Gratis bum shot via The Spoiler.
Alcohol is not merely a constituent of a good party. Rather, it's the party's host.
Shay Given knows this, which is why he issued a call to the Republic of Ireland fans before
last night's Euro 2012 qualifier vs. Armenia to hit the booze. Shay apparently felt that a wee
dram or ten might help the faithful blow the roof off the stadium and simultaneously propel the
team to victory.
Speaking ahead of tonight's Carling Nations Cup game against Nigel Worthington's IFA team, Ireland
captain Robbie Keane has waded into the eligibility issue stating that it was "totally up to the
players" themselves if young Irish internationals from the North decide to play for Ireland rather
than the IFA team.