Ireland
Kevin Doyle Moves to Wolves
Republic of Ireland and now former Reading striker Kevin Doyle has been linked with a handful of Premier League clubs ever since Reading lost in the Coca-Cola Championship playoffs, but it was Wolves who won out for the signature of the widely proclaimed all-rounder for a club record fee of £6.5m.

In my personal opinion, this move is one that not only increases Wolves’ chances of staying up dramatically, but a move that will do wonders for the Republic of Ireland squad. Doyle will be joining an already large cast of Irish players at Wolves and will have the opportunity to create an entirely new level of good chemistry with them. Ireland hopefuls, but by no means locks, Stephen Ward, Kevin Foley, Stephen Gleeson, Darren Potter, and Andrew Keogh are all members of the team, with Ward, Foley, and Keogh most likely to see extensive time for the club.
Quite simply, more Irish players playing in the Premiership and more Irish players on club teams together will both lead to a better Irish side. These guys playing in the Premiership only increases our chances of a good result against Italy at Croke Park on October 10th.
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Shams To Host Ronnie’s Real Debut

According to the Guardian, if Ronaldo’s proposed transfer from Man Utd to Madrid goes through on time, his debut for the club could be at the modest Tallaght Stadium, a ground with a capacity of 3,000 and home to Shamrock Rovers. (more…)
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Ireland vs. Bulgaria preview and live blog
Let’s be totally honest. Ireland had a poor showing against Nigeria. Pat Dolan and all of those other muppets on Setanta were either being overly nice because they think it’s what the public wants, or they’re just muppets of the highest order. Nigeria’s C team played us off the park, and Robbie Keane, Shay Given, and Richard ... [read]
Preview: Ireland vs. Nigeria
The Republic of Ireland could walk into Friday’s friendly match against Nigeria with the mindset that it’s just a little run out. It is called a friendly for a reason, after all. However, Nigeria are one of world football’s perennial under-achievers and sleeping giants; a team full of the kind of physical talents that the fans and FA ... [read]
Ireland vs Bulgaria & Italy Preview

The Republic are taking on Bulgaria and Italy in the next few days in a duo of matches that will really make or break this qualifying campaign. (more…)
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Irish Winger Being Tracked By Bayern

Reports coming from everywhere online suggest that Ireland’s winger Aiden McGeady, who plays in Scotland with Celtic, is being tracked by Bayern Munich’s scouts. Ireland’s Italian manager Giovanni Trapattoni coached Bayern manager Jurgen Klinsmann at both Inter and Bayern in the past and has confirmed the rumours that the Bavarians are looking ... [read]
Ireland Ramblings - It’s All Happening
Not really. There really isn’t much going on after the mind-boggling fun of Paddy’s Day…But I have seen a few things that are of minor interest, and at least give me an excuse to post something.
Firstly, our lovely Italian manager Giovanni Trapattoni turned 70 on St. Patrick’s Day. Quite fitting that our manager’s birthday is on our national day. ... [read]
Great Irish Soccer Quotes: Part 2
George Hamilton

Next up in this wildly popular mini series is George Hamilton. For those that don’t know George he is the main commentator on RTE’s soccer coverage, both international and Champions League, and is also the undisputed king of the metaphor. They actually call him in Spain La Metáfora Matador, I don’t ... [read]
Great Irish Soccer Quotations
Part 1- Damien Richardson

This is the start of a little series I intend to put up, full of the most sublime and cringeworthy quotes from the good and the bad of Irish soccer. Over the series I intent to cover Eamon Dunphy, Johnny Giles and George Hamilton among others but to start ... [read]
Can Galway city sustain two football clubs?

That is the question I ask of you today.
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Latest Comments
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Kevin Doyle is a true all-around striker. He can hold up the ball, he's very solid in the air, and ...[read more] - Kevin Doyle Moves to Wolves
Have you seen much of him Kevin? I know he's 6'1" so was wondering if you think he'll be a useful ta ...[read more] - Shams To Host Ronnie's Real Debut
Would Shamrock Rovers just bank the money? Heaven knows the other teams could use with some cash to ...[read more] - Shams To Host Ronnie's Real Debut
That would be sweet, now all I need is Sligo Rovers playing United and my summer is complete... ...[read more] - Shams To Host Ronnie's Real Debut
One of the Dundalk papers has said that Barcelona may play a game at Oriel (well, a Barcelona XI, an ...[read more] - Preview: Ireland vs. Nigeria
Would have been a loss if Nigeria played a single 1st team guy. Ireland B should not draw Nigeria C ...[read more] - Preview: Ireland vs. Nigeria
1-1 - Ireland vs Bulgaria & Italy Preview
Dermot don't be like that i think we could draw. - Ireland vs Bulgaria & Italy Preview
I wouldn't worry about us causing an upset over Italy, Sol, this Ireland team is one of the weakest ...[read more] - Ireland vs Bulgaria & Italy Preview
Too bad you guys drew against Bulgaria. I was really hoping you could give Italy a hard time qualify ...[read more] - Great Irish Soccer Quotes: Part 2
That was very strange for all concerned - Ireland Ramblings - It's All Happening
As expected really. The loss of Duff is a blow and although Hunt is having a good season I prefer hi ...[read more] - Great Irish Soccer Quotes: Part 2
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