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I did much better things in Newcastle, and people only remember this one! It was a bad moment for me. Every time I come to England or some other countries, everybody remembers this. Ketsbaia recalls his time in England and Scotland, where he spent a season with Dundee, with great fondness, and he still has many friends in both countries.

One of his closest is former Magpies and Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given, whose record haul of senior caps for his country will remain intact for a few more days yet with Robbie Keane, who is now just one behind, rested for tomorrow's game. Ketsbaia said: 'I had a fantastic time. My time in British football was my best time as a football player. Also, I have good friends, starting with Shay Given. We played together at Newcastle for three years and we still contact with each other.

The Republic's encounter with Georgia is a repeat of Trapattoni's first competitive game in charge, when the sides met in a World Cup qualifier in September However, that match was controversially played on neutral territory in Mainz, Germany, because of the volatile political situation in Tbilisi at the time. But while that decision still rankles with many Georgians - Ireland won the game - Ketsbaia insists it is history.

He said: 'I don't want to say that it is still going on. What happened happened and now we can't change anything. Unfortunately, we didn't play in Tbilisi, we played in Germany. What has happened has happened, I don't want to bring it up today.

It was five years ago. Sunday's game represents a contest between two men at opposite ends of their managerial careers, but the younger has immense respect for his opponent.

Ketsbaia said: 'It's a fantastic opportunity for me. I know Trapattoni from a long time ago. He has won everything possible to win in world football.

It's always nice to be involved in these kind of games with these kind of people who have done so much to develop world football. Once you have subscribed we will use the email you provided to send you the newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter email.

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