O'Brien tempted back by Ireland
ANDY O'Brien could be on the verge of ending his self-imposed international exile.
The Wanderers centre-back, whose consistent performances have made him a key figure at the Reebok, held talks with new Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trappatoni on Tuesday, after which the Italian was optimistic of a positive resolution.
O'Brien is one of three Ireland regulars Trappatoni is hoping to entice back into the fold as he prepares for his first game in charge, against Serbia in Dublin on May 24.
Full story in Thursday's The Bolton News
11:09pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: CAHILL4ENGLAND, Bolton on 11:23pm Wed 7 May 08
Great season for us Andy. Him and Cahill have been the rock to our defence since January.
Great season for us Andy. Him and Cahill have been the rock to our defence since January.
Posted by: MightyWanderers, Farnworth on 11:54pm Wed 7 May 08
gotta be a close one between him and davo for player of the season
gotta be a close one between him and davo for player of the season
Posted by: davie, leigh on 7:15am Thu 8 May 08
A no nonsense defender.
If I have to be critical of him.
I would have to say that sometimes when he has got time to play the ball out ,it still finishs up in row z.
A no nonsense defender.
If I have to be critical of him.
I would have to say that sometimes when he has got time to play the ball out ,it still finishs up in row z.
Posted by: trotters1964, preston on 7:20am Thu 8 May 08
andy,leave the international scene alone, youre not quite good enough and your form will suffer, joey obrien being an example, dont even know how and were he got his injury/injuries but the two coincided. its not as though the republic are a force anymore. there have no chance of qualifying these days.
andy,leave the international scene alone, youre not quite good enough and your form will suffer, joey obrien being an example, dont even know how and were he got his injury/injuries but the two coincided. its not as though the republic are a force anymore. there have no chance of qualifying these days.
Posted by: corky 75, dublin on 9:05am Thu 8 May 08
GREAT NEWS FOR US BWFC SUPPORTERS IN IRELAND
TO HAVE THE O'BRIEN'S BACK AGAIN IN THE GREEN
COME ON YOU WHITES ON SUNDAY.
GREAT NEWS FOR US BWFC SUPPORTERS IN IRELAND
TO HAVE THE O'BRIEN'S BACK AGAIN IN THE GREEN
COME ON YOU WHITES ON SUNDAY.
Posted by: charlie, wigan on 9:24am Thu 8 May 08
Deserves to be in international team always gives 100%
Deserves to be in international team always gives 100%
Posted by: Chris2412, Leyland on 9:30am Thu 8 May 08
Absolute legend this lad! Has had a fantastic season for us and completely deserves any call up he should get! Work rate and passion always top notch! Would love to see him wear the captains armband 1 day!
Absolute legend this lad! Has had a fantastic season for us and completely deserves any call up he should get! Work rate and passion always top notch! Would love to see him wear the captains armband 1 day!
Posted by: Chris2412, Leyland on 9:30am Thu 8 May 08
Absolute legend this lad! Has had a fantastic season for us and completely deserves any call up he should get! Work rate and passion always top notch! Would love to see him wear the captains armband 1 day!
Absolute legend this lad! Has had a fantastic season for us and completely deserves any call up he should get! Work rate and passion always top notch! Would love to see him wear the captains armband 1 day!
Posted by: Chris Manning, Gotham City PD on 9:45am Thu 8 May 08
I was very miffed off when we signed, he was always someone i was happy to see on the opponent's team sheet cos i thought he was a right donkey.
He is a donkey, but he's a million times better than that lunatic Meite....so he'll do for me.
I was very miffed off when we signed, he was always someone i was happy to see on the opponent's team sheet cos i thought he was a right donkey.
He is a donkey, but he's a million times better than that lunatic Meite....so he'll do for me.
Posted by: Carl_XVI_Gustaf, Sverige on 2:20pm Thu 8 May 08
Andy O'Brien is a journeyman plonker. He is a million miles away from the likes of Bergsson, NGotty, Faye, Ben Haim. He tries hard but he's more like Greg Strong! If Bolton want to stay up next season they need better than him in the side.
Andy O'Brien is a journeyman plonker. He is a million miles away from the likes of Bergsson, NGotty, Faye, Ben Haim. He tries hard but he's more like Greg Strong! If Bolton want to stay up next season they need better than him in the side.
Posted by: boltonvegas, Las Vegas on 9:15pm Thu 8 May 08
[quote][bold]Carl_XVI_Gustaf[/bold] wrote:
Andy O'Brien is a journeyman plonker. He is a million miles away from the likes of Bergsson, NGotty, Faye, Ben Haim. He tries hard but he's more like Greg Strong! If Bolton want to stay up next season they need better than him in the side.[/quote] He's a million miles from Bergsson but hey who isn't? NGotty, Faye, Ben Haim? Please!
Distinctly average money grabbers.
O'Brien is smart,he's sussed out what it takes to become a fans favourite and that is(At BWFC at any rate)100% passion and commitment.
Potentially a Bolton legend in the making in my opinion.
Carl_XVI_Gustaf wrote:
Andy O'Brien is a journeyman plonker. He is a million miles away from the likes of Bergsson, NGotty, Faye, Ben Haim. He tries hard but he's more like Greg Strong! If Bolton want to stay up next season they need better than him in the side.
He's a million miles from Bergsson but hey who isn't? NGotty, Faye, Ben Haim? Please!
Distinctly average money grabbers.
O'Brien is smart,he's sussed out what it takes to become a fans favourite and that is(At BWFC at any rate)100% passion and commitment.
Potentially a Bolton legend in the making in my opinion.
Posted by: trotters1964, preston on 10:02pm Thu 8 May 08
it appears we either love him or hate him, personally its about partnerships and his and cahills work, we have kept a good number of clean sheets and its at the other end were most of the worries lie. i think he's been a very good signing, works hard, defends well, organises well, works well with cahill, i'm happy with him in the short term.
it appears we either love him or hate him, personally its about partnerships and his and cahills work, we have kept a good number of clean sheets and its at the other end were most of the worries lie. i think he's been a very good signing, works hard, defends well, organises well, works well with cahill, i'm happy with him in the short term.
Posted by: Chris Manning, Gotham City PD on 12:21pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote]Potentially a Bolton legend in the making in my opinion.[/quote]
Behave
Potentially a Bolton legend in the making in my opinion.
Behave
Posted by: Tim D, Bolton fan living in Blackburn on 3:17pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Chris Manning, Gotham City PD[/bold] wrote:
[quote]Potentially a Bolton legend in the making in my opinion.[/quote] Behave[/quote] To be fair to Andy OB he has done a good job this year albeit he is probably fortunate to play every week in the absence of any realistic alternatives. At least he has also given us a new song to sing ("... he said to me he's seen the new Pele, Andy OB, Andy OB" etc
However, lets be clear. He is a million miles away from the class of Bergsson, N'Gotty and Ben Haim. He is not particularly quick, is average in the air and has a nose the same size as a BA Concorde !
Chris Manning, Gotham City PD wrote:
Potentially a Bolton legend in the making in my opinion.
Behave
To be fair to Andy OB he has done a good job this year albeit he is probably fortunate to play every week in the absence of any realistic alternatives. At least he has also given us a new song to sing ("... he said to me he's seen the new Pele, Andy OB, Andy OB" etc
However, lets be clear. He is a million miles away from the class of Bergsson, N'Gotty and Ben Haim. He is not particularly quick, is average in the air and has a nose the same size as a BA Concorde !
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