GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI has called two goalkeepers into the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria on Saturday June 6.

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI has dished out his harshest criticism yet of goalkeeper Dean Kiely, describing the player’s reaction to being left out in favour of Kieren Westwood in Craven Cottage on Friday as “like being in a kindergarten”.

Goalkeeper Wayne Henderson and winger Alan O’Brien have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Slovakia and Czech Republic.

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SUNDERLAND’S Paul McShane and Wolves’ Stephen Elliot have been forced to withdraw from the Irish squad for Wednesday’s friendly international in Denmark.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has been praised for placing his trust in the country’s latest crop of emerging players during their week in the United States.

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Colin Doyle is set to link up with the Irish squad today ahead of Saturday's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales.

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton cannot wait to see a full Croke Park “going mad” as his side attempt to keep their Euro 2008 qualifying bid on track.

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has urged his players to get Croke Park out of their system come Saturday.

Steve Staunton is hoping Stephen Ireland’s face-saving winner proves to be a turning point in the Republic of Ireland’s sorry European Championship qualifying campaign.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton expressed his relief and anger following the latest sorry showing from his misfiring side.

Stephen Ireland spared the blushes of Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton with a last-gasp equaliser, but his job is again on the line.

Reading striker Shane Long was handed his Republic of Ireland debut for tonight’s Euro 2008 qualifier with San Marino at the Serravalle Stadium.

Robbie Keane today delivered a simple message to the Republic of Ireland’s emerging crop of youngsters: “Go and enjoy yourselves”.

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton feels “these are exciting times” as a new crop of youngsters prepare to make their mark on the international stage.

Ireland manager Steve Staunton has named Reading's Shane Long as one of the two strikers in the Irish team to face San Marino tomorrow night.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has promoted seven of Ireland’s promising young footballers to the senior squad for the trip to San Marino on February 7.

Paddy Kenny has asked Ireland manager Steve Staunton not to be considered for international duty for the foreseeable future.

NEWCASTLE boss Glenn Roeder has warned Tottenham that any approach for Damien Duff will fall on deaf ears.

West Ham finally lifted the gloom around Upton Park as last season’s beaten finalists moved into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win over Brighton.

IT may not count for much in the long-run but there are good reasons why Kevin Kilbane’s goal against the Czech Republic was Liam Mackey’s sporting highlight of the year.

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton believes Paul McShane has set a standard that offers hope for the future.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has hailed Bobby Robson's rapid recovery from brain surgery as "unbelievable".

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton was able to breathe a sigh of relief last night at the end of what he described as “a long, hard week”.

MAYBE Bob Dylan knows more about football than the rest of us. After all, he was the man who said the darkest hour comes right before the dawn.

Under-fire Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton was forced to make major changes to his side for tonight’s Euro 2008 qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Steve Staunton is determined to “ride the storm” as his future as manager of the Republic of Ireland comes into focus again.

Beleaguered Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton today lost five more players to injury as his problems mounted.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has vowed to take the fierce criticism flying his way “on the chin”.

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton and captain Robbie Keane would both gladly settle for a fraught 1-0 victory tonight over Cyprus.

Under-21 international Paul McShane has been drafted into Ireland's senior squad for their upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Cyrpus and the Czech Republic.

Ireland manager Steve Staunton is facing a goalkeeping crisis as he prepares to name his squad for the upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers against Cyprus and the Czech Republic.

Steve Staunton’s honeymoon period as Republic of Ireland manager has proven to be a fleeting one following a surprise defeat to Chile.

Ireland manager Steve Staunton has announced a 29-man squad for the friendly match with Chile in just over two weeks' time.

The new Manager of the Republic of Ireland Stephen Staunton has confirmed newspaper reports that Ireland's next match will come in May against Chile.

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PARTLY out of choice and partly because his hand was forced by a combination of injuries and retirements, there is certainly a fresh green look to Steve Staunton's first Republic of Ireland squad, announced in Dublin on Thursday morning.

WITH one eye on the long-term future, Stephen Staunton has drafted five uncapped players into his first Irish squad.

New Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has exonerated Stephen Ireland of any blame after an U21 mix-up this week by including the rising teenage star in his brave new world.

New Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton named a few surprises in his first squad since taking charge last month.

Republic of Ireland U21 boss Don Givens feels Willo Flood has the ideal character to be the team’s next captain.

REPUBLIC of Ireland U21 manager Don Givens has demanded a much-improved performance from his charges in tonight’s final UEFA U21 Championship qualifier with Switzerland at Tolka Park (Kick off 7.45).