Germany
# germany - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Little talk of Ireland during Germany’s late, late show
Joachim Loew was focusing on his own team at today’s press conference.
Here’s your ‘Jogi Löw is worried about Ireland, real worried’ pic of the day
Apparently, the German coach took some time out to do a little bit of modelling today.
Jon Walters gets the nod ahead of Shane Long for Germany showdown
John O’Shea will skipper the side at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.
Behind Enemy Lines: Trap’s German connection
The Ireland manager has had three spells in the Bundesliga down through the years.
Confirmed: Robbie Keane out of Germany game
Giovanni Trapattoni will have to plan without the LA Galaxy striker.
Preview: Doolin’s U19s begin Euro trail in Luxembourg
Ireland face the hosts later today before meeting Macedonia and Germany in their UEFA qualifying mini-tournament.
Ireland won’t be a pushover, insists Germany assistant
Trap is ‘an absolute tactical genius and he will have some ideas’ according to the Germans. Should you tell them about Poland or will we?
# germany - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Systems analysis: Tactical changes no worries for Walters
If Jonathan Walters is picked in a five-man Irish midfield on Friday, it will be no different to the role he has played at Stoke this season.
Conor Clifford ‘the future’ says Tardelli when asked about Wes Hoolahan snub
“I saw him some times and for me he is a very good player.”
Middle management: Irish eyeing midfield change to deal with Özil threat
Manager Giovanni Trapattoni may tinker with his trusted 4-4-2 formation for the Germany clash on Friday night.
Injury update: Robbie Keane will be fighting fit to face Germans, says Marco Tardelli
The Irish skipper sat out training today.
Giovanni Trapattoni says talk of vacant Blackburn job is just ‘chit-chat’
The Italian’s contract with the FAI runs until after the World Cup in 2014.
Poll: Should Ireland introduce a financial transaction tax?
Finance Minister Michael Noonan has rejected the introduction of a tax on financial market transactions but what do you think of the idea?
Oh, what a lovely pair….
… of socks.
Ireland v Germany: 3 players to watch
We give you the low-down on some of the talented players Jogi Loew has at his disposal.
# germany - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
Trap calls Conor Clifford up to Irish squad as midfield cover
The FAI confirmed this evening the Chelsea midfielder will arrive in Dublin tomorrow morning.
World Cup qualifier: Ireland will go for broke against Germany, says Tardelli
Ireland’s assistant manager said Trap is likely to field a three-man midfield against the Jogi Loew’s side at Lansdowne Rd.
Protests and arrests as Merkel arrives in Athens
German Chancellor Angela Merkel spent five hours there and said that “much ground” required for recovery was covered by Greece.
# germany - Monday 8 October, 2012
Confirmed: Whelan and St Ledger will miss upcoming qualifiers
Problems are mounting for Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni ahead of this Friday’s clash with Germany.
‘I respect his decision’ — Duffer isn’t coming back, says Trap
The Italian said the Fulham winger will not be changing his mind on his retirement decision.
Ciaran Clark drafted into Ireland squad as St Ledger set to miss World Cup qualifiers
Giovanni Trapattoni says Glenn Whelan is all but certain to miss Friday night’s showdown with Germany at Lansdowne Rd.
Irland, bitte: German footie fans targeted in Irish tourism campaign
Tourism Ireland is trying to tempt German football fans to attend the Gathering next year, using Facebook, apps, prizes and ads.
# germany - Sunday 7 October, 2012
Ireland add Whelan to growing injury list
The Stoke midfielder is to have a scan on his hamstring in Dublin tomorrow, the FAI have confirmed.
Injury woes mount as St Ledger unlikely to face Germany
The defender has a hamstring problem while James McClean is also a concern ahead of Friday’s qualifier.
# germany - Friday 5 October, 2012
Doyle could still feature in Germany game – FAI
The Wolves striker picked up a thigh injury while training with the club.
David Meyler called up to Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers
The Sunderland midfielder will join up the squad in Dublin on Monday morning ahead of next week’s Germany clash.
Bastian Schweinsteiger back in Germany squad ahead of Ireland game
“We know what to expect in terms of the atmosphere in Dublin. The Irish will give everything in front of their own fans to beat us in their own stadium,” says Jogi Low.
# germany - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
CAP payments to be published again after privacy case
German farmers had taken a successful case to the European Court of Justice in 2008 arguing that publishing the information was a data protection breach.
# germany - Sunday 30 September, 2012
The Evening Fix… now with added meerkat
The things we learned, loved and shared today.
# germany - Saturday 29 September, 2012
Aaron McKenna: How we all missed the week’s biggest story
Roisin Shortall’s resignation dominated the news this week – which may be a relief for some in Government.
# germany - Friday 28 September, 2012
German woman admits to killing five of her own babies
The 28-year-old mother-of-two said she didn’t want to have more children. Her husband wasn’t aware of her pregnancies.
# germany - Thursday 27 September, 2012
‘It’s time to forget about the Euros and start again’ – Trapattoni
The Ireland manager says wants his side to regain the confidence they showed during the last qualifying campaign.
# germany - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
‘Inexperienced’ Brady misses out as Ireland stick with tried and trusted
The Manchester United winger has been named as back-up to Ireland’s 23-man squad for October’s qualifiers.
Injured Dunne on standby for Germany and Faroe qualifiers
The Aston Villa defender is a major doubt for next month’s games, Giovanni Trapattoni today revealed at his squad announcement.
Kenny shrugs off impact of trilateral statement on banking deal
Enda Kenny says last night’s statement from the ministers of Finland, Germany and the Netherlands does not change EU policy.
Germany, Finland and the Netherlands deliver blow to Ireland’s hopes for bank debt deal
The country’s three finance ministers issued a statement last night stating that the EU rescue fund would only deal with future problems.
# germany - Monday 24 September, 2012
Germany’s Catholics told to pay church tax or no sacraments
Anyone who does not pay between eight and 10 per cent of income tax to the church will no longer be able to receive sacraments or become a godparent.
VIDEO: A first look at Ireland’s new home kit
Shane Long, Sean St Ledger, Simon Cox and Keiren Westwood took part in an official photoshoot ahead of the strip’s first outing against Germany next month.


























































