Glen has something to Crowe about

BOHEMIANS striker Glen Crowe has retained his place in Brian Kerr’s 23-man squad for the Republic of Ireland’s two Euro 2004 qualifiers against Albania and Georgia next month.

Crowe was a member of the squad of 22 players Kerr had in Dublin last week for a five-day training session as part of the build-up to the two crucial Euro ties at Lansdowne Road, though he was released to play for Bohemians in their eircom League game against Drogheda United at Dalymount Park last Friday night.

Back in the squad are goalkeeper Nick Colgan (Hibernian) and Glasgow Celtic’s Colin Healy, both of whom have now completed their playing season in Scotland. Also included are goalkeeper Joe Murphy (West Brom) and Steven Reid (Millwall), both of whom joined the training squad late last week having remained with their clubs for treatment earlier in the week. With the return of Nick Colgan, Port Vale goalkeeper Dean Delaney drops out.