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Trappattoni: Keanes Freshness is an advantage

Ireland boss Giovanni Trappattoni is hopeful that his star player and Captain Robbie Keane can shine for his country as they kick off there European qualifying campaign tomorrow against Armenia. By Ciarán McKenna

Trappattoni is also hoping that Keane’s lack of first team action so far this season could work in his favor and give him the competitive edge to deliver a big performance in tomorrows >

Kilbane believes six point start is a must

Kevin Kilbane thinks his Republic of Ireland team mates should be looking for two wins out of two from there opening two European qualifiers this week. By Ciarán McKenna

The Republic of Ireland kick off there European Championship qualifying campaign this week hoping to make it to their first major tournament since the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. >

Changes to Under-21 squad

Four changes have been made to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of their double-header against Switzerland and Turkey By Ciaran McKenna

The Republic of Irelands Under-21s squad departed for Switzerland today, with four changes to the squad that was originally announced for the two European Championship qualifying >

Whelan keen to avoid play-off

R of I midfielder Glenn Whelan is optimistic that the team can seal their place in Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine by topping their European Championship qualifying group By Ciaran McKenna

Although top seeds in the group Russia and World Cup qualifiers Slovakia will also be battling it out for top spot Whelan believes that the cruel defeat against France last year has made Giovanni >

Triple blow for Trapattoni's men

Damien Duff, Keith Andrews and Keith Treacy have all been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Friday's 2012 qualifier against Armenia. By Ciaran McKenna

All three had been called up by boss Giovanni Trapattoni for Fridays Group B opener but have all been forced to pull out through injury.     Blackburn midfielder Keith >

Celtic dumped out of Europe

Disaster for Neil Lennon's side in Holland By Ciaran McKenna

Celtic’s Europa League dreams were shattered last night, courtesy of a hat-trick from FC Utrecht striker Ricky van Wolfswinkel.     The Scottish side, who led by two goals >

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