The Ireland match was edge of the seat stuff but fabulously entertaining.
They will go some to match that endeavour on Sunday but while you're still in it, you're still in it.
To be honest I think Hungary are a better team than Portugal so unless they bottle it on Sunday then I think it's going to be a game too far for us. Hungary absolutely battered us in the first half in Dublin. Three red cards in our three home games for our opponents. Remember under Brian Kerr we brought it down to final games v Switzerland in two qualifying campaigns but didn't perform in either game.
Delighted for the players and manager last night. Tactically superb in that first half. Coleman seems to be semi retired at Everton but has been outstanding in both Portugal games. Cullen has taken a lot of grief in an Ireland shirt but was very good in midfield again. Parrott was brilliant up front, reminds you of Robbie Keane a bit with really clever movement and finishing. Brings a lot more to the team than Ferguson. Was an outstanding underage prospect but lost his way badly in London, on and off the pitch.
Portugal are a circus. Martinez, Ronaldo, even likes of Silva seem well past it now. Rocked up last night like it was a friendly and were caught out
