Ireland vs Scotland- 13th June 5pm

Lids1978 · June 12, 2015

If Wes Houlahan doesn't start Il fume! Otherwise Eire are too boring and predictable and must be an opposition managers dream to play against unfortunately. Serious pressure on O'Neill to deliver tomm....

USABlue · June 13, 2015

hope the everton boys play well

Bluerover · June 13, 2015

Major cloud over the Irish camp after the tragic deaths of two brothers who were first cousins of Robbie Keane.

That is a lot of emotion to deal with for the players so they need to handle it carefully.

evertonian thistle · June 13, 2015

Come-on the Scots, Irish Toffee's :cheers:

Caolam · June 13, 2015

This will be a good game. 2-0 Ireland McGeady and McCarthy to score.

rascal · June 13, 2015

Mon the Scots

dublinbluenose · June 13, 2015

So nervous about this game, I have a horrible feeling O'Neill will go with Waters & Long up front at the expense of Keane & Houlihan

Lids1978 · June 13, 2015

dublinbluenose said:
So nervous about this game, I have a horrible feeling O'Neill will go with Walters. & Long up front at the expense of Keane & Houlihan

I'd be surprised if Keane starts mate what with his two cousins death. I hear he's not great understandably.

I'd go with Walters out wide. Long up top with Wes just behind him. JMc and Whelan in midfield

Chang Elephant · June 13, 2015

As a neutral observer from a superior footballing country, I want Ireland to win but have a nagging suspicion Scotland will

TheFinnFan · June 13, 2015

FREEEEDOOOOOOM

Lids1978 · June 13, 2015

Chang Elephant said:
As a neutral observer from a superior footballing country, I want Ireland to win but have a nagging suspicion Scotland will

Didn't know you were German mate

The Equaliser · June 13, 2015

Going to this. Should be a great atmosphere. Anything less than a win and that's it as far as the Euros are concerned, so just get the job done Ireland.

I doubt if Keano would have started even if he wasn't suffering the pangs of bereavement so it surely will be Long with Houlihan behind and Walters out on the right, McGeady on the left. I'd expect Brady to start at LB where he did well against England and his delivery from set-pieces is important. Coleman, O'Shea, Wilson, McCarthy and Whelan to make up the rest of the outfield, but it is anyone's guess as to who will be in goal.

Scotland will be well set up to prevent conceding and will hope to nick one on the break themselves so it is going to be tight, I suspect they would be happy with a point though having won the return fixture. A draw would be the favourite if you were betting on the outcome but it is a game Ireland really have to win so I think we will edge it. Defeat doesn't bear thinking about.

COYBIG

Prevenger17 · June 13, 2015

Don't think Keane would have started anyway. Open your window when the teamsheets are released, and you'll hear an audible nationwide groan if Hoolahan doesn't start. It's impressive really.