Ireland News
Nottingham Forest striker Cox upbeat over fitness
ESPN staff | December, 12 2012Nottingham Forest striker Simon Cox has revealed he is making good progress from the foot injury he sustained during last month's 2-1 victory at Wolves.
Article | ConversationTrapattoni reveals Long injury concern
David Instone | November, 1 2012Shane Long is at the centre of an injury worry after Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni let slip news of a problem the West Bromwich Albion striker picked up in Sunday's defeat at Newcastle United.
Article | ConversationTrapattoni receives Ireland backing
ESPN staff | October, 17 2012Giovanni Trapattoni will retain his job as Republic of Ireland manager after receiving support from the Football Association of Ireland.
Article | ConversationKeane backs Ireland boss Trapattoni
ESPN staff | October, 17 2012Robbie Keane remains confident Giovanni Trapattoni will remain as Republic of Ireland manager after the side recorded their second win of World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night.
Article | ConversationPressure increasing on Ireland's Trapattoni
Miguel Delaney | October, 16 2012Giovanni Trapattoni "needs a miracle" to save his job with Ireland, according to reports.
Article | ConversationKeane stands firm behind Trapattoni
ESPN staff | October, 15 2012Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane has re-affirmed his support for beleaguered boss Giovanni Trapattoni in the face of criticism and reports of a rift in the camp.
Article | ConversationTrapattoni steps in to cool Kelly row
ESPN staff | October, 15 2012Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni had to step in to end a row between his assistant Marco Tardelli and defender Stephen Kelly.
Article | ConversationFitness boost for Ireland's Keane
ESPN staff | October, 14 2012Under pressure Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been boosted with the news that captain Robbie Keane has been passed fit for the nation's World Cup qualifier with Faroe Islands on Tuesday.
Article | ConversationIreland skipper Keane out of Germany clash
ESPN staff | October, 11 2012Republic of Ireland will be without captain Robbie Keane for the World Cup qualifier against Germany on Friday after he suffered an Achilles injury.
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