3 things we hope to see in today's Ireland-Georgia game
Our thoughts on Wes Hoolahan, Andy Keogh and more ahead of this evening’s match.
Our thoughts on Wes Hoolahan, Andy Keogh and more ahead of this evening’s match.
However, the veteran coach indicated the defender was not in contention to play against the Faroes.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested Wes Hoolahan could play himself into contention to start against the Faroes with a good display.
The Stoke defender won’t travel to the US with the squad as he is scheduled for a trip to the doctor.
Giovanni Trapattoni wants his younger players to match their confident performance against England in the next two games.
Giovanni Trapattoni says he will speak to Richard Dunne before deciding what part he will play against Georgia.
The Ireland manager praised Coleman, McCarthy and Long after the draw at Wembley.
England are clear favourites for the match, but Robbie Keane has insisted an Irish victory is possible.
Ireland are set to play England for the first time in 18 years on Wednesday.
Ireland skipper Robbie Keane hopes tomorrow’s friendly can breathe new life into the footballing rivalry between the neighbours.
Kelly, now assistant coach at Nottingham Forest, believes the 26-year-old’s best position is up front in a striking duo.
The England manager has also warned supporters at Wembley against singing anti-IRA chants.
Trap and Tardelli were ogling silverware tonight too.
The Italian manager also paid tribute to Alex Ferguson during his press conference today.
The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.
According to The Sunday World, the former United man has told the FAI to add his name to the shortlist once Trap leaves.
Others voted for the actress Sophia Loren and a famous Italian porn star as lawmakers failed to reach a required two-thirds majority on a candidate for president.
Will the Austria draw be remembered as Trap’s ‘Israel moment’?
It hasn’t *all* been bad, you know.
“We can’t think that we’re finished in qualification,” Giovanni Trapattoni said as Ireland recover from last night’s disappointing draw against Austria.
The Italian reckons we’re minnows, according to the RTÉ pundit.
The manager’s post-match comments spoke volumes.
Trap’s men have been left with a mountain to climb after only managing a draw at home to Austria.
Giovanni Trapattoni was left to ponder what might have been after Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Austria in Dublin last night.
The Lansdowne Road faithful were left frustrated after the away side’s late equaliser.
The site was largely unimpressed with the Irish team’s 2-2 draw against Austria.
The Italian dismissed suggestions he should consider his future in the wake of tonight’s disappointing result.
Austria are the visitors tonight for a game which Ireland need to win and which Giovanni Trapattoni simply cannot afford to lose.
The young striker has scored 27 goals in 26 games for his club this season. Nothing to worry about, right?
Conor Sammon makes his first competitive start against Austria tomorrow night, joining Shane Long in the Irish attack.
As he prepares to win his 11th Irish cap against Austria tomorrow, Seamus Coleman says he’s taking nothing for granted.
Friday’s point in Sweden won’t be worth much unless Ireland can follow up by beating Austria, John O’Shea says.
Glenn Whelan, who missed Friday’s draw against Sweden, has been passed fit for the World Cup qualifier against Austria.
Trapattoni’s decision to leave out Robbie Brady against Sweden was purely a consequence of Whelan injury.
The Ireland boss had praise for the likes of Paul Green and James McCarthy after the draw in Stockholm.
Sweden took on Ireland in a potentially crucial game for both sides.
It’s already kicked off at Montrose.
If we are to have any hope of beating Sweden we suggest you follow these guidelines, Trap.
First up is Sweden tonight before Austria make the trip to Dublin.
“It’s difficult to think of a single individual that has completely dominated the context of an Irish fixture since Roy Keane.”