O'Brien and Connolly get starting chance

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has given a starting role to Newcastle United’s Andy O’Brien and West Ham United striker David Connolly for tonight’s friendly international against Turkey at Lansdowne Road (kick-off 7.30pm).

O'Brien and Connolly get starting chance
Tue, 09 Sep, 2003 - 14:45

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has given a starting role to Newcastle United’s Andy O’Brien and West Ham United striker David Connolly for tonight’s friendly international against Turkey at Lansdowne Road (kick-off 7.30pm).

O’Brien will earn his eighth senior cap as he partners Gary Breen in the centre of the Irish defence in the absence of Kenny Cunningham.

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