sligoman
05/02/2006, 5:53 PM
Winger Mark Kennedy has revealed the highlight of his career was playing for his country and refused to rule out a possible comeback in the future.
Kennedy has not featured in an Irish team since 2000 and feared his international career was over after a fall out with former manager Brian Kerr. However the recent appointment of Steve Staunton has raised his hope.
He said, “I played alongside Steve and he was always quiet but he commanded an enormous amount of respect in the Irish set up. A couple of times he took me to one side and put me right on a couple of things, I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job.”
Regarding his international future Kennedy said “It’s not something I think about but everybody wants to play for their country. I loved playing for my country, the highlight of my career was my debut for my country, without a doubt.”
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/boysingreen/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=21028
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Ian Harte has confirmed his availability for selection as Steve Staunton’s men begin preparations for the Euro 2008 qualifications.
The news comes as a boost to Staunton following the retirement of key players such as Roy Keane, Kenny Cunningham, Steve Carr and Matt Holland. Harte had been left out in the cold for much of former manager Brian Kerr’s reign and is keen to make up for lost time.
The former Leeds full back said “I’d jump at the chance of wearing the green shirt of Ireland again. International football still means a lot to me and I’ll jump at any chance I get of wearing an international shirt in the build up to the next Euro Championships.”
Harte realises that Staunton needs as much experienced players around him as possible and said, “With some senior players leaving and a new manager coming in, it’s a very important time in the rebuilding of the squad and I’d love to be part of it.”
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/boysingreen/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=21029
Kennedy has not featured in an Irish team since 2000 and feared his international career was over after a fall out with former manager Brian Kerr. However the recent appointment of Steve Staunton has raised his hope.
He said, “I played alongside Steve and he was always quiet but he commanded an enormous amount of respect in the Irish set up. A couple of times he took me to one side and put me right on a couple of things, I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job.”
Regarding his international future Kennedy said “It’s not something I think about but everybody wants to play for their country. I loved playing for my country, the highlight of my career was my debut for my country, without a doubt.”
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/boysingreen/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=21028
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Ian Harte has confirmed his availability for selection as Steve Staunton’s men begin preparations for the Euro 2008 qualifications.
The news comes as a boost to Staunton following the retirement of key players such as Roy Keane, Kenny Cunningham, Steve Carr and Matt Holland. Harte had been left out in the cold for much of former manager Brian Kerr’s reign and is keen to make up for lost time.
The former Leeds full back said “I’d jump at the chance of wearing the green shirt of Ireland again. International football still means a lot to me and I’ll jump at any chance I get of wearing an international shirt in the build up to the next Euro Championships.”
Harte realises that Staunton needs as much experienced players around him as possible and said, “With some senior players leaving and a new manager coming in, it’s a very important time in the rebuilding of the squad and I’d love to be part of it.”
http://www.eleven-a-side.com/boysingreen/irish_soccer_detail.asp?newsid=21029