georgia

Cuper Hails Georgian Efforts

Cuper Hails Georgian Efforts

Georgian players "have risked their lives" to play in Wales on Wednesday, with new coach Hector Cuper vowing to do his best to take Georgia to the World Cup finals. 20 Aug 2008
Republic Await Georgia Venue Decision

Republic Await Georgia Venue Decision

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and his players were today waiting to discover where they will play their opening World Cup qualifier after FIFA ordered a change of venue. 20 Aug 2008
Wales-Georgia Clash Gets Go-Ahead

Wales-Georgia Clash Gets Go-Ahead

The Football Association of Wales have confirmed that next week's friendly between Wales and Georgia will go ahead as planned. 15 Aug 2008
Trap Backs Bid to Switch Georgia Clash

Trap Backs Bid to Switch Georgia Clash

REPUBLIC of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has given his backing to the bid to seek a neutral venue for his country's World Cup qualifier against Georgia next month. 13 Aug 2008
Uefa Cup Tie Moved to Turkey

Uefa Cup Tie Moved to Turkey

THURSDAY'S UEFA Cup second qualifying round tie between WIT Georgia and Austria Vienna is to be played in Turkey because of the political situation in Georgia, UEFA have confirmed. 12 Aug 2008
Georgia on Grant's Mind?

Georgia on Grant's Mind?

SACKED Chelsea manager Avram Grant has been offered a way back into the game as coach of the Georgia national team. 27 Jun 2008
Scotland Defeat Would Not Kill the Dream

Scotland Defeat Would Not Kill the Dream

Scotland striker James McFadden is eager for the victory that will bring qualification for Euro 2008 closer but believes defeat against Georgia in Tbilisi would not be a "massive disaster". 17 Oct 2007
Scotland 'Confident' of Triumph

Scotland 'Confident' of Triumph

SCOTLAND manager Alex McLeish claims his players have every right to be confident - and won't be caught up in hysteria like the ill-fated 1978 World Cup campaign. 17 Oct 2007
Watson Would Welcome A Point For Scots

Watson Would Welcome A Point For Scots

Scotland assistant coach Andy Watson believes a draw in Georgia would be a good result - despite it increasing the likelihood of a must-win game against world champions Italy. 16 Oct 2007
Donadoni Hails Italy After Georgia Win

Donadoni Hails Italy After Georgia Win

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni was satisfied with his team's triumph over Georgia in Euro 2008 qualifying, but he admits there is room for improvement. 15 Oct 2007
Italy Back In Second

Italy Back In Second

Italy moved back into second place in Euro 2008 Qualifying Group B on Saturday night after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Georgia in Genoa. 14 Oct 2007
Buffon Relishing Italy Captaincy

Buffon Relishing Italy Captaincy

Gianluigi Buffon has been rewarded for years of loyal service to Italy by being named captain for this weekend's Euro 2008 qualifier against Georgia. 12 Oct 2007
Georgia Too Good For 10-Men Faroes

Georgia Too Good For 10-Men Faroes

Georgia 3 Faroe Islands 1

First-half goals from David Siradze and Alexander Iashvili set Georgia on their way to victory over 10-man Faroe Islands in Group B of the Euro 2008 qualifiers.
29 Mar 2007
Georgia Undermined By Scotland

Georgia Undermined By Scotland

Scotland 2 Georgia 1

Craig Beattie grabbed a dramatic last-gasp winner to hand Alex McLeish victory over Georgia in his first game as Scotland manager - and keep his team on track for Euro 2008 qualification.
25 Mar 2007
Boyd Can Put Kris of Death on Georgia Hopes

Boyd Can Put Kris of Death on Georgia Hopes

Scott Severin knows only too well how lethal Kris Boyd can be in front of goal - and he believes the striker can fire Scotland to Euro 2008 qualification glory. 23 Mar 2007
McLeish Has Georgia on His Mind

McLeish Has Georgia on His Mind

Scotland boss Alex McLeish has warned his players that Georgia are confident of causing an upset at Hampden on Saturday. 21 Mar 2007
Georgia Not a One-Man Team - Gordon

Georgia Not a One-Man Team - Gordon

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has warned there is more to Georgia than former Rangers striker Shota Arveladze. 20 Mar 2007