Andy Townsend might struggle to remember Ireland’s 3-3 draw away to Poland in 1991 – the last competitive meeting between the two countries – but it’s a game which is lodged firmly in your humble correspondent’s memory banks.

Four first-phase clashes at Euro 2012 have a historical resonance, says Paul Kelly.

THE cameras inside the Palace of Arts caught a rueful smile from Giovanni Trapattoni as Ireland’s European Championship destiny was unveiled in Kiev yesterday.

HOLLAND'S success in a penalty shoot-out was enough to convince the Orange army that the European Championship trophy of 2004 will travel by barge through the picturesque canals of Amsterdam next week.

Watford will hold a press conference at Vicarage Road tomorrow to announce their new manager following reports that former Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli is set to take over.