Saha hasn't had a good season since he scored 15 goals in 22 games before leaving to score Man Utd.

Pats got Hertha Berlin. Not a bad draw considering who they could have got. German League is of a very poor standard (Bayern Munich got hammered by Zenit 4-0 away in the UEFA cup semi final last year) and they could go through if they get an away goal or two.

Clash-of-da-ash (Galway) - Posts: 927 - 29/08/2008 16:50:45    88680

I wonder would they have rathered a real easy game, or a glamour tie like AC Milan. Obviously they'd want to progress but you often see smaller teams looking for a really big team in football draws so they will get higher exposure and maybe more money.

mid-mon man (Monaghan) - Posts: 1680 - 29/08/2008 17:38:45    88714

Bad defeat for man u tonight, but I doubt they'll lose any sleep over it. And what about paul scholes! Eat your heart out donaghy, what a finish from the wee man, he wouldn't look out of place on the square in croker with accuracy like that!

mid-mon man (Monaghan) - Posts: 1680 - 29/08/2008 21:41:19    88814

if pats get thru, its to the EUFA cup

dhorse (Laois) - Posts: 11374 - 29/08/2008 21:47:48    88816

Liam, Everton certainly have a decent first 11 when everybody's fit not a strong squad!! No strength in depth at all, though the arrival of Saha will help, if they can keep him fit.

aidangalway (Galway) - Posts: 648 - 29/08/2008 23:40:41    88850

So the rumours were right, Poulter didn't paly the Jonnie Walker Classic because he had already got the wildcard from Faldo. It is a real pity for Darren Clarke after showing such great form recently, Poulter has had one good finish this year (2nd in The Open) while Clarke hsa had two victories and is peaking at the right time.
I can't imagine this will be good for morale in the European team.

dwinkle (Longford) - Posts: 176 - 01/09/2008 14:00:52    89704

Think clarke is gettign a raw deal, Grand i'd pick poulter before Monty alright as monty isn't on form lately. Poulter hasn't done much this season, and think clarke is always goos for a point or a half when the pressure is on.

Is it a case of Faldo looking after his own?

Hag_and_Cheese (Tipperary) - Posts: 6103 - 01/09/2008 15:13:18    89790

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89790 Think clarke is gettign a raw deal, Grand i'd pick poulter before Monty alright as monty isn't on form lately. Poulter hasn't done much this season, and think clarke is always goos for a point or a half when the pressure is on.

Is it a case of Faldo looking after his own?

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The best part about the whole think was poulter didn't even make the cut at the weekend. Bit of a joke being honest. I think with quite an few ryder cup rookies he would have been better selecting Clarke for his experience.

oisinboy (Antrim) - Posts: 335 - 01/09/2008 15:54:37    89856

Think clark is more of a team player too, poulter a bit of a me feiner with it fancy pants and all that, could see him bottle it under pressure hope i'm not proved right. After the all the emotions of the last ryder cup and clarke preformance in that i thought he would be a shoe in.

Hag_and_Cheese (Tipperary) - Posts: 6103 - 01/09/2008 16:09:42    89882

a terrible decision not bringing monty and clarke.by all accounts faldo is settleing some old scores? clarke and monty rarely drop points,the americans are licking their lips!!!

Rhodejim (Offaly) - Posts: 2888 - 01/09/2008 16:11:13    89885

Steve Finnan sold to Espanyol!!!

Disgusted

holymoly (Dublin) - Posts: 757 - 01/09/2008 16:20:52    89898

Poulter has had one top twenty finish all season and Faldo says he picked them on form, he is just a "fancy dan" and he will be shown up in the Ryder Cup.

dwinkle (Longford) - Posts: 176 - 01/09/2008 16:27:58    89909

So finnan is of to espaynol. A good move or bad move? Think the move form lpool will do him no harm, hopefully he'll secure himself a regular place now.

Derry_ledd (Derry) - Posts: 2093 - 01/09/2008 16:32:14    89915

monty , dont particulary like him but he has never lost a ryder cup match - different form of golf to usual tournament golf , tiger never does well as not suited to his mentality, should have took darren clarke and monty better than mr fancy pants poulter show man with no substance.

faldo treading on thin ice . eurpoe are infintely stronger than amercia and his team selection could cost the team victory

redhandman (Tyrone) - Posts: 431 - 01/09/2008 16:55:55    89954

clarke hasnt played well for three years. cant let sentiment get in the way of building a successful team. sorry for clarke but thats the way sport is sometimes.

howshecuttin (Longford) - Posts: 376 - 01/09/2008 17:19:40    89989

Clarke has an excellent record with Garcia and Westwood.

Look at it from an American newcomers viewpoint. He is told he is playing Monty and thinks "This will be tough, look at his record". He is then told he is playing Poulter and thinks "Is that the eejit in the funny trousers who says he is the second best player in the world?".

Psychologically, Monty and Clarke may have been better picks.

patrique (Antrim) - Posts: 13709 - 01/09/2008 17:57:40    90034

Clarke is very inconsistant of late. Too much of a risk. Poulter was 2nd in British Open and is playing reasonably well.

Cavan_Slasher (Cavan) - Posts: 10253 - 01/09/2008 18:22:18    90057

what ever about Poulter what about Casey. I think Martin Kaymer is more disappointed than Clarke as he was so close to qualifying automatically.

Clash-of-da-ash (Galway) - Posts: 927 - 01/09/2008 19:59:20    90087

Robinho to city!? that chap must really hate real madrid.
is berbatov worth the money lads?

seanieGG (Meath) - Posts: 182 - 02/09/2008 09:22:41    90371

What do ye think of the transfer market final few hours, Robinho to City, Berbatov to United, seems City are the new Chelsea!

updaroyal (Meath) - Posts: 1132 - 02/09/2008 09:33:33    90381