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Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph
Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.
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Euro 2012: Ireland Focus
Just before the hysteria strikes, Ian Walsh is here to analyse the Irish side at the Euros – how did they get there, and who is joining them?
José Mourinho: Unsavoury but undoubted (Part 1)
Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at the Special One, José Mourinho.
James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard
Ciaran Kelly on Sunderland midfielder James McClean, who has played himself into contention for a Euro 2012 place since his move from Derry City.
The Republic of Ireland’s All-Time XI: 1924-2011
Ciaran Kelly picks his all time Republic of Ireland team.
2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade
Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.
Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea’s Greatest Player of All-Time
Gianfranco Zola turns 45 today and Ciaran Kelly pays tribute to the Chelsea legend.
Joe Cole – The Forgotten Genius
Ciaran Kelly discusses the lost genius of Joe Cole who, after battling a series of injuries and tough competition at Chelsea, has an uncertain future after a poor season at Liverpool.
Duff to return for Montenegro clash
Damien Duff has returned to training with the Republic of Ireland squad today after a calf injury kept him out of the weekend’s game with Italy. The winger’s availability for Wednesday’s final qualifier is a boost for coach Giovanni Trapattoni who is without the services of the suspended Glenn Whelan as Montenegro visit Croke Park. […]
Fulham complete Duff signing
London side Fulham have signed Irish international Damien Duff from Newcastle United for a fee believed to be about £4m. The 30-year-old joins the Cottagers on a deal believed to match his Newcastle wages of £60,000 per week. He began his career with Blackburn Rovers, where his new boss Roy Hodgson handed him his first […]