Irish Footballers

Ireland preparations far from perfect but team still looking for first class performance ahead of crunch game in Nicosia. One injury doubt going into game as Cyprus look to cling onto any remaining qualification hopes.

Irish defender celebrates completing his transfer with a recall to Giovanni Trapattoni’s full international squad.

Ireland show slight drop in September’s FIFA World Rankings. World Cup opponents still riding high.

Irish defenders on the move as England and Scotland’s transfer window closes. Richard Dunne and Darren O’Dea looking forward to pastures new.