1. Euro 2012: Irish Run out of Luck Against Croatia in Poznan

    With the top spot in Group C up for grabs in Poznan on Sunday night, the Republic of Ireland could gave up three tough goals to Croatia in their 3-1 loss...

    Joe Tansey Written by Joe Tansey about 11 months ago 1,496 reads 13 comments

  2. EURO 2012 Day Three: What the Opening Game Defeat Means for Ireland

    Heartbreak in Poznan Following the earlier Spain-Italy draw and tonight’s 3-1 defeat to Croatia , the Republic of Ireland is now bottom of their group...

    Patrick Speck Written by Patrick Speck about 11 months ago 123 reads 0 comments

  3. Ireland vs. Croatia: Biggest X-Factors for Irish to Pull Upset

    Ireland may not be one of the tournament favorites—frankly, most people would be surprised if they advanced to the quarterfinals in the tough Group C—but the Irish squad is not to be taken lightly, either...

    Timothy Rapp Written by Timothy Rapp about 11 months ago 146 reads 0 comments

  4. Ireland vs. Croatia: Impact Players Who Will Decide Outcome

    When Ireland and Croatia take the field to open their Euro 2012 campaigns on Sunday, there are several key players who will decide the outcome of the match. Here is a look at the impact players for both sides and how they will affect the game...

    Ryan Phillips Written by Ryan Phillips about 11 months ago 211 reads 2 comments

  5. Ireland vs Croatia: Irish Must Stay True to Defensive Identity

    If Ireland wants to find success at UEFA Euro 2012 they are going to have to stay true to their defensive identity, and they must start that right away against Croatia in opening round play...

    Andrew Kulha Written by Andrew Kulha about 11 months ago 347 reads 3 comments

  6. Republic of Ireland vs. Croatia: 5 Key Matchups in Euro 2012 Opener

    The boys (in green) are back in town, the boys (in green) are back in toooooowown... After a 24-year absence, the Republic of Ireland is back in the European finals. The last time the Boys In Green danced with Europe's finest was 1988...

    Ryan Day Written by Ryan Day about 12 months ago 1,000 reads 5 comments

  7. Euro 2012: Group C Preview: Croatia, Rep. of Ireland, Italy, Spain

    There is no getting away from the fact that, while Group B may attract all the attention, Group C is just as difficult and is easily another "Group of Death" for Euro 2012 ...

    Willie Gannon Written by Willie Gannon about 12 months ago 4,516 reads 4 comments

  8. Euro 2012 Preview: No Surprise That James McClean Fits with Giovanni Trapattoni

    A lot has been said, and written, about the emergence of the Republic of Ireland's James McClean since his inclusion in the nation's squad for Euro 2012. McClean only added fuel to the fire this weekend with his performance against Bosnia...

    Cian Fahey Written by Cian Fahey about 12 months ago 876 reads 0 comments

  9. Watch: Shane Long's Header Gives Republic of Ireland Win over Bosnia Herzegovina

    Some may see the Republic of Ireland's most recent international friendly as little more than meaningless...

    Ryan Day Written by Ryan Day about 12 months ago 439 reads 0 comments

  10. Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland Player Ratings vs. Bosnia Herzegovina

    What did we learn about the Republic of Ireland ahead of Euro2012 that we didn't already know? The answer is: not a great deal...

    Joseph Doyle Written by Joseph Doyle about 12 months ago 813 reads 0 comments

  11. Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland's Squad Selection and Chances at the Tournament

    The Republic of Ireland has selected their 23 man squad to travel to the European Championships in June. Manager Giovanni Trapattoni has remained faithful to the same players ...

    Joseph Doyle Written by Joseph Doyle about 12 months ago 986 reads 3 comments

  12. Republic of Ireland: Injury Concerns Mounting for Given, Defense

    With the Euro 2012 competition only a few weeks away, the Republic of Ireland squad is facing a series of injury concerns going into their friendly match with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Dublin on Saturday...

    Joe Tansey Written by Joe Tansey about 12 months ago 218 reads 0 comments

  13. Euro 2012 Players to Watch: Robbie Keane of Republic of Ireland

    The Republic of Ireland's last appearance at a major international tournament was in the 2002 World Cup, when they progressed to the last 16. Spain needed penalties to knock them out...

    Thomas Cooper Written by Thomas Cooper about 12 months ago 1,252 reads 4 comments