Shay Given
Shay Given expects tough West Ham United test
Shay Given warns Aston Villa to expect a tough challenge when they face West Ham United on Saturday.
Aug 16, 02:43
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni unsure over Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni fears that Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane could follow Shay Given's example and retire from international football.
Aug 14, 19:22
Shay Given
Shay Given retires from international football
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given calls time on his international football with the Republic of Ireland.
Aug 13, 18:05
Shay Given
Shay Given backs Benji Siegrist to leave Aston Villa on loan
Shay Given backs Aston Villa teammate Benji Siegrist to seal a loan move away from the club.
Aug 7, 08:50
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni makes changes for Serbia friendly
Giovanni Trapattoni announces the Ireland squad that will face Serbia in a friendly on August 15.
Jul 20, 12:55
Shay Given
Paul Lambert: Shay Given, Richard Dunne provide key experience
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that Shay Given and Richard Dunne's experience will be important throughout the upcoming season.
Jul 11, 13:59
Shay Given
Shay Given expected to fight for Aston Villa place
Paul Lambert says that the return of goalkeeper Brad Guzan at Aston Villa will challenge Shay Given's spot as number one.
Jul 10, 08:24
Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni promises new players ahead of World Cup 2014 qualifying
Giovanni Trapattoni is already planning ahead and has spoken about rebuilding his team in preparation for World Cup 2014 qualification.
Jun 19, 19:33
Giovanni Trapattoni
Steve Staunton questions Ireland's next generation
Steve Staunton admits that he fears for the future of the Republic of Ireland national side.
Jun 18, 18:13
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
Shay Given
Shay Given targets Italy scalp
Shay Given says that he and his Republic of Ireland teammates are determined to give the Irish support something to cheer about against Italy.
Jun 15, 07:58
Cesc Fabregas
Spain 4-0 ROI
Spain crush Republic of Ireland 4-0 in Gdansk to end their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of Euro 2012.
Jun 14, 20:36
Fernando Torres
Half-Time Report: Spain 1-0 Republic of Ireland
Spain head into half time with a 1-0 lead over the Republic of Ireland in Gdansk.
Jun 14, 19:32
Shay Given
Queens Park Rangers plan Shay Given bid
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly planning to move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given before he returns from Euro 2012.
Jun 11, 02:21
Sean St Ledger
Sean St Ledger slams "sloppy goals"
Republic of Ireland defender Sean St Ledger laments poor defending following his side's 3-1 defeat to Croatia.
Jun 10, 22:30
Giovanni Trapattoni
10,000 attend Republic of Ireland training
Around 10,000 people turn up to watch the Republic of Ireland squad take part in an open training session.
Jun 6, 17:47
Shay Given
Shay Given passed fit for Ireland's Euro opener
Goalkeeper Shay Given is reportedly passed fit for Ireland's Euro 2012 opener against Croatia on Sunday.
Jun 6, 12:25
Shay Given
Shay Given misses training again
Reported knee and calf injuries reportedly prevent Shay Given from taking part in Republic of Ireland training this afternoon.
Jun 5, 16:55
Giovanni Trapattoni
Hungary 0-0 Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland finish their Euro 2012 preparations with a 0-0 draw against Hungary in Budapest.
Jun 4, 20:45
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
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
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
Shay Given
Giovanni Trapattoni expects Shay Given to face Hungary
Giovanni Trapattoni expects goalkeeper Shay Given to be fit for Euro 2012, as well as the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Hungary on Monday.
