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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Roy Keane not thinking about return to club management
Roy Keane says that all his focus is on ensuring that Republic of Ireland get to the World Cup finals, amid suggestions that he is in the running for the Sunderland job.Nov 7, 20:29
Trio drop out of Republic of Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill trims his squad by three players ahead of the World Cup playoff with Denmark.Nov 6, 17:59
Martin O'Neill "delighted" with Republic of Ireland draw
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says that he is "delighted" to be taking on Denmark in the World Cup playoffs next month.Oct 17, 12:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
England move into 12th place in FIFA World Rankings
England move up three places into 12th spot in the updated FIFA World Rankings, while Scotland and Republic of Ireland break into the top 30.Oct 16, 09:27
John Aldridge: 'Martin O'Neill got his tactics bang on'
John Aldridge believes that Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill got his tactics "bang on" as the Boys in Green reached the World Cup playoffs.Oct 10, 21:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F41%2Fjoe-ledley.jpg "Irish players celebrate next to a dejected Joe Ledley after the World Cup qualifier between Wales and the Republic of Ireland on October 9, 2017")
Andy Townsend calls for caution from Republic of Ireland ahead of playoffs
Andy Townsend plays down the Republic of Ireland's achievement of reaching the World Cup playoffs, insisting that there is still a "long way to go".Oct 9, 22:00
Wales boss Chris Coleman: 'World Cup failure will hurt for a bit'
Wales boss Chris Coleman says that the players will "learn" from their failure to reach the World Cup playoffs.Oct 9, 21:36
Martin O'Neill proud of "magnificent" Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill showers praise on his side following their crucial World Cup qualifying win over Wales in Cardiff.Oct 9, 21:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F41%2Fhal-robson-kanu-ciaran-clark-james-mcclean.jpg "Hal Robson-Kanu, Ciaran Clark and James McClean in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and the Republic of Ireland on October 9, 2017")
James McClean hails Republic of Ireland "character"
Republic of Ireland match-winner James McClean says that he is glad to prove people wrong following his side's crucial 1-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff.Oct 9, 21:09
Republic of Ireland reach World Cup playoffs at Wales's expense
James McClean scores the only goal of the game as Republic of Ireland beat Wales 1-0 in Cardiff to seal a World Cup playoff place at their hosts' expense.Oct 9, 20:40
Live Commentary: Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Republic of Ireland's dramatic 1-0 win over Wales as James McClean scores the only goal of the game to fire his side into the World Cup playoffs at Wales's expense.Oct 9, 17:45
Team News: Hal Robson-Kanu handed start for Wales
Wales boss Chris Coleman decides to hand a start to striker Hal Robson-Kanu for his nation's crucial World Cup qualifier with Republic of Ireland.Oct 9, 17:41
Martin O'Neill: 'Republic of Ireland not thinking about revenge'
Martin O'Neill targets a place at Russia 2018 to give stricken skipper Seamus Coleman a World Cup incentive on his comeback from injury.Oct 8, 19:07
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman as important as Gareth Bale'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has suggested that Seamus Coleman will be missed by the nation just as much as Wales will miss Gareth Bale.Oct 7, 13:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-ledley.jpg "Joe Ledley in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016")
Joe Ledley: 'Wales must not lose cool against Republic of Ireland'
Wales midfielder Joe Ledley tells his teammates not to get caught up in the emotion of the occasion when they face the Republic of Ireland on Monday.Oct 7, 13:38
Martin O'Neill: 'Republic of Ireland will attack in Cardiff'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits that everything is "on the line" when they travel to Cardiff to face Wales in their final World Cup qualifier.Oct 7, 09:15
Martin O'Neill ready for showdown with Wales in Cardiff
Martin O'Neill says that overcoming Moldova by any means necessary was all that mattered, as Republic of Ireland take their qualifying campaign down to the wire.Oct 6, 21:43
Daryl Murphy brace keeps Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes alive
Daryl Murphy bags a first-half brace as the Republic of Ireland beat Moldova 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium in order to set up a decisive World Cup qualifying clash with Wales.Oct 6, 20:36
Team News: Martin O'Neill names Shane Long in Republic of Ireland XI
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill retains Shane Long in his starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier with Moldova.Oct 6, 17:52
