"Today a new journey begins, it is one we have waited our entire lives for as footballers," Kevin Moran said in his matchday column with the Irish Independent. Our football from here on in should be seen as a celebration because we are now well and truly part of the greatest show on earth." Moran was torn between seeing Romania as the dream draw and being over-confident about the relative unknowns. The manager was unconvinced by Ronnie Whelan's fitness despite a substitute appearance in the last group game. Rep of Ireland v Romania, World Cup 1990, TG4, 7.30Irish Independent

Source: Irish Independent May 15, 2020 01:30 UTC