Irish Footballers

Reporting on Ireland’s top players – home and abroad.

Entries for June, 2009

Doyle completes move to McCarthy’s Wolves

Republic of Ireland striker links up with fellow Irishmen and former Irish manager at Wolves as he returns to Premier League football.

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Staunton linked with Motherwell job

Former Republic of Ireland international player and manager linked with job in Scotland’s top flight. Faces competition from other former high profile figures.

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Fulham sign Kelly

Irish defender moves to London and possible European football. Former Spurs and Birmingham City man already looking forward to new season.

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Waterford confirm friendly with Keane’s Ipswich

Waterford United the latest League of Ireland side to take on the challenge of Roy Keane’s Ipswich Town.

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Dunne’s Sunderland link tops transfer rumours

Dunne could be off to join Steve Bruce’s Sunderland but rumours continue to ebb and flow about his international team-mates and their possible moves.

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Ireland’s race for World Cup 2010 qualification

A look at Ireland’s chances of making the World Cup qualifying play-offs and who we might face in November. Process is far from clear-cut as end-game approaches and need for a big win grows.

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Kerr’s Faroes put up brave fight against Serbia

Former Irish boss sees his new charges lose in their first game. Brave fight against World Cup hopefuls as Brian Kerr’s reign begins with European minnows.

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Bonner talks about his “moment in time”

Legendary Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner talks about Italia 90, his playing career and his current job with the FAI.

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Sheridan takes over Chesterfield hot seat

Former Irish international takes over English third tier club.

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Ireland and Bulgaria play out 1-1 draw in Sofia

Deja-vu in Sofia as Richard Dunne goal and Kevin Kilbane gift mark Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Bulgaria in World Cup qualifying. Trap’s Ireland end international season in second place.

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