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Preview:Manchester City vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews events at Eastlands as both Manchester City and Southampton bid to bounce back from disappointing defeats last time out.Nov 27, 20:59
Ronald Koeman backs Shane Long to lead Southampton line at Manchester City
Ronald Koeman feels that Shane Long will step up and spearhead Southampton's line in Graziano Pelle's absence against Manchester City.Nov 26, 16:23
Southampton forward Shane Long not worried about defeat to Stoke City
Shane Long says that Southampton's defeat to Stoke City should be put into perspective as the club remain eighth in the Premier League.Nov 23, 09:12
Team News: Southampton make three changes
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman makes three changes to his side for the visit of Stoke City.Nov 21, 14:08
Preview:Southampton vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary'sNov 20, 09:03
Jay Rodriguez likely to undergo surgery on troublesome ankle
Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez may require surgery to rectify the ankle injury that has kept him on the sidelines for the past month.Nov 19, 16:24
Jonathan Walters fires the Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016
Jonathan Walters scores twice as the Republic of Ireland claim a 3-1 aggregate win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Euro 2016 playoff to book their place in France.Nov 16, 21:37
Team News: Jonathan Walters back in Republic of Ireland lineup for Euro 2016 playoff decider
Jonathan Walters returns to the Republic of Ireland lineup for tonight's Euro 2016 playoff showdown against Bosnia-Herzegovina.Nov 16, 18:47
Martin O'Neill: 'Jonathan Walters brings strength of character'
Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill states that Stoke City frontman Jonathan Walters brings strength of character to his country's game.Nov 15, 19:58
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sports Mole looks ahead to the second leg of the Republic of Ireland's clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dublin, where a place at Euro 2016 will be at stake.Nov 15, 15:55
John O'Shea, Shane Long take part in Republic of Ireland training
Shane Long and John O'Shea are likely to be in contention to feature for Republic of Ireland against Bosnia-Herzegovina, having taken part in Sunday's training session.Nov 15, 11:33
Match Analysis: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action from Zenica as the Republic of Ireland earn a 1-1 draw in the away leg of their Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.Nov 13, 22:28
Team News: Wes Hoolahan, Daryl Murphy return for Republic of Ireland, Edin Dzeko starts
Norwich City midfielder Wes Hoolahan returns to the starting XI for the Republic of Ireland's playoff clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Daryl Murphy starts up front.Nov 13, 19:06
Edin Dzeko expecting difficult Republic of Ireland test
Bosnia-Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko believes that the Republic of Ireland have enough talent in their ranks to replace their absent players, setting up a tough contest.Nov 12, 18:23
Shane Long ruled out of Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 playoff first leg
Shane Long is ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 playoff first leg against Bosnia due to an ankle injury.Nov 11, 18:31
Preview:Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 playoff action as Bosnia-Herzegovina welcome Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side to Zenica.Nov 10, 16:47
Roy Keane questions managers over player withdrawals from internationals
Republic of Ireland assistant boss Roy Keane questions club managers for ruling players out of international breaks.Nov 10, 16:28
Shane Long, John O'Shea remain with Ireland despite injury worries
John O'Shea and Shane Long stay with the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina despite both players struggling with injuries.Nov 8, 22:14
Preview:Sunderland vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Sunderland and Southampton at the Stadium of Light.Nov 5, 16:57
Preview:Southampton vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the League Cup meeting between Southampton and managerless Aston Villa at St Mary's.Oct 26, 22:47
Preview:Liverpool vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Liverpool and Southampton at Anfield.Oct 23, 16:02
Martin O'Neill: 'Injured Shane Long upbeat over Republic of Ireland playoff'
Martin O'Neill says that injured striker Shane Long is optimistic over his chances of being fit for the Euro 2016 playoff tie with Bosnia-Herzegovina.Oct 19, 00:12
Republic of Ireland draw Bosnia-Herzegovina in Euro 2016 playoff
Republic of Ireland will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in their Euro 2016 playoff match next month.Oct 18, 09:39
Preview:Southampton vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Southampton and Leicester City at St Mary's.Oct 16, 19:17
Shane Long ruled out for up to four weeks with ankle ligament injury
Southampton and Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long faces up to four weeks on the sidelines after suffering an ankle ligament injury on international duty.Oct 15, 18:27
Robert Lewandowski: 'Poland are better than Republic of Ireland'
Robert Lewandowski says that Poland deserved to automatically qualify for Euro 2016 after beating the Republic of Ireland in Warsaw.Oct 11, 23:25
Seamus Coleman: 'Republic of Ireland let themselves down'
Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman concedes that he and his teammates 'let themselves down' after losing 2-1 in Poland for their Euro 2016 qualifier.Oct 11, 22:28
Match Analysis: Poland 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action from Warsaw as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.Oct 11, 21:34
Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016 spot
Poland book their spot at Euro 2016 by beating the Republic of Ireland 2-1 in their final Group D clash in Warsaw.Oct 11, 20:40
Half-Time Report: Poland ahead against the Republic of Ireland
Robert Lewandowski's header gives Poland a 2-1 lead over the Republic of Ireland at the halfway stage of their Euro 2016 qualifier.Oct 11, 19:34
Live Commentary: Germany 2-1 Georgia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage as current world champions Germany book a place at Euro 2016 in France with a 2-1 victory over visitors Georgia in Group D.Oct 11, 18:15
Team News: Shane Long starts for the Republic of Ireland against Poland
Shane Long is rewarded for his winner against Germany as he comes into the starting lineup for the Republic of Ireland's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with Poland.Oct 11, 17:51
Shane Long: 'Germany win must mean something'
The Republic of Ireland's Shane Long tells his teammates to use their Germany win as a springboard for beating Poland and reaching Euro 2016.Oct 10, 22:35
Preview:Poland vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the vital Euro 2016 qualifier between Poland and the Republic of Ireland.Oct 9, 16:14
Republic of Ireland's John O'Shea revels in Germany victory
John O'Shea says that skippering the Republic of Ireland to their famous win over Germany was the proudest moment of his international career.Oct 9, 00:58
Germany defender Mats Hummels: 'Blame me for Republic of Ireland defeat'
Defender Mats Hummels takes responsibility for Germany's shock 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifying defeat in the Republic of Ireland.Oct 8, 22:45
Player Ratings: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at who impressed during the Republic of Ireland's historic 1-0 victory over Germany in Dublin.Oct 8, 22:17
Joachim Low: 'Germany losing to Ireland was unexpected and totally unnecessary'
Germany manager Joachim Low describes his side's shock 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland as "unexpected and totally unnecessary".Oct 8, 21:44
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the Republic or Ireland's famous 1-0 victory over world champions Germany in Dublin.Oct 8, 21:38
Martin O'Neill praises Republic of Ireland's "bravery and courage"
Martin O'Neill describes the performance of his players as "sensational" and "fantastic" as the Republic of Ireland beat Germany 1-0 in Dublin.Oct 8, 21:17
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