The world will be watching the referee as Ireland bid for glory against France

No-one should write Ireland off as no-hopers in Lyon. The bookies might think that but the game is going to be a lot closer than they imagine.
The world will be watching the referee as Ireland bid for glory against France
Sat, 25 Jun, 2016 - 01:00
Liam Brady
Liam Brady

Ireland have everything to gain and nothing to lose in Lyon.

Just so long as we perform, of course.

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