# Republic of Ireland Soccer

Austrian player's knee comes off second best after James McCarthy's crunching tackle

No surprise that Zlatko Junuzovic was substituted shortly after this happened on Tuesday night.

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Mar 28th 2013, 9:26 AM

We must believe: Trapattoni sends out rallying call to deflated Ireland

“We can’t think that we’re finished in qualification,” Giovanni Trapattoni said as Ireland recover from last night’s disappointing draw against Austria.

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Mar 27th 2013, 2:30 PM

Trap rues lack of experience on another night of hard-luck stories

Giovanni Trapattoni was left to ponder what might have been after Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Austria in Dublin last night.

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Mar 27th 2013, 7:15 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Republic of Ireland v Austria, World Cup qualifier

Here’s how it all unfolded in a World Cup qualifier that neither country could afford to lose.

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Mar 26th 2013, 7:20 PM

Trap gambles on make-or-break night for Ireland's World Cup hopes

Austria are the visitors tonight for a game which Ireland need to win and which Giovanni Trapattoni simply cannot afford to lose.

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Mar 26th 2013, 7:20 AM

Austrian goal machine Philipp Hosiner our greatest threat, warns Trapattoni

The young striker has scored 27 goals in 26 games for his club this season. Nothing to worry about, right?

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Mar 25th 2013, 8:24 PM

Ireland v Austria: Trapattoni bets the house on Sammon

Conor Sammon makes his first competitive start against Austria tomorrow night, joining Shane Long in the Irish attack.

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Mar 25th 2013, 5:53 PM

Coleman targets home improvement to keep Ireland's challenge on track

As he prepares to win his 11th Irish cap against Austria tomorrow, Seamus Coleman says he’s taking nothing for granted.

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Mar 25th 2013, 7:20 AM

O'Shea: The job is only half done -- we must win on Tuesday night

Friday’s point in Sweden won’t be worth much unless Ireland can follow up by beating Austria, John O’Shea says.

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Mar 24th 2013, 7:15 PM

Update: Calf injury to Keane prompts Kevin Doyle recall

Glenn Whelan, who missed Friday’s draw against Sweden, has been passed fit for the World Cup qualifier against Austria.

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Mar 24th 2013, 4:20 PM

Lost in translation! My Brady comments were misunderstood by media, says Trap

Trapattoni’s decision to leave out Robbie Brady against Sweden was purely a consequence of Whelan injury.

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Mar 24th 2013, 2:50 PM

# Robbie

11 objects that belong in the Robbie Keane museum (if anyone ever builds it)

If Leo Messi can have his own museum, why can’t Tallaght’s finest?

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Mar 24th 2013, 9:00 AM

# Tackling 101

Somebody needs to sit Paul Green down and make him watch this over and over again

It might not be the prettiest way of keeping Zlatan quiet, but we guarantee you it’ll be effective.

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Mar 22nd 2013, 1:15 PM

Ireland on guard as Ibrahimovic threatens to have another big say in Trap's career

“It’s difficult to think of a single individual that has completely dominated the context of an Irish fixture since Roy Keane.”

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Mar 22nd 2013, 7:15 AM

# Double Booked

Robbie Keane to miss White House ‘family reunion’ with Obama

Bad timing, bro.

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Mar 21st 2013, 9:38 PM

Trap places trust in Clark, Green as he names starting 11 to face Sweden

No place for St Ledger or McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni sets out his battle plan.

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Mar 21st 2013, 3:47 PM

Close the roof! Sweden boss Hamren doesn't want to wear long-stockings tomorrow

Sweden manager Erik Hamren is “full of respect” for Ireland ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Stockholm.

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Mar 21st 2013, 2:07 PM

Ciaran Clark ready to fill boots of absent friend Richard Dunne at heart of Irish defence

The Aston Villa man will likely partner John O’Shea tomorrow.

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Mar 21st 2013, 11:30 AM

Birthday kisses and Pope chats as St Ledger tries to seal place in Trap’s Sweden side

After five months on the sidelines, Sean St Ledger insists he’s fit to face Sweden — but will he make the starting XI?

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Mar 21st 2013, 7:01 AM

# SWEIRE

Walters ready to be Trap's wingman if asked

Keep your mind out of the gutter, kids. We’re talking about football here.

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Mar 20th 2013, 5:00 PM

Transcript: Marco Tardelli defends decision to drop Kevin Doyle by text

“I think Kevin Doyle knows that the boss loves him,” Tardelli said as he fielded questions about the striker’s absence from the Ireland squad.

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Mar 20th 2013, 2:08 PM

Paul Green was wearing a bib again at training -- and you know what that (probably) means

Ireland fly out for Sweden this afternoon as manager Giovanni Trapattoni’s plans begin to take shape.

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Mar 20th 2013, 1:27 PM

# This Charming Fan

Robbie: I've been related to Morrissey for 32 years and nobody ever told me

How did this not come up at any of the Keane family dinners over the years?

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Mar 19th 2013, 9:45 PM

Paul Green: Ireland's fans are entitled to their opinions on me

Leeds United midfielder Paul Green is pushing for a place in Ireland’s starting XI to face Sweden on Friday.

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Mar 19th 2013, 8:20 PM

The forecast says -10°C, but Forde won't be caught cold in sub-zero Sweden

Better pack a few pairs of longjohns, Fordey. It’s going to be cold in Stockholm on Friday night.

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Mar 19th 2013, 7:15 AM

Stephen Kelly row is water under the bridge, says Trap

“I have no prejudice against anybody,” Giovanni Trapattoni insisted as Kelly returned to training with Ireland this afternoon.

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Mar 17th 2013, 8:15 PM

# Road to Rio 2014

Trapattoni won't wing it with Wes in Sweden

Ireland had their first training session in Malahide this afternoon ahead of the World Cup double-bill against Sweden and Austria.

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Mar 17th 2013, 6:12 PM

Doyle left on standby list as Trap cuts squad for Sweden and Austria

There’s no place for Doyle in the 23-man squad, but Derby County striker Conor Sammon makes the cut for the World Cup qualifiers.

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Mar 16th 2013, 6:51 PM

# Boys in Green

Brady: I've no interest in becoming Ireland manager

Liam Brady is set to leave his Arsenal post next summer but he insists that a return to senior management is his plans for the future.

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Mar 5th 2013, 6:45 AM

# retro

Remember Sensible Soccer? Here’s how some of Ireland’s most famous goals would look

Add one part football geekdom and one part happy memories, and this is what you get.

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Feb 28th 2013, 7:00 PM