Ireland Football Formation

Lineup (4-1-4-1)

This is a formation to make the most of the creativity that we have at our disposal. In defense, Seamus Coleman is a very exciting right back who is not afraid to bomb forward. The one draw back to the defense is moving O'Shea over to the less comfortable left back slot. For defensive midfielder, Glenn Whelan just gets in ahead of Gibson, though on recent performances, and with his greater passing ability, many could argue the Man. Utd. man deserves to be in there. The great thing about this formation is that it focuses on our strengths, and lets our opposition worry about us, rather than us worrying about them. McCarthy and McGeady, two players that can cause a host of problems will be employed in very much of a free role, assisting Doyle and dropping back into midfield when needed. Yes there is no Robbie Keane, but the day is soon coming that we can no longer rely on Robbie. Wrong side of 30, and not getting first team football is a recipe for disaster for a striker