Defender Darren Dennehy played the whole ninety minutes as Ireland U21's lost 3-1 to Nigeria in the second game of the Under-23 Intercontinental Cup tournament this aftenoon.
Ipswich's Billy Clarke struck for Ireland. Ireland face Iraq in their final game on Tuesday.
Rumours that Zoltan Gera is about to have a medical at Goodison Park could be wide of the mark, according to various reports, from as far apart as Birmingham and Portugal!
Gera will be available on a free transfer if he lets his contract run out this summer, but apparently he has had offers from, amongst others, Benfica, Newcastle United, and Portsmouth.
"I am aware of Benfica's offer. My agent told me about it and I can only be glad, but they are a great club, used to Champions League play, with great players, a very friendly country, I can only say good things," he told Maisfutebol about the possible Benfica interest.
"I have other offers and I will wait for the best deal. I do not close the door on anyone. I will study all the offers and then I will choose the most interesting one for my future. I have offers from other big clubs, [in] England mostly." ...discuss this in our forum...
Keith Wyness has admitted that he hasn't spoken to David Moyes about the Manuel Fernandes situation, although that could mean anything from exacly what it says, to Fernandes having signed on a ten year deal....
"I haven't spoken to David about that (Fernandes). We will see what happens over the next few days," he said.
"There is no doubt we are on the top list of where players want to come to. It makes it easier at the elite level and also when bringing in the young players.
Tim Cahill is determined to ensure he is able to play more games next season and doesn't want to spend time complaining about his lack of time on the football pitch this season - at least not until he has finished his career!
“If I had to sit out a whole season to get the foot right I would have,” he said. “But I’m very passionate about football and I don't like to sit on the sidelines. I understood what was going to happen.
“I played 28 games, scored 10 goals, played in the UEFA Cup again and helped my club finish in Europe again. I've got six years of football left. I can whinge about it then when I’ve finished. It is going to be hard work but nothing is going to stop me coming back.
“The aim is to fix the problem for good. I’ve missed a lot of football and I'm determined to do whatever it takes to prevent another recurrence.” ...discuss this in our forum...
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