REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (0) 3 WALES (0) 0
GOALS: Gibson 60, Duff 67, Fahey 82.
Wales slump to a 3-0 defeat in their opening Carling Nations Cup match against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. After a pretty even first half, it was a poor second half display from Wales in Gary Speed’s first match in charge. Goals from Darren Gibson, Damien Duff and Keith Fahey earned Ireland the victory and three points.
Wales line up: 1. Wayne Hennessey, 2. Neal Eardley, 3. Sam Ricketts, 4. Danny Collins, 5. James Collins (Capt), 6. Andrew Crofts, 7. David Vaughan, 8. Andy King, 9. Simon Church, 10. Robert Earnshaw, 11. Hal Robson-Kanu.
Subs: 12. Jason Brown, 13. Chris Gunter, 14. Jermaine Easter. 15. Freddy Eastwood, 16. Joe Ledley, 17. Ashley Williams, 18. Andy Dorman, 19. Darcy Blake, 20. Sam Vokes, 21. Lewin Nyatanga, 23. Lewis Price.
GROUP TABLE |
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Teams |
Pld |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
Pts |
Republic of Ireland |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
Northern Ireland |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Scotland |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Wales |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
updated: Tue, 8 February, 2011 21:38 UK.
"Celtic, Swansea & Cardiff players only do recovery session today as they played yesterday. Playing them tomorrow means higher injury risk." - assistant coach Raymond Verheijen.
Last 10 Meetings:
Date |
Competition |
Result |
17-11-2007 |
Euro 2008 Qualifier |
Wales 2 Republic of Ireland 2 |
24-03-2007 |
Euro 2008 Qualifier |
Republic of Ireland 1 Wales 0 |
11-02-1997 |
Friendly |
Wales 0 Republic of Ireland 0 |
17-02-1993 |
Friendly |
Republic of Ireland 2 Wales 1 |
19-02-1992 |
Friendly |
Republic of Ireland 0 Wales 1 |
06-02-1991 |
Friendly |
Wales 0 Republic of Ireland 3 |
28-03-1990 |
Friendly |
Republic of Ireland 1 Wales 0 |
26-03-1986 |
Friendly |
Republic of Ireland 0 Wales 1 |
24-02-1981 |
Friendly |
Republic of Ireland 1 Wales 3 |
11-09-1979 |
Friendly |
Wales 2 Republic of Ireland 1 |
Craig Morgan is the latest player to withdraw due to injury (ankle). Jermaine Easter has been called up to replace Steve Morison who is injured. Also out is Danny Gabbidon (Hamstring) who was injured playing for his club West Ham, Darcy Blake is called up. Squad meet up at 7pm Saturday evening (5th).
TRAINING |
SESSION |
Sunday |
1 |
Monday |
1 |
MEDIA |
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Sunday |
Player interviews |
Monday |
Manager and Captain |
Gary Speed has named the Wales squad that travel to Ireland next week. For the game in Dublin, Gary Speed is without the injured Gareth Bale and Craig Bellamy, both players not considered. Returning into the squad are Danny Gabbidon (West Ham United - from retirement), Freddy Eastwood (Coventry City) and Aaron Ramsey (Arsenal - Cardiff City loan).
Wales manager Gary Speed's quotes: "Simon said he was tempted but at the moment he wants to concentrate on his Fulham career and I respect that totally. Obviously Simon is a quality player but I totally respect his decision." - on the return of Simon Davies. I am sure everyone is aware of Craig's situation and it would be wrong of me to ask him to play on Tuesday after playing on Sunday. The last thing we want is players going back to their clubs injured." - on Craig Bellamy
"I'm delighted he's available. He is really relishing the challenge and the Ireland game might come at the right time for him. He is hopefully one of the cogs in the wheel that will make us successful. He's one of those players who can change a game." - on Aaron Ramsey.
