Summary
JACKIE McNamara thought that Estonia would remain a footnote in football history after they failed to turn up a World Cup qualifying game with Scotland in Tallinn in October 1996, ruining the former Celtic defender's first start for his country. However, the Estonians have not only repaired their reputation but will reach Euro 2012 if they overcome the Republic of Ireland in the play- offs.
They might be underdogs but the Estonians are an infinitely better side than the one who failed to appeared to meet Craig Brown's team over a decade ago. Now 59th in the FIFA rankings, McNamara has already watched Tarmio Ruutli's team dismantle another Irish dream.See the full content of this document
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Let There Be Light
"I had to assess the Estonians as part of my Uefa Pro coaching licence," explained the Partick Thistle manager. "I am doing my badge in Be...
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