Ronan names Ireland squad for Qualifier
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Republic of Ireland Senior Women’s International team manager, Sue Ronan, has announced her squad for the vital UEFA Euro 2013 Group 4 qualifier versus Scotland.
The Republic of Ireland are currently lying in 2nd place in their qualification group behind France but with a game in hand, Scotland are only 2 points further back in joint 3rd position in the group.
Speaking about the upcoming tie, manager Sue Ronan said ‘This is an important game for us, we have an opportunity to take a huge step towards qualification if we can get a result in Edinburgh. Scotland were very impressive in their first match winning 6-1 away to Israel and they drew against a good Welsh team so we know that we need to be on top of our game.’
‘We had the Algarve cup last month that gave us the chance to look at a few options and to get the girls prepared for this match, we got to see a few new players and test them against quality opposition, the experience will stand to our girls, it was ideal preparation and has given us plenty of confidence going into the Scotland match’
The Squad is as follows:
Emma Byrne Arsenal FC
Eve Badana Drexel College
Yvonne Tracy Arsenal FC
Louise Quinn Peamount United FC
Megan Campbell Raheny United FC
Sophie Perry Chelsea FC
MT McDonnell Chicago Red Stars FC
Grace Murray Peamount United FC
Niamh Fahey Arsenal FC
Ciara Grant Arsenal FC
Marie Curtin Cork Women’s FC
Julie Ann Russell Doncaster Belles FC
Aine O’Gorman Doncaster Belles FC
Fiona O’Sullivan Soyaux ASJ
Ruesha Littlejohn Liverpool FC
Denise O’Sullivan Cork Women’s FC
Shannon Smyth Amazon Grimstad FK
Michele O’Brien Chicago Red Eleven FC
Diane Caldwell Avaldsnes FC
UEFA European Women’s Championship 2013 - Group 4
Scotland v the Republic of Ireland
Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh
April 5th, 2012
Kick Off: 19:00
