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    History beckons for Irish after draw in Sofia
      AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_1", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fsportspeak.eu%2Fmedia%2Fpodcast_2009_06_06_02.mp3"}); Ireland are on the verge of a first ever unbeaten qualifying campaign after their draw in Sofia with Bulgaria. Sportspeak.eu’s Bob...
    by at June 6th, 2009 at 09:06 pm
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    Bulgaria 1-1 Republic of Ireland
    A late injury scare for Richard Dunne but he started the match and proved pivotal as the giant defender produced another top class man of the match performance. Ireland survived a couple of early half chances as Berbatov and the 2 Petrovs carved Ireland open. The Irish got...
    by at June 6th, 2009 at 08:06 pm
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    Luck of the Irish holds with just McShane out of Sofia match
      AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_2", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fsportspeak.eu%2Fmedia%2Fpodcast_2009_06_06_01.mp3"}); The maths are simple anything other than defeat will all but guarantee a playoff spot for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa as Bob McKenzie...
    by at June 5th, 2009 at 07:06 pm
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    Bonus for Irish as Bulgar defender ruled out
    Sportspeak will be tweeting live on the big match from Sofia as Ireland look for the point which would virtually guarantee a playoff berth. Republic legend Liam Brady says the squad are equipped to handle the expected intimidating atmosphere in Saturday’s World Cup...
    by at June 5th, 2009 at 02:06 pm
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    Injury crisis for Ireland as they land in Sofia
    Giovanni Trappatoni faces the biggest test of his tenure as his unbeaten Irish side face a crucial away day in Sofia. The two sides drew at Croke Park in February but the Bulgarians are boosted by the return of their superstar striker Dimitar Berbatov who missed the earlier...
    by at June 4th, 2009 at 06:06 pm
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    Blues give blues the blues
    CHELSEA 1 (Drogba 21, Lampard 71)  EVERTON 1 (Saha 1) Louis Saha scored the quickest ever goal in an FA Cup final as he gave Everton the lead at Wembley after a stunning 25 seconds. Chelsea failed to clear a cross the tall Belgian Fellani nodded the ball across and the...
    by at May 30th, 2009 at 05:05 pm
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    Ronaldo future in doubt… Again
    World Player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he may consider his future following Manchester United’s dethronement as European Champions by Barcelona. Ronaldo has persistently been linked with Real Madrid over the last three years and would command a World...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    Four Irishmen selected for Lions Tour Opener
    Paul O’Connel will make his debut as Lions captain in the South African tour opener on Saturday.  He will be joined in the starting XV by Ronan O’Gara, Tommy Bowe and Keith Earls. AKPC_IDS += "53,";
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    Republic gear up for World Cup Test with Bulgaria
    The Republic Of Ireland are based in London in the build up to their World Cup group 8 away day with Bulgaria on June 6th. The squad are training at Arsenal’s London Colney facility and had a tune up against Nigeria at Craven Cottage on Friday. Ireland drew 1-1 as Robbie...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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    On the Pitch – The Men to watch
    On paper Chelsea are a constellation of superstars with Everton more about hard work and perspiration. For Chelsea the most important player will be Michael Essien the Ghana international is the man who makes things happen for his more vaunted team mates. It’s no statistical...
    by at May 29th, 2009 at 11:05 pm