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Post by cymroircarn on Sept 2, 2018 6:41:25 GMT
Any idea what the overall expected attendance is? From looking at eTicketing, I'd say about 1500 left - mostly on the edges of the Ninian and around 300 on the Family Grange Stand
Hope they will be doing a final marketing push this week
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Post by underwood on Sept 2, 2018 8:18:32 GMT
From looking at eTicketing, I'd say about 1500 left - mostly on the edges of the Ninian and around 300 on the Family Grange Stand
Hope they will be doing a final marketing push this week
Is the top of the Ninian Stand open for this game? E-ticketing is not an accurate guide as plenty of tickets don’t get put on sale - unless there’s the demand. What looks to be sold out isn’t actually on sale at all. My guess is the attendance won’t be much more than 22,500. |
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Post by Albert on Sept 2, 2018 8:28:25 GMT
From looking at eTicketing, I'd say about 1500 left - mostly on the edges of the Ninian and around 300 on the Family Grange Stand
Hope they will be doing a final marketing push this week
Is the top of the Ninian Stand open for this game? . It is open . Bought my tournament ticket in block 513. |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Sept 2, 2018 16:31:38 GMT
Just putting a plea out there,is there anyone going down and back to the roi game on thursday from the north?
I am going to drive down on my jack,so could share a lift with anyone or if anyone knows of any coaches going from north wales i could get to anywhere and jump on
If anyone has any suggestions either post it on here on pm me please
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Post by Gary Williams on Sept 2, 2018 16:50:22 GMT
Just putting a plea out there,is there anyone going down and back to the roi game on thursday from the north? I am going to drive down on my jack,so could share a lift with anyone or if anyone knows of any coaches going from north wales i could get to anywhere and jump on If anyone has any suggestions either post it on here on pm me please Take the special train |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Sept 2, 2018 16:52:52 GMT
Just putting a plea out there,is there anyone going down and back to the roi game on thursday from the north? I am going to drive down on my jack,so could share a lift with anyone or if anyone knows of any coaches going from north wales i could get to anywhere and jump on If anyone has any suggestions either post it on here on pm me please Take the special train Enlighten me please gary |
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Post by ch7 on Sept 2, 2018 17:57:20 GMT
Coaches going from Wonky Sheep from all over N Wales and Wrexham AFC. Depends on where you are. Train is £47. Coach usually £25 max
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Post by fireboy0610 on Sept 2, 2018 18:16:24 GMT
Coaches going from Wonky Sheep from all over N Wales and Wrexham AFC. Depends on where you are. Train is £47. Coach usually £25 max Nice one matey,will have a look now |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Sept 2, 2018 18:53:00 GMT
Booked from wrexham,will save me a few quid and miles on the car,cheers for the help fellas
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Post by fireboy0610 on Sept 2, 2018 18:54:41 GMT
Btw i have a spare childs ticket as the the wife wont let the eldest go as its a school night.
Its in the canton,pm me if anyone is interested
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Post by manulike on Sept 2, 2018 19:49:33 GMT
Is the top of the Ninian Stand open for this game? It is open . Bought my tournament ticket in block 513. Yes. I sat today in 414 in the middle of the Ninian. Same price as all the rest of the Ninian ... and you even get a free programme ...
Much prefer my seat half way down in row O though ...
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Post by pendragon on Sept 2, 2018 20:15:35 GMT
From an Irish perspective, you really should be beating us on Thursday night, but I'm not sure that you will. Many seem to think that O'Neill has lost the dressing room, while he certainly has lost the majority of the fans. A few insights into the disorganisation that is going on behind the scenes have recently come out. A League of Ireland goalkeeper who was called up to train with the squad said he was unimpressed with how poorly training sessions were run, and how tactics and teams were laid out. That says plenty considering he's not even a fully fledged professional. We're missing some of our best players - Brady, McCarthy, Long (?) and Maguire, while the recent Rice news does not appear to be promising. Personally I believe he will play for Ireland, but the current management set-up would not be inspiring to decent young players like himself, so he'll take another few weeks to decide. Ditto Liam Kelly. I doubt that the atmosphere will be too good following the 5-1 loss against Denmark, and then the Rice news won't exactly have the lads in the best of form. But then again, history tends to show that Irish teams do best when everything is going against them, and right now not much is going our way - so be weary. By the time we play for the second time in the Nations League, some of the above issues should be resolved and it will pretty much be a repeat of our previous two qualifiers. We're particularly weak in midfield and up front at the moment, but our defence is pretty solid and I wouldn't really blame them too badly for the horror show against Denmark, it was just one of those games. It is likely that Graham Burke and or Callum Robinson will make their competitive debuts in one of the attacking