As debts mount, FAI pins hopes on getting to Euro 2016

Poor attendances and disgruntled fans have ensured the guaranteed €12 million prize of qualification is more vital than ever

Ireland players celebrate after Jonathan Walters (hidden) scored against Georgia last Monday evening at the Aviva Picture: Getty
Martin ONeill with his assistant Roy Keane

With a little help from our friends: results from abroad, coupled with two wins, mean the Irish football team’s Euro 2016 qualification quest is back on track.

Securing a place at next year’s tournament in France would spark a much-needed cash injection for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI).

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