Irish Footballers

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Irish managers top of the interest list this weekend but a number of Irish Footballers find the back of the net as season’s crunch time nears.

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.