The 1990 first team sqaud was arguably stronger but that team was probably the best squad we've ever asembled, we had options everywhere. Roy Keane genuinely world class and at the peak of his powers. Robbie, Shay, the honey monster and Duffer all coming of age. Holland and Kinsellla both more than useful partners in midfield for Keane. Kilbane to compete with Duff on the left. Kelly/Carr/Harte/Staunton all good options at fullback. O''Brien/Breen/Cunningham along with Dunne at center back. McAteer/Reid both good on the right. Connolly/Doherty/Quinn/Morrison up top with Robbie. Jesus Doherty could even play center back as well if I remember correctly and I'm probably forgetting some others that were in and around the squad. Halcyon days, hope someday we have that depth again.
It’s interesting that seeds of explosion that would take place in Saipan 2002 - were sown in the aftermath of the first game. Keane was furious that management team and so many players were content with a 2-2 draw having lead 2-0.
Many teams would have been content witha draw away to the Dutch. That team were full of stars, Keane knew that. Keane held grudges and has a nasty side to him.
In the first half-time, Ireland did nearly nothing against Iran. No creativity. Just long balls from left, right center and far away. Iran could have com out of this match with a one point easily. But I don't blame Iran for losing against Ireland. They got four points against Saudi arabia and that would be enough but how in the world they misses three wins against Bahrain (two matches in Tehran and Maname), and one 0-0 agaisnt Thailand. They misses 3 matches out of 8, letting Saudi arabia collect more points and leading the group. Damn! This Team Melli was one of the best since 1998. The squad was crazy good: Ali Daei, Ali Karimi, Mahdavikia, Rezaei, Gol Mohammadi, Nikbakht were all at their pick of their career in 2002.
Admirable Irish team !!! Greetings from Peru!!!!
Robbie keane celtic at the hoops
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素晴らしいチームです！！
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As an Englishman I always like to see the Republic do well
The 1990 first team sqaud was arguably stronger but that team was probably the best squad we've ever asembled, we had options everywhere. Roy Keane genuinely world class and at the peak of his powers. Robbie, Shay, the honey monster and Duffer all coming of age. Holland and Kinsellla both more than useful partners in midfield for Keane. Kilbane to compete with Duff on the left. Kelly/Carr/Harte/Staunton all good options at fullback. O''Brien/Breen/Cunningham along with Dunne at center back. McAteer/Reid both good on the right. Connolly/Doherty/Quinn/Morrison up top with Robbie. Jesus Doherty could even play center back as well if I remember correctly and I'm probably forgetting some others that were in and around the squad. Halcyon days, hope someday we have that depth again.
Steve Staunton did well as boss for THE REP.
Trur
MickMccarthy good boss
And player, Was happy wen he joined celtic a player
Indeed, decent players back then.
Some team , imagine what we would of done in the 2002 World Cup with Keane
We would have won it.
@@joseparcenary4706 semi finals maybe seeing as South Korea and turkey got there
The first Holland match always sickens me to think about. We played 'em off the park for the first 60 minutes and didn't close out the win.
It annoyed me at the time but imagine how angry the Dutch must have been later to lose 1-0 to Ireland with an extra man.
Thanks a million for this upload mate. Always appreciate Republic of Ireland footage from back in the day!
Fuck off.
100% agree
The Dutch did not get the world cup in 2002
Ireland did really well to get the world cup
I am English but I loved watching Ireland in world cup 2002
What a great team we had then compared to the crap we have today
Call the current team crap ,and others wont come, that may not be to your description.
🇮🇪❤️ greeting from Croatia 🇭🇷
It’s interesting that seeds of explosion that would take place in Saipan 2002 - were sown in the aftermath of the first game. Keane was furious that management team and so many players were content with a 2-2 draw having lead 2-0.
Many teams would have been content witha draw away to the Dutch. That team were full of stars, Keane knew that. Keane held grudges and has a nasty side to him.
Great memories hasn't been and Ireland team like it since
We got the Dutch back for that flukey goal in Euro ‘88.
Robbie Keane - always exciting to watch
Mcateer gave the ball away in Portugal
3:06 Keane takes a headbutt to the bridge of the nose before getting off the goal-assisting pass. the unseen sacrifices
Brilliant comment
Brilliant!
In the first half-time, Ireland did nearly nothing against Iran. No creativity. Just long balls from left, right center and far away. Iran could have com out of this match with a one point easily.
But I don't blame Iran for losing against Ireland. They got four points against Saudi arabia and that would be enough but how in the world they misses three wins against Bahrain (two matches in Tehran and Maname), and one 0-0 agaisnt Thailand. They misses 3 matches out of 8, letting Saudi arabia collect more points and leading the group. Damn! This Team Melli was one of the best since 1998. The squad was crazy good: Ali Daei, Ali Karimi, Mahdavikia, Rezaei, Gol Mohammadi, Nikbakht were all at their pick of their career in 2002.
Van Bronckhorst should have never seen the end of this match with a leg breaking challenge on Irwin
Like watching brazil, well the old brazil
The good oul days we feared no one yet the so called power house of European country football did not want to come to Lansdowne road
We were solid back then!
Just curious, how did Ireland fans react to the departure of Keane just before the world cup started?
@@rohithraman6488 ha... Terribly! Still haven't got over it😭
Too bad the camera angles change all the time😠😠
Just to qualify mental
I thought Ireland beat Portugal in the US Cup in 92?
4 dislikes are from the failed state of Iran
54:55 Kenny Cunningham, the pricks´ prick.
We was angry that's time 😔
50:30 jesus what was his problem?
Van bronckhorst should have been sent off after he put in a terrible tackle on irwin