The Republic of Ireland Under-15 and Under-17 squads will each play two friendly matches against the Aspire Academy in Qatar next week. Under-15 manager Vincent Butler and Under-17 manager Sean McCaffrey have today announced their 18 man squads.
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Irish Amateur manager, Gerry Smith has led the Republic of Irelands Region 1 team to the finals of the UEFA Regions Cup which will be hosted by one of the eight finalists next summer. Ireland beat Scotland 5-1 while Italy and England drew 0-0 which means that the Irish finished group 2 in first position due to their superior goal difference.
The fourth celebration of the Setanta Sports Cup will conclude on Saturday when a new winner will be inscribed on the plinth. Cork City will be seeking to win a first major trophy under manager Alan Mathews (left) in what will be their second cup final appearance. Glentoran will be appearing in their first final. The match will be screened live on Setanta Sports TV.
The national team for one of the youngest nations on the planet broke a 6-year losing streak and claimed its first point with a 2-2 draw against Cambodia. Sometimes, just being able to play football for your country means a lot.
In America, we use only one finger. In Ol' Blighty, they use two, and Shaun Wright-Phillips is about to get smacked by the FA for his salute to Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate.
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Seasons 2007-2008-2009
13/11/07: Germany 4 - 0 Republic of Ireland, Weismain Match Report
Weismain, Germany
15/11/07: Germany 2 - 3 Republic of Ireland, Hassfurt Match Report
15/04/08: Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 Malta, Turner’s Cross Match Report
17/04/08: Republic of Ireland 0 - 0 Malta, St. Colman’s Park Match Report
Limoges Tournament in France
28/10/08: Republic of Ireland 0 - 0 Serbia Match Report
France were quickly off their marks against Ireland when they played tonight in the Limoges Tournament in Paris. France raced into a 3-0 lead before Ireland struck back before half-time with a goal from Joe Mason (Plymouth Argyle). Ireland drew with Serbia on Tuesday and will play Denmark on Saturday.
Iceland 3-0 Republic of Ireland (Iceland win 4-1 on aggregate) Noel King’s Republic of Ireland women’s senior side were defeated by 3-0 by Iceland in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2009, 2nd leg play-off in Iceland last night. Difficult, icy conditions at the Reykjavik venue played a large part for both teams but it was Iceland who adapted better and scored three goals without reply to secure their place at the EURO 2009 finals.
Republic of Ireland Under-18 manager Sean McCaffrey has made several changes for this evening’s game against hosts France at the Limoges four-nation tournament series (6pm). Ireland played out a scoreless draw with Serbia in their opening game on Tuesday.
The cold weather conditions in Reykjavik had cast doubt over tonight’s Women’s 2009 UEFA Championships play-off second leg between the Republic of Ireland and Iceland (6.10pm) but Irish striker Stefanie Curtis (left) has kept her eye on the task at hand. Ireland’s goal-scorer from Sunday’s first leg in Dublin is confident of getting the win.
Hopes have improved that Thursday’s Women’s 2009 UEFA Championships play-off second leg between the Republic of Ireland and Iceland will be played at the Laugardalsvöllur Stadium (6.10pm). Temperatures have moderated since Tuesday and snow has been removed from the pitch but a final inspection will take place on Thursday morning.
Hopes have improved that Thursday’s Women’s 2009 UEFA Championships play-off second leg between the Republic of Ireland and Iceland will be played at the Laugardalsvöllur Stadium (6.10pm). Temperatures have moderated since Tuesday and snow has been removed from the pitch but a final inspection will take place on Thursday morning.
The Republic of Ireland amateur side today (Wednesday) twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Italian opposition in the UEFA Regions Cup, group 2 qualifiers. Ray Whelehan and captain, James Walsh were on the score-sheet for Gerry Smith’s side which keeps them in contention for a qualifying spot to the finals going into the last game against Scotland.
Simon informs me that the Rugby League World Cup began this week in Australia. This seems like it should be slightly more significant than a couple of International Rules test matches, but honestly, I just can’t bring myself to care. Go figure.
So I’m just going to point y’all here and here. Plus, there are [...]
Twohundredpercent takes a look at Leyton FC, one of the oldest clubs in London, which is struggling to stay alive in the shadow of Leyton Orient and West Ham, among others. Good read.
New England Patriots and Revolution owner Bob Kraft is kickstarting the gridiron game in Israel. It'd be nice to see him do something for soccer in America one of these days…
The city of Portsmouth held a special ceremony on Tuesday to honor Harry Redknapp — two days after he ditched Portsmouth FC to take over Tottenham Hotspur. Gee, the timing couldn’t have been better.
As you might expect, Redknapp heard a few cries of “Judas” from the crowd, but he was far too British to shout [...]
Jozy Altidore, still America's best hope for a pure striker, is getting his first start today for Villareal. Of course, it's a Copa Del Rey match, so nobody in Spain will be watching. Bummer.
So I had planned to watch the first International Rules test on Saturday morning, but I ended up turning on the West Brom v. Hull City game instead. Stunned by how entertaining it was, I kept watching. For 45 minutes, Hull basically took the best West Brom had to offer and still kept them out. [...]