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Saturday
- Harry Redknapp and Milan Mandaric are set to stand trial for tax evasion at Portsmouth FC in
early 2012.
Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2012 are in the balance after an abject 0-0
draw with Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium.
The home side produced a nervous and sloppy display that allowed the visitors to control possession
and territory.
A number of fine saves from Shay Given and a Sean St Ledger block on Marek Hamsik made sure the
visitors left with just one point.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni sprung a surprise after naming Shane
Long upfront for their 2012 Euro qualifier against Slovakia tomorrow night alongside
Robbie Keane who usually was partnered by Kevin Doyle, the only other change is Stephen Ward who
replace's injured Kevin Kilbane who misses out for the first time in 12 years in Competitive action
for the Republic.
Trio Make Debut As Liverpool Fall to Hull
Liverpool crashed to their first defeat of pre-season against Hull at the KC Stadium this
afternoon, as Doni, Jordan Henderson and Stewart Downing all made their first appearances for the
club. The home side came away with an unexpected 3-0 victory thanks to goals in the first half from
Robert Brady and Robert Koren, added to in the second half by a close range finish from Jay
Simpson.
Goals from Keith Andrews and Simon Cox in either half saw Ireland pull off a famous victory over
Italy in Liege.
Andrews scored with a low effort into the corner of the goal on 36 minutes after an excellent back
heel from the impressive Stephen Hunt.
Giovanni Trapattoni's 'Boys In Green' then had to withstand pressure from the former world
Champions before substitute Cox tapped home a Hunt cross at the death to make sure of the win.
Ireland captain Robbie Keane has been passed fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia in
Skopje on Saturday night.
Keane, who suffered a groin injury during a training session on Thursday, will partner Simon Cox in
attack.
Darren O'Dea starts in defence along with Stephen Kelly, John O'Shea and Kevin Kilbane.
Keiren Westwood, Darren O'Dea and Kevin Foley will all make competitive debuts for Ireland in
Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia.
Coventry keeper Westwood was always going to come in for the injured Shay Given to win his sixth
senior cap, while Wolves defender Foley takes over from John O'Shea at right-back.
