Flashback: How Paul McGrath saved Ireland's blushes as Luxembourg almost derailed journey on rocky road to Euro 88
Briefly

The article reflects on the players whose goals have historically had a detrimental effect on the Irish football team. Notably, it highlights figures like Wim Kieft and Goran Stavrevski, whose impactful goals resonate strongly within Ireland's football narrative. While Armin Krings scored a pivotal goal against Ireland in a Euro '88 qualifier, it served more as a wake-up call rather than a death blow, distinguishing it from the more consequential strikes of others like William Gallas. Such moments have cemented these players into the national psyche.
The figures from our past that caused us harm are not always famous, yet they play a significant role in Irish football history.
Players like Wim Kieft and Goran Stavrevski scored goals that deeply affected the Irish psyche, cementing their names in folklore.
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