tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post2079620720562353176..comments2024-03-28T04:54:09.797+00:00Comments on The Hook - Leinster Hockey's Only blog: Men's International: Ireland 0 France 1Stephen Findlaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118625126159007197noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-62831934692993868212009-03-27T20:54:00.000+00:002009-03-27T20:54:00.000+00:00I agree..the decision to scrap the U21s was Passmo...I agree..the decision to scrap the U21s was Passmores idea so more of the budget would be allocated. <BR/>Has Ireland improved since? in tournament we're back exactly where we started in european B division with Czech Rep, Austria etc.<BR/><BR/>Having once been part of this A Squad and playing only one match in one and a half years it can seem worthless and soul destroying. Every other team sportAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-74583130066900621132009-03-27T11:57:00.000+00:002009-03-27T11:57:00.000+00:00Why not scrap the 'A' team and bring in an U21 tea...Why not scrap the 'A' team and bring in an U21 team which atleast has an U21 World Cup to try and qualify for and compete in rather than send an 'A' team to protugal for 3 matches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-63018508848159190462009-03-27T10:58:00.000+00:002009-03-27T10:58:00.000+00:00Maguire may well have been in the A panel, having ...Maguire may well have been in the A panel, having trained with these boys for the last while, but was not available for the latest panel - the only one Revington had a part in selecting. I don't see this as a gross stepping out of line with the Ireland A policy at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-42365932870056524662009-03-27T10:52:00.000+00:002009-03-27T10:52:00.000+00:00I don't think 'Bango' gets it. This is not 'petty...I don't think 'Bango' gets it. This is not 'petty squabbling'. This is a policy issue. Irish hockey either has a structure for bring players forward or it doesn't. In this case it doesn't, so scrap Irl'A' and development.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-87061112741855947992009-03-27T10:41:00.000+00:002009-03-27T10:41:00.000+00:00This is quite incredible stuff. The front of the I...This is quite incredible stuff. The front of the Irish Times ran a piece this week which said research says we are a nation of 'brooding pessimists'. Never is this more clear than here.<BR/><BR/>Revs is already getting questioned after two games in charge, one in which the side smashed France 8-2, the other a not so impressive performance.<BR/><BR/>The man has displayed a lot of class so far, hisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-58414556869743566872009-03-27T10:31:00.000+00:002009-03-27T10:31:00.000+00:00'The coach can pick who he likes'Your're quite rig...'The coach can pick who he likes'<BR/>Your're quite right. What is the point in having Ireland'A' and development squads if the coach completly ignores them. Must be very disheartening for 'A' and development players. Probably should scrap them and run on a 'wing and a prayer'!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-2922219118744360432009-03-27T09:50:00.000+00:002009-03-27T09:50:00.000+00:00Lads who cares about if the guy plays 4 the A team...Lads who cares about if the guy plays 4 the A team or not. The coach can pick who he likes! The bit that I would be concerned about was the standard of both teams. The french were very poor and this is not the type of opposition the Irish should be playing against. They need a higher standard to play against if they are to improve. Plus, the irish were very poor, the top players on the team Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-64187791689311808792009-03-27T08:52:00.000+00:002009-03-27T08:52:00.000+00:00Well done to Mick on being capped but you have to ...Well done to Mick on being capped but you have to question the selection policy. There must be a form of progression from Ireland "A" to senior, otherwise what is the point in having an Ireland "A" squad? In my opinion it reflects poorly on how these squads are selected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-59317177533980261262009-03-27T01:12:00.000+00:002009-03-27T01:12:00.000+00:00what about neil lyons?what about neil lyons?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-71588533141334781512009-03-26T22:25:00.000+00:002009-03-26T22:25:00.000+00:00its good to see a player coming out of the blue, s...its good to see a player coming out of the blue, shows its not a closed shop affair and anyone playing well enough at domestic level gets a nod.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-52306158693852554792009-03-26T19:54:00.000+00:002009-03-26T19:54:00.000+00:00Have to feel sorry for the lads on Irl A ,they mus...Have to feel sorry for the lads on Irl A ,they must be wondering what is going on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-53204260698345426252009-03-26T19:44:00.000+00:002009-03-26T19:44:00.000+00:00The real question lads is why is an Irish Standard...The real question lads is why is an Irish Standard player like Mick not in the Leinster Squad?