TM Ireland - Trophymanager Ireland

Was there any doubt at all?  Well OK, there was a little.

What a fickle game this is: Andy Glynn from zero to hero over the space of a week.  Who would've thought Bosnia would have blown it against Moldova?  A draw would not have been enough for us, despite that, with Bosnia's goal difference.  Anyway, what matter, we're through and I can't tell you how fucken relieved I am that we will have competitive NT football in Europe next season.  Thanks to all who helped throughout this campaign, but special mention to Kilkenny whose insight and advice has been invaluable.

Hard luck to Croatia, but what can I say, we wanted it more... hahaha.  They still have a chance to qualify as one of the best placed fourths.

Now if you don't mind, I'm heading out to drink cold Bulmer's in warm evening sunshine...

Analysis

8 J. "The Cat" Rochford GK Four saves and one miss.  One of his kicks went awry.  Rating: 6

11 C. Mullan DL  Just the one interception in a quiet game for the fullback.  Rating: 5

15 M. "The Kid" Simpson DCL  One interception, one tackle to the positive, one mistackle and a bad pass to the negative. Rating: 4

1 M. Fitzpatrick DCR Five interceptions at the back, missed one tackle and picked up a card. Rating: 5

7 S. O'Bannon DR One tackle and one bad pass. Rating: 5

9 T. Connolly DMC One interception and one bad pass. Rating: 6

3 L. McArdle ML A good pass and a shot that went wide.  Rating: 7

6 N. Kennedy MC Two interceptions and two shots wide of the mark.  Missed the tackle that led to their goal, but found Glynn on 47 minutes for our first goal.  Rating: 6

5 A. glynn (2) MR A good pass and two frees on target, one of which he scored from. Two other shots, one of which went it.  Man of the Match.  Rating: 10

2 J. Neill OMC 3 good, 1 bad pass.  ! shot that was saved.  Rating: 5

10 R. Ó Raighne FC One shot on target and a bad pass.  Rating: 4