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Post by groo on Mar 28, 2007 15:44:34 GMT 5
Tough one tonight at Windsor, despite an emphatic 4-1 win over Liechtenstein, courtesy of a Sir David Healy hat-trick.
Sweden, who are currently ranked 15th in the world are a very strong side. Lars Lagerback’s men have enjoyed a 100 per cent start to their campaign and this is something that they will want to maintain. We will have to substantiate the loss of Ex-Rover Keith Gillespie in the Euro 2008, in which he is joint 3rd leading assister.
GOALKEPEERS
Maik Taylor, Roy Carroll, Alan Mannus.
DEFENDERS
Stephen Craigan, Aaron Hughes, Michael Duff, Jonny Evans, Sean Webb.
MIDFIELDERS
Grant McCann, Steve Davis, Keith Gillespie, Damien Johnson, Chris Brunt, Steve Jones, Stuart Elliott.
FORWARDS
Kyle Lafferty, Ivan Sproule, Warren Feeney, David Healy, James Quinn.
I'm hoping for a 0-0 draw tonight.
It will be a hard duel and the Swede's will be brimming with confidence.
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Post by Chicken Wing on Mar 28, 2007 16:26:37 GMT 5
I predict a win for Sweden. They are a good, honest, team and are also big and strong so I really cant look past my prediction. They have alot of ability but unlike England and Spain, they are not fancy ball players so Northern Ireland are really up against it. Over confidence may be a problem cause it happened against Iceland and they were demolished. Im sure Lawrie has that sorted though. Fair play to Northern Ireland though cause they have been nothing short of impressive so far!  |
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Post by Chicken Wing on Mar 29, 2007 12:54:14 GMT 5
I predicted wrongly. Fantastic performance and result again from NI. Healy really is an unbelievable finisher. This new stadium cant come quick enough cause people are mad for tickets. Also the atmosphere was brilliant too. NI's 12th man definately. Overall Sanchez has done amazing and I think the Europeran Championships wont be far off. It will be difficult to see a result away to Spain and Sweden as well as tricky Iceland. From Sept 2005. Wins against England, Spain, Sweden and draws against Portugal and Denmark really is unbelievable for our country. I myself havent watched NI much and would follow England. I found Norn Iron frustrating and just plain crap but it has definately all changed and its hard not to stand up and clap when things are going the way they are. England lack effort, passion and overall committment. The fans are going a bit overboard at the minute though. England will still qualify (sorry for talking about Eng-er-land Simon).  Well done Norn Iron!!! |
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Post by johnglenn on Mar 29, 2007 23:40:58 GMT 5
Simple as this, Healy is a legend and we are now forming into a stong and confident unit. My only worry is that as soon as as England come sniffing for Lawrie, he will up sticks and run. However, you ask ANY side who they would like to avoid playing at the minute and the team they will all say is......................BLACKBURN R.....only kidding............NORN IRON!!!!!!!
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Post by groo on Mar 30, 2007 20:42:09 GMT 5
Absolutely amazing stuff. I'm still on a real high even though the game was two days ago. Healy has showed his overall game over the last few season's but especially tonight infront of club manager Denis Wise, and Rangers officials Walter Smith and Ian Durrant. All off the lads played out of their skins and achieved what was an unbelievable result. They worked strongly as a unit and the defence was as solid as a rock. A wee mention for fromer Rover Damien Johnson who also played a blinder. His work-rate was second to none, done some great tracking back and a super assist for Healy's 2nd strike. I managed to exchange my ticket in the South Stand for one in the Kop and boy was it not good to be back in the stand with the atmosphere. I had to drive the group back home and even though I never made it back until late, it was more than worth it. A wee clip from the stands. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHx8SYjp8j8 |
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