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World Cup 2006
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In Trap we trust
Some might frown on Andy Reid’s absence from the Republic of Ireland side for Saturday’s World Cup kick-off against Georgia, but the decision at least reflects a level of thinking about midfield protocol which was sorely lacking from the previous regime.
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Hunt keen to keep high profile
Ahead of his second competitive start for the Republic of Ireland, Reading winger Stephen Hunt admits he must keep a high profile over the next few months in order to retain his place in the international side.
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Delaney disappointed to miss Déise showdown
FAI Chief Executive and Waterford native John Delaney is disappointed that he will miss Sunday’s GAA All-Ireland SHC final, the Déise’s first in 45-years after the World Cup Qualifier involving the Republic and Georgia was fixed for Saturday evening.
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Hunt earns nods for Georgia test
Reading winger Stephen Hunt has been included in the Republic of Ireland side for Saturday’s World Cup qualification opener against Georgia.
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Lippi warns against complacency
Italy head coach Marcello Lippi has warned his players against complacency ahead of Saturday night’s World Cup qualification opener against Cyprus.
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Whelan sings Reid praises
Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan concedes he must turn in top-notch performances for Giovanni Trapattoni’s side if he is to keep someone like Andy Reid out of the team.
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Long aiming for six points
Reading striker Shane Long has set a target of six points out of six from the Republic of Ireland’s opening two World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Montenegro.
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Italy look to Cannavaro
World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro will return to competitive action with Italy when the qualifying campaign for the 2010 competition kicks off on Saturday night.
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Iron Man deserves much more than mockery
Mocked by fans for much of his career, Kevin Kilbane has always had the faith of his various managers. As he draws inexorably closer to a century of caps, there is no greater compliment than the backing of Giovanni Trapattoni.
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Hunt eyes Duff spot
Reading winger Stephen Hunt hopes the injury to Damien Duff will give him a chance to start the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup curtain-raiser against Georgia on Saturday.
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Trap drops Keogh hint
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has indicated that Wolves forward Andy Keogh could be given a wide midfield role for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Georgia.
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Dunne misses Malahide session
Manchester City defender Richard Dunne set out Tuesday evening’s Republic of Ireland squad training session at Gannon Park in Malahide.
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Irish fans receive ticket boost
Irish fans will make up approximately half of the capacity of 10000 at the Bruchweg Stadium in Mainz for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia after the "away" ticket allocation was confirmed.
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Trapattoni waits on Kilbane fitness
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is keeping his fingers crossed that Kevin Kilbane will prove his fitness for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Georgia.
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Competition - Trapattoni: A Life in Football
The Giovanni Trapattoni era is upon us, with the World Cup qualification programme kicking off against Georgia in Mainz, Germany next weekend. So what better time to delve a little deeper into the great man’s life and 35-year career in management? Get clicking to win one of five copies courtesy of Liberties Press.
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BOOK REVIEW
Trapattoni: A Life in Football
Written by two Austrian journalists and appended with a relevant foreword and epilogue for the Irish audience, this biography of Ireland’s manager is slight but nevertheless worthwhile.
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Duff ruled out of World Cup openers
Newcastle United winger Damien Duff has been left out of Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup openers against Georgia and Montenegro over the next two weeks.
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Mainz confirmed as World Cup venue
The German city of Mainz will stage the World Cup qualifier between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland on Saturday week, Fifa have confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
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Karlsruhe “not available” for World Cup opener
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the venue for next week’s World Cup qualification opener between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland has broken new ground with the news that the stadium in Karlsruhe will not be available on the day in question.
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Cuper announces Georgia squad
New Georgia manager Hector Cuper has announced a 26-man squad for next week’s World Cup qualification openers against the Republic of Ireland and Italy.
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Georgia consider alternative venues
The Georgian Football Federation is considering cities in Germany, Poland and Austria as alternative venues for next week’s World Cup Group 8 opener against the Republic of Ireland – if Tbilisi is ruled out of bounds by Fifa.
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"What is important is his mentality. He said to me yesterday, ’I want to be in the team, I want to play’, and that is a big, big example to all the Ireland players because that is a very important mentality." -
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni on the exemplary mentality of Kevin Kilbane.
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