s kelly captain of ireland

Trap and Marco picked him because he is the most Italian looking lad in the team

I thought it was in homage to the traveller community

Look at the rest of the team-most experienced player there.

lawrence?

Kelly's played 7 more games. Anyway I don't think Liam Lawrence is captain material. Stephen deserves his chance tonight. This forum does some nit-picking on the Irish football team.

Its my first international in 17 years.  We might ship a few goals.  But it is good to bring on the young lads.  Many of the best picks / discoveries are when the regulars are missing.

lucky dip is how they picked it

Last night was a valuable exercise. Good game and a few players made a very good case for a place in the future. Trap doesn't gamble in big matches but he has rewarded players in past who do well  in games like last night. Expect to see alot more of Fahey, Foley and Long as this group comes to a finish.