Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has revealed the "hurt" over the past week fired up Steve Staunton.
Under pressure going into last night's Euro 2008 qualifier with the Czech Republic at Lansdowne Road, the Ireland manager's makeshift side delivered a performance of passion and promise.
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