While Robbie Keane was being revealed as the new captain of LA Galaxy, it slipped under the radar that international team-mate Darren O’Dea also took hold of the armband over the border in Canada. Following a draw with Keane’s champions LA Galaxy last weekend, O’Dea looks determined to lead Toronto to better things this season.
Robbie Keane’s days as a 90-minute man for Ireland look numbered while Ciaran Clark’s excellent display last week raises questions over Darren O’Dea’s future involvement. Their footballing fortunes now look likely to be focused on the American domestic season. US soccer observer and Chicago Fire columnist Stephen Piggot takes a look at the performances of MLS’ Irish contingent of Keane, O’Dea, and Andy O’Brien, reviewing last season’s exploits and looking ahead to the new campaign.
Robbie Keane continued his goal-scoring streak with a brace in a 4-2 win against Darren O’Dea’s Toronto and sealed a play-off spot for LA Galaxy.
“I am well used to intimidating atmospheres. You get that going into a restaurant in Glasgow. We are still very much alive and there is not one bit of doubt in the squad that we can’t go to Russia and get a good result. I have absolutely no doubt that next summer we will be in Poland and Ukraine”
I had written a critique of Giovanni Trapattoni’s original squad selection yesterday for next week’s clash with Wales. However, earlier today I was handed a revised squad update here at Spud Watch Towers and I’ll be f*cked if you think I’m gonna go back and re-edit all the nonsense and garble. But what has been handed to me is is the most exciting looking Irish squad in 5 years….