30 August 2000; The Irish team and officials photographed prior to their departure for the first game against Holland in their 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Campaign. Pictured are, back row, from left, Kit man Joe Walsh, Mark Kinsella, Ian Harte, Dean Kiely, Alan Kelly, Shay Given, Steve Finnan, Stephen Carr and chartered physio Ciaran Murray with, middle row, from left, Assistant Manager Ian Evans, David Connolly, Kevin Kilbane, Richard Dunne, Niall Quinn, Gary Breen, Dominic Foley, Jason McAteer, Goalkeeping Coach Packie Bonner and physio Mick Byrne and front, row, from left, Damien Duff, Robbie Keane, FAI President Pat Quigley, Roy Keane, Manager Mick McCarthy, Gary Kelly and Steve Staunton. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile