For starters, Martin
O’ Neill the Republic of Ireland Boss is very aware of his squad dire situation
they are immersed. Seeing once again their backs against the wall and with their
ticket to the coveted round of 16 in danger of happening, still one the Green
Army is known for, is its perseverance.
As the Boys in Green
so far known as a squad that prevails when the going gets tough.
This time their pass
is pending into the next rounds, as their rival in turn to play in Lille and against
a very tough one to play on a one to one basis in the Azzurri Boys of Italy. If
they get a win, this will be another miracle or putting in evidence the spirit
of persistence that reigns in this squad state of mind.
As one thing we saw
in the Republic of Ireland during the EURO qualifiers was their drive of
getting into this competition whatever the cost, and seeing them in the canvas
and going for the count, they never gave up an inch. Being one of them that meritorious
and raucous win over the Germans that at the end they ended up playing in those
especial playoffs to net the last two spots.
After beating Bosnia Herzegovina,
this squad was for real and did the impossible by beating the odds of getting
into one of Europe’s most important events in football, the Republic of Ireland
was in EURO and for the first time in history both squads from Ireland were to participate.
Although the odds
currently are not in their favor after that horrible start with a 1-1 tie on
opening day against Sweden considered and almost feat if that infamous, own
goal netted the draw and in their second match against Belgium that horrendous
3-0 score.
Many could said that this squad was out after
their next match now considered vital against Italy is one that will net the
pass into the promised land of the Boys in Green, still the feat looks a bit difficult
but not impossible for O’ Neill and his Boys.
As a glimpse of hope
surrounds the Green Army Manager as with loads of optimism, he states his Boys readiness
and playing the role of motivator and physiologist at the same time, maybe we
can see another miracle in the works for the Boys from Erin.
For Martin O’ Neill his
squad underdog status is something he has already accustomed with this label,
but one thing this man has a sheer determination and positive outlook ahead of
his squad making it into the next rounds.
Also by injecting a
more positive perspective to his players and possibly making the necessary moves
in some vulnerable areas of the likes of his defense, midfield and his frontal
attack, that at the end these changes can make a whole loads of difference.
Especially if they
want to perform and one of a kind match and offer an all-around spectacle at
the end and with their resolve and grit of steel the Republic of Ireland once
again can shut down many mouths of its detractors and critics.
Among one of those accomplishments
will be of making history in the annals of the Irish Football Federation of
beating two powerhouses in the same year as well in important competitions. A win
will give this squad a lot of momentum going ahead into the next rounds of EURO
as well for the World Cup qualifiers.
This believes they
can do many, many feats if they put their will and spirits together, something
their Boss Martin O’ Neill believes and stands firmly by his Boys in Green side
to be in the elite sixteen.
Post Contents and Property of Fern
Mc Costigan © Copyright All Rights Reserved
Photos
Credit and Property of © Telegraph Media Group 2016
Photos Credit and Property of © FAI
Federation Association of Ireland 2016
No comments:
Post a Comment