Delighted for Martin O’Neill on taking Ireland into the last 16 of the Euros. Since his salad days ended at Celtic, Martin’s had more downs than ups as a manager. I felt the game had moved on from him, even during his five years at Celtic, the game tactically moved away from him, but he’s one of a number of managers of small nations who have overachieved.
I’m not buying Roy Keane’s tears, though. Reaching the last 16 of the Euros is a great achievement, but he disparaged Mick McCarthy’s achievement with Ireland in going out of the 2002 World Cup in the last 16 to Spain on penalties. Maybe it’s time for some humility from Roy.
If anything, Michael O’Neill’s achievements with the north has been even greater. Michael was mentioned as a possible Celtic manager before Brendan’s appointment, but the point was made to me, whatever he achieved in qualifying, he could be embarrassed in all three Euros games. Now he needs to beat Wales for a place in the quarter finals.
The group stages have been a delight. Some big tactical lessons for underdogs, and for teams who face 10 men behind the ball every week. If you don’t make defensive mistakes you can win any game, possession and territorial advantage is a mirage of influence.
888 Comments- Pages:
- «
- 1
- ...
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- ...
- 24
- »
ABURNTOUTCASE on 24TH JUNE 2016 3:29 AM
TD67 – Don`t be naughty, he suggested no such thing. It was me who asked about that possibility and you know that.
==============================================================
Who`s that you`re fighting with now ?
:-)
Macjay – FFS, you took your time. Suppose I deserve that one. :>)
I didn’t know that must have read the post wrong?
Petec
I want to live in a left of centre (just left) world.
I think there is great risk in the “This Is England” type thinking.
I think if you could brain scan everyone, you would see an empathy deficit in extremists, right or left.
I worry about change in Europe that has been largely peaceful for years.
Petec
HH
Aye it is an uncertain world.
What is certain is that remain or leave there is a democratic deficit everywhere. Brussels and Westminster.
What is also certain is tha right now I have to get the weans to bed…
Later….
PS
Another certainty is that the UK and its political parties are divided….Big time.
macjay1,
Ta for Support by yerself, BOBBY and BSR certainly made we want to post mair on this Special Place.
I’m going to be as Individual as I can.
JUBILEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
ABURNTOUTCASE on 24TH JUNE 2016 3:38 AM
Macjay – FFS, you took your time. Suppose I deserve that one. :>)
=======================================================
`spose you do.
:-)
Glued to the screen.
51.5 out.
Wow.
Macjay this is the post I read, that’s not you right? That’s why I asked him and not you!
A CEILER GONOF RUST on 24TH JUNE 2016 3:09 AM
aburntoutcase on 24th June 2016 2:09 am
ACGR – serious question here. Do you think the four Requisitioners are being undermined from someone close.
……………………………
No. I Don’t.
But I do know that leaks to close family members who may or may not have backed the original submission is occurring and that’s what has really pissed me off.
To read a post from a known CQN poster, on a hun blog, bragging about knowledge that is supposed to be only within the remit of the four requisitioners is sickening.
Who else has been told?
Current scores on the door.
Leave are 500k votes ahead.
England are responsible for 1 million of the advantage in favour of leave.
What the heck are the English thinking?
TD67, Read before you lose the heid. I suggested no such thing ya twisted witch.
What I posted is that our fab four, or one of them are telling their chosen people what Eufa sent to them and that’s gone onto a hun forum.
Don’t try to twist my words. It wont work.
P.S. Stay in Canada……………………..as long as they can bear you, longer if possible.
PETEC on 24TH JUNE 2016 3:44 AM
Mate.
I know what you`re all about.
Big heart.
We all get a bollicking sometimes.
Storm in a teacup.
COYBIG.
Looks like this vote could swing any way very close indeed.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 24TH JUNE 2016 3:46 AM
Sorry,mate.
Aburntoutcase is always asking :
“Who`s Macjay fighting with now?”
