Rep of Ireland ?

[Bigdave]

It was just one of those results that occur from time to time.

Martin o neill and Ireland have done fantastic to get as far as they did with such a small and limited pool of players but agree they were properly found out.

[Stanley]

why do you think they invaded ?

Hey 72, what's up with the new avatar mate? The entrance to Villa Park...and it's rotated at 90°. You Villa in disguise now?!

[Kevin Mcleod]

Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic will always be fighting it out in the international mini league.

[lymehoop]

Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic will always be fighting it out in the international mini league.

. . .and us

[Kevin Mcleod]

Mid table certainties. (Until the end of time)

[Westway]

No young talent coming through for Ireland. They'll not qualify for a tournament for many years. LOI really need to invest in the league.
They used to rely on the English leagues to cultivate their players. But as more and more foreign players are joining the prem the Irish players are feeling the squeeze.
Shame really.

[LoftusRoadLad]

We are doing our bit with the Irish kids

[lymehoop]

No young talent coming through for Ireland. They'll not qualify for a tournament for many years. LOI really need to invest in the league.
They used to rely on the English leagues to cultivate their players. But as more and more foreign players are joining the prem the Irish players are feeling the squeeze.
Shame really.

not just the Irish. Look at Loftus-Cheek. How many starts did he get at Chelsea? How many Premiership games has he played? The lad is 21 for gawd sake

[Norths]

not just the Irish. Look at Loftus-Cheek. How many starts did he get at Chelsea? How many Premiership games has he played? The lad is 21 for gawd sake

Just one example.

We've got some very promising youth players coming through, as shown by the success at all levels below the seniors in the last year.

[cross it Dave]

Just one example.

We've got some very promising youth players coming through, as shown by the success at all levels below the seniors in the last year.

Yes, England are the World Champions at U17 and U20 levels, bodes well for the future.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic will always be fighting it out in the international mini league.

Whereas England will never ever win a major tournament

[Olly]

The England ladies will

[Norths]

Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic will always be fighting it out in the international mini league.

All lucky if they reach a tournament once every 30-40 years

[72bus]

Hey 72, what's up with the new avatar mate? The entrance to Villa Park...and it's rotated at 90°. You Villa in disguise now?!

will take it down after we see them off stan

[Rebel R's]

All lucky if they reach a tournament once every 30-40 years

Yes very accurate comment,I really can't remember the last time Ireland or Wales qualified for the euros or world cup,must be at least 30 years ago,as for Scotland and Northern Ireland never.