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Bonner Set to Leave FAI

Bonner Set to Leave FAI

PACKIE Bonner is to leave his post as the Football Association of Ireland's technical director after eight years. 27 Nov 2010
Trapattoni Gives Ireland Licence To Thrill

Trapattoni Gives Ireland Licence To Thrill

GIOVANNI Trapattoni has defended his tactics in the face of criticism from Richard Dunne about the Republic of Ireland's style of play. 10 Oct 2010
Keane Takes The Positives

Keane Takes The Positives

ROBBIE Keane believes the Republic of Ireland's stirring finish to yesterday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia will stand them in good stead for their next difficult test. 10 Oct 2010
Trapattoni: Russia Deserved Victory

Trapattoni: Russia Deserved Victory

GIOVANNI Trapattoni admitted the Republic of Ireland did not deserve to get anything out of tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia despite their stirring comeback. 9 Oct 2010
Hughes Eyes 'Huge' Scalp

Hughes Eyes 'Huge' Scalp

NORTHERN Ireland captain Aaron Hughes says it would be "huge" if they could put Italy to the sword tonight in their Euro 2012 qualifier at Windsor Park. 8 Oct 2010
Borriello Given Azzurri Nod

Borriello Given Azzurri Nod

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has confirmed Roma striker Marco Borriello will lead the Azzurri attack in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Northern Ireland in Belfast. 8 Oct 2010
Keane Looking to Build on World Cup Near Miss

Keane Looking to Build on World Cup Near Miss

Captain Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland's World Cup heartbreak will stand them in good stead for arguably the most important five days of their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. 8 Oct 2010
Italy Await Information on Blast

Italy Await Information on Blast

The Italian Football Federation are awaiting further information regarding their Euro 2012 qualifier against Northern Ireland following the bomb blast in the province this morning. 6 Oct 2010
Ireland and Wales to Kick-Off Nations Cup

Ireland and Wales to Kick-Off Nations Cup

THE Republic of Ireland will meet Wales in the opening game of the Carling Nations Cup. 1 Oct 2010
Given Predicts Hard Times In Yerevan

Given Predicts Hard Times In Yerevan

SHAY Given is confident the Republic of Ireland will not be the only side to find the going tough in Armenia as the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign unfolds. 5 Sep 2010
Keane Cleared For Andorra Clash

Keane Cleared For Andorra Clash

REPUBLIC of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane is fit for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra after he suffered no reaction to his knee injury in Armenia. 4 Sep 2010
Trapattoni Guarding Against Complacency

Trapattoni Guarding Against Complacency

GIOVANNI Trapattoni has warned his Republic of Ireland players they take nothing for granted as they look to complete a perfect start to their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign against Andorra. 4 Sep 2010
Worthington Warns Over Discipline

Worthington Warns Over Discipline

NORTHERN Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has warned his players he will have no hesitation in punishing those who step out of line on the pitch. 3 Sep 2010
Keane Hungry to Right Wrongs

Keane Hungry to Right Wrongs

ROBBIE Keane will channel the bitter disappointment of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit into the quest for Euro 2012 qualification. 3 Sep 2010
Ireland Feels At Home At Villa

Ireland Feels At Home At Villa

ASTON Villa's new midfielder Stephen Ireland believes he was "forced out" of Manchester City as he could not find any way to re-establish himself in manager Roberto Mancini's plans. 22 Aug 2010
Ireland: I Felt Unwanted At City

Ireland: I Felt Unwanted At City

ASTON Villa's new midfielder Stephen Ireland has revealed he felt "unwanted" at Manchester City and believes James Milner faces a battle to establish himself at Eastlands. 21 Aug 2010