Kelly to miss second leg

Stephen Kelly has been ruled out of Ireland’s Euro 2012 play-off second leg against Estonia on Tuesday because of a groin injury. The Fulham defender could not take part in today’s training session and is likely to be replaced by John O’Shea, who has...

Kelly delighted with ‘dream’ win

Stephen Kelly says the Republic of Ireland’s 4-0 win in Estonia last night – that has all-but secured qualification for the European Championships – was mind-blowing. The Fulham defender saluted Ireland’s professionalism and admitted that the...

Republic roar towards finals

A superb performance from the Republic of Ireland in Tallinn tonight put Giovanni Trapattioni’s team on the brink of qualifying for Euro 2012. The Irish crushed Estonia, who finished with nine men, 4-0 and barring a stupendous turnaround in midweek at the Aviva...

Kelly ready to seize his chance

Fulham full back Stephen Kelly is keen to make the most of an opportunity to nail down a first-team place after Zdenek Grygera’s unfortunate injury. The Czech defender will be out for at least six months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against...

Republic hang on in Russia

A gritty defensive performance saw the Republic of Ireland somehow keep Russia at bay in their crucial Euro 2012 qualifier in Moscow this afternoon. Giovanni Trapattoni selected Stephen Kelly at right back as a replacement for the injured John O’Shea and kept...