I was just getting my own back.:-)
Rascar Capac on 24th June 2016 3:39 am
Petec
I want to live in a left of centre (just left) world.
I think there is great risk in the “This Is England” type thinking.
I think if you could brain scan everyone, you would see an empathy deficit in extremists, right or left.
I worry about change in Europe that has been largely peaceful for years.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dude you want to hear about the Earth Summit attended by Gorbachev, Rockerfella and Maurice Strong. They wanted certain goals.
back in early 90s
Acgr
Well to me your implying there’s a leak with req. your words not mine big mouth
Leave it yeah – Remix
Blame My Son.
Sky.
Looks increasingly like an “unassailable lead.”
ABURNTOUTCASE
I was in West Wiltshire today,mate. Got a few of them-heart attacks by approaching zebra crossings rather quickly(!)
Looks like wur screwed anyway. Canny see a reversal of fortune now.
Once again,I’ve voted with the losing side…
“A victory for real people, a victory for decent people”
Farage.
FFS
Brilliant that CQN had so Little Concern about the Brexit.
I’m a Hardcore brexit dude.
Acgr this is what you posted………
Who else has been told
I can’t twist that, to me your questioning the req. that’s all I asked you, you posted it, not anyone else, and oh I’m having a wonderful time, and I will be back, I have to, it’s where I live, and your from?
Rascar Capac on 24th June 2016 4:04 am
“A victory for real people, a victory for decent people”
Farage.
FFS
….
JUDGEMENTAL?
MACJAY1 FOR NEIL LENNON on 24TH JUNE 2016 4:02 AM
Sky.
Looks increasingly like an “unassailable
For who?
BOBBY MURDOCH’S CURLED-UP WINKLEPICKERS on 24TH JUNE 2016 4:04 AM
ABURNTOUTCASE
I was in West Wiltshire today,mate. Got a few of them-heart attacks by approaching zebra crossings rather quickly(!)
Looks like wur screwed anyway. Canny see a reversal of fortune now.
Once again,I’ve voted with the losing side…
=====================================================
I think and sincerely hope that all Brits will be winners in this.
I`m convinced that they will be.
Only time will tell.
TONYDONNELLY67 on 24TH JUNE 2016 4:07 AM
Brexit , Tony.
Bobby`s – Ah,well,you did your best. Roll on the weekend,and more losing bets on the fitba. (for me,anyway).
Defo with MacJAY1.
Brexit is I’m taking it is buzz word for out of right?
I’v been in the collinies for three weeks, I don’t recall that word being about then?
Petec
Judgemental?
Yes, of course, that’s what the whole thing is about.
But I am real and decent, as are the Syrians walking away from death.
I have no more right to a good life than they do.
But I think Nigel disagrees.
I judge him on that.
Can’t help it.
1 THING THAT IS important.
Make Peace with any Family Member you are @ war with.
Do it as Soon as possible, as we are, not yet entering End Times. 0_o.
Who Knows?
TONYDONNELLY67 on 24TH JUNE 2016 4:14 AM
Sorry,pal.
Out.
Nigel Farage just claimed victory .
A bit prematurely , I feel.
WC, was my shirt in your last dispatch?
Hope so. If not I’ll be wanting my money back. £20.11 is a good start on a decent Friday night session dram.
HH.
Celtic
Yes I just received this, not to clever that guy.
Nigel Farage is claiming victory, arguing it has been achieved “without a bullet being fired”, a comment which has left some people shocked in light of the recent murder of Labour MP Jo Cox.
RASCAR CAPAC on 24TH JUNE 2016 4:15 AM
I don`t disagree with any of that .
Not one bit.
Of course assistance had to be delivered.
The moment that Angela Merkel unilaterally decided to invite them to Germany was the tipping point.
She essentially determined E.C. immigration policy.
Unilaterally .
Sinn Fein calling for a vote on Irish reunification if UK backs Brexit.
Shamelessly stolen from Twitter…