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Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming international
friendly against the Czech Republic in Dublin on February 29th.
Speaking after the squad announcement, the Irish boss said, "This game is the beginning of our Euro
2012 preparations.
"As we face this fixture, it is important for our players to remember the attitude and performance
that brought us qualification.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has named a 24-man squad for the upcoming international
friendly against the Czech Republic in Dublin on February 29th.
Speaking after the squad announcement, the Irish boss said, "This game is the beginning of our Euro
2012 preparations.
"As we face this fixture, it is important for our players to remember the attitude and performance
that brought us qualification.
James McClean's Ireland international career has been given the green light by FIFA.
The move clears the way for the Derryman to be included in the Ireland squad to be announced by
Giovanni Trapattoni tomorrow for the upcoming friendly against the Czech Republic In Lansdowne Road
on February 29th.
Former Rep of Ireland u-21 striker Eamon Zayed (28) became a hero for his new
Iranian club Persepolis Tehran after he scored a late,late hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win in the
Tehran derby last night.
Persepolis trailed 2-0 with just nine minutes remaining on the clock before Zayed found his
scoring boots to fire a hat-trick in just over 10 minutes.
The FAI today officially confirmed that Giovanni Trapattoni's Ireland will play the Czech Republic
in a friendly in Dublin on February 29.
They said the friendly will be the first of two home matches to be played in the Aviva Stadium
before Ireland go to the Euro Finals in June. The second friendly will take place at the end of May
and the opposition will be revealed by the association soon.
Despite the recent bold pronouncements by new NI boss Michael O'Neill regarding his intention to
stop players from the North opting to play for Ireland rather than his IFA team, it would seem,
going by player statements in the past week, that his misguided mission is likely to continue
falling on deaf-ears with players and supporters alike.
Ireland international Simon Cox fired West Brom into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a
hat-trick against Cardiff this afternoon.
Cox headed his first home from eight yards after a cross from Baggies captain Nicky Shorey. He
doubled his tally in the 61st minute with a scorcher from 25 yards that gave Heaton no chance as it
crossed the line after rattling off his post, and he sealed his hat-trick with an easy tap in from
an Odemwingie pass.
There was hardly a better way for Derry born James McClean to mark his first start for Sunderland
as Ji Dong-won scored a last-minute winner against Manchester City.
The 22-year-old Irish flyer starred on the left wing for Sunderland, who recorded their third win
in five games thanks to Dong-won's 93rd-minute goal.
There was hardly a better way for Derry born James McClean to mark his first start for Sunderland
as Ji Dong-won scored a last-minute winner against Manchester City.
The 22-year-old Irish flyer starred on the left wing for Sunderland, who recorded their third win
in five games thanks to Dong-won's 93rd-minute goal.
Seamus Coleman is one of a number of young Irish internationals focused on making the
Ireland squad for the Euro 2012 finals in Poland next summer, but all must convince Ireland boss
Giovanni Trapattoni to include them on the European adventure.
The Everton defender is one of a number of players fighting to make Trap's final 23 man squad for
the Group C games against Croatia, Spain and Italy.
Former Derry City winger James McClean made an impressive debut last weekend after new
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill gave the 22 year rold his chance to shine at the stadium of light,
and the Irish international hopeful duly obliged by delighting the Wearside faithful with a
stunning impact performance after entering as a second-half substitute.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has won the Philips Manager of the Year award after guiding the
national side to their first major championship finals in 10 years.
The Italian was in competition with Dublin football manager Pat Gilroy, who led the capital side to
their first All-Ireland title in 16 years, Brian Cody, who lifted the Liam McCarthy trophy with
Kilkenny, and Leinster's Heineken Cup-winning coach Joe Schmidt.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has won the Philips Manager of the Year award after guiding the
national side to their first major championship finals in 10 years.
The Italian was in competition with Dublin football manager Pat Gilroy, who led the capital side to
their first All-Ireland title in 16 years, Brian Cody, who lifted the Liam McCarthy trophy with
Kilkenny, and Leinster's Heineken Cup-winning coach Joe Schmidt.
Ireland face a tough group after being drawn against world and European Champions Spain, Italy and
Croatia in Kiev on Friday evening.
Giovanni Trapattoni's side, who will play all of their Group C games in Poland, kick off their
finals campaign against Croatia in Gdansk on 10 June.
