Ireland v Denmark - It All Comes Down To This!

There’s been joy, there’s been heartbreak; there’s been lucky breaks, there’s been moments of misfortune; there’s been planes taking off dangerously close to Darren Randolph’s goal. Ireland’s quest to seal qualification for Euro 2020 has been quite the journey – and one night is set to decide it all.

 

The boys in green meet Denmark on Monday night, live on Sky Sports Main Event, Virgin TV 401. The equation is simple; win, and we’ve all got plans to make for the summer. Lose, and the likelihood is that we’re looking for different plans. Less exciting plans. Non-Euro 2020 plans…

 

So what’s the buzz before the biggest game of the campaign? Read on…

 

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

 

The sheer sight of Denmark rocking up to the Aviva for a massive game is enough to bring on PTSD for many Irish supporters; it’s right around two years to the day since a 5-1 defeat put paid to our World Cup hopes. The two sides have shared consecutive draws since, but the lasting impact of that humiliating loss hasn’t gone away; let’s hope the lads can channel it for good this time around!

 

THE NEW WAY

 

It’s hard to get too excited about friendlies, but the performance against New Zealand was actually a pretty good one; could’ve done with it in the rugby a month ago, says you, but anyways… While the personel are likely to change, carrying some of those good vibes through wouldn’t be the worst thing – not least in front of goal…

 

STRIKE LANE

 

Ireland’s struggles in front of goal have hardly been a secret – and Aaron Connolly’s absence doesn’t exactly help matters. But on Thursday, Seanie Maguire showed some of the form that’s made him a Preston hero, while Troy Parrott was lively enough to justify his rave reviews. Suddenly, Mick has a bit of food for thought when it comes to who’s going to lead the line…

 

THE BRADY HUNCH

 

While it’s impossible to predict Mick’s starting line-up for Monday, all signs suggest that Robbie Brady might not make the cut – the post-match interviews certainly seemed to suggest as much.. Against New Zealand, he bagged his first 90 minutes in almost a year – but the Danes might be arriving a week or two too soon. The hero of Lille will may well be powerless to help on this occasion…

 

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY

 

Whether it’s in the stadium or in the streets, a bit of positive thinking never hurt – and even talking about the above is making us nervous! So let’s inflate those blow-up hammers, wear as many of the 40 shades as possible, make that home advantage count, and get behind the boys; there’s a sensational summer awaiting if they can pull of a victory on Monday night!

 

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