Category Archives: Football 10/11

Football 10/11: vs Italy

Posted on Jun 8, 2011 by NFB

An impressive result, but with the usual caveats that friendlies come with. A back and forth game. Ireland were lucky to snatch the first goal after a fairly lackluster opening 45 minutes, but they had improved immeasurably by the conclusion, especially … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs FYR Macedonia (Euro Qualifiers, Away)

Posted on Jun 5, 2011 by NFB

Again, not that impressive. There seems to be this growing divide among Irish national team followers. On the one hand, you have those who are delighted with how we’re doing and on the other, the ones who aren’t. I think … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Scotland (Nations Cup) And Trapattoni’s Problems

Posted on May 30, 2011 by NFB

It was the best and most contested game of the tournament, but Ireland came through with a convincing display. It’s been little more than a cakewalk overall, and I doubt that the Nations Cup will be making a return next … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Barcelona (CPL Final)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by NFB

We will never beat Barcelona. They can be beaten. But not by us. Teams like Mourinho’s Inter and his Real Madrid (if they had been a bit luckier in some departments) are capable of it. They are not invincible. But … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Northern Ireland (Nations Cup) and vs Juventus (Gary Neville’s Testimonial

Posted on May 25, 2011 by NFB

Two meaningless matches, but one of them wasn’t supposed to be. The Nations Cup has rapidly become an embarrassment. a title stapled onto a friendly match that very few people are interested in, even the players. It should be noted that … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Blackpool (home)

Posted on May 23, 2011 by NFB

  Another trophy celebration, and didn’t Michael Owen look happy? A good game to watch, the opposition going all out to win. But Blackpool have so many weaknesses on the pitch, an average midfield, an awful defence, an iffy goalkeeper, … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: Vs Blackburn (away)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by NFB

Long hard scrape, but we’ve done it. Frustrating game to watch, Blackburn’s “park the bus” tactics not being very attractive to watch. Bit of an off day for the defence. Aside from some communication issues between Ferdinand and Vidic, Kuszczak has probably played his … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Chelsea (home, EPL)

Posted on May 9, 2011 by NFB

It was a hell of performance, just when the team needed it. Coming off the defeat last week and the nothing game that was Schalke, United needed to play a big game and then did so. The Old Trafford roar … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Schalke, CPL Semi-Final, Second Leg

Posted on May 5, 2011 by NFB

It is immensely satisfying to see the cavalcade of doubters who emerged in the hour after the team was announced be forced to eat a large slice of humble pie. It was somewhat astonishing to see people bad mouth the team … Continue reading →

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Football 10/11: vs Arsenal (away)

Posted on May 2, 2011 by NFB

Well, when your tactics work 80% of the time, they don’t 20% of the time. Over the last few years, United have always played the same type of game against the Gunners, which is to play deep in defence, let … Continue reading →

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