Irish Footballers

Reporting on Ireland’s top players – home and abroad.

Entries Tagged ‘Shay Given’

Kiely leaves camp as Trap names starting line-up

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

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Doyle ruled out of Bulgaria qualifier

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.

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Trapattoni names squad for crucial end of season games

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.

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Irish players have big impact in League One finale

Irish footballers have their say in lower league battles as English and Scottish seasons near their end.

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Irish managers make the headlines in weekend action

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.

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Mixed day for Irish in England

Two Irish Footballers score in Sunday’s English action. Mixed bag for others as medals slip from grasp and seasons fizzle out.

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Dunne off as City exit UEFA Cup

Irish defender sent off as Manchester City exit European competition. Two other Irish players in action.

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City trio suffer heavy defeat

Human lightbulb on the score-sheet as Manchester City slip to another disappointing defeat.

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Given heroics fail to save City

Manchester City slip to UEFA Cup defeat but it could have been much worse if not for Ireland’s goalkeeper. Fellow Irish international on the score-sheet.

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Mixed day as players return to domestic action

Mixed day but some Irish internationals find their way onto the score-sheets. Injury victims return to action.

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