I doubt if he will be back for Saturday but he has some chance.

But I think Richard will be alright. I don't think it's too serious.

I'm totally focused on the job in hand,

I have some decisions to make but I'm not afraid to make big decisions.

Shay had an X-ray and scan on his injured foot,

The board of the FAI will now consider the implications of non-qualification and assess all the issues in respect of the senior international team, with a view to achieving success in future European Championship and World Cup campaigns and growing the game throughout the country.

Damien got through the session so it looks like he will be OK. We had 23 players fit and training.

Damien had a scan this evening on the knee injury which forced him to come off during Saturday's match against Cyprus,

Following Saturdays results the situation is very clear - we need to win on Wednesday and if we win there is no doubt we will at least reach the play offs,

A player getting a whack is becoming a daily occurrence. Yesterday Shay (Given), today Richard,