Republic of Ireland national football team

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The Republic of Ireland national football team is the national football team of the Republic of Ireland and is governed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI). They had not qualified for any international tournaments until Euro 88 in Germany. That was followed by reaching the quarter-finals of the 1990 World Cup. This was the first time that the team qualified for two consecutive tournaments. The Irish also reached the second round in the 1994 and 2002 World Cups.

The FAI announced on October 17 2005 that the contract of manager Brian Kerr would not be renewed following elimination from the 2006 World Cup Qualifiers. On 9 January 2006 the position was offered to Steve Staunton, who will be mentored until Euro 2008 by Sir Bobby Robson.

Contents

1 Stadium
2 History in major tournaments
3 World Cup record
4 European Championships record
5 Notable past players
6 Current squad

6.1 Goalkeepers
6.2 Defenders
6.3 Midfielders
6.4 Strikers

7 Managers (since 1969)
8 External links

Stadium

The Republic of Ireland play their home matches at Lansdowne Road, Dublin. The first game played there was a friendly against Italy in 1971. The ground is [due for redevelopment] between 2007 and 2009 which will entail the Republic playing games at Croke Park during reconstruction. The all seater new stadium will increase seated capacity for competitive games from 36,000 to 50,000.

Prior to the 1980s, the Republic of Ireland played most home games at Dalymount Park but progressively more games were played at Lansdowne following a safety review which reduced Dalymount's capacity and the last international match to be played there was against Morocco in 1990. The Republic of Ireland competed in their first International under Steve Staunton on March 2, 2006 when they defeated Sweden 3-0 at Landsdowne Road.

History in major tournaments

:See comprehensive article: Republic of Ireland national football team - record in major tournaments

World Cup record

1930 - Did not enter
1934 to 1986 - Did not qualify
1990 - Quarter-finals
1994 - Round 2
1998 - Did not qualify
2002 - Round 2
2006 - Did not qualify

European Championships record

1960 to 1984 - Did not qualify
1988 - Round 1
1992 to 2004 - Did not qualify

Notable past players

Current squad

Goalkeepers

Defenders

Midfielders

Strikers

Managers (since 1969)

Mick Meagan (1969-1971)
Liam Tuohy (1971-1973)
Seán Thomas (interim, 1973)
Johnny Giles (1973-1980)
Alan Kelly (interim, 1980)
Eoin Hand (1980-1985)
Jack Charlton (1986-1995)
Mick McCarthy (1996-2002)
Don Givens (interim, 2002)
Brian Kerr (2003-2005)
Steve Staunton (2006-)

External links

Association Football in Ireland
Northern Ireland Irish Football Association - Northern Ireland national football team>National Team - Football League
Republic of Ireland Football Association of Ireland - Republic of Ireland national football team>National Team - Football League
Ireland>Combined Setanta Sports Cup

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Asia: AFC – Asian Cup

Africa: CAF – African Cup of Nations

North America: CONCACAF – Gold Cup

South America: CONMEBOL – Copa América

Oceania: OFC – Nations Cup

Europe: UEFA – European Championship

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