Winning Start for Stan

Just saw that the Irish football team under new manager Steve Staunton, put 3 past Sweden last night in a friendly in Dublin. I'm impressed. Duff, Robbie Keane and Miller scored some nice goals in what looked like a cracking match (well from the brief highlights I saw).

Such a shame that we won't be going to the world cup. Sweden qualified, and we managed to beat them 3-0 last night. I'm sure we would have done ok and the Irish fans would have brough that atmosphere of fun to Germany, as only we can! Well, I reckon nearly every Paddy would be trrying to get the their ass over to Germany for the party!

I'll have to support South Korea and Australia instead! Oz and Ireland always had close ties, since most of them over there have Irish roots! Aussie will have a tough time and don't look that promising to get through a group with Brazil, Croatia and Japan. But who knows. Korea have a better chance of progressing to the next round, with their group containing France, Switzerland and Togo. I had a soft spot for Korea during the last world cup. The passion of the players and the fans really affected me and after visiting Korea and meeting the people and feeling their enthusiasm, it definitely got me hooked. Come on Dae Han Min Guk!!