Trap blast leaves Kelly’s international future in doubt
Stephen Kelly’s chances of featuring against Sweden and Austria appear slim following strong criticism from manager Giovanni Trapattoni today.
View ArticleStephen Kelly ‘shocked and disgusted’ by Trapattoni blast
“I will continue as always to proudly be available for my country,” Kelly said in a statement issued this morning.
View ArticleLambert: Clark’s confidence will be ‘sky high’ after Ireland show
Ciaran Clark scored his first international goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Poland.
View ArticleGood news, Trap! Marc Wilson expected to play in Stoke friendly today
Stoke host Burnley in a behind-closed-doors friendly this afternoon.
View ArticleMarc Wilson makes his Premier League return for Stoke
Wilson is back in first-team action, nearly four months after breaking his fibula last October.
View ArticleRemember Sensible Soccer? Here’s how some of Ireland’s most famous goals...
Add one part football geekdom and one part happy memories, and this is what you get.
View ArticleBrady: I’ve no interest in becoming Ireland manager
Liam Brady is set to leave his Arsenal post next summer but he insists that a return to senior management is his plans for the future.
View ArticleDoyle left on standby list as Trap cuts squad for Sweden and Austria
There’s no place for Doyle in the 23-man squad, but Derby County striker Conor Sammon makes the cut for the World Cup qualifiers.
View ArticleTrapattoni won’t wing it with Wes in Sweden
Ireland had their first training session in Malahide this afternoon ahead of the World Cup double-bill against Sweden and Austria.
View ArticleStephen Kelly row is water under the bridge, says Trap
“I have no prejudice against anybody,” Giovanni Trapattoni insisted as Kelly returned to training with Ireland this afternoon.
View ArticleThe forecast says -10°C, but Forde won’t be caught cold in sub-zero Sweden
Better pack a few pairs of longjohns, Fordey. It’s going to be cold in Stockholm on Friday night.
View ArticlePaul Green: Ireland’s fans are entitled to their opinions on me
Leeds United midfielder Paul Green is pushing for a place in Ireland’s starting XI to face Sweden on Friday.
View ArticleRobbie: I’ve been related to Morrissey for 32 years and nobody ever told me
How did this not come up at any of the Keane family dinners over the years?
View ArticlePaul Green was wearing a bib again at training — and you know what that...
Ireland fly out for Sweden this afternoon as manager Giovanni Trapattoni’s plans begin to take shape.
View ArticleTranscript: Marco Tardelli defends decision to drop Kevin Doyle by text
“I think Kevin Doyle knows that the boss loves him,” Tardelli said as he fielded questions about the striker’s absence from the Ireland squad.
View ArticleWalters ready to be Trap’s wingman if asked
Keep your mind out of the gutter, kids. We’re talking about football here.
View ArticleBirthday kisses and Pope chats as St Ledger tries to seal place in Trap’s...
After five months on the sidelines, Sean St Ledger insists he’s fit to face Sweden — but will he make the starting XI?
View ArticleCiaran Clark ready to fill boots of absent friend Richard Dunne at heart of...
The Aston Villa man will likely partner John O’Shea tomorrow.
View ArticleClose the roof! Sweden boss Hamren doesn’t want to wear long-stockings tomorrow
Sweden manager Erik Hamren is “full of respect” for Ireland ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Stockholm.
View ArticleTrap places trust in Clark, Green as he names starting 11 to face Sweden
No place for St Ledger or McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni sets out his battle plan.
View ArticleIreland on guard as Ibrahimovic threatens to have another big say in Trap’s...
“It’s difficult to think of a single individual that has completely dominated the context of an Irish fixture since Roy Keane.”
View ArticleSomebody needs to sit Paul Green down and make him watch this over and over...
It might not be the prettiest way of keeping Zlatan quiet, but we guarantee you it’ll be effective.
View Article11 objects that belong in the Robbie Keane museum (if anyone ever builds it)
If Leo Messi can have his own museum, why can’t Tallaght’s finest?
View ArticleLost in translation! My Brady comments were misunderstood by media, says Trap
Trapattoni’s decision to leave out Robbie Brady against Sweden was purely a consequence of Whelan injury.
View ArticleUpdate: Calf injury to Keane prompts Kevin Doyle recall
Glenn Whelan, who missed Friday’s draw against Sweden, has been passed fit for the World Cup qualifier against Austria.
View ArticleO’Shea: The job is only half done — we must win on Tuesday night
Friday’s point in Sweden won’t be worth much unless Ireland can follow up by beating Austria, John O’Shea says.
View ArticleColeman targets home improvement to keep Ireland’s challenge on track
As he prepares to win his 11th Irish cap against Austria tomorrow, Seamus Coleman says he’s taking nothing for granted.
View ArticleIreland v Austria: Trapattoni bets the house on Sammon
Conor Sammon makes his first competitive start against Austria tomorrow night, joining Shane Long in the Irish attack.
View ArticleAustrian goal machine Philipp Hosiner our greatest threat, warns Trapattoni
The young striker has scored 27 goals in 26 games for his club this season. Nothing to worry about, right?
View ArticleTrap gambles on make-or-break night for Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Austria are the visitors tonight for a game which Ireland need to win and which Giovanni Trapattoni simply cannot afford to lose.
View ArticleAs it happened: Republic of Ireland v Austria, World Cup qualifier
Here’s how it all unfolded in a World Cup qualifier that neither country could afford to lose.
View ArticleTrap rues lack of experience on another night of hard-luck stories
Giovanni Trapattoni was left to ponder what might have been after Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Austria in Dublin last night.
View ArticleWe must believe: Trapattoni sends out rallying call to deflated Ireland
“We can’t think that we’re finished in qualification,” Giovanni Trapattoni said as Ireland recover from last night’s disappointing draw against Austria.
View ArticleAustrian player’s knee comes off second best after James McCarthy’s crunching...
No surprise that Zlatko Junuzovic was substituted shortly after this happened on Tuesday night.
View ArticleSean St Ledger joins Millwall on emergency loan
Suppose that’s one way to get to an FA Cup semi-final…
View ArticleMid-term report: a game-by-game look at Trap’s performance so far on the road...
It hasn’t *all* been bad, you know.
View ArticleAnthony Pilkington is on the way out of Norwich
The midfielder is joining Cardiff City according to reports
View ArticleOpinion: Shane Long needs to sharpen his finishing to justify price tag
The Tipperary man joined Southampton today.
View ArticleRTÉ secure TV rights for biggest soccer event in 2016
Euro 2016 will be live on RTÉ next summer.
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