Put ’em under pressure, former Latvia boss Johnson urges boys in green

THE Republic of Ireland should exert constant pressure on Estonia’s defence to force errors that will clinch qualification for the final stages of Euro 2012.

That’s the verdict of Gary Johnson, the former head coach of Latvia, who has expert insight into the qualities of Baltic national teams.

“It’s important for Ireland to treat Estonia with proper respect, and I’m sure they will,” says Johnson, now manager of Npower League Two side Northampton Town.