Ireland will remain in the port city for the clash against tournament favourites Spain on 14 June,
before travelling to Poznan for the side's final group game against Italy on 18 June.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has signed a new contract to stay in the role,
meaning that he will coach the team throughout the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign. Those
over at casinos online .com note how Ireland secured their place in Euro 2012 with an excellent
play-off victory over Estonia earlier this month of course and the Italian signing a new deal is a
testament to the job he has done.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has signed a new contract to stay in the role,
meaning that he will coach the team throughout the 2014 World Cup qualification campaign. Those
over at casinos online .com note how Ireland secured their place in Euro 2012 with an excellent
play-off victory over Estonia earlier this month of course and the Italian signing a new deal is a
testament to the job he has done.
The FAI has agreed a new two-year contract with Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni and his
assistant Marco Tardelli.
The new deal was announced in a statement today. It will begin in July 2012 and continue for the
duration of the World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign. Fitness trainer Fausto Rossi will also continue
in his role.
The FAI has agreed a new two-year contract with Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni and his
assistant Marco Tardelli.
The new deal was announced in a statement today. It will begin in July 2012 and continue for the
duration of the World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign. Fitness trainer Fausto Rossi will also continue
in his role.
Ireland will start their qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil away to
Kazakhstan.
Following a meeting at the headquarters of their German counterparts in Frankfurt, the Football
Association of Ireland announced today that agreement has been reached over their fixture
schedule.
Ireland are in the fourth group of seeds for the Euro 2012 finals draw, UEFA confirmed today.
Giovanni Trapattoni's 'Boys In Green', who completed a 5-1 aggregate play-off win against Estonia
last night, have been drawn alongside Denmark, France and Czech Republic in Pot 4.
Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland and Ukraine, who have already been allocated to groups A and D
respectively, are in the top group of seeds alongside reigning world and European champions Spain
and 2010 World Cup finalists the Netherlands.
Una gioia che non accadeva dal lontano 1988 (alla fase finale di Germania Ovest). E' quella che sta
vivendo la citt di Dublino, la quale torna protagonista grazie a Giovanni Trapattoni, principale
artefice della qualificazione irlandese a Euro 2012 dopo 24 anni di trepidante attesa. L'Irlanda
assolve con molta serenit alla formalit del retour match [.
John O'Shea and Kevin Doyle are back in the Ireland team for tomorrow night's Euro 2012 play-off
second leg against Estonia in Lansdowne Road.
Stephen Kelly at right back and Jon Walters in attack are the players that make way for the
returning duo.
O'Shea comes back into the side following a hamstring injury, while Doyle returns from suspension
to partner Robbie Keane in the Irish attack.
John O'Shea and Kevin Doyle are back in the Ireland team for tomorrow night's Euro 2012 play-off
second leg against Estonia in Lansdowne Road.
Stephen Kelly at right back and Jon Walters in attack are the players that make way for the
returning duo.
O'Shea comes back into the side following a hamstring injury, while Doyle returns from suspension
to partner Robbie Keane in the Irish attack.
After Ireland's terrific 4-0 win at Estonia in the first leg of the Euro 2012 playoffs,
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has decided he does need Newcastle striker Leon Best for
the second leg tomorrow night in Dublin's fair city. Leon Best in Ireland colors It seems
almost certain that Ireland will now qualify, but they will still go out and try to win the
second leg in [.
After the first leg of the Euro 2012 play-offs, there were a wide variety of results to compare
and analyze before the second leg on Tuesday. Some ties already look finished, while some are still
very much alive.
We take a look at one thing we learned from each match.
Croatia remain world class
A 3-0 demolition of Turkey reaffirms that despite missing out on the World Cup, Croatia are
still a team with enough quality and talent to win the European Championships.
Stephen Kelly is out of Ireland's Euro 2012 play-off decider against Estonia on Tuesday night at
Landsowne Road.
The Fulham defender has been ruled out with a groin injury, although John O'Shea has recovered from
a hamstring problem and is likely to slot into the right-back position.
Ireland captain Robbie Keane believes their Euro 2012 play-off tie against Estonia is all but over
after their 4-0 first-leg win.
Keane scored twice as his team thrashed their nine-man hosts in Tallinn.
