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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Ronald Koeman bemoans "worst" international break
Everton manager Ronald Koeman bemoans the recent international break as "one of the worst" he has experienced after losing three first-team players to injury.Mar 31, 16:47
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Preview:Liverpool vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews the 228th Merseyside derby as Liverpool welcome local rivals Everton to Anfield.Mar 31, 13:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjames-mccarthy_3.jpg "Everton midfielder James McCarthy in action during his side's pre-season clash with Espanyol at Goodison Park on August 6, 2016")
Ronald Koeman: 'Martin O'Neill didn't protect James McCarthy'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says that Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill failed to protect James McCarthy from injury on international duty.Mar 31, 13:09
Iceland inflict narrow defeat on Republic of Ireland in Dublin
Ireland lose their first game since the European Championship finals after going down 1-0 to Iceland at the Aviva Stadium.Mar 28, 20:45
Robbie Brady to captain Republic of Ireland in Seamus Coleman's absence
Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady will take over captaincy duties from the injured Seamus Coleman for the Republic of Ireland's international friendly with Iceland.Mar 27, 19:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fseamus-coleman.jpg "Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman still coming to terms with injury'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that Seamus Coleman is still feeling "down" about his broken leg, but backs the Everton man to return.Mar 27, 18:31
Martin O'Neill: Neil Taylor's tackle on Seamus Coleman was "very poor"
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill describes Neil Taylor's tackle on Seamus Coleman - which broke the right-back's leg - as "very poor".Mar 27, 09:53
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman leg surgery was successful'
The surgery on Seamus Coleman's broken leg has been successful, Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill confirms.Mar 26, 10:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fseamus-coleman.jpg "Big Seamus Coleman in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Seamus Coleman 'to undergo surgery today' on double fracture
A report claims that Seamus Coleman suffered a double fracture of his right tibia as a result of Neil Taylor's poor challenge in Ireland's 0-0 draw with Wales.Mar 25, 11:40
Martin O'Neill confirms Seamus Coleman leg break
Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill confirms that full-back Seamus Coleman suffered a broken leg during their World Cup qualifying match with Wales.Mar 24, 22:45
Team News: Ireland make four changes for Wales visit
Martin O'Neill is forced into making four changes to Republic of Ireland's lineup for the visit of Wales, while the Dragons are able to name their first-choice XIMar 24, 18:49
/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")
James McCarthy to stay with Republic of Ireland squad
Everton midfielder James McCarthy will stay with the Republic of Ireland squad in a bid to prove his fitness ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier with Wales.Mar 22, 13:10
Martin O'Neill bemoans Republic of Ireland injury crisis ahead of Wales clash
Martin O'Neill laments the 'worst injury crisis' he has known since taking on the Republic of Ireland job three years ago, as he prepares his side for the visit of Wales.Mar 20, 22:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fben-woodburn.jpg "A terrified Ben Woodburn in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn receives first Wales call-up
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn receives a first call-up to the Wales squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on March 24.Mar 16, 11:18
James McCarthy called up to Republic of Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill once again includes Everton midfielder James McCarthy in his squad despite concerns over his fitness.Mar 13, 13:10
Dean Saunders: 'Aston Villa bigger club than Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur'
Aston Villa "are bigger than Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton," according to the club's former striker Dean Saunders.Mar 2, 14:42
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill rules out Leicester City job
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill declares himself out of the running for the vacant Leicester City manager's job.Feb 26, 17:32
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Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri named BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year
Leicester City's Premier League title-winning manager Claudio Ranieri is named Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality awards.Dec 18, 20:03
