Brian Kerr: Wes Hoolahan’s creativity fills me with hope for the summer
Midfielder has the rare gift of making those around him look better than they are
Brian Kerr: Ireland should take leaf out of Leicester’s book
Our long-ball game was enough to make it to Euros, but won’t be enough to survive there
Brian Kerr: Special Cruyff personified Total Football
If the Dutch projected this iconic image, Johan Cruyff embodied their style in his very being
Brian Kerr: Energy, heart and a steely focus make it a special night
This team has grown and an appearance at the finals is richly deserved
Brian Kerr: Ireland need to adopt positive approach
Martin O’Neill’s side cannot afford to sit on delicate advantage earned in Bosnia
Brian Kerr: Brady’s moment of magic gives us edge
But some changes will certainly be needed for the second leg in Dublin on Monday
Brian Kerr: Martin O’Neill has big decisions to make
Ireland can get good result in Bosnia but only if they cut out basic errors
Brian Kerr: O’Neill can add zip with changes up front
Ireland work rate against Germany was remarkable – task is to repeat that in Poland
Brian Kerr: Midfield diamond makes Ireland too predictable
Martin O’Neill’s joy in victory will be tempered by suspensions for Whelan and McClean
Brian Kerr: third place achievable but more balance needed
I feel we need at least one winger in the team to stretch Georgia’s defence
Brian Kerr: Next two games will make or break Ireland
Martin O’Neill’s squad can still secure a play-off place if they beat Gibraltar and Georgia
Brian Kerr: Chances of victory disappeared when Hoolahan departed
Ireland’s quality and clarity of purpose swallowed by intensity of second half
Brian Kerr: Scotland not an exceptional side but we need to get it right
Pace and tempo will be the factors that decide crunch tie, much like in Glasgow
Hoolahan and McGeady the key men who can cause Scotland problems
Draw with England proves the overall plan and shape of team should be up to the test
Brian Kerr: A friendly with England is anything but
As a tune-up for Scotland match, clash with the old enemy comes at perfect moment