positions, both appear to be bright enough prospects and will be looking to impress. I understand that Welsh players aren't having it their own way lately either - it's been a pretty poor start to the year for Allen and Williams. My predicted line-up with current injuries / doubts is: ----------Randolph Coleman - Duffy - Clark - Ward --Meyler - Arter --- Hendrick Robinson - Walters - McClean. I'm predicting a 1-1 as it's Giggs first 'competitive' game in charge and he might be happy enough with the draw if the game pans out to be a tight drab affair. If Bale has a good game you might win 2/3-1. I say 'competitive' because I'm not sure if the Nations League is going to take off as an idea. I thing your assessment is right. Based on current form and injuries in the Irish set-up, "should" is the operative word here. If Coleman was still in charge, I'd hazard a guess that he'd be happy enough with a draw. In his first competitive game as Wales manager and especially being "at home", I reckon Giggs will try to win it (if he can). |
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Post by alarch on Sept 2, 2018 21:00:00 GMT
Personally wouldn't start Williams in these games as he has hardly played Hoping it's a 4 3 3 formation Hennessey Gunter Davies Mepham Chester Allen Ramsey Ampadu Bale Lawrence Vokes Brooks another option I know Ampadu hasn't played much but I really believe he is going to be a top player. This would mean we could switch to a 5 at any time I wouldn't mind that line-up, although I'd prefer a 4-2-3-1, as I think Ampadu would dovetail nicely with Allen in front of the back four. I'm not sure I follow your logic about leaving out Williams when he's had more game time than Ampadu. In any event I'd be astonished if Williams doesn't start, given the comments Giggs has made. Mepham's time will come, perhaps sooner rather than later, but I doubt he'll be starting games this autumn, unless injuries pave the way. |
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Post by manulike on Sept 2, 2018 22:13:10 GMT
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Post by richierich333 on Sept 3, 2018 7:02:43 GMT
This is surely down to the confusion surrounding the importance of the league of nations, on the part of the moderate/part time fan, rather than a protest against Giggs' appointment. In fact I haven't heard anyone say that they 'will not go to a Wales game under Giggs' watch'. The anti Giggs thing seems to have died off somewhat so I hope he realises this is not personal. |
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Post by cymru98 on Sept 3, 2018 9:21:08 GMT
This is surely down to the confusion surrounding the importance of the league of nations, on the part of the moderate/part time fan, rather than a protest against Giggs' appointment. In fact I haven't heard anyone say that they 'will not go to a Wales game under Giggs' watch'. The anti Giggs thing seems to have died off somewhat so I hope he realises this is not personal. I wasn’t the greatest fan of his appointment, but he’s in charge and wants the same as me. Wales to do well, I can’t wait for the Ireland game!! |
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Post by zenith on Sept 3, 2018 9:44:44 GMT
www.fai.ie/ireland/news/republic-of-ireland-squad-confirmed-for-double-headerGoalkeepers: Colin Doyle (Hearts), Sean McDermott (Kristiansund BK), Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough) Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Kevin Long, Stephen Ward (Burnley), John Egan, Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) Midfielders: Alan Judge (Brentford), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Shaun Williams (Millwall), David Meyler (Reading), Daryl Horgan (Hibernian), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City) Forwards: Jonathan Walters (Ipswich Town*), Graham Burke, Callum Robinson (Preston North End), Aiden O'Brien (Millwall) Can't believe Harry Arter hasn't made the 26 for them!
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Post by monout on Sept 3, 2018 9:50:20 GMT
www.fai.ie/ireland/news/republic-of-ireland-squad-confirmed-for-double-headerGoalkeepers: Colin Doyle (Hearts), Sean McDermott (Kristiansund BK), Darren Randolph (Middlesbrough) Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie (Fulham), Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Kevin Long, Stephen Ward (Burnley), John Egan, Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) Midfielders: Alan Judge (Brentford), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Conor Hourihane (Aston Villa), Alan Browne (Preston North End), Shaun Williams (Millwall), David Meyler (Reading), Daryl Horgan (Hibernian), Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City), James McClean (Stoke City) Forwards: Jonathan Walters (Ipswich Town*), Graham Burke, Callum Robinson (Preston North End), Aiden O'Brien (Millwall) Can't believe Harry Arter hasn't made the 23 for them! [br Arter was involved in an arguement with Roy Keane. The Irish press are reporting that Declan Rice was also involved, hence his recent omission. The starting eleven on Thursday night will be almost a B team. Our back four and goalkeeper will be first choice, but there will be a few debuts in midfield and up front I expect. Out of the first team, we’re missing Robbie Brady, Shane Long, James McCarthy, Harry Arter and Declan Rice. Sean Maguire who we are hoping will be our first choice striker for the next 4-5 years is also injured, as is his back up Scott Hogan. |
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Post by dai on Sept 3, 2018 10:09:10 GMT
Even after the recent revelations regarding Arter and the bad vibes in the Irish camp, I'm still very wary about being too confident.