<BR/>Also Micks selection shows all aspiring internationals that if you work hard and preform you will be considered for selection, how is this a bad thing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-80257946851328096202009-03-26T17:17:00.000+00:002009-03-26T17:17:00.000+00:00Mike Maguire did not deserve his cap. he is howeve...Mike Maguire did not deserve his cap. he is however a good young player. if he deserved his place he would have been on the 'A' squad at the very least. it's just not fair on the other lads who missed out. fair enough it might well have been a last minute decision but i'd imagine that any of the leinster based 'a' panel would have made themselves available at very, very short notice. it makes a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-77274508681197611462009-03-26T16:57:00.000+00:002009-03-26T16:57:00.000+00:00Durchon played on tuesday night too SteveDurchon played on tuesday night too SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-92164523503518499452009-03-26T16:46:00.000+00:002009-03-26T16:46:00.000+00:00to all those who think they can do a better job th...to all those who think they can do a better job then rev put ur name in the hat next time the job is available, also is it not true that none of the rovers lads are up for selection for the IRELAND A squad due to EHL. therefore mick may have been on this squad if available. as for leinster we all know what a shambles that has been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-41049859274662789472009-03-26T15:59:00.000+00:002009-03-26T15:59:00.000+00:00Good luck to any player who gets an Irish cap but ...Good luck to any player who gets an Irish cap but to be fair,players on Irl A deserve a chance too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-81923494845652170192009-03-26T14:42:00.000+00:002009-03-26T14:42:00.000+00:00Last nights game was pretty dull. It was seriously...Last nights game was pretty dull. It was seriously low risk sort of stuff. I was bored.<BR/><BR/>Did the new coach select the Irish A panel? <BR/><BR/>If he selected it then he was stupid not to use the boys that he had faith in before. <BR/>If he didn't, then surely its up to him who he thinks is good enough? <BR/>Fair play to yourman anyway. It wasn't like he chose to be picked, so to rant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-41312408006002142732009-03-26T14:41:00.000+00:002009-03-26T14:41:00.000+00:00The score the first night was helped by a shocking...The score the first night was helped by a shocking display of French goalkeeping so please get real. Last nights Irish performance was no where close to good enough. While Michael Maguire might be playing well, he didn't make the Leinster Senior squad which does raise a lot of questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-52670495192201168232009-03-26T14:11:00.000+00:002009-03-26T14:11:00.000+00:00Ireland win 8-2 = 6 commentsIreland lose 1-0 = 21 ...Ireland win 8-2 = 6 comments<BR/><BR/>Ireland lose 1-0 = 21 comments (At time of typing)<BR/><BR/>Can we not get behind the lads instead of nit picking on whether a player should be playing or not.<BR/><BR/>Rev picked Maguire because he believes he is good enough, who cares what squads he has been in before, the majority of people on here would do anything for a cap.<BR/><BR/>Well done lads on a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-65281541053681667752009-03-26T14:06:00.000+00:002009-03-26T14:06:00.000+00:00Typical Irish hockey supporters,not a thing said w...Typical Irish hockey supporters,not a thing said when the boys produce a top performance on tues and thump the French but when theres a tight game and the guys come off on the wrong side of a 1-0 scoreline we immediately jump on their backs.Two games into a new era and already people are questioning it,ever heard the saying "Rome wasn't built in a day" fellas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-46186363960799468162009-03-26T14:05:00.000+00:002009-03-26T14:05:00.000+00:00If the mens senior team is short players (injury e...If the mens senior team is short players (injury exams etc)surely the coach should bring up players from the Irl A squad first otherwise what is the point of having an A squad? In Mike Maguire's case he wasnt on the A squad and didnt make the Leinster squad so what message is this giving to all the young aspiring players on Irl A?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-26659086993652934092009-03-26T13:48:00.000+00:002009-03-26T13:48:00.000+00:00congrats to mike maguire, deserved to get a break ...congrats to mike maguire, deserved to get a break at last. was one of the star players in the country last season and it was about time all his hard work was rewarded. he know has to prove he is an international and pick up his form once more. definitely has the ability to be more than a 'one-cap' international.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-2615260863204988632009-03-26T13:25:00.000+00:002009-03-26T13:25:00.000+00:00The training was very relaxed and Monday was not a...The training was very relaxed and Monday was not attended by all players.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-59865639515409594182009-03-26T12:47:00.000+00:002009-03-26T12:47:00.000+00:00the team had a gruelling 5 days before this game a...the team had a gruelling 5 days before this game alone,most of them had games on saturday,trained all day on sunday,trained monday in banbridge again,trained on tuesday,played the game tuesday night,trained wednesday,then had the game wednesday night,to say they lacked effort and enthusiasm is extremely harsh,then again,not many people would have much of a clue about what they are typing about onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2147439334930274041.post-10141615644387115702009-03-26T12:40:00.000+00:002009-03-26T12:40:00.000+00:00Maguire was with the squad on standby on Tuesday n...Maguire was with the squad on standby on Tuesday night...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com