Spud Watch: The Lay of the Land, Part 4
In the final part of our look at the state of the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Euro 2012, Spud Watch finds a new role for Kevin Kilbane and ponders the unthinkable; Stephen Ireland should phone home.
Honey Monster Injury has Irish Out of Puff
A potential disaster looms for Ireland with the news that Richard Dunne has emerged as a doubt for Euro 2012. The Aston Villa defender is set to miss the rest of the season after breaking his collarbone in the recent Premier League clash against Manchester City.
Spud Watch: The Lay of the Land – Part 2
In the second of our installments, Spud Watch looks at the current state of the Irish squad as we continue our in-depth countdown to the European Championships. Departing a quarter-life crisis and entering a mid-life one, Spud Watch wonders whether Damien Duff is our risen Messiah, asks why is Aiden McGeady interfering with kangaroos, and curses that Jedward were asked to do a Euro song while Póg Mo Goal were overlooked.
Ireland Euro 2012: Unofficial Anthem
The Republic of Ireland at Euro 2012.
We’re back for the first time since 1988 and nothing’s gonna keep us down.
Passage of Play: Brian Kerr
Whatever, it will be a fantastic experience for our players to take on Spain and Italy at Euro 2012. It’s a challenge they will, I’m sure, relish rather than fear. We’re well organised, we have a good spirit and great morale – it’s quite possible that we can do something extraordinary.
Who Let The Dogs Out?
The last time Ireland were in a major tournament, Irish fans were warned that when eating a hot dog in the Far East, its bite might be worse than its bark. It was an oriental take on the Last of the Korean Rover. The Ukrainians have taken it to a whole new level, however, by culling stray dogs that wander the streets of Kiev in a mobile crematorium. UEFA are not happy and Póg Mo Goal are joining them.