Shahanga Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Still in the Northern Irish squad? Didn't realise that. Good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silva10 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Shahanga Northern Ireland are 2nd to Romania in their European Qualifying group.They are surprising everyone at the moment.Greece are actually bottom of that group which is also a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 When the opportunity came up for me I dropped him a text and he pretty much said if I didn't go for it he would never speak to me again so that tells you all you need to know about what Duffer thinks of the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Greece are actually bottom of that group which is also a surprise.I'd like to see you try and run a national team on €60 a day. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Heartspur Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I'd like to see you try and run a national team on €60 a day.I've heard they're now printing Euro notes on Greece-proof paper! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiro Kompiro Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'd like to see you try and run a national team on €60 a day.Tax free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) I'd like to see you try and run a national team on €60 a day.One goat as a match payment, An extra goat if you win the match and a jar of Olives for any goalscorer and the keeper if he keeps a clean sheet. Edited July 15, 2015 by cadete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 One goat as a match payment, An extra goat if you win the match and a jar of Olives for any goalscorer and the keeper if he keeps a clean sheet.Bartercard, the unofficial currency of Greece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyd89 Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Damien Duff - can we put a statue up of him at CFA. Yeah the bloke was here half a year and was past it, but gave it his all, stuck around till the end of the season to motivate the lads, AND is highly fond of Melbourne! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Bartercard, the unofficial currency of Greece.FWIW I would play a few games for Greece if they paid me in Good Baklava... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlibub Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Walking Stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Walking Stickgood on you for forming your own opinions. Having said that I don't agree, Early days, but I liked what I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Thursday 10am and what time is the march, jokes that have so run their race and just arent funny. But, these Greece jokes. Edited July 19, 2015 by HeartinHobart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 After last night I'm happy with Hughes. He is exactly what we need. Chapman is still over zealous when tackling and with any luck Hughes can show him what's required to become an elite CB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 From what I saw he did ok.. very ok actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 From what I saw should start over kisnorbo first game of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Jeepers. Lots of conclusions from the first pre season friendly, didn't notice him all that much which is just fine from a central defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Probably the greatest CB we've had in heart/city history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Probably the greatest CB we've had in heart/city history.Wow, really after 45mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 /sarcasm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Wow, really after 45mins.Probably the best in a-league history sorry, meant to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Probably the best in a-league history sorry, meant to say.Okay that sounds about right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 'Aussie' Aaron Hughes is still in my plans, says Michael O'Neill By Steven Beacom24/07/2015 Michael O'Neill has told veteran Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes that he remains part of his Euro 2016 plans, despite moving to Melbourne City.The 35-year-old was a free agent at the end of last season after being released by Championship side Brighton and when the opportunity came to go to Australia on a year-long contract, the Cookstown man was immediately interested.Only one issue concerned him about playing in the Australian A-League... whether it would have a negative impact on his international career.A conversation with the Northern Ireland boss eased any concerns for the former Newcastle, Aston Villa and Fulham ace, who has won 96 caps.O'Neill said: "When the Australian opportunity came up, Aaron asked me if it would affect him with Northern Ireland and I told him it wouldn't."I think the level Aaron will be playing at will be competitive enough and I want to keep him on board."It certainly won't affect his standing with me and the team."Obviously moving to Melbourne is going to be a new experience for Aaron and his family but when it came along he was really keen on the idea."He didn't enjoy last season because he didn't play that much and also when you play in the Premier League for all of your career the Championship can be a real culture shock. I think it is a great move for Aaron and that he will do well there." http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/euro2016/aussie-aaron-hughes-is-still-in-my-plans-says-michael-oneill-31399678.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyd89 Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 If he still wants to play for Northern Ireland it means he will still be hungry to fight at Melbourne City to prove he's still good enough to play in the Euro qualifiers.In saying that, he may fly once back and forth and get sick of it and call it quits for N.Ireland, then go into vacay mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 He's on 96 caps for his country so I imagine he wouldn't call it quits until he hits 100...I definitely wouldn't blame him for wanting to reach a century! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 On the bench for both recent International games, (from which Nth Ireland got 4 points & look good for Euro). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 At least that tells us he's 100% fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 At least that tells us he's 100% fit benches are much bigger though, 12 on bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyd89 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 At least that tells us he's 100% fit Or it tells us that their coach took him as insurance for his experience but he's not fit enough to start. Hopefully you are correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I'm wondering whether we signed this bloke for our benefit or for Northern Ireland's...Doesn't look as though we'll see much of him on the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Surely they'll let him reach 100 caps before he retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 Jonny Evans just been subbed off for west brom in the 1st half, would think if hughes is fit he'd be playing for northern ireland and will miss rd 1 and just have enough time to be back for the derby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSeater Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 http://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/northern-ireland-31-greece-green-and-white-army-is-off-to-france-31593955.htmlInteresting that the squad for this weekend has Hughes listed as international duty, yet this article states that he didn't make the team due to injury... what is actually going on with this guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 http://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/northern-ireland-31-greece-green-and-white-army-is-off-to-france-31593955.htmlInteresting that the squad for this weekend has Hughes listed as international duty, yet this article states that he didn't make the team due to injury... what is actually going on with this guy?My limited enthusiasm for this signing is wearing off. One year contract for a veteran visa player who has barely featured in our pre-season and seems to spend most of his time with his NI team-mates.All the attention has been on "wasting a visa place" with Sorensen, but IMO it's the signing of Hughes that needs to be questioned. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 Question. Did he travel back to Europe?Sometimes it's easier to complain of an injury rather than being in the squad on the bench with a remote chance of game time. It may be planned for him to debut in the derby and avoid 2 long haul flights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Question. Did he travel back to Europe?Sometimes it's easier to complain of an injury rather than being in the squad on the bench with a remote chance of game time. It may be planned for him to debut in the derby and avoid 2 long haul flights.Not listed in the match squad on LiveScore.Misleading comments on the club web-site:"Mixed fortunes for Melbourne City FC’s internationals overnight as Aaron Mooy and the Socceroos went down to Jordan while Aaron Hughes and Northern Ireland secured automatic qualification to Euro 2016 in France."and"Aaron Hughes’ Northern Ireland on the other hand qualified for Euro 2016 overnight, sealing their automatic qualification with a 3-1 win over Greece. Although Hughes didn’t play a part in the win, the Melbourne City defender will be in Michael O’Neill’s calculations heading into next year’s European Championships in France." Edited October 9, 2015 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 My limited enthusiasm for this signing is wearing off. One year contract for a veteran visa player who has barely featured in our pre-season and seems to spend most of his time with his NI team-mates.All the attention has been on "wasting a visa place" with Sorensen, but IMO it's the signing of Hughes that needs to be questioned.If I ever see him play a competitive match I'll start to form an opinion then. Obviously (?) his inability to hold down a spot in a side in the English 2nd division, when he was a year younger, is a source of concern, as is his current injury status & age, but after writing ~ 200 posts about how Jaliens would struggle to get a game in SL3 last year & then watching him deliver, I'm going to hold off saying too much just yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) He wasn't in the latest Northern Ireland match squad (v. Finland) either. Edited October 12, 2015 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattyd89 Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 This guy is such an unknown still which is worrying considering the season has started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted October 12, 2015 Report Share Posted October 12, 2015 Steven Gray 2.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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