Irish Footballers

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.

Manchester United midfielder ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Sofia. Groin strain takes its toll.

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.

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.

Ireland boss will name his last squad of the international season early next week as Nigeria and Bulgaria loom on the horizon.

Reading striker claims vital World Cup qualifying goal. FAI sleuths get cracking on the case.

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

Problems on the wings for Trap as Ireland land in Italy.