Irish Footballers

Republic of Ireland boss names unchanged squad for September’s double header. Cyrpus World Qualifier leaves home friendly in the shade.

Ireland hammered by Australia at Limerick venue. Socceroos leave Trapattoni reeling.

Republic of Ireland boss names his squad after a day’s delay. Twenty four named in squad as well as three on standby for soccer international against Australia at Thomond Park.

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.

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.

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.

Highs and lows for Irish internationals as English and Scottish league seasons come to an end. Gibson makes his name as Duff faces drop. Elation too for Scunthorpe duo but McGeady looks to his future.

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.

Former Irish boss back in English football’s big-time. Irish influenced squad celebrating with him. Irish players also doing their best to stay in the top flight as relegation battle heats up.

Robbie Keane scores in the closing moments to grab a draw for Ireland in an incident packed World Cup Qualifier against Italy.