The Irish have nothing to lose in this match, and being the probable underdogs, that could be quite dangerous for us.
Nornally I'd be pretty confident in having a fully fit squad (touch wood no injuries in training), but it'll be just like Wales to go on and lose such a match - probably conceding a goal in a set play - which MON admitted they don't practice!
Too negative??
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Post by irelandfan on Sept 3, 2018 10:11:40 GMT
www.fai.ie/ireland/news/republic-of-ireland-squad-confirmed-for-double-headerThat is potentially the worst ireland squad ive seen for a competitive game in the 10 years i been going to games. If wales dont beat us Thursday then something seriously wrong Personally ive no faith in the management team anymore and just over the weekend more news comes out about,fallouts between keane and players which have resulted in arter not making himself available and irish media saying rice was involved as well which would explain his sudden change of mind last week. We really cant afford to be losing premier league players like this. Atm half our midfield/forward options are struggling to get regular gametime in the championship. Think is a possibility of us losing our 6 games this autumn which should see the end of oneil in charge
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Post by underwood on Sept 3, 2018 10:24:28 GMT
I am always wary about being over-confident when it comes to Wales as it never suits us to be favourites.
However the only obstacle to a good win on Thursday will be the Irish propensity to adopt a physical approach, we really should be better than them with a fully fit & fully firing squad to pick from.
Then there’s the possibility of another 3 points against a Danish League XI.
We really could have 6 points this time next week, be on the way to Nations League Finals, climbing the World Rankings & having a decent seeding for the Euros draw as a result.
It won’t happen though cos it’s Wales!
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Post by ravishingrick on Sept 3, 2018 10:33:21 GMT
www.fai.ie/ireland/news/republic-of-ireland-squad-confirmed-for-double-headerThat is potentially the worst ireland squad ive seen for a competitive game in the 10 years i been going to games. If yous wales dont beat us Thursday then something seriously wrong Personally ive mo faith ib the management team anymore and just over the weekend more news comes out about,fallouts between keane and players which have resilted in arter not making himself available and irish media saying rice was involved as well which would explain his sudden change of mind last week. We really cant afford to ve losing premier league players like this. Atm half our midfield/forward options are struggling to get regular gametime in the championship. Think is a possibility of us losing our 6 games this autumn which should see the end of oneil in charge Ya, I'd agree with you. O'Neill/Keane should have gone after the Danish game but of course are too stubborn to do so. We play the worst ''football'' in Europe, we are losing our best prospects under them and now we have a situation where players don't want to play for them. The sooner that duo are gone the better. Re the match itself, it is definitely the worse Irish squad I have seen for a competitive game since well before the Jack Charlton days. If Wales play any way near their potential then they should win. I predict 2-0 for Wales. |
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Post by 1gwaunview on Sept 3, 2018 10:56:37 GMT
This is surely down to the confusion surrounding the importance of the league of nations, on the part of the moderate/part time fan, rather than a protest against Giggs' appointment. In fact I haven't heard anyone say that they 'will not go to a Wales game under Giggs' watch'. The anti Giggs thing seems to have died off somewhat so I hope he realises this is not personal. Holding fire on the Giggs situation until/if things start to unravel. Supporting the team not the manager! |
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Post by welshiron on Sept 3, 2018 10:58:45 GMT
Personally wouldn't start Williams in these games as he has hardly played Hoping it's a 4 3 3 formation Hennessey Gunter Davies Mepham Chester Allen Ramsey Ampadu Bale Lawrence Vokes Brooks another option I know Ampadu hasn't played much but I really believe he is going to be a top player. This would mean we could switch to a 5 at any time I wouldn't mind that line-up, although I'd prefer a 4-2-3-1, as I think Ampadu would dovetail nicely with Allen in front of the back four. I'm not sure I follow your logic about leaving out Williams when he's had more game time than Ampadu. In any event I'd be astonished if Williams doesn't start, given the comments Giggs has made. Mepham's time will come, perhaps sooner rather than later, but I doubt he'll be starting games this autumn, unless injuries pave the way. My logic is I think Ash needs to be playing regularly to be match fit. I think he struggles if he isn't play g week in week out. Whereas Ampadu seems to be naturally fit and will struggle less given his age |
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Post by manulike on Sept 3, 2018 11:03:39 GMT
Ref for our game is a Clement Turpin (France) - no doubt goes daily to his local Irish bar and drinks Whiskey at home ;-( Only thing I can find about him is that he was the 4th official for the Kiev CL final
Rambo might remember him fondly, as he reffed the Arsenal twice this Spring in Europa league
1/8 finals
v. AC Milan
1/2 final
v. Atlético de Madrid
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Post by alarch on Sept 3, 2018 11:39:42 GMT