Branislav Ivanovic: 'No favourites in Group D'
Serbia captain Branislav Ivanovic insists that there are no favourites in Group D of World Cup qualifying, despite Republic of Ireland currently leading the way.Nov 13, 15:52
Jonathan Walters: 'Still a long way to go in World Cup qualifying'
Republic of Ireland forward Jonathan Walters warns his side against getting ahead of themselves after moving top of Group D in World Cup qualifying.Nov 13, 13:59
Martin O'Neill: 'Republic of Ireland have great resilience'
Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill talks up his side's resilience after their important 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over hosts Austria.Nov 12, 21:01
Seamus Coleman: 'It's a privilege to play for this Republic of Ireland side'
Republic of Ireland full-back Seamus Coleman tells of his pride following the country's 1-0 away victory over Austria in their World Cup qualifying fixture.Nov 12, 20:00
Harry Arter hails second-half showing following away victory over Austria
Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter heaps praise on his side's second-half showing following the country's World Cup qualifying victory over Austria in Group D.Nov 12, 19:39
James McClean talks up "huge" win for Republic of Ireland over Austria
Republic of Ireland winger James McClean tells of his delight after helping to earn his side a slender 1-0 victory in their World Cup qualifying fixture with Austria.Nov 12, 19:22
Republic of Ireland earn crucial win in Austria
Republic of Ireland secure a huge result in their World Cup qualifying group as they defeat Austria 1-0 in Vienna.Nov 12, 18:55
Live Commentary: Austria 0-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Republic of Ireland's 1-0 victory over Austria in Group D of the World Cup qualifying campaign.Nov 12, 16:30
Callum O'Dowda: 'Republic of Ireland journey is crazy'
Republic of Ireland winger Callum O'Dowda describes his rise from League Two to international football in the space of less than 12 months as "crazy".Nov 10, 14:03
James McCarthy pulls out of Republic of Ireland squad
Everton midfielder James McCarthy, who has been the subject of a club vs. country debate recently, pulls out of the Republic of Ireland squad with a hamstring injury.Nov 7, 21:06
Ronald Koeman: 'International involvement down to James McCarthy'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman says that James McCarthy will make the final decision regarding his involvement with Republic of Ireland next week.Nov 3, 14:39
Martin O'Neill defends James McCarthy's playing time for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill defends the use of James McCarthy during his side's fixtures in October.Nov 2, 12:45
Ronald Koeman unhappy with Republic of Ireland over James McCarthy treatment
Everton manager Ronald Koeman claims that James McCarthy was "massively overloaded" by the Republic of Ireland during the international break.Oct 13, 19:15
Seamus Coleman: 'Win is all that matters'
Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman insists that the win is all that matters after they scraped a 3-1 victory over minnows Moldova.Oct 9, 21:33
James McClean brace spares Ireland blushes
A second-half brace from James McClean sees Republic of Ireland rescue a 3-1 victory over minnows Moldova in World Cup qualifying Group D.Oct 9, 20:40
Martin O'Neill unconcerned by underwhelming Republic of Ireland performance
Martin O'Neill insists that performances like the one produced by Republic of Ireland when being pushed all the way by Georgia are part and parcel of football.Oct 8, 17:59
Robbie Brady ruled out of Moldova qualifier with concussion
Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady is released from the squad after suffering concussion during his side's World Cup qualifier with Georgia in Dublin.Oct 7, 19:27
Martin O'Neill: 'We can play much better'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill admits that his side were nowhere near their best despite beating Georgia 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier.Oct 6, 21:28
Seamus Coleman fires Republic of Ireland to first qualifying win
Seamus Coleman scores the only goal of the game as Republic of Ireland beat Georgia 1-0 in Dublin to pick up their first World Cup qualifying victory.Oct 6, 20:42
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James Milner: 'Jurgen Klopp one of best managers I've worked with'
James Milner hails the impact of "emotional" manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of the German's one-year anniversary at Anfield.Oct 3, 12:46
Martin O'Neill: 'I'd have sorted Jack Grealish out'
Former Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill claims that he would have "sorted out" Jack Grealish were he still at the club.Sep 26, 18:34
Martin O'Neill confirms he and Roy Keane have signed Republic of Ireland deals
Martin O'Neill confirms that he and his assistant coach Roy Keane have put pen to paper on new contracts with the Republic of Ireland.Sep 23, 10:51
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