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On this day: Nigel Reo-Coker switches to Aston Villa from West Ham United
Eight years ago today, West Ham United midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker moved to Aston Villa in a deal worth £8.5m.Jul 5, 12:00
Next Leicester City manager: Five contenders
Following the sacking of Nigel Pearson, Sports Mole assesses five of the early candidates for the vacant Leicester City manager's job.Jul 1, 10:11
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Roy Keane not guilty of 'road rage' towards taxi driver
Roy Keane is cleared of a public order offence claim made against him by a Manchester taxi driver who alleged that the former midfielder had aggressively confronted him.Jun 19, 12:45
Seamus Coleman: 'Martin O'Neill gave us slap on the wrists for conceding'
Seamus Coleman reveals that Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill gave the team a "slap on the wrist" for allowing Scotland to equalise in Saturday's qualifier.Jun 15, 05:33
John O'Shea: 'Qualification not impossible'
John O'Shea says that the Republic of Ireland can still qualify for Euro 2016 providing they win their next two games.Jun 15, 00:24
Martin O'Neill insists Republic of Ireland will not give up
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill insists that his side will not give up hope of reaching Euro 2016 despite their draw against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium.Jun 13, 22:00
Gordon Strachan: 'We have got a good chance of qualifying'
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan believes that his side still have a strong chance of making Euro 2016 following their 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland.Jun 13, 21:46
Republic of Ireland and Scotland share the spoils in in Dublin
Shaun Maloney cancels out Jonathan Walters's opener as the Republic of Ireland and Scotland share the spoils.Jun 13, 17:55
Half-Time Report: Jonathan Walters strike separates Republic of Ireland and Scotland
Jonathan Walters scores the only goal of the first half in the crucial Euro 2016 qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Scotland.Jun 13, 16:50
Team News: Daryl Murphy leads the Republic of Ireland attack against Scotland
Ipswich's Daryl Murphy gets the nod ahead of Shane Long and Robbie Keane to lead the Republic of Ireland attack in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.Jun 13, 15:20
Three people in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole picks out three figures from the world of football in the spotlight this weekend.Jun 13, 11:28
Gordon Strachan: 'We're ready for Republic of Ireland test'
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan believes that his side are ready to deal with any threat that the Republic of Ireland can throw at them in their Euro 2016 qualifier.Jun 13, 03:31
Martin O'Neill: 'We have to play with composure'
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill calls on his players to maintain their composure in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.Jun 13, 03:18
Gordon Strachan: 'Scotland will be playing for all three points'
Scotland boss Gordon Strachan insists that his side will be travelling to the Republic of Ireland looking to claim three points at the Aviva Stadium.Jun 12, 19:26
Republic of Ireland's Robbie Keane loses second cousin in sewer accident
Robbie Keane loses a second cousin in as many days after Stephen Harris dies in hospital as a result of alleged gas poisoning.Jun 12, 14:17
James McClean: 'We will take the game to Scotland'
Republic of Ireland winger James McClean admits that his side are ready to attack Scotland from the off in their Euro 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.Jun 11, 20:22
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. Scotland
Sports Mole gazes ahead to the vital Euro 2016 qualifier in Group D between the Republic of Ireland and Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.Jun 11, 18:48
Martin O'Neill, Roy Keane shake off car crash to take training session
Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane recover from a minor car crash to take training ahead of the Republic of Ireland's game against Scotland on Saturday.Jun 10, 11:23
Martin O'Neill, Roy Keane involved in car crash
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and assistant boss Roy Keane are involved in a collision on the M50 in Dublin.Jun 9, 20:44
Robbie Brady excited by Scotland challenge
Republic of Ireland's Robbie Brady reveals his excitement ahead of Saturday's vital Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.Jun 8, 17:43
Shay Given: 'Roy Keane made a difference'
Aston Villa and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given admits that Roy Keane's time at the club helped him prolong his international career.Jun 8, 11:09
Martin O'Neill: 'No fresh injury concerns for Republic of Ireland'
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects to have a fully fit squad to choose from for their upcoming Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.Jun 7, 16:55
Martin O'Neill satisfied by draw with England
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill insists that he is happy with how his side performed during their 0-0 draw with England.Jun 7, 16:14
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 0-0 England
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Republic of Ireland played out a 0-0 draw with England in an international friendly in Dublin.Jun 7, 14:33
England, Republic of Ireland share goalless draw
England and the Republic of Ireland play to a goalless draw in their international friendly at the Aviva Stadium.Jun 7, 13:53
Half-Time Report: England, Republic of Ireland level
England and the Republic of Ireland remain level at half time in their friendly in Dublin after a goalless first half at the Aviva Stadium.Jun 7, 12:48
Steven Fletcher: 'Martin O'Neill gave me confidence'
Sunderland and Scotland striker Steven Fletcher admits that he gained confidence from playing under Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill.Jun 7, 11:31
Team News: Ryan Bertrand makes first England start
Roy Hodgson hands Ryan Bertrand a first England start for their international friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.Jun 7, 11:14
Martin O'Neill: 'We have to concentrate on our matches'
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill insists that his side must focus on their upcoming matches rather than the news of their financial settlement from FIFA.Jun 7, 04:17
John O'Shea: 'Only a replay would have made amends'
Republic of Ireland's John O'Shea reveals that he would have preferred a replay of their ill-fated World Cup playoff match against France rather than their payoff from FIFA.Jun 7, 03:54
Wayne Rooney reveals Republic of Ireland snub
England captain Wayne Rooney says that he once rejected the opportunity to represent the Republic of Ireland.Jun 6, 22:54
Roy Keane coy on Jack Grealish international future
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane remains unsure as to what international path Jack Grealish will take.Jun 5, 22:24
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. England
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first international match in Ireland between the Boys in Green and England in over 20 years.Jun 5, 14:10
Seamus Coleman: 'Steven Naismith is an enemy now'
Everton defender Seamus Coleman says that he and club teammate Steven Naismith are enemies when the Republic of Ireland host Scotland in a key Euro 2016 qualifier.Jun 4, 00:26
Richard Stearman keen to play for Republic of Ireland
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Richard Stearman reveals that he hopes to earn a call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad.May 16, 09:56
Jack Grealish turns down place in Republic of Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that Jack Grealish has turned down a senior call-up.May 12, 13:28
Gareth Bale agent: Roy Keane's negative comments "irrelevant"
Jonathan Barnett, the agent of Gareth Bale, claims that the Real Madrid ace "is fine" with comments made by Roy Keane in the wake of Los Blancos' defeat at Juventus.May 6, 18:07
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish at centre of international tug-of-war?
Both England and the Republic of Ireland are eager to tie Jack Grealish down by handing him a senior appearance later this year, according to a report.Apr 20, 15:37
Shane Long rescues late point for Republic of Ireland
Shane Long scores a stoppage-time equaliser to give Republic of Ireland a 1-1 draw with Poland in Dublin.Mar 29, 20:43
Team News: Jonathan Walters and Robbie Keane start for Republic of Ireland
Jonathan Walters and Robbie Keane are named up front for the Republic of Ireland as they host Poland in a Euro 2016 qualifier.Mar 29, 18:15
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