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BLOG Ireland v Poland: player ratings The final international of 2008 brought a first defeat for Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager. In an entertaining outing, who grabbed the spotlight on centre stage? And who hung around in the shadows at the back? Read on for the eleven-a-side.com player ratings. More...

Boys in Green Unbeaten record goes despite late rally Republic of Ireland 2-3 Poland Giovanni Trapattoni’s unbeaten record as manager went up in the smoke of Polish flares at Croke Park on Wednesday night, despite a dramatic late rally led by several of Ireland’s youngest and most inexperienced players. More...

		Boys in Green Kerr slams “outrageous slight” on Reid character Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has slammed the current management team for the perceived slight on the character of absent Andy Reid this week. More...

		Across the Water McGeady closing in on Celtic return Republic of Ireland international Aiden McGeady could return to action in Celtic’s Scottish Premier League encounter with St Mirren on Saturday. More...

		FAI Ford Cup Derry record could motivate Bohs – Delaney Derry City defender Clive Delaney admits his side’s record against Bohemians this season could serve as an extra incentive for the eircom League of Ireland champions. More...

		FAI Ford Cup Brennan wary of Candystripes challenge Bohemians star Killian Brennan believes former club Derry City will pose a formidable challenge in Sunday’s FAI Ford Cup final. More...

		Across the Water 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. More...

		eircom League Dundalk chief eyes new boss Dundalk chief executive Gerry Matthews has indicated that the club will seek a new manager to lead them into the Premier Division next season. More...

		eircom League Saints rebuff Birmingham bid – report St Patrick’s Athletic have rejected a bid worth around €200,000 for wantaway star Keith Fahey, according to a report on Wednesday morning. More...

		eircom League Hughes braces keeps Kildare in contention Mervue United 2-2 Kildare County Kildare County recovered from a two-goal half-time deficit to keep their eircom League of Ireland survival hopes alive against Galway side Mervue United at Fahy’s Field on Tuesday. More...

		Boys in Green 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. More...

		World Cup 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. More...

		Boys in Green Dunne returns for Poland test Richard Dunne has returned to Dublin and will start this evening’s international friendly against Poland at Croke Park. More...

		Boys in Green Folan starts against Poland Giovanni Trapattoni has named Hull City striker Caleb Folan in his starting line-up for Wednesday night’s friendly against Hull City. More...

Across the Water
Delap laughs off Olympic links
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Rory Delap has laughed off suggestions that he could take up javelin once more to become part of the Irish Olympic team in 2012. More...


Bohemians Derry record could motivate Bohs – Delaney Brennan wary of Candystripes challenge Bray Wanderers Sligo toasts European qualification Cobh Ramblers McGinn, Farren star as Derry roll Ramblers Cork City Doyle deal a good move for Cork Cork, Reading agree to abolish Doyle sell-on clause Derry City Derry record could motivate Bohs – Delaney Brennan wary of Candystripes challenge Drogheda Utd Drogheda children take part in intercultural event Finn Harps Victory in vain as Harps go down Galway Utd Galway, Derby agree O’Shea fee Shamrock Rovers Victory in vain as Harps go down Sligo Rovers Team of the Week #33 St Patrick's Ath Saints rebuff Birmingham bid – report Birmingham make Fahey bid – report UCD Fitzgerald leads by example as Galway survive		Athlone Town First Division wrap-up Dundalk Dundalk chief eyes new boss Kildare County Hughes braces keeps Kildare in contention Limerick 37 Scanlon strike scuppers Shels bid Longford Town First Division wrap-up Monaghan Utd First Division wrap-up Shelbourne Scanlon strike scuppers Shels bid Sporting Fingal Dundalk star earns First Division accolade Waterford Utd Cronin steps down as Blues boss Wexford Youths Dundalk star earns First Division accolade



	Ireland v Poland: player ratings eleven-a-side.com The final international of 2008 brought a first defeat for Giovanni Trapattoni as Republic of Ireland manager. In an entertaining outing, who grabbed the spotlight on centre stage? And who hung around in the shadows at the back? Read on for the eleven-a-side.com player ratings. Comments (2)


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"If we sell 60 per cent of the premium seats and boxes, that’s the business model that will allow us to get through very, very comfortably. We’re into four figures already, which is good. We have to sell 500 a month to see the stadium sold out in total so we are ahead of where we wanted to be at this stage."

FAI chief executive John Delaney, expressing his satisfaction with the reaction to the Association’s Vantage Club premium seat scheme.

NOV 15
Athlone Town	0-0	Longford Town	Report
Kildare County	1-6	Dundalk	Report
Monaghan Utd	2-0	Waterford Utd	Report
Shelbourne	1-1	Limerick 37	Report
Wexford Youths	2-2	Sporting Fingal	Report

NOV 18
Mervue United	2-2	Kildare County	Report

NOV 19 (7.45pm unless stated)
Rep of Ireland	v	Poland	8.00pm

NOV 21 (7.45pm unless stated)
Malta	v	Rep of Ireland	10am
Kildare County	v	Mervue United


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