Bring on the Old days!

Singing section announced for Croke Park!!!



Brilliant Brilliant!
Fair play to all involved. Its about time that those who love and support the team are visible and seen and heard in all their glory!

more info: http://www.youboysingreen.ie/
(thanks for the mention on ybig by the way! chuffed! and no I'm not roger milla whoever he is! Just a fan)

World Cup - Cyprus home 1-0 Wed 15 October 2008

Republic of Ireland 1
Cyprus 0
Keane

World Cup - Montenegro Away 0-0. Wed 10 Sept 2008

Montenegro 0
Republic of Ireland 0



"I think the result is fair. I knew before the game that the opponent was very, very hard"
Giovanni Trapattoni settles for a point

World Cup - Georgia Away 2-1. Sat 6 Sept 2008

Georgia 1 Rep of Ireland 2
Doyle
Whelan

3 points on the road to South Africa.....!

Ireland 1 (Keane) Colombia 0 Craven Cottage

Great to keep the clean sheet and win! That was important.

We have a real need to pass the ball simply. It's amazing how top players struggle with that. England were the same the other night. I'm glad Trap is talking about these things.

While Colombia had real class in their build up play, I think they were hyped up a bit much on TV. They didnt have a great end product - blazing the ball over the bar frequently, and they gave the ball away more than us in my opinion.

Kiely in goal is a major boost. We may need him big time in days ahead. Delaney and Keogh did well in these games. I suppose my big question is who will step up to the next level- Hunt? Long? Doyle? the Reids? Keogh? Even McShane - he's not finished yet.

Ireland 1 (Keogh) Serbia 1 (Friendly)

Great to get the injury time goal. A highlight was the Trapattoni/Tardelli celebration on the sideline! Even Brady and Keane were in danger of getting excited. Imagine...!

That was in contrast to the thousands of Irish fans who had left early. Fantastic to know that they had a nice roar to echo in their ears on the way home!

In terms of progress, it was positive. Obviously it's end of season stuff and players dont want to get injured, but there were some good performances, alongside a couple of disappointments.

Overall, I think Trapattoni seems exciting. His passion is clear and his interviews come across well.

Maybe some of the Italian passion can help re-ignite some of the old Irish passion!

Trapattoni

A new era dawns. No question there's a good feeling about the effect a big name manager will have.

Seems that a solid team is what we can expect. It's a good starting point.

Looking forward to the Serbia match on Saturday.