Brian Kerr Quotations

If they don't want me then I am available for work. I will be out scrapping for a job because I have not been out of work since I left school.

I don't do bust ups with the players, despite what journalists say, and I certainly don't do them with the players, ... I have a very good relationship with all the players, a very good professional relationship with Roy as with the rest of them.

I am confident that if the players play to their full potential and with the kind of support we have had in recent games and the full backing of all those with the interest of Irish football at heart we can achieve the required result.

He will return to Birmingham City immediately for an operation on the injury.

There is no bone damage, but there is some soft-tissue swelling.

I acknowledge the decision of the board of the FAI but I am disappointed that I am not being given the opportunity to continue my work with the senior national team,

It is an end of the year celebration for the radio station. There are some really fantastic bands coming and I couldn't be happier with the lineup.

Looking at the games individually and impartially, we've put out attacking teams and players in every match.

I won't go into any details. But I've left it up to him as to whether he comes to the game on Wednesday or not.

We got the three points. That's all you can say. ... We have to do much better on Wednesday.

We'll see how Richard works out over the week. I'll be glad if he plays this weekend given that he was supposed to be dead and buried two weeks ago.

This revealed no bone damage, although there is some soft-tissue swelling. But we are confident he will be fit to play on Wednesday.

I spoke to Roy. He just rang me up and we had a chat,

The scan revealed cartilage damage which will certainly keep him out of Wednesday's game. He has returned to (his club) Chelsea for further assessment and treatment.

I've watched Kevin at various levels, including for the Under-21s, and I've seen him this season for Reading, ... He has maintained a high level of performance and I am obviously serious about bringing him in.

Any large box would be interested in that site.

A player getting a whack is becoming a daily occurrence. Yesterday Shay (Given), today Richard,

Following Saturdays results the situation is very clear - we need to win on Wednesday and if we win there is no doubt we will at least reach the play offs,

Damien had a scan this evening on the knee injury which forced him to come off during Saturday's match against Cyprus,

Damien got through the session so it looks like he will be OK. We had 23 players fit and training.

The board of the FAI will now consider the implications of non-qualification and assess all the issues in respect of the senior international team, with a view to achieving success in future European Championship and World Cup campaigns and growing the game throughout the country.

Shay had an X-ray and scan on his injured foot,

I have some decisions to make but I'm not afraid to make big decisions.

I'm totally focused on the job in hand,

But I think Richard will be alright. I don't think it's too serious.

I doubt if he will be back for Saturday but he has some chance.