Media's love affair with Trapattoni over
Kevin PalmerKevin Palmer reports as the Irish media bring the curtain down on Giovanni Trapattoni's honeymoon period.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: Refereeing farce
Portugal beat Netherlands 1-0 in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday in an ill-tempered game in which four players were sent off, a record for a match at the finals.
Story | June 25, 2006Unfamiliar foes on the biggest stage
Holland's meeting with Portugal conjures up memories of falling short to Ernst Bouwes.
Story | Conversation | June 23, 2006Togo 0-2 Switzerland: Barnetta seals victory
...Knup netted for a team then coached by Roy Hodgson in Detroit in 1994 as the Swiss...The Arsenal player tumbled under a challenge from Patrick Muller but Amarilla rejected the claims.Switzerland created...
Story | June 19, 2006No respecter of reputations
Ernst BouwesErnst Bouwes on Marco Van Basten's tactical approach and his attitude to big reputations.
Story | Conversation | May 31, 2006Finals bow for Zidane et al
John BrewinFrance are here because of the return of Zidane. But the signs of another disappointing tournament are there, says John Brewin.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006No room for Makaay, Seedorf in provisional squad
Netherlands coach Marco van Basten left out experienced duo Clarence Seedorf and Roy Makaay in naming a provisional 33-man World Cup squad on Friday for the June finals.
Story | Conversation | April 21, 2006Victory is the only option for Ireland
Ireland and Switzerland clash in Dublin on Wednesday in a match that could finally piece together the complex jigsaw that is World Cup qualifying Group Four.
Preview | October 11, 2005Vieira respects old adversary Keane
Former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira insists he has plenty of respect for Roy Keane ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and France in Dublin.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2005The mystery of Marco
Ernst BouwesNo room for Van Bommel, Davids or Seedorf, a host of unknowns, but the Dutch are headed for Germany 2006, says Ernst Bouwes.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2005Holland name squad for Germany friendly
Dutch coach Marco van Basten announced a 21-man squad for next Wednesday's friendly international against World Cup hosts Germany in Rotterdam.
Story | Conversation | August 12, 2005The future is bright Orange
Ernst BouwesErnst Bouwes says Marco Van Basten's overhaul of the Dutch national side is paying real dividends.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2005Fear pervades in France-Israel clash
Israel are fearful of a frustrated French side who have still not managed to find their goalscoring touch when the two teams meet in their World Cup European Group Four qualifier on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2005France v Ireland: Preview
...we must only think about ourselves.''Barthez will captain the team in the absence of Arsenal's Patrick Vieira who is suspended, but says the responsibility is on everyone.``I don't talk much but...
Preview | October 13, 2004Cyprus v France: Match Preview
Troubled France hope the return of captain Patrick Vieira from suspension to face Cyprus on Wednesday will kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign.
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