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Moldova - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's World Cup 2018 qualifying coverage as the Republic of Ireland beat Moldova 2-0 in their must-win clash at the Aviva Stadium.Oct 6, 17:45
Martin O'Neill signs new Republic of Ireland deal
Martin O'Neill extends his stay as Republic of Ireland boss until 2020.Oct 5, 17:35
Aston Villa forward Scott Hogan given first Republic of Ireland call-up
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill hands a first international call-up to Aston Villa forward Scott Hogan after he received clearance to play for the Green Army.Sep 26, 14:32
Martin O'Neill "proud" of players despite Republic of Ireland loss to Serbia
Martin O'Neill is proud of his Republic of Ireland charges despite their World Cup qualifying hopes suffering a huge setback with a 1-0 loss to Serbia on Tuesday.Sep 5, 21:57
Aleksandar Kolarov goal earns Serbia win over Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup are dealt a blow as they suffer a 1-0 defeat to 10-man Serbia.Sep 5, 20:41
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Serbia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Serbia's 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin.Sep 5, 18:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fjeff-hendrick.jpg "Jeff Hendrick in action for Burnley on September 26, 2016")
Jeff Hendrick 'remains doubtful for Republic of Ireland'
Republic of Ireland are awaiting a fitness update on midfielder Jeff Hendrick ahead of Tuesday night's key World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Dublin.Sep 4, 13:04
Republic of Ireland held by Georgia
Republic of Ireland extend their unbeaten record to seven games in Group D as Martin O'Neill's side are held to a 1-1 draw in Georgia.Sep 2, 17:54
Live Commentary: Georgia 1-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Georgia in their World Cup qualifier.Sep 2, 15:30
Israel to offer Republic of Ireland assistant Roy Keane managerial job?
A report claims that Roy Keane could leave the Republic of Ireland setup after four years to take over as manager of Israel.Aug 9, 21:41
Martin O'Neill slams "very poor" referee
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill criticises the performance of the referee during his side's 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw with Austria.Jun 11, 21:01
Jonathan Walters goal helps Republic of Ireland draw with Austria
A late goal from Jonathan Walters earns Republic of Ireland a potentially crucial 1-1 draw with Austria in Dublin.Jun 11, 17:52
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Austria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Republic of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Austria in their World Cup qualifier in Dublin.Jun 11, 15:30
Team News: Republic of Ireland make five changes for Austria clash
Martin O'Neill makes five changes from Republic of Ireland's last competitive outing, as his men look to move clear at the top of Group D with victory over Austria.Jun 11, 15:02
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill: "We have to take the game to Austria"
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits that each and every one of his players must be on top of their game if they are to pick up three points against Austria.Jun 10, 14:40
Martin O'Neill: 'We will not get carried away with Uruguay win'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill insists that he will not get carried away after seeing his side beat Uruguay 3-1 in Dublin.Jun 4, 21:36
Martin O'Neill: 'Cyrus Christie can fill in for Seamus Coleman'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill backs Cyrus Christie to fill the void left by injured captain Seamus Coleman.Jun 4, 20:57
Mexico too strong for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland fall to a 3-1 defeat to Mexico in their friendly international staged in New Jersey.Jun 2, 08:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fleigh-griffiths_1.jpg "Leigh Griffiths in action for Celtic on February 19, 2015")
Celtic see off Hearts to finish Scottish Premiership season unbeaten
Celtic make history by becoming the first team to finish a Scottish Premiership season unbeaten after defeating Hearts 2-0 in Sunday's clash at Parkhead.May 21, 14:05
Ronald Koeman hits back at Martin O'Neill on social media
Everton manager Ronald Koeman takes to social media to hit back at Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill, who had criticised his handling of James McCarthy.Apr 1, 09:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjames-mccarthy_1.JPG "Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy during the Euro 2016 match with Belgium in Bordeaux on June 18, 2016")
Martin O'Neill hits back at Ronald Koeman over James McCarthy comments
Martin O'Neill accuses Ronald Koeman of being a "master tactician of the blame game" after he suggested that Ireland were at fault for James McCarthy's latest layoff.Mar 31, 20:05
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