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Thursday 7.45pm - Spain v Republic of Ireland - Preview/Match Thread

CrispyCrispy
edited June 2012 in Other Football and Sports
Spain v Republic of Ireland – Thursday 14 June, 7.45pm kick off

Fifa Rankings:
Spain 1
Republic of Ireland 18

Ireland are faced with the prospect of being the first team eliminated from Euro 2012 tonight, if Croatia pick up a point against Italy and Giovanni Trapattoni’s side fail to beat the reigning World and European champions.

Tactics

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque threw the pundits last Sunday by starting without a striker, with Cesc Fabregas playing in an advanced midfield role. Fabregas may miss out against the Irish though after picking up a thigh injury in training. That means Fernando Torres will probably come in after a substitute appearance in the 1-1 draw against Italy, and will look to continue in the same vein of form as he did late on in the season for Chelsea.

Odds of 12/1 suggest the Irish have little hope of victory and after Sunday’s performance against the Croatians, you’d be hard pushed to suggest they can trouble the defending champions. All Charlton fans will be keeping their eye on Keith Andrews, but they may not get a chance to see him with the ball at all. The media have suggested that changes will be made, with Jonathan Walters replacing Kevin Doyle upfront, but one man who won’t be starting is Sunderland winger James McClean. Boss Trapattoni has said that he’s for the future so if anything, it will be a cameo appearance for the former Derry City man once linked with the Addicks.

One to Watch

Spain – Fernando Torres
Ireland – Keith Andrews

Odds (with Paddy Power):
Spain to win 2/7
Ireland 12
Draw 9/2

Prediction

After the disappointing showing from the Irish last Sunday, I hold no hope of them getting anything from this game. Striker or no striker, the Spanish will have around 75% of possession and will stroll to a 2-0 victory. Torres and Silva with the goals.

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Comments

  • Curb_ItCurb_It
    Torres to get a hattrick!

    *Shudders*
  • JTJT
    Spain -2 @ 12/5
  • BedsaddickBedsaddick
    Spain V Ireland Score 4-0 ( 14-1 188Bet)
    Iniesta to score Anytime ( 11-4 Betfair)
    Andrews to recieve a card ( 5-2 Betfair)
  • BedsaddickBedsaddick
    Spain -2 @ 12/5
    Not a bad bet at all.
  • sralansralan
    Can see the Irish getting a real hammering tonight. 5 - 0 .
  • suzisausagesuzisausage
    @Curb_it I opened the prosecco last night. no point waiting to celebrate tonight! :-s
  • Curb_ItCurb_It
    Haha, good on you.

  • MacronateMacronate
    Iniesta to score anytime is a good bet as well, he looked sharp in the 1st game.

    football has a habit of throwing up monumental surprises however this game will not be one of them. another 3-1 defeat for the ROI.
  • LincsaddickLincsaddick
    Ireland so far is the worst team in the tournament. Spain will have no problems: Ireland 0 v Spain 3
  • shine166shine166
    Iniesta to score anytime is a good bet as well, he looked sharp in the 1st game.


    15/2 as a wincast
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  • MacronateMacronate
    Iniesta to score anytime is a good bet as well, he looked sharp in the 1st game.


    15/2 as a wincast
    you've talked me into it, got to be worth a score.
  • BedsaddickBedsaddick
    Iniesta to score anytime is a good bet as well, he looked sharp in the 1st game.


    15/2 as a wincast
    I think i will have a little tickle at that one myself.
  • iainmentiainment
    Apparently the churches are packed throughout Ireland as they pray for a miracle.

    Looking forward to seeing the game in a pub in Rathmore on the Cork/Kerry border.

    Not sure whether to wear my England shirt though, any thoughts?

  • RedmidlandRedmidland
    I've had a little tickle on that Mr Iniesta as well...and scorecast with a 2-1win for spain
  • Addickted4lifeAddickted4life
    Spain 4 - 0 Ireland
  • eaststandmikeeaststandmike
    edited June 2012
    Apparently the churches are packed throughout Ireland as they pray for a miracle.

    Looking forward to seeing the game in a pub in Rathmore on the Cork/Kerry border.

    Not sure whether to wear my England shirt though, any thoughts?

    "As I was going over the Cork and Kerry mountains"
  • Karim_myBagheriKarim_myBagheri
    Trapattoni will rally his troops, swearing and spiting at them from the touchline. Robbie Keane hears the gibberish ranting’s the Italian is spouting and will remember he's in a footie game. He will stop his consistent barrage of abuse at any one who will listen and score the all-important second goal. Ireland to win 2-1.
  • Curb_ItCurb_It
    Apparently the churches are packed throughout Ireland as they pray for a miracle.

    Looking forward to seeing the game in a pub in Rathmore on the Cork/Kerry border.

    Not sure whether to wear my England shirt though, any thoughts?

    I reckon you're dicing with death... they might take you outside and pelt you with potatoes.



  • SE10SE10
    1-1...
  • siblerssiblers
    Apparently the churches are packed throughout Ireland as they pray for a miracle.

    Looking forward to seeing the game in a pub in Rathmore on the Cork/Kerry border.

    Not sure whether to wear my England shirt though, any thoughts?

    I reckon you're dicing with death... they might take you outside and pelt you with potatoes.



    I live near enough to Rathmore, I'm sure you can, probably get a big of slagging but nothing nasty.
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  • iainmentiainment
    edited June 2012
    Apparently the churches are packed throughout Ireland as they pray for a miracle.

    Looking forward to seeing the game in a pub in Rathmore on the Cork/Kerry border.

    Not sure whether to wear my England shirt though, any thoughts?

    I reckon you're dicing with death... they might take you outside and pelt you with potatoes.



    I live near enough to Rathmore, I'm sure you can, probably get a big of slagging but nothing nasty.
    I drive through there every day on my way to work - where are you? I'm in Killorglin.

  • PL54PL54
    Can see the Irish getting a real hammering tonight. 5 - 0 .
    I hope so



  • WoodsywoodWoodsywood
    Can see the Irish getting a real hammering tonight. 5 - 0 .
    I hope so

    Miserable


  • cafcdan18cafcdan18
    Viera in the studio again, really annoys me for some reason.
  • shine166shine166
    That Spanish National Anthem is shocking, no players and barely any fans sung !
  • AFKABartramAFKABartram
    Deja vu

    Torres, 3 mins
  • O-Randy-HuntO-Randy-Hunt
    Get in. Had 50 quid on Torres anytime. 110 back straight away
  • se9addickse9addick
    Shocking defending
  • cafcdan18cafcdan18
    Given is not having a great tournament, possibly due to his injuries but will be disappointed with that goal.

    Fear for Ireland, this could be the biggest win of the tournament so far.
  • guinnessaddickguinnessaddick
    A minute longer than Saturday night, if this was sex, I'd be pleased.

    FFS
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