Everton Players in Ireland team v Netherlands 1-1

[Bluerover]

James McCarthy was "rested" but should be in the squad for France. MON tried out quite a number of fringe players. From a Blue point of view, you may be interested in the ratings from RTE:

Seamus Coleman 7

Drove forward with his usual intent and intelligence. Did his primary duty as full-back well and needed a good run-out having not played for Everton since the middle of April. Always a starter.

Darron Gibson 6 (67 Whelan)

Still a puzzle, hard to argue for his inclusion barring injury to another midfielder





and one that I still regard as one of our own.....

Shane Duffy 7

Worked well with John O’Shea on his third appearance but had relatively little employment until the late goal, which dropped between him and his partner.

Was a threat up front throughout the second half and should have scored with two second-half headers.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Duffy has been very solid in both matches he's recently - done himself no harm at all

 

[TippEverton]

Duffy played well enough but still caught ball watching for the dutch goal last night.

I'd be surprised if Gibson makes the final squad.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Duffy played well enough but still caught ball watching for the dutch goal last night.

I'd be surprised if Gibson makes the final squad.

Harry Arter in the driving seat - pardon the pun.

 

[Groucho]

Hopefully Seamus Coleman is back to his usual self agin, and we'll benefit next season.

And as good a player as Gibson is, I'm amazed he hasn't retired though injury/fitness by now. Solid player on his day, BUT there's a reason why Man U basically gave him away in his mid-20's. Wasted talent?



*tries to silence the pedant in me who wants to point out Shane Duffy isn't our player anymore......

 

[Eggs]

Hopefully Seamus Coleman is back to his usual self agin, and we'll benefit next season.

And as good a player as Gibson is, I'm amazed he hasn't retired though injury/fitness by now. Solid player on his day, BUT there's a reason why Man U basically gave him away in his mid-20's. Wasted talent?



*tries to silence the pedant in me who wants to point out Shane Duffy isn't our player anymore......

..I don't think he'll be in a hurry to retire whilst somebody is willing to pay him £30k per week.

 

[Moomin]

What about AIDS?

 

[Bluerover]

Hopefully Seamus Coleman is back to his usual self agin, and we'll benefit next season.

And as good a player as Gibson is, I'm amazed he hasn't retired though injury/fitness by now. Solid player on his day, BUT there's a reason why Man U basically gave him away in his mid-20's. Wasted talent?



*tries to silence the pedant in me who wants to point out Shane Duffy isn't our player anymore......

Yes....that's why I said "I still regard as one of our own". De jure not but de facto I think he is still an Evertonian!!

 

[Groucho]

..I don't think he'll be in a hurry to retire whilst somebody is willing to pay him £30k per week.

Well quite, and nor would I if honest.

 

[dublinbluenose]

What about AIDS?

Was on the bench he is in severe danger of not going.

 

[royalblue66]

What about AIDS?

Going to take the Euros by storm.

 

[ToffeeDan]

What about AIDS?

HIV Positive

Hardly in Vanguard that is..

 

[Bluerover]

Was on the bench he is in severe danger of not going.

Very much on the fringe unfortunately. A player with so much potential that has not been realised unfortunately.

(incidentally, are you coming to KK next Saturday for Dubs v Laois??)

 

[dublinbluenose]

Very much on the fringe unfortunately. A player with so much potential that has not been realised unfortunately.

(incidentally, are you coming to KK next Saturday for Dubs v Laois??)

Nah not really interested in the gah, used to love going down to Kilkenny to watch Bray years ago, shame that Killkenny City are no more.

 

[Bluerover]

I take it you are from the north side of the Dargle given your monicker. Not a Wicklow man??

How is Joe Bollard? A true Blue Evertonian and fanatical Wanderers fan.

For those of you who don't know about Joe, he is completely blind, but was one of the best radio presenters I have ever heard on the old Bray Local Broadcasting station (BLB). My late Dad loved his programmes.

I used to meet him at the Carlisle Grounds (Bray Wanderers) where he always had a mate with him who gave a running commentary on every match. Brilliant musician too.

Slightly off topic I know, but nice to get Joe mentioned on this board!!

http://www.thejournal.ie/blind-man-guide-dog-documentary-2149141-Jun2015/