14 METRO Thursday, October 15, 2009 D Ever get the feeling youre being watched? A worker in Moscow takes down a giant election poster bearing a portrait of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. Mr Putins party swept to victory in local elections, further tightening his grip on Russian politics The Big Picture We need the best Opportunity: Give Reid a chance Kevin, Eamon Dunphys gripe is with Giovanni Trapattonis vindictive refusal to pick one of our most gifted and creative players Andy Reid. Dunphys frustration with this injustice manifests itself through his honest opinions. It angers him to have to watch stifled football. We know we dont have a plethora of top class players but now that were in the play-offs, its the perfect opportunity to play Reid against Montenegro and a chance to experiment with some creativity because God knows we will have to chase games in the future. Instead, hell probably pick Martin Rowlands who wasnt even in the original squad and Liam Miller, who only recently found a club. Everyone, bar Stephen Ireland, wants to see Ireland qualify for South Africa as the country needs a lift like never before. But to do this, at the least we need all our best players in the squad! Trapattonis assertion that Reid would be in the 40-man squad before the World Cup is an insult to him. Surely Liam Brady, after being shafted by Jack Charlton, can identify with Reids predicament and use his influence to get him back in the squad? Whatever was said in Germany should be forgiven and forgotten. Andy Reid wants to play for Ireland and his country needs him simple as that. And as for Stephen Hunt calling Dunphy a skinny little rat, he has a cheek I dont remember Dunphy calling him a sneaky little snake when he nearly decapitated Petr Cech but only ended up fracturing his skull! Dan Dublins best-read letters page Metro Mail E-mail letters to mail@metroireland.ie with a name. Or text us. Text MAIL followed by comment and name to 53131. *Texts cost 30cent per message + standard network charges. SP. Oxygen8 Communications, Hospitality House, Cumberland Street South, D2. Customer service number 0818286606 talk to us Disgruntled: So the 400,000 unemployed would like to get attacked by the roughest people on the streets? Or rescue people from burning buildings? People will do that for less than we do and be happy to be a doormat for society like we are? Excellent! Remember, the emergency services are in the public sector. Who deserves the pay cuts us or the bankers and developers? Wheres our Nama? Disgruntled Doormat Waste: So Kelloggs want to laser brand every flake in their cereal boxes? Talk about a waste of time and energy! And all of this in the name of more brand competition... Im sure consumers will be delighted to pay more to buy laser- burnt cereals! Steph Spoiler: They use pencils in voting booths as it is a lot quicker to remove the offending X with an eraser, than using Tippex and waiting for it to dry! Unconfused Public heroes: A big thank you to all who assisted at the scene of a mugging near Jervis on Tuesday evening and especially the pony- tailed guy who chased the attacker. If Mr Ponytail reads this, please contact us via Metro we would love to buy you a pint! S&S In Brief Can we please start a campaign to get Eamon Dunphy taken off the RT panel for the international matches? The man is just a fossil! The Irish team play their hearts out for their country but all he can do is put them down. He also slags off a manager who hasnt lost a competitive game and drew twice with the reigning world champions. And this from the man who wore Cameroon colours just to annoy Irish fans... Lets get him off TV! Green Army Fan I must say Im delighted that the Green Party, in the midst of a crunching recession, have managed to have the protection of badgers written into the programme for government. I am sure the vast and hungry unemployed hordes will certainly appreciate having a thriving herd of badgers to feast on! Just when you thought politicians werent earning their money, something like this surfaces and you really do appreciate their effort! Dominic Sendusyour txt Is John ODonoghue the only TD who made excessive claims? How many others who over-claimed will quit? DG Was there a sale on stupid- looking beige trench coats for men that I missed? Mac Doug, I agree! Public and private sector workers stop moaning and unite against the State! Its typically Irish, all talk and no action. Rebel Always Tired, I recommend a large sirloin steak with a mild sedative stuffed into it. Fire it over the wall and I guarantee a lovely nights kip. SRD Will the new Ceann Kirk boldly go where no Fianna Failure has gone before, to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Any comments, Spock? StevO Is anyone else sick and tired of reading all the moaning on Metro Mail? How about one day a week, say Thursday, everyone texts or e-mails in a joke or funny story? Then you can all recommence the moaning on Monday and everyone wins! Bored D txt MAIL to 53131* Picture: Getty index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html24.html25.html26.html27.html28.html29.html30.html31.html