# Sweden v Ireland

All time

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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

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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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

# Sweden v Ireland

Retire? I've still got 4 or 5 years left, insists Robbie Keane

With their German nightmare behind them, Robbie Keane is ready to lead Ireland into Friday’s make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Sweden.

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Mar 20th 2013, 7:20 AM

# 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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

# Sweden v Ireland

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

# Sweden v Ireland

Trapattoni not worried by Whelan 'knock'

Midfielder Glenn Whelan was among a handful of players to sit out part of this morning’s session in Malahide.

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Mar 18th 2013, 1:34 PM

# Sweden v Ireland

Open Thread: Who would you pick for Sweden v Ireland?

With no Kevin Doyle in the squad to face either Sweden or Austria, we want to know what your starting XI would be on Friday…

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Mar 18th 2013, 8:20 AM

# Sweden v Ireland

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