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World Cup 2006
Bulgarians slip to five-goal defeat
The Republic of Ireland may have lost their unbeaten record under Giovanni Trapattoni on Wednesday night, but World Cup qualification rivals Bulgaria sustained an even more damaging defeat following a 6-1 reverse in Serbia.
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Italian clubs consider Given move
“Two or three” Serie A clubs could launch a move for Republic of Ireland number one Shay Given during the January transfer window after recommendations from Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
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Given talks up friendly importance
Republic of Ireland stand-in captain Shay Given believes international friendlies play a crucial part in the development of a successful team.
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We can eclipse Italy – Trap
Giovanni Trapattoni insists there is no reason the Republic of Ireland cannot eclipse Italy and claim top spot in the World Cup qualifying group.
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Blackburn ace eyes career pinnacle
Blackburn Rovers star Keith Andrews admits the chance to make his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland would be the high point of his career in the game.
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Trapattoni talks up character ahead of class
The message from Giovanni Trapattoni on Sunday night was clear, if not concise: the Republic of Ireland side must lean on the character of someone like Roy Keane, not the class of a Roberto Baggio, to succeed on the international stage.
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Downbeat Reid must keep smiling – Trap
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed that Andy Reid’s downbeat nature when left out of his side is the reason for his omission from the squad for this week’s friendly against Poland.
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O’Dea seeks Celtic loan exit
Republic of Ireland under-21 defender Darren O’Dea hopes to move away from Celtic on loan – but he still sees his long-term future at Parkhead.
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The Alternative XI
Giovanni Trapattoni’s squad for next week’s international friendly against Poland has raised a few eyebrows. Quite apart from the absence of Andy Reid, the veteran Italian has displayed an aversion to any degree of experimentation. So we thought we’d do it for him. eleven-a-side.com presents an Alternative Republic of Ireland XI.
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Reid omitted from Trap squad
Andy Reid has been axed from Giovanni Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland squad for this month’s friendly against Poland.
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McCarthy set for Ireland call
Hamilton Academical’s teenage star James McCarthy is set to be handed a first call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for this month’s friendly against Poland.
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Delap unconvinced by Ireland claims
Stoke City midfielder Rory Delap does not expect to receive a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad despite his high-profile start to the new season.
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Blackburn boss hits out at Irish management
Blackburn Rovers boss Paul Ince believes the Republic of Ireland management team is culpable for the injury which has ruled midfielder Steven Reid out for at least six months.
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Trap will not take Reid “gamble”
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has refused to back down on his stance on Andy Reid, insisting that it would be a gamble to select the player in central midfield.
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Blackburn ace to receive Irish chance
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews will get the chance to advertise his claims for a midfield slot in Giovanni Trapattoni’s Republic of Ireland side when Poland visit Croke Park next month.
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Westwood plays through pain in Irish bid
Coventry City goalkeeper Keiren Westwood admits he played through the pain of a dislocated thumb in order to take up an invitation from Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.
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"Poland were ahead inside three minutes through the kind of goal that Italians pretty much learn in the womb how to circumvent. For Trapattoni, this was like losing his wallet to a thief with a water-pistol." -
The Irish Independent’s Vincent Hogan with a characteristically colourful summation of the Poles’ opening goal on Wednesday night.
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