COYBIG
COYBIG stands for Come On You Boys In Green, and it's used to support Irish players
# coybig - Yesterday’s News
Trapattoni wanted to talk to Mrs Duff about Damien’s retirement
And you’ll never guess where he received his golden 100th cap.
# coybig - Tuesday 18 June, 2013
Steven Reid signs new West Brom deal
“If he has better luck with injuries, Steven will have a big part to play here in the new season,” Baggies boss Steve Clarke said.
# coybig - Saturday 15 June, 2013
Shane Long, you hopeless romantic you
The WBA striker is getting married today, and he wants the world to know it.
# coybig - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
Opinion: 4 Irish players that failed to sparkle and why…
After a largely encouraging night in the Bronx, Ger McCarthy nit-picks the Irish performance.
5 things learned from Ireland’s defeat to Spain
Giovanni Trapattoni’s side were beaten 2-0 in the Bronx.
Soldado and Mata strike as Ireland go down fighting in New York
Spain ran out 2-0 winners in last night’s clash in Yankee Stadium.
# coybig - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
1 year on, Ireland fans’ tribute to ‘boob licker’ Eamon Keegan in New York
He put his tongue where it shouldn’t have been last summer in Poland. And still hasn’t lived it down.
A Bronx tale: The Ireland fan’s brief guide to Yankee Stadium
Ireland are in the Big Apple for a friendly game against Spain.
# coybig - Monday 10 June, 2013
Hendrick named in starting XI for Spain friendly
The Derby midfielder will make his first senior start against the world champions at Yankee Stadium.
3 ways that Ireland can benefit from the Spain game
It may only be a friendly but tomorrow’s meeting with the world champion is a good opportunity for the players to test themselves at the highest level.
# coybig - Saturday 8 June, 2013
Hoolahan reaps praise from Trap after ‘fantastic’ display
The Norwich man looks to have finally won over his international manager.
‘We’re capable of beating Sweden and Austria’ – Robbie Keane
After last night’s win over the Faroe Islands, the Ireland skipper says the next two games are the important ones.
# coybig - Friday 7 June, 2013
Trapattoni satisfied as points in the bag
“In the first half we had the sun in the eyes,” said Trap afterwards.
Keane edge enough to earn 3 points on night to remember for skipper
Wes Hoolahan was at the centre of everything that was good about Ireland but the evening belongs to the skipper.
As it happened: Ireland v Faroe Islands, World Cup qualifier
Three points are a must against the group’s weakest side at Lansdowne Road tonight.
5 things we learned from Robbie Keane’s interview with Ray D’Arcy
LA don’t do nightclubs like the ones in Tallaght, according to the Ireland skipper.
126 not out: Robbie on his first cap, the highs and lows, and handling the begrudgers
As he prepares to win a record 126th cap, Robbie Keane looks back on 16 years in green — and forward to the World Cup next summer.
Trap hands Hoolahan the key to unlock Faroes
Wes Hoolahan makes his first competitive international start on a night when Robbie Keane makes history as Ireland’s most-capped player.
# coybig - Thursday 6 June, 2013
‘I’ll retire when I stop scoring goals’: Keane ready to re-write record books
Keane will become Ireland’s most-capped international when he leads out the team on his 126th appearance tomorrow.
Trap goes with Hoolahan for Faroes qualifier but Dunne misses out
The Norwich star gets the nod and will make his first competitive start in tomorrow’s game at the Aviva Stadium.
James McClean: I’m still the lad from Derry but I’ve learned not to say too much
The Ireland winger insists he’s matured. A lot.
# coybig - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
Doubt surrounds Forde’s fitness ahead of Faroes visit
Goalkeeper David Forde is expected to return to full training tomorrow with Keiren Westwood and Darren Randolph waiting in the wings if needed.
Hendrick ready to raise his voice and stake Ireland claim
Jeff Hendrick on settling into the Ireland squad, being more vocal, and his Derby County team-mates.
# coybig - Tuesday 4 June, 2013
McGeady: I’ve never been sure about my Ireland place
Aiden McGeady on Ireland’s evolving squad and the need for patience in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against the Faroes.
# coybig - Monday 3 June, 2013
‘Dunne and Hoolahan 90% certain to start against Faroes’ – Trapattoni
The Ireland manager was impressed with the pair yesterday and says he is likely to pick them for Friday’s qualifier.
‘I might look back in years to come and say ‘I did okay for a Tallaght lad” – Keane
The Ireland striker equalled Shay Given’s record for most Ireland caps and scored his 55th and 56th international goals against Georgia.
# coybig - Sunday 2 June, 2013
Dunne delighted to be back after 12-month lay-off
The experienced defender came on a substitute in the 4-0 win over Georgia this evening in what was his first appearance since Euro 2012.
Richard Keogh scores on his first start for Ireland
Ireland lead Georgia 2-0 early in the second half at the Aviva Stadium.
As it happened: Ireland v Georgia, International Friendly
How will Giovanni Trapattoni’s experimental side fare ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier?
Wolves striker McAlinden switches allegiance, declares for the Republic
Michael O’Neill has failed to persuade the U21 striker to stay with Northern Ireland.
‘I’d be happy for Ireland to drop points against the Faroes’ – Brian Kerr
The former manager is siding with his old team for Friday’s World Cup qualifier.
# coybig - Friday 31 May, 2013
Wilson eyes comeback before having steel plate removed
The Stoke defender won’t travel to the US with the squad as he is scheduled for a trip to the doctor.
Robbie Brady out of Ireland squad due to injury
The Hull City winger is suffering from a groin issue, according to Marco Tardelli.
Trap: We don’t need to gamble to get goals against the Faroes
Giovanni Trapattoni wants his younger players to match their confident performance against England in the next two games.
# coybig - Thursday 30 May, 2013
Trap weighing up Hoolahan start as attention turns to Georgia
Giovanni Trapattoni says he will speak to Richard Dunne before deciding what part he will play against Georgia.
Letter from London: No political football as Irish fans feel at home
After all the hype, it was all about the game for the supporters in north London last night.
England v Ireland: what we learned from the Wembley stalemate
The score may have been level at Wembley but, for Ireland, the positives outweighed the negatives, writes Miguel Delaney.



























































