# Macedonia

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Five things Ireland need to do to win in Skopje

As the Ireland squad prepare to fly out for their crunch qualifier against Macedonia, we suggest five notes Trap should have in his playbook.

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Jun 2nd 2011, 1:43 PM

# eastern promise

Forward thinking: Should Trap take the Long road or go with Simon Cox?

Reports from the Ireland camp suggest that the Ireland manager will go for the West Brom man ahead of Shane Long in the Euro qualifier. Is he right?

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Jun 2nd 2011, 12:38 PM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Kelly to lead Ireland tonight, Kilkenny plan without star duo and everything you need to know about the lockout.

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Mar 29th 2011, 8:00 AM

# Talking Points

The Watercooler: the future's bright, the future's green

Paul Ring reflects on a successful weekend for Giovanni Trapattoni’s men. Or was it?

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Mar 28th 2011, 10:39 AM

# COYBIG

Ireland 2-1 Macedonia: As it happened

Ireland have beaten Macedonia 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium thanks to goals from Aiden McGeady and Robbie Keane.

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Mar 26th 2011, 6:50 PM

# Captain's run

I'm ready: Keane fighting fit for Macedonia test

Dubliner will become most-capped Ireland captain when he leads out home side at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

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Mar 26th 2011, 10:05 AM

# Change It Up

McCarthy’s inclusion gives me freedom to experiment, says Trapattoni

The Republic of Ireland boss has indicated that he will not necessarily stick to 4-4-2 when using the Wigan midfielder.

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Mar 25th 2011, 7:03 PM

# Ready for Action

Trap looks to older heads to lead patient, positive approach

Irish manager confident that his players can exploit Macedonia’s defensive tactics.

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Mar 25th 2011, 4:03 PM

# Hands Off

Caldwell admits to trying to convince James McCarthy to turn his back on Ireland

Scottish vice-captain believes McCarthy is destined for big things but wants to see him represent the country of his birth.

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Mar 24th 2011, 1:22 PM

# Euro 2012

Ireland hopefuls need to make a choice, says Liam Lawrence

British-born midfielder says Pennant and O’Hara shouldn’t ‘juggle’ their options.

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Mar 23rd 2011, 11:59 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: St Patrick's Day

Six Irish winners on Day Two at Cheltenham, Real Madrid and Chelsea book their places in the Champions League quarter-finals, and Kidney names his side to stop England’s Grand Slam charge.

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Mar 17th 2011, 8:10 AM

# Hammer Blow

O’Shea now also a major doubt for Macedonia game

Manchester United defender picked up a hamstring strain during last night’s Champions League action.

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Mar 16th 2011, 1:00 PM

# Boy in Green

Trapattoni moves to end speculation by including McCarthy in Macedonia squad

Keane and Lawrence both included in panel after coming through substitute appearances unscathed at the weekend.

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Mar 14th 2011, 3:47 PM

# Injury Worries

Dunne and Lawrence give Trap fresh injury worries

Richard Dunne and Liam Lawrence have both picked up injuries ahead of Ireland’s important Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia.

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Mar 4th 2011, 1:20 PM

# Crocked

Robbie Keane a doubt for crucial Macedonia game

West Ham striker will be sidelined for six weeks and may miss Euro 2012 qualifier.

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Feb 11th 2011, 10:55 AM