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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")
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
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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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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
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
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