ROI were taking it easy and had 5 subs ie didn;t want any injuries,England played their first 11 for about 50 mins but in the position of just about qualified so it was always thus.The highlight was probably the tribute to Jack Charlton which everyone joined in and the English that did travel were on a winner with the exchange rates so all in all a pleasant day out.
Wes didn't get a run out so fingers crossed he'll be starting Saturday.Those chairs don't move now that we have a sugar daddy,Sepp a saint and a scholar.
Ireland have played England at tournaments during the last 30 years. England were not good enough to beat Ireland... Hence the 30 years of agonising wait. That's why I thought England might have seized their chance today against Ireland's reserves.
Why put out a reserve team after 30 years ?. http://www.theguardian.com/football/euro-2016-qualifiers/table
You'd have to ask Martin O'Neill that. Although at a guess I'd say it was to give fringe players some experience of International Football.
Ten minutes into yesterday's match I began to oscillate wildly. Eventually I woke up, naked, surrounded by Vietnamese woman, a shaggy dog licking my toes and ankles. And then my mum called me to the dining room. Boiled bacon for dinner.
It wasn't too gay, Mick. And I only drink when my old man's away... P.S) It's not 'ate', it's 'eaten'.
