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.
The build continues towards Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria on Saturday. Injury worries still cloud Trapattoni’s plans.
Injury doubts still hang over senior members of Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Saturday’s game in Sofia. Irish boss has nervous few days ahead.
No changes after quiet period of international action.
Manchester United midfielder ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Sofia. Groin strain takes its toll.
Inexperienced goalkeeping duo added to Irish squad ahead of trip to Bulgaria. Risks become more apparent as lack of first team action is exposed.
Goalkeeping crisis as Trapattoni’s decisions come back to haunt him quickly. Scramble to find any willing and available goalkeeper to provide backup.
United fall short in bid to win back to back Champions League titles. Remarkable club season ends for Irish international John O’Shea.
Debuts seem certain for Friday’s low key London friendly. More importantly though Kevin Doyle will miss Ireland’s trip to Bulgaria and World Cup qualifying.
Republic of Ireland international manager Giovanni Trapattoni has today named his squad for the upcoming friendly against Nigeria and the crucial World Cup qualifier away to Bulgaria.
