Millwall midfielder Steven Reid is poised to make his first competitive start for the Republic of Ireland in Saturday’s vital Euro 2004 qualifier against Albania in Dublin.

Scotland Under-21 coach Rainer Bonhof told Celtic supporters tonight not to expect too much of Shaun Maloney if he comes into the side to replace broken jaw victim Henrik Larsson.Scotland Under-21 coach Rainer Bonhof told Celtic supporters tonight not to expect too much of Shaun Maloney if he comes into the side to replace broken jaw victim Henrik Larsson.

FAI President Milo Corcoran has indicated that the Genesis report could take up to 5 years to implement.

Nottingham Forest duo Andy Reid and John Thompson have both pulled out of Don Given's Under-21 squad.

MONAGHAN UNITED manager Bobby Browne yesterday issued a gentle warning to Cork City ahead of their FAI Carlsberg Cup tie.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 team will play their Estonian counter-parts in Tallinn this afternoon.