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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
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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
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Shelbourne
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Sporting Fingal
Dundalk star earns First Division accolade

Waterford Utd
Cronin steps down as Blues boss

Wexford Youths
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Ireland v Poland: player ratings
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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.
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