Author Topic: World Cup Qualifiers. (Read 43810 times)

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #200 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:15:59 pm »

Quote from: Barneylfc on October 9, 2016, 06:15:07 pm

Scoring against Wales doesn't change that fact. England managed by Hodgson even managed 2

Phil M · « **Reply #201 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:16:11 pm »

Wales doing a Scotland.

youll never walk alone it · « **Reply #202 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:20:12 pm »

will do well to win this now.

Caligula? · « **Reply #203 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:21:24 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 9, 2016, 06:08:47 pm

Georgia are really terrible these days. They're ranked 137th in the World now. Still, they have Weiss in charge now who got Slovakia to the World Cup in 2010 so improvement should certainly come sooner rather than later. Ananidze is quite a decent player.

To be fair they haven't looked that bad at all, obviously nowhere near good enough to qualify or even get a play-off spot but they look far better than that 137th ranking would suggest, and I'd wager they would cause quite a few teams problems when playing in Georgia as well.

John C · « **Reply #204 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:22:18 pm »

That's just a foul, its never a yellow!

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #205 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:24:11 pm »

Georgia kingmakers once more

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #206 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:24:30 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on October 9, 2016, 06:21:24 pm

To be fair they haven't looked that bad at all, obviously nowhere near good enough to qualify or even get a play-off spot but they look far better than that 137th ranking would suggest, and I'd wager they would cause quite a few teams problems when playing in Georgia as well.

They did beat Spain in a friendly before the Euros so perhaps I'm doing them a disservice. They might already be on the up now, I don't know enough about them but they used to have players like Kaladze, Kinkladze and Arveladze.

Caligula? · « **Reply #207 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:29:13 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 9, 2016, 06:24:30 pm

They did beat Spain in a friendly before the Euros so perhaps I'm doing them a disservice. They might already be on the up now, I don't know enough about them but they used to have players like Kaladze, Kinkladze and Arveladze.

The FIFA rankings are bollocks anyway. I myself am Bulgarian, and I think we're ranked somewhere between 70-80th the last time I checked and can comfortably say that Georgia look a much better side than us and yet there they sit 137th.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #208 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:30:07 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on October 9, 2016, 06:29:13 pm

The FIFA rankings are bollocks anyway. I myself am Bulgarian, and I think we're ranked somewhere between 70-80th the last time I checked and can comfortably say that Georgia look a much better side than us and yet there they sit 137th.

True, not so long ago they had Belgium ranked number 1 in the World.

ggcc14 · « **Reply #209 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:30:12 pm »

When I think of Georgia its always Khizanishvili who pops into my head.

You are right that this is a poor Georgia team, 2010-2012 they maintained 73 in the world ranking, dropping to 101, 125, 122 and now a lowly 137. They've performed admirably tonight though, you'd fancy them to edge this if anyone in the last 20.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #210 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:31:06 pm »

Georgia should be leading. Terrible finish when 1 on 1 with Hennessey.

Caligula? · « **Reply #211 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:35:11 pm »

Georgia have outplayed Wales in this second half, they should be ahead.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #212 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:36:50 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on October 9, 2016, 06:35:11 pm

Georgia have outplayed Wales in this second half, they should be ahead.

They were tidy against us the last night but collapse after we scored, shown us far too much respect. Not tonight

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #213 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:38:50 pm »

Oooof

pyroparty · « **Reply #214 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:38:56 pm »

Wales have been battered. Will they do a Man Utd and fluke a win?

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #215 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:39:04 pm »

Georgia hit the bar. Wales are wide open to the counter now.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #216 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:49:16 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 9, 2016, 06:08:47 pm

Georgia are really terrible these days. They're ranked 137th in the World now. Still, they have Weiss in charge now who got Slovakia to the World Cup in 2010 so improvement should certainly come sooner rather than later. Ananidze is quite a decent player.

You love a good stat Gerry. In the days before Internet you definitely use to scroll through Telextext looking at football tables, tennis rankings, cricket rankings etc didn't you?!

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #217 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:50:20 pm »

Quote from: Cock and Bollocks Knickerless on October 9, 2016, 06:49:16 pm

You love a good stat Gerry. In the days before Internet you definitely use to scroll through Telextext looking at football tables, tennis rankings, cricket rankings etc didn't you?!

I heard about Weiss on Football Weekly Extra. Then I checked their ranking before the game to see how they're doing these days.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #218 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:50:41 pm »

Wales don't have much depth, it's not a criticism, it's just how it is. Their strongest team is very good, it's just when key players get injured that problems arise. King and Edwards with all due respect aren't Allen or Ramsey.

KERRYKOP · « **Reply #219 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:53:47 pm »

Poor result for Wales that has compounded this group to be even tighter. It will mean nothing if we don't beat Moldova tonight.

