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FORTY-FOUR years ago Ireland were due to face reigning European champions Spain in a play-off at a neutral venue to see which of the two teams would take part in the following summer's World Cup in England. Full Article at Irish Independent
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We had to cover every position, as we don't know what can happen in a match and in the return leg ... We have players who offer a solution and we have to bear this is mind.
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The whole of France is behind the team. These will be two great games to play in ... We do not take the (Ireland) players lightly, we know all about their qualities.
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It was not easy, it never is, and I am happy Pat is getting back to his best level little by little ... We weighed up the pros and cons this morning with the staff.
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We performed strongly throughout the qualifying group stages ... We were undefeated in all 10 games and this is a reflection of how we have played and also the mental strength of this team. France have a strong squad but we go into this play-off knowing that we are only 180 minutes away from qualifying ...
