Sorry haven't done anything in ages guys and girls! Exams, football and other things have kept me occupied and I now realise I have four exams and also have four teams to do in two days! So I'm guessing I'll be pretty busy, so Republic of Ireland here we go!
In goals, we have possibly the most reliable keeper there is and definitely one of the best of the Premier League era. Shay Given has made has reputation upon consistency and reliability, as well as having the reflexes of a cat, the thirty-six year old will prove crucial in the Republic's challenge, he also shows no signs of slowing as he reaches the big four-o.
Our defender, has more reds than Roy Keane and more own goals than anyone else in Premier League history yet Richard Dunne's presence is felt every time he steeps onto the pitch, a natural leader with a knack of getting his head on things, Dunne is an integral part of the Irish team. His club connection with Given will also play an important part in helping them to getting them out of Group C.
Next up is tricky winger Aiden McGeady, the dribbling skill and pace is desirable at any team, but it is Spartak Moscow that currently have him on their books. A player always willing to battle and could provide the spark along with James McClean the Republic need to progress, on their day, they will be a handful for any team.
Upfront is captain fantastic Robbie Keane, the man is a stalwart in the Irish team, providing the touch of class they need upfront, backed up by Simon Cox too. His cool head and ability to squeeze the ball through the tightest of gaps into the goal, the natural poacher and finisher will be key to any success the Irish have in the days and weeks to come.
So all in all, I think the Irish will progress, the recent problems encoutered be the Italian's match fixing scandal has seen the country up in arms. All considered this could be their chance to prove people wrong, and who's to say they won't meet foes France in the quarter's after the hand-ball incident stopped them from heading to South Africa? Or in the semi-final's England and memories of Ray Houghton will flood back?
Their own belief will determine how far the Irish will go this time.
Thanks for reading!
Jonathan.
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