Ronan: Fanatical fans key to beating France

WITH Cork City chasing promotion and an EA Sports Cup final taking place at the venue on Saturday, the big games just keep on coming at Turner’s Cross.

Tonight, it’s the turn of the Republic of Ireland women’s senior side who continue their UEFA Euro 2013 drive with their first home game of the campaign against World Cup semi-finalists France (kick-off 7.45pm).

And head coach Sue Ronan is expecting Leeside passion to give her players a real chance of pulling off a shock against one of the powerhouse teams in world football.