The essential guide to the Republic of Ireland"s national soccer teams, this unique, in-depth history contains enough facts, statistics and trivia to give Republic of Ireland fans an unrivalled reference book. It includes: History of the FAI from 1921 and formation of the national team; A complete match-by-match record from 1926 to 2008; Profiles of every player to represent Ireland (over 450), featuring their positions, clubs, cap dates and goals they scored. Get the facts about the Black Pearl, Brady, Dunphy, Giles - youngest to score for Ireland, Charlie Hurley, Noel Cantwell, Peter Farrell, and many more.