Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford sees Aaron Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of Israel clash
Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before.
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Republic of Ireland U21s v Israel: All you need to know
EUROPEAN U-21 CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY-OFF FIRST LEG
Jim Crawford forced to make changes to Ireland Under-21 squad
Burnley's Dara Costelloe, NAC Breda’s Anselmo Garcia MacNulty and the St Patrick’s Athletic duo of Adam O’Reilly and David Odumosu have been added to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of Friday's European Under-21 Championship play-off first leg against Israel at Tallaght Stadium.
Connolly, Ebosele and Connell named in U21 squad
Aaron Connolly, Festy Ebosele and Luca Connell have all been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their European Championship play-offs against Israel next week.
First Division: Cork edge Waterford to close in on title
Cork City are two wins away from the First Division title after an injury-time penalty from Ruairi Keating saw off Waterford at the RSC on Friday evening.
First Division round-up: Barry Coffey salvages point for Cork
Barry Coffey struck a brace as league leaders Cork City twice had to come from behind to rescue a point at home to Longford Town.
Cork held at home by 10-man Galway
Ten-man Galway battled to what could be a valuable point in the race for the First Division title as they held league leaders Cork City to a 0-0 draw in front of a packed Turner's Cross.
Ireland Under-21s could make history with win over Italy
The Republic of Ireland Under-21s head into today's clash with Group F leaders Italy knowing a win will take them to a first ever U21s European Championship Finals.