World Cup Qualifier
05.09.2009 at 15:00 - Neo GSP Stadium
Giovanni Trapattoni today (August 21) announced a 24 man squad for the forthcoming FIFA World Cup group 8 qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia on September 5 (kick off 19.30 Irish time) and the international friendly against South Africa on September 8 in Thomond Park (kick off 19.30).
Giovanni Trapattoni said, “We have put ourselves in a good position in the qualification group going into this game. The match against Cyprus is very important as we continue to try to book our place in South Africa next summer.”
He added, “The match against South Africa in Thomond Park will provide useful preparation for our final two World Cup qualifying games against Italy and Montenegro in Croke Park in October.”
Tickets for the Thomond Park game will be available from Monday, August 24 through www.ticketmaster.ie, Gleeson Sports Scene, Mahon House, 25 Upper William Street, Limerick and Thomond Park ticket office.
Republic of Ireland squad v Cyprus and South Africa
Shay Given Manchester City
Keiren Westwood Coventry City
Joe Murphy Scunthorpe United
John O'Shea Manchester United
Kevin Foley Wolves
Richard Dunne Manchester City
Stephen Kelly Fulham
Kevin Kilbane Hull City
Eddie Nolan Preston North End
Sean St. Ledger Preston North End
Aiden McGeady Celtic
Damien Duff Fulham
Darron Gibson Manchester United
Glenn Whelan Stoke City
Keith Andrews Blackburn Rovers
Liam Miller Unattached
Stephen Hunt Hull City
Andy Keogh Wolves
Liam Lawrence Stoke City
Caleb Folan Hull City
Kevin Doyle Wolves
Robbie Keane Tottenham Hotspur
Shane Long Reading
Leon Best Coventry City
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