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Trapattoni future on the line in Euro qualifiers [Sep 02, 2011] Giovanni Trapattoni is fully aware that his future is on the line when Ireland face Slovakia in a Euro 2012 Group B qualifier in Dublin on Friday night, and Russia, in Moscow, on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 qual. - Long to start against Slovakia [Sep 01, 2011] Kevin Doyle has been dropped and Shane Long will start for Ireland in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia on Friday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Ward at the ready as Kilbane awaits decision on fitness fight [Sep 01, 2011] KEVIN KILBANE will find out today if he will be available for selection for Ireland?s European Championship qualifier against Slovakia tomorrow night but it looks increasingly like Stephen Ward will now get the nod to start the game at left-back. [via YahooNews] More >>

Irish, Russians, Slovaks in 3-way Group B battle (AP) [Aug 31, 2011] Ireland tries to solidify its narrow lead in the tightest qualifying group for the European Championship when it hosts Slovakia on Friday, before setting its sights on Russia to wrap up a five-day span that could well decide the winner of Group B. All three teams are level on 13 points after six games, with Ireland topping the standings on goal difference. [via YahooNews] More >>

Irish, Russians, Slovaks in 3-way Group B battle [Aug 31, 2011] DUBLIN (AP) ? Ireland tries to solidify its narrow lead in the tightest qualifying group for the European Championship when it hosts Slovakia on Friday, before setting its sights on Russia to wrap up a five-day span that could well decide the winner of Group B. [via YahooNews] More >>

Given battles the hard knocks [Aug 31, 2011] SHAY GIVEN is successfully fighting through the pain barrier to be fit for Ireland?s game against Slovakia on Friday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia captain major doubt [Aug 30, 2011] SLOVAKIAN captain Marek Hamsik is a major doubt for Friday night?s Euro-2012 Group B qualifier against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. [via YahooNews] More >>

Crocked Gibson to miss Euro qualifiers [Aug 27, 2011] DARRON GIBSON will miss Ireland?s European championship qualifiers against Slovakia and Russia after he damaged ankle ligaments in training at Manchester United. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia ?a must-win game? [Aug 25, 2011] RIGHT from the very start of European Championship qualifying, Ireland?s game against Russia in Moscow on September 6 was seen as the big one in the group. [via YahooNews] More >>

Ireland's Shane Long satisfied with draw in Croatia friendly [Aug 11, 2011] Ireland forward Shane Long is of the opinion that the friendly stalemate against Croatia on Wednesday evening was a good test before the crucial matches against Russia and Slovakia in September. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovak State Leader: Debt Rescue Turns European Union into Soviet Union [Aug 10, 2011] The assumption of sovereign debt of financially weaker euro zone countries is turning the European Union into "a Soviet Union," according to Slovakia's Parliament Speaker Richard Sulik. Sulik has criticized the EU/euro zone measures to counter the sovereign debt crises of the southern EU member states and Ireland, saying they are turning the political alliance into a "debt union." ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia's Sagan wins 4th stage at Tour de Pologne (AP) [Aug 03, 2011] Peter Sagan of Slovakia won the fourth stage of the Tour de Pologne on Wednesday to take the overall lead in the race. The Liquigas team cyclist finished the 110-mile hilly ride from Oswiecim to Cieszyn in 4 hours, 21 minutes, 15 seconds with a bonus of 10 seconds. Tree seconds behind were Ireland's Daniel Martin with the Garmin-Cervelo team and Italy's Marco Marcato with Vacansoleil-DCM. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia's Sagan wins 4th stage at Tour de Pologne [Aug 03, 2011] Peter Sagan of Slovakia won the fourth stage of the Tour de Pologne on Wednesday to take the overall lead in the race. The Liquigas team cyclist finished the 110-mile hilly ride from Oswiecim to Cieszyn in 4 hours, 21 minutes, 15 seconds with a bonus of 10 seconds. Tree seconds behind were Ireland's Daniel Martin with the Garmin-Cervelo team and Italy's Marco Marcato with Vacansoleil-DCM. [via YahooNews] More >>

Cycling-Tour of Poland stage 4 result/standings [Aug 03, 2011] Result and overall standings after the 176.9-km fourth stage of the Tour of Poland from Oswiecim to Cieszyn on Wednesday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Liquigas) 4hrs 21mins 15secs 2. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Garmin) +3" 3. Marco Marcato (Italy / Vacansoleil) 4. Paul Martens (Germany / Rabobank) 5. Fabian Wegmann (Germany / Leopard) 6. Manuel Cardoso (Portugal / RadioShack) 7. Jan Bakelants (Belgium ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Tour de Pologne Results [Aug 03, 2011] Wednesday At Cieszyn, Poland Fourth Stage 110 miles from Oswiecim to Cieszyn 1. Peter Sagan, Slovakia, Liquigas-Cannondale, 4 hours, 21 minutes, 15 seconds; bonus -10 seconds. 2. Daniel Martin, Ireland, Garmin-Cervelo, 3 seconds behind; bonus -6 seconds. 3. Marco Marcato, Italy, Vacansoleil-DCM, same time; bonus -8 seconds. 4. Paul Martens, Germany, Rabobank, same time. 5. Fabian Wegmann ... [via YahooNews] More >>

McGeady breaks duck to help Ireland defeat Macedonia [Mar 27, 2011] Ireland joined Slovakia and Russia at the top of Euro 2012 Group B qualifying after a long overdue first international goal by Aiden McGeady and dreadful goalkeeping helped them beat Macedonia 2-1 on Saturday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia keen to hold off Armenia in Euro qualifying [Mar 25, 2011] Russia needs a victory in Armenia on Saturday to remain on top of Group B halfway through qualifying for next year's European Championship. Russia leads the group by two points. Armenia, Slovakia and Ireland are tied for second. "We are going there to win," Russia coach Dick Advocaat said, stressing the need to match Armenia's physical approach on the field. [via YahooNews] More >>