4 points and qualify so long as Spain get 9.

20th May 2012, 11:09	#26 (permalink)
Wonder Pigeon 'Shelbourne FC Supporter' Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Forza Shelbourne Posts: 18,995	2 draws against Italy and Croatia and a moral victory against Spain.

20th May 2012, 12:56	#27 (permalink)
Rooney24 First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,897	We always spring a shock. spain or italy are in for it.

20th May 2012, 13:04	#28 (permalink)
iSparky Waiting on Noodle... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 43,388	I would say we will draw with Croatia, possibly draw with Italy and not a hope against Spain, that would be a decent set of results given the group we have.

20th May 2012, 13:19	#29 (permalink)
mariachi-19 First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I may be the devil, but i'm not a monster Posts: 13,344	Lets just hope there's no hand balls. Although with isparky involved there will be plenty hand and mouth to balls

20th May 2012, 13:58	#30 (permalink)
De Selby Likes them tattooed and bald Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Is that a real poncho, or is that a Sears poncho? Posts: 5,726	A loss to Croatia then a draw with Italy and Spain. Although I wouldn't be that surprised if we fluked a win against Spain- a la Switzerland in the last World Cup.

20th May 2012, 14:00	#31 (permalink)
cold-zebra Clare Baldings Daughter Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11,340	Spain beat everyone. Ireland, Italy and Croatia all draw against eachother. Team to go through is that which concedes the least amount to Spain. This will happen.

20th May 2012, 14:08	#32 (permalink)
Moyespopper Lowering the tone since 2006 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, think I'm heading home! Posts: 54,164	0 points 2 goals scored Home to a bus tour and jester hats. Thats how it will go.

20th May 2012, 14:08	#33 (permalink)
Randall Flagg shitline Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 24,962	Although I do see Spain beating us, I have a feeling they will not be too good in this tournament. I can Croatia upsetting them

20th May 2012, 14:27	#35 (permalink)
Wonder Pigeon 'Shelbourne FC Supporter' Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Forza Shelbourne Posts: 18,995	Eyepopper isn't negative. If you want negative, look at me, I'm dreading the goonery that will ensue if we succeed!

20th May 2012, 14:33	#36 (permalink)
Danny1982 First Team Sub Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Trafford Posts: 9,129	I don't wanna be negative or anything, but it has to be a major surprise if they make it past the group stages.. Eyepopper's prediction looks the most reasonable one to me to be honest.

20th May 2012, 15:11	#37 (permalink)
Broyphs No Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Commas are important. "Come on, Barbie, let's go party" is much less sinister than "Come on Barbie, let's go party" Posts: 33,136	I'm sure Katherine Thomas will end up interviewing them in Phoenix Park "So, Robbie, tell us about that corner you won during the Spain game."