Wales squad:
PLAYER |
CLUB |
DOB (AGE) |
DEBUT |
POS |
CAPS |
GLS |
Jason Brown |
Blackburn Rovers |
18.05.82. (28) |
Trinidad & T. 2005/06 |
GK |
2 |
- |
Wayne Hennessey |
Wolves |
24.01.87. (24) |
New Zealand 2006/07 |
GK |
29 |
- |
Boaz Myhill |
WBA |
09.11.82. (28) |
Luxembourg 2007/08 |
GK |
9 |
- |
Danny Collins |
Stoke City |
06.08.80. (30) |
Hungary 2004/05 |
D |
9 |
- |
James Collins |
Aston Villa |
23.08.83. (27) |
Norway 2003/04 |
D |
37 |
2 |
Neal Eardley |
Blackpool |
06.11.88. (22) |
Bulgaria 2007/08 |
D |
14 |
- |
Danny Gabbidon |
West Ham Utd |
08.08.79. (31) |
Czech Rep. 2001/02 |
D |
43 |
- |
Chris Gunter |
Nottingham Forest |
21.07.89. (21) |
New Zealand 2006/07 |
D |
25 |
- |
Craig Morgan |
Preston North End |
18.06.85. (25) |
Cyprus 2006/07 |
D |
22 |
- |
Sam Ricketts |
Bolton |
11.10.81. (29) |
Hungary 2004/05 |
D |
41 |
- |
Ashley Williams |
Swansea City |
23.08.84. (26) |
Luxembourg 2007/08 |
D |
24 |
1 |
Andrew Crofts |
Norwich City |
29.05.84. (26) |
Azerbaijan 2005/06 |
M |
15 |
- |
David Edwards |
Wolves |
03.02.86. (25) |
Rep.Ireland 2007/08 |
M |
22 |
3 |
Andy King |
Leicester City |
29.10.88. (22) |
Estonia 2009/10 |
M |
6 |
1 |
Joe Ledley |
Celtic |
23.01.87. (24) |
Poland 2005/06 |
M |
35 |
3 |
Aaron Ramsey |
Arsenal (Loan Cardiff City) |
26.12.90. (20) |
Denmark 2008/09 |
M |
11 |
2 |
David Vaughan |
Blackpool |
18.02.83. (27) |
USA 2002/03 |
M |
21 |
1 |
Simon Church |
Reading |
12.12.88. (22) |
Estonia 2008/09 |
F |
11 |
1 |
Robert Earnshaw |
Nottingham Forest |
06.04.81. (29) |
Germany 2001/02 |
F |
51 |
14 |
Ched Evans |
Sheffield Utd |
28.12.88. (22) |
Iceland 2007/08 |
F |
12 |
2 |
Freddie Eastwood |
Coventry City |
29.10.83. (27) |
Bulgaria 2007/08 |
F |
10 |
4 |
Steve Morison |
Millwall |
29.08.83. (27) |
Luxembourg 2010/11 |
F |
4 |
- |
Hal Robson-Kanu |
Reading |
21.05.89. (21) |
Croatia 2009/10 |
F |
2 |
- |
Stand by players |
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Darcy Blake |
Cardiff City |
13.12.88. (21) |
Switzerland 2010/11 |
D |
1 |
- |
Lewin Nyatanga |
Bristol City |
18.08.88. (22) |
Paraguay 2005/06 |
D |
33 |
- |
Andy Dorman |
Crystal Palace |
01.05.82. (28) |
Croatia 2009/10 |
M |
1 |
- |
Jermaine Easter |
Crystal Palace |
15.01.82. (29) |
N.Ireland 2006/07 |
F |
8 |
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Wales kick off the Carling Nations Cup matches against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday February 8 at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Kick off for the game is at 7:45pm (info faw.org.uk/ticket-information).
Gary Speed, will name his first Wales squad to play the Republic of Ireland on Monday 31st January 2010. The squad will meet up on Saturday evening 5th February, and will fly out to Dublin on Monday morning.
EARLY TEAM NEWS: Gareth Bale looks set to miss the game in Dublin, according to reports he will be out for around two weeks with a recurrence of back injury. .
posted: Tue, 4 January, 2011 15:12 UK.
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