European Championships Survival the aim as Ireland enter hostile territory It is fitting that the road to Stadion Bilino Polje is surrounded by mountainous terrain. Historically, the tension of a qualification play-off tends to leave Irish football fans feeling like they are teetering on the edge of a cliff.
Opinion International Soccer Dion Fanning: Bosnian challenge will tell us a lot about Ireland but even more about Martin O'Neill In the mining town of Zenica, 70 kilometres from Sarajevo, Ireland are preparing for their latest play-off encounter.
European Championships Dzeko: Forget the injuries, Germany win says it all In Bosnia, Ireland's stunning win over Germany has been the reference point for dampening expectations in the build-up to the winner-takes-all Euro 2016 play-off.
International Soccer Will Hoolahan get his chance and what role awaits Robbie Keane? Five Irish talking points v Bosnia Martin O'Neill will send the Republic of Ireland into Euro 2016 play-off battle with Bosnia-Herzegovina in Zenica on Friday evening with a trip to next summer's finals tantalisingly within reach.
International Soccer Refreshed Doyle ready and waiting to answer Ireland's call for vital goal Kevin Doyle has come to recognise the importance of change in his life, how ritual diminishes him.
Play International Soccer Here is what Ireland need to do if they are to beat Bosnia If the Republic of Ireland are to emerge from their Bosnian assignment with their hopes of Euro 2016 qualification still burning brightly, diluting the midfield mastery of Roma’s Miralem Pjanic will be central to our hopes.
International Soccer 'I know almost all the Irish players' - Bosnian star Edin Dzeko wary of Irish threats Bosnia star Edin Dzeko has dismissed suggestions that his side are favourites to get past an injury-hit Ireland side and into the European Championship finals.