It was the hope that killed the Republic of Ireland. For 30 minutes, Giovanni Trapattoni's team played with a verve and purpose in a World Cup qualifier that they sorely wanted to win but could not afford to lose. Their reward came in the form of the captain Robbie Keane's 60th international goal.…
06 Sep » Guardian• Republic battle with Sweden and Austria for second spot • Trapattoni may settle for draw with Sweden in Dublin To steal a phrase from Robbie Keane: this is it. The Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes, the future of the manager, Giovanni Trapattoni, and the strength of the nation's…
05 Sep » GuardianPablo Osvaldo deserves a chance, Sweden need a win over Norway and all eyes should be on France's Geoffrey Kondogbia World Cup qualifier: Northern Ireland v Russia, 7.45pm Once a den of intimidating din, the home fans at Windsor Park have, of late, turned their tunes on the home side. "It's never…
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