Damien Duff
Team News: Damien Duff handed 100th cap
Damien Duff is handed the Republic of Ireland captaincy for tomorrow's match against Italy to mark his 100th cap.
Jun 17, 16:24
Roy Keane
Roy Keane continues Ireland criticism
Roy Keane uses his column in a newspaper to continue his criticism of the current Republic of Ireland squad.
Jun 17, 12:08
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane has no retirement plans
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane reveals that he is not planning to call time on his international career in the near future.
Jun 16, 17:26
Francesc Fabregas, Gerard Pique
In Pictures: Euro 2012 - Spain 4-0 Republic of Ireland
A selection of photos of Spain's 4-0 win over Republic of Ireland.
Jun 15, 07:56
Simon Cox
Giovanni Trapattoni to start Simon Cox alongside Robbie Keane?
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni reportedly gives Simon Cox the nod over Jonathan Walters for tonight's vital match against Spain.
Jun 14, 10:03
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane would settle for a point against Spain
Robbie Keane says that the Republic of Ireland will enter Thursday's clash against Spain with a winning mentality, despite a tough start to their Euro 2012 campaign.
Jun 12, 15:00
Nikica Jelavic
Robbie Keane bemoans refereeing decisions
Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane questions the referee's decision not to give his side a penalty during their 3-1 loss to Croatia last night.
Jun 11, 10:25
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane hopes Republic of Ireland emulate Greece
Robbie Keane insists that he is looking for the Republic of Ireland to go the distance at Euro 2012.
Jun 8, 05:24
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane eyes opening Republic of Ireland win
Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane believes that his side must pick up a win in their Euro 2012 opener against Croatia on Sunday.
Jun 8, 00:18
Robbie Keane
Euro 2012 Preview: Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the Republic of Ireland's chances at what will be only their second European Championships this summer.
Jun 4, 13:15
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: 'Continuity is key'
Robbie Keane says that continuity is a key reason for the Republic of Ireland's success.
Jun 4, 06:01
Kevin Doyle
Giovanni Trapattoni names Irish lineup
Giovanni Trapattoni names a Republic of Ireland team that he says is "90 percent certain" to start against Croatia in their Euro 2012 opener in Poznan on June 10.
Jun 4, 05:04
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: 'Confidence is high'
Robbie Keane says that the Republic of Ireland squad are content with being labelled underdogs in their group at Euro 2012.
Jun 3, 21:39
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni names strong team for final friendly
Republic of Ireland announce starting line-up for final Euro 2012 warm up against Hungary.
Jun 3, 17:32
Piermario Morosini
Tuscan XI 0-5 Republic of Ireland
Strikers Robbie Keane, Simon Cox, Shane Long and Jonathan Walters all get on the scoresheet as the Republic of Ireland cruise past a Tuscan XI.
May 29, 21:52
Alex McLeish
End-of-season report: Aston Villa
Alex McLeish has struggled to get the Aston Villa supporters on his side this season. Here, Sports Mole reviews the club's campaign.
May 14, 16:30
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
Colorado Rapids 1-2 Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy survive a late penalty kick award to earn victory over Colorado Rapids and record back-to-back MLS wins for the first time this season.
Apr 22, 03:01
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
Sporting Kansas City 1-0 Los Angeles Galaxy
Sporting Kansas City extend their early season record to five wins from five games with a 1-0 win over Los Angeles Galaxy at Livestrong Sporting Park.
Apr 7, 22:03
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
Los Angeles 1-3 New England
New England Revolution beat LA Galaxy 3-1 at the Home Depot Center.
Apr 1, 05:36
Harry Redknapp
Tottenham Hotspur announce pre-season USA tour
Tottenham Hotspur announce that they will travel to the USA for their pre-season tour in the summer.
Mar 22, 17:58
Robbie Keane
LA Galaxy 3-1 DC United
Two goals from Robbie Keane helped Los Angeles Galaxy to a comfortable 3-1 win over DC United at the Home Depot Centre.
Mar 19, 01:08
Robbie Keane
Los Angeles Galaxy 1-3 Real Salt Lake
Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan both return to MLS action as Los Angeles Galaxy suffer defeat at the hands of Real Salt Lake on the opening day.
Mar 11, 05:35
Stephen Ireland
Alex McLeish challenges Stephen Ireland
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has challenged Stephen Ireland to score more goals.
Mar 5, 17:56
Gabriel Agbonlahor and Mark Albrighton
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers are eager to escape the drop zone with a win over Aston Villa this weekend.
Mar 1, 16:02
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: 'Fernando Torres will start scoring soon'
Robbie Keane believes that his former Liverpool teammate Fernando Torres will soon rediscover his goalscoring form.
Feb 28, 18:27
James McClean
Team News: James McClean benched by Republic of Ireland
James McClean will start Republic of Ireland's friendly fixture against Czech Republic on the bench.
Feb 28, 17:20
Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: 'Players are behind Alex McLeish'
Robbie Keane has denied claims that Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish does not have the backing of his players.
Feb 28, 15:46
Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor ready for late-season "battle"
Gabriel Agbonlahor is expecting that the remainder of Aston Villa's season will be a "battle."
Feb 27, 04:50
Robbie Keane
In Pictures: Wigan Athletic 0-0 Aston Villa
Pictures from Wigan's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the DW Stadium.
Feb 25, 17:51
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: Alex McLeish can lead Aston Villa to Europe
Robbie Keane claims that Alex McLeish can lead Aston Villa to a place in Europe.
Feb 25, 17:36
Alan Hutton and Victor Moses
Wigan Athletic 0-0 Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa play out a 0-0 at the DW Stadium.
Feb 25, 16:56
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane refuses to rule out Aston Villa return
Robbie Keane admits that he will not rule out a potential return to Villa Park.
Feb 25, 07:40
Gary Caldwell
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic entertain Aston Villa on Saturday in desperate need of points to ease their relegation worries.
Feb 24, 01:12
Robbie Keane
Alex McLeish hopes for Robbie Keane return
Alex McLeish hopes that Aston Villa is Robbie Keane's first choice if the Los Angeles striker decides on a return to the Premier League.
Feb 23, 18:10
Claudine Keane
Sports Mole's WAG of the week: Claudine Keane
Claudine Keane is the other half of Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie. Following the couple's recent stint back in the United Kingdom, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the Irish model.
Feb 22, 15:43
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane coy on Premier League return
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane refuses to rule out a return to the Premier League following his successful loan spell with Aston Villa.
Feb 19, 18:19
Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane considers Premier League return
Los Angeles Galaxy Robbie Keane could make a return to the Premier League once his loan spell with Aston Villa ends.
Feb 16, 01:57
Vincent Kompany
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester City
Aston Villa will attempt to halt Manchester City's title challenge by securing a victory on home turf this Sunday.
Feb 10, 11:57
Robbie Keane
Aston Villa refused Robbie Keane loan extension
Los Angeles Galaxy refuse Aston Villa permission to extend Robbie Keane's loan spell at the club.
Feb 9, 21:09
Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: 'We should have won'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish believes that his side should have won after their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United.
Feb 5, 21:34
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