Martin O’Neill is hoping to get by Bosnia and Herzegovina with a little help from his friends – in particular Wales manager Chris Coleman.

THE new stadium currently under construction at Lansdowne Road is a step closer to hosting a major European final after it emerged yesterday that Wembley will be named as the venue for the 2011 Champions League final.

Rafael Benitez has injected a note of realism into the euphoria surrounding Robbie Fowler’s return by suggesting the player is not up to playing 90 minutes yet.

MARTIN O’NEILL knows just how upset some of his stars will be next week when he tells them they will not be starting against FC Porto in the UEFA Cup final.

Celtic goalkeeper Magnus Hedman has told manager Martin O’Neill he will be ready for the UEFA Cup final next week.