Irish Footballers

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

Knee operation rules defender out for possibly the rest of 2009. World Cup qualifiers look to be too soon for Sunderland defender.

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.

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.

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.

Three Irishmen amongst Sunderland’s list of seven players who are surplus to requirements. Veteran striker and goalkeeper are joined by rookie defender.

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.