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Can Ireland beat France?

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Facing up to Henry, Benzema, Anelka and Ribery I really didn't rate the chances of Richard Dunne and co to hold the fort and scrape a victory. Now that Ribery's injured, that's still a pretty hairy looking attacking lineup.

But as this World Cup blog on Ireland vs France considers, Domenech seems to be facing a great deal of confusion over what defensive lineup to play. Apparently in 16 outings, he's never picked the same back 4 for more than 2 consecutive outings in 16 games, and that's not even taking into account how much he meddles with his keepers!

I know Robbie Keane has looked piss poor in recent months/years, but he often has a knack of pulling it out for his country. Anyone fancy the upset?
 
Cahill_Winner said:
Facing up to Henry, Benzema, Anelka and Ribery I really didn't rate the chances of Richard Dunne and co to hold the fort and scrape a victory. Now that Ribery's injured, that's still a pretty hairy looking attacking lineup.

But as this World Cup blog on Ireland vs France considers, Domenech seems to be facing a great deal of confusion over what defensive lineup to play. Apparently in 16 outings, he's never picked the same back 4 for more than 2 consecutive outings in 16 games, and that's not even taking into account how much he meddles with his keepers!

I know Robbie Keane has looked piss poor in recent months/years, but he often has a knack of pulling it out for his country. Anyone fancy the upset?
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A bit like us then, but for different reasons obviously:huh:
 

Why not......Ireland will have to take the chances when they arise. I don't think they will get many opportunities to score. Also FIFA would have nudged the ref Frances way too allegedly.
A world cup without France....Platini n co wont want that will they:dodgy::dodgy:
 
Its a bit like saying can first divison beat a Prem team, the answer is yes because the French would be in the relegation zone of the Prem the way they are playing at present.....................and I hope Ireland screw them good style(y)
 

monty said:
Its a bit like saying can first divison beat a Prem team, the answer is yes because the French would be in the relegation zone of the Prem the way they are playing at present.....................and I hope Ireland screw them good style(y)
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I dont, Viva La France, a World Cup without Ribery is pointless.
 
monty said:
Its a bit like saying can first divison beat a Prem team, the answer is yes because the French would be in the relegation zone of the Prem the way they are playing at present.....................and I hope Ireland screw them good style(y)
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You're right, in a one off game. Over two legs it becomes much harder for the underdogs. Remember Scotland a few years ago...?

Scotland 1-0 Holland
Holland 6-0 Scotland
 

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