I wouldn't mind that line-up, although I'd prefer a 4-2-3-1, as I think Ampadu would dovetail nicely with Allen in front of the back four. I'm not sure I follow your logic about leaving out Williams when he's had more game time than Ampadu. In any event I'd be astonished if Williams doesn't start, given the comments Giggs has made. Mepham's time will come, perhaps sooner rather than later, but I doubt he'll be starting games this autumn, unless injuries pave the way. My logic is I think Ash needs to be playing regularly to be match fit. I think he struggles if he isn't play g week in week out. Whereas Ampadu seems to be naturally fit and will struggle less given his age You may well be right there, but we all know that Williams will start, particularly given Giggs' comments about Williams' situation. If Denmark do field a Danish leagues eleven that could be an excellent opportunity to give the likes of Mepham and Ampadu game time, perhaps even Rodon off the bench if things are going well (which they should do if that's the standard of opponent). |
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Post by pendragon on Sept 3, 2018 12:37:30 GMT
Even after the recent revelations regarding Arter and the bad vibes in the Irish camp, I'm still very wary about being too confident. The Irish have nothing to lose in this match, and being the probable underdogs, that could be quite dangerous for us. Nornally I'd be pretty confident in having a fully fit squad (touch wood no injuries in training), but it'll be just like Wales to go on and lose such a match - probably conceding a goal in a set play - which MON admitted they don't practice! Too negative?? You're a right party animal aren't you? 😂 Joking aside, I definitely see what you mean. I am always wary when it comes to our national team (even after Euro 2016, it still felt too good to be true). What I do deduce from that line-up is the fact that 8 of their Premier league players are based in defence if I'm correct. The midfield is looking rather weak, which makes me suspect that their only objective during this game will be to basically stop us from scoring. My biggest concern is that they are going to be incredibly difficult to break down. I hope Giggs has a few tricks up his sleeve to devise a way to break through their defence, other than battling on right up until the final whistle. Thank goodness we do have a full-strength squad for this and an on-form Bale as we'll need them. |
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Post by manulike on Sept 3, 2018 12:40:42 GMT
Even after the recent revelations regarding Arter and the bad vibes in the Irish camp, I'm still very wary about being too confident. The Irish have nothing to lose in this match, and being the probable underdogs, that could be quite dangerous for us. Nornally I'd be pretty confident in having a fully fit squad (touch wood no injuries in training), but it'll be just like Wales to go on and lose such a match - probably conceding a goal in a set play - which MON admitted they don't practice! Too negative?? You're a right party animal aren't you? 😂 Joking aside, I definitely see what you mean. I am always wary when it comes to our national team (even after Euro 2016, it still felt too good to be true). What I do deduce from that line-up is the fact that 8 of their Premier league players are based in defence if I'm correct. The midfield is looking rather weak, which makes me suspect that their only objective during this game will be to basically stop us from scoring. My biggest concern is that they are going to be incredibly difficult to break down. I hope Giggs has a few tricks up his sleeve to devise a way to break through their defence, other than battling on right up until the final whistle. Thank goodness we do have a full-strength squad for this and an on-form Bale as we'll need them. An early Bale goal, after ten minutes perhaps? Not that it helped us much when it happened v Georgia at home ;-(
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Post by iot on Sept 3, 2018 12:43:25 GMT
www.fai.ie/ireland/news/republic-of-ireland-squad-confirmed-for-double-headerThat is potentially the worst ireland squad ive seen for a competitive game in the 10 years i been going to games. If wales dont beat us Thursday then something seriously wrong Personally ive no faith in the management team anymore and just over the weekend more news comes out about,fallouts between keane and players which have resulted in arter not making himself available and irish media saying rice was involved as well which would explain his sudden change of mind last week. We really cant afford to be losing premier league players like this. Atm half our midfield/forward options are struggling to get regular gametime in the championship. Think is a possibility of us losing our 6 games this autumn which should see the end of oneil in charge "If wales dont beat us Thursday then something seriously wrong" You have a full strength defence, your first choice keeper, and will have scrappers over the rest of the park. We have historically struggled against those type of sides, so my money would be on a draw. It won't be any easier for us to score in this game than it was last time, and we never looked like scoring in that game! The only difference this time is that we have Bale playing, but unless we get a piece of magic from him, I think we'll really struggle to score. |
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Post by manulike on Sept 3, 2018 12:52:16 GMT
My logic is I think Ash needs to be playing regularly to be match fit. I think he struggles if he isn't play g week in week out. Whereas Ampadu seems to be naturally fit and will struggle less given his age You may well be right there, but we all know that Williams will start, particularly given Giggs' comments about Williams' situation. If Denmark do field a Danish leagues eleven that could be an excellent opportunity to give the likes of Mepham and Ampadu game time, perhaps even Rodon off the bench if things are going well (which they should do if that's the standard of opponent). |
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