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Euro 2008
FAI apologise for Long error
The Football Association of Ireland has apologised for the administrative error which saw Reading striker Shane Long take his place on the bench for a Euro 2008 qualifier last year despite being suspended for the game.
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| Stan ... no legal action |
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Staunton refutes lawsuit claims
Former Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has refuted reports that he was considering legal action against the Football Association of Ireland for the manner of his dismissal last October.
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| Doyle ... graduation |
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Doyle graduates to senior short-list
Reading striker Kevin Doyle, Manchester City skipper Richard Dunne and two-time winner Shay Given form the short-list for the 18th FAI International Player of the Year award.
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A sideways swipe at the football year
And now the end is near, so we face the final curtain. Of 2007. So what floated your boat over the past 12 months? And what were the things which made you hurl blunt objects across the room? Have your say on eleven-a-side.com’s end-of-year blog!
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Sir Bobby wins BBC award
Sir Bobby Robson, whose last job in football was as international consultant to Steve Staunton, was given the Lifetime Achievement award during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday evening.
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| Robson ... BBC award |
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| Ireland ... break benefits |
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International absence has helped Ireland – Sven
Manchester City manager Sven Goran Eriksson feels Stephen Ireland’s sabbatical from the Republic of Ireland side has helped him become a more relaxed and accomplished player.
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All the poorer for Silence of the Lions
The footballers of England, those staples of quarter-final exits from major tournaments in recent years, will join the rest of the so-called “Home Countries” on the outside looking in during next summer’s European Championships. Their absence will leave us all worse off, argues David Sheehan.
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ROUND-UP
Wales hold Germany as Czechs win group
Wales rounded off a topsy-turvy Euro 2008 Group D qualification campaign with a scoreless draw against Germany in Frankfurt on Wednesday night, while the Czech Republic sealed top spot in the section with a comfortable win in Cyprus.
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Carsley, Kilbane intend to continue
Lee Carsley and Kevin Kilbane, two of the veterans of the present Republic of Ireland squad, have confirmed their intention to continue through the World Cup qualifying campaign.
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| Kilbane: no retirement plans |
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Cardiff pitch “abysmal” – Carsley
Ireland midfielder Lee Carsley believes a sub-standard playing surface affected the team’s performance in Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales.
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| Carsley ... pitch problems |
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REACTION
Keane “gutted” by Cardiff draw
Irish captain and goalscorer Robbie Keane believes his side were robbed of victory in Saturday’s final Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales.
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| Keane ... disappointed |
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Wales v Ireland - the player ratings
Two goals from Jason Koumas kept Ireland out of the winners’ enclosure at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday afternoon, but who impressed in the final, largely irrelevant episode of the European Championship qualifiers? Follow the link for the eleven-a-side.com player ratings.
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Koumas spot kick denies Irish
Wales 2-2 Republic of Ireland
Wales midfielder Jason Koumas scored a penalty two minutes from full-time at the Millennium Stadium to deny the Republic of Ireland a winning end to their European Championship campaign.
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| Givens ... early announcement |
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Givens names team for Wales clash
Republic of Ireland caretaker manager Don Givens has named his side for Saturday’s final European Championship qualifier against Wales at the Millennium Stadium.
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Giles talks “not an interview” – Jewell
Former Wigan Athletic manager Paul Jewell insists his meeting with John Giles did not amount to an interview concerning the vacant Republic of Ireland manager’s position.
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| Jewell ... Giles meeting |
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| Miller ... looking ahead |
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Sunderland ace happy with Stan axe
Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller admits he is happy that Steve Staunton’s tenure as Republic of Ireland manager came to an end last month.
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Mixed news for Keane, Given ahead of Wales clash
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is rated doubtful for the Euro 2008 curtain-closer against Wales on Saturday afternoon, but Shay Given looks likely to be fit after taking a full part in training.
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| Keane ... doubt |
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| Robson ... end of the road |
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Robson drops retirement hint
Sir Bobby Robson has indicated that he will end his association with football management once his term as Republic of Ireland football consultant comes to an end this weekend.
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O’Shea wants “lucky” manager
Republic of Ireland defender John O’Shea wants a new manager who possesses hunger, commitment ... and luck.
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| O’Shea ... no luck |
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| Reid ... Stan deserved more |
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Stan deserved more time – Reid
Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Reid believes deposed manager Steve Staunton should not have been removed from his position half-way through a four-year term.
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Hunt underlines need for FAI spend
Irish winger Stephen Hunt believes the Football Association of Ireland must stump up the necessary cash if it is to land the manager to take the team to the World Cup finals in three years’ time.
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| Hunt ... cash plea |
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| Toshack ... support |
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Saunders offers Tosh backing
Wales assistant boss Dean Saunders has invested his full support in under-fire manager John Toshack ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2008 contest against the Republic of Ireland.
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Wolves star eyes Irish scalp
Wolves and Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey feels his side can restore some lost pride when they take on the Republic of Ireland in Saturday’s Euro 2008 dead rubber in Cardiff.
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"Keane placed Miller on the transfer list and then cast serious aspersions on his players’ professionalism in a press conference. That was nothing short of disgraceful. Miller is a terrific professional who has performed admirably for Keane and Sunderland. He isn’t a party boy. He doesn’t deserve to have his name dragged through the mud by his manager." -
Eamon Dunphy attacks Roy Keane’s treatment of Liam Miller.
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