"It is a great result. This game should be over now and if we don't qualify we'll be devastated,"
said Keane ahead of Tuesday's return leg in Dublin.
Ireland captain Robbie Keane believes their Euro 2012 play-off tie against Estonia is all but over
after their 4-0 first-leg win.
Keane scored twice as his team thrashed their nine-man hosts in Tallinn.
"It is a great result. This game should be over now and if we don't qualify we'll be devastated,"
said Keane ahead of Tuesday's return leg in Dublin.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes the stunning 4-0 win over Estonia in the first leg of
the Euro 2012 qualifying play-off last night demonstrated the progress his players have made in
recent times.
Ireland stand on the verge of qualifying for the tournament in the Poland and Ukraine after a
comprehensive success over their hosts, demonstrating great attacking quality, a feature often
lacking under the Italian.
Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes the stunning 4-0 win over Estonia in the first leg of
the Euro 2012 qualifying play-off last night demonstrated the progress his players have made in
recent times.
Ireland stand on the verge of qualifying for the tournament in the Poland and Ukraine after a
comprehensive success over their hosts, demonstrating great attacking quality, a feature often
lacking under the Italian.
Go against your instinct, it isn't a quiet weekend Giovanni Trapattoni The Italian coach has
received a great deal of criticism throughout his tenure, primarily because the Irish have played
some fairly tedious football against a range of opposition teams. However, given that the country
have not qualified for a major tournament since 2002 and [.
Robbie Keane has insisted that Ireland will be going all out for victory in tonight's Euro
2012 play-off clash against Estonia.
Giovanni Trapattoni's 'Boys In Green' will start in Tallinn knowing that a draw would be a decent
result to take back to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Robbie Keane has insisted that Ireland will be going all out for victory in tonight's Euro
2012 play-off clash against Estonia.
Giovanni Trapattoni's 'Boys In Green' will start in Tallinn knowing that a draw would be a decent
result to take back to the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Ireland striker Jon Walters says he won't be afraid to mix it up with Estonia's defenders
if required by Giovanni Trapattoni during the Euro play-off's.
The Stoke City player is vying for a starting birth with Simon Cox, for Kevin Doyle's place and is
adamant that he will play whatever role he is asked to in Friday's away encounter.
Ireland assistant boss Marco Tardelli has told Ireland's players they could be preparing for the
most important games of their lives as they attempt to book a trip to the Euro 2012 finals in
Poland & Ukraine next summer.
Ireland face Estonia in a two-legged play-off over the next seven days with a place at next
summer's tournament at stake.
Ireland assistant boss Marco Tardelli has told Ireland's players they could be preparing for the
most important games of their lives as they attempt to book a trip to the Euro 2012 finals in
Poland & Ukraine next summer.
Ireland face Estonia in a two-legged play-off over the next seven days with a place at next
summer's tournament at stake.
Irish central midfielder Glenn Whelan is confident that ' The Boys In Green ' will qualify
for Euro 2012 and that the team will use the play-off defeat to France two year's ago as motivation
for the two-legged encounter with Estonia.
Ireland travel to Tallinn for Friday's play-off first leg clash against Estonia, before next
Tuesday's return fixture at Lansdowne Road, with a place at the European Championships in Poland
and Ukraine up for grabs.
Irish central midfielder Glenn Whelan is confident that ' The Boys In Green ' will qualify
for Euro 2012 and that the team will use the play-off defeat to France two year's ago as motivation
for the two-legged encounter with Estonia.
Ireland travel to Tallinn for Friday's play-off first leg clash against Estonia, before next
Tuesday's return fixture at Lansdowne Road, with a place at the European Championships in Poland
and Ukraine up for grabs.
All but four countries have booked their ticket to next summer's finals in Poland and Ukraine,
but the quality among the eight undecided sides have created some intriguing ties, with the
prospect of going on a run a la Greece always ever-present.
The play-off's two legs will be played on the 11th and 15th of the coming month, with the
following countries paired against each other in the final decisive battles of the qualifying
phase.
The Football Association of Ireland, in association with Three and supporter's group, ‘You Boys
in Green' today (November 4) joined the campaign to encourage fans to ‘Go Green on November
15'.
The campaign aims to encourage fans all over the country to get behind the team by wearing green on
November 15 when Ireland take on Estonia in the second leg of the EURO 2012 Play-off in Aviva
Stadium.