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.

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.

Six new caps handed out as Ireland play out a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in London. Focus now switches to real business in Bulgaria.

Five new caps in Giovanni Trapattoni’s Friday night line-up. Sixth new cap expected by the end of the night in London.

Veteran goalkeeper appears to have given up on his chances of playing international football for Ireland again. Trapattoni to name new keeper.

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.

Giovanni Trapattoni has named his squad for the upcoming crunch double header against Bulgaria and Italy. 26 man squad named.