Thought he had a good game at the weekend to be fair. We know what he can and can’t do on a regular day, but we’ve never been that good on paper going into a tournament.

Ireland are always the plucky underdog, and the main characteristic of the plucky underdog is a group of mediocre players who find, somewhere, an edge and play out of their skin. McShane has impressed me on about 10-15% of the occasions I’ve watched him, but could well turn out to be a good tournament player.

He showed a lot of hunger on Saturday I thought, and that can be the difference between getting a spot on the bench, and sitting in the stands, in a squad so devoid of stars.

All though we all feel sad for Foley and Fahey, the players selected will give 110% if called to action. We have to all get behind the whole team and support them to do the best they can instead of all the negative comments.
C’mon Ireland!

Paul McShane played twice for Hull City last season, 12 times for Crystal Palace and still manages to get the nod ahead of Seamus Coleman who played 24 league and cup games for Everton… there’s no justice in the world!!

Nobody wanted Gary Breen before the 2002 world cup, he was clubless. He had a decent world cup ending up being linked with Barca had had a deal done with Inter only to fail the medical. After that he went back to his usual self.
Lets go with blind faith and pray McShane is the new Breen….although even at that I cant see anyone singing “we all dream of a team of Paul McShanes!”

McShane’s not a warrior, he’s a liability. It’s no coincidence he’s had 7 clubs in the last 7 years. What’s done is done though, he’s in the squad now and bar some Tuscan player kicks him into the stand during tonights friendly there’s nothing anyone can do about it. Let’s hope John O’Shea recovers in time for the Euros!!

You may not rate Keane, but his record speaks for itself

it does

thats why i made the comment

What an ignorant comment. Keane has shown himself to be a big game player for us on numerous occasions, and nevermind the fact he is our all time highest goalscorer, people like you still knock him. Tell us, oh wise one, who you would’ve brought in his place?

you have a pop at Keane, but you don’t come up with an alternative. Keane contributes do much more than just on the pitch. his very presence gives the squad a lift, he’s a leader and a great example of wanting to play for your country, unlike another similarly-named player from cork. Robbie turns up for every game, meaningless friendly or big tournament. He’s more than earned his place.