The New Official Republic of Ireland Football Thread

[Still ill]

I can only assume it’s because he looks like the sort of guy who is a college professor and has an affair with a student and gets her pregnant.

Absolutely nailed it.

 

[Still ill]

Yep, we looked like a football team again there, 1st half like the old days, dogged, everyone working their hole off, very creditable 0-0 against a really good side, then played a bit when we got a chance in the 2nd. Kelleher would have saved the 1st without the deflection I think and I'll write the second off. Plenty of hope there and that's NOT something I could see myself writing a week ago. They're good guys who'll fight, just need a bit of direction. Which appears to be materialising.

 

[Brophs]

Waking up after a defeat. This must be how the supporters of unsuccessful teams must feel.

 

[Brophs]

Late shout out for Anthony Barry, the new England assistant manager. His job interviews must be gas.

“My biggest strength? I’d have to say…unstinting loyalty.”