John C · « **Reply #220 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:54:33 pm »

Wales will be gutted about that.
Georgia great on the counter when Wales conceded possession ........

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #221 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:55:42 pm »

Remember when Wales were good at football for three months?

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #222 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:56:02 pm »

Quote from: John C on October 9, 2016, 06:54:33 pm

Wales will be gutted about that.
Georgia great on the counter when Wales conceded possession ........

Disappointing result for Wales but not a disaster by any means. I'd actually fancy them to do well against the better teams in this group, especially as they've got their toughest fixture out of the way already.

Phil M · « **Reply #223 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:56:11 pm »

No Allen no party.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #224 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:56:35 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 9, 2016, 06:50:20 pm

I heard about Weiss on Football Weekly Extra. Then I checked their ranking before the game to see how they're doing these days.

Wasn't a criticism by the way, I wasted many an hour doing it myself.

Edit - checking teletext, not wanking.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #225 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:57:53 pm »

Quote from: Cock and Bollocks Knickerless on October 9, 2016, 06:56:35 pm

Wasn't a criticism by the way, I wasted many an hour doing it myself.

Edit - checking teletext, not wanking.

kaiser franz · « **Reply #226 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:59:01 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 9, 2016, 06:56:02 pm

Disappointing result for Wales but not a disaster by any means. I'd actually fancy them to do well against the better teams in this group, especially as they've got their toughest fixture out of the way already.

They really,really need Ramsey.

oojason · « **Reply #227 on:** October 9, 2016, 06:59:22 pm »

Subs: Lawlor (GK), Rogers (GK), O'Shea, Keogh, O'Dowda, O'Kane, Rooney, Christie, Meyler, McShane, Hayes, Pearce

https://twitter.com/FAIreland

7.45pm kick off on Sky Sports 1

Phil M · « **Reply #228 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:00:36 pm »

Quote from: kaiser franz on October 9, 2016, 06:59:01 pm

They really,really need ~~Ramsey.~~ Allen

oojason · « **Reply #229 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:03:55 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on October 9, 2016, 06:56:02 pm

Disappointing result for Wales but not a disaster by any means. I'd actually fancy them to do well against the better teams in this group, especially as they've got their toughest fixture out of the way already.

Aye, though like you say there isn't much depth there when a couple of the 'bigger' players are out - though Georgia really worked out and exploited Wales lack of agility in midfield late on - other teams will be looking at that too - so could do with Ramsey & Allen back asap and a little luck with injuries etc.

Still think Wales have enough to do it - hope so anyway.

Am off to check p302 on ceefax

kaiser franz · « **Reply #230 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:03:55 pm »

[/quote]As i remember he was their best player together with Bale on euro,much better then his usual arenal self,they looked shit without him against portugal.

Phil M · « **Reply #231 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:04:11 pm »

Verratti pulling the strings in midfield for Italy tonight. New front pair of Bellotti and Immobile after they sent Pelle home.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #232 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:07:24 pm »

Quote from: kaiser franz on October 9, 2016, 06:59:01 pm

They really,really need Ramsey.

I don't know if he'll be available for their game against Serbia but he's crucial. They struggle to create without him.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #233 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:09:03 pm »

Quote from: oojason on October 9, 2016, 07:03:55 pm

Aye, though like you say there isn't much depth there when a couple of the 'bigger' players are out - though Georgia really worked out and exploited Wales lack of agility in midfield late on - other teams will be looking at that too - so could do with Ramsey & Allen back asap and a little luck with injuries etc.

Still think Wales have enough to do it - hope so anyway.

Am off to check p302 on ceefax

I think Wales will get at least a play-off spot. Austria and Wales will finish in the top 2 I reckon, though I'm not sure who'll top the group.

pyroparty · « **Reply #234 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:18:59 pm »

Ciaran Clark sounds really Irish!

Welshred · « **Reply #235 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:22:00 pm »

That's just made it a hell of a lot harder. Take out 2 of our big 3 players and we struggle. David Cotterill got a game for fucks sake.

Sarge · « **Reply #236 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:24:36 pm »

Wales lucky t get the draw from that. A win for us here and a draw in Serbia would be a fantastic weekend for us.

Sarge · « **Reply #237 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:26:59 pm »

Quote from: pyroparty on October 9, 2016, 07:18:59 pm

Ciaran Clark sounds really Irish!

Thats a south Cork accent.

Phil M · « **Reply #238 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:27:21 pm »

Moldova with one win in their last 23 games (v Andorra). 2 draws and 8 defeats in their last 10 home games.

Predicting Moldova 0-3 Ireland.

Expecting Serbia v Austria to be an open game.

Motty · « **Reply #239 on:** October 9, 2016, 07:37:19 pm »

Bag of shite that second half from us, lucky to get a draw out of it. One best player loss to far in Ramsey and Allen both out. Hopefully be a kick in the arse for the rest of the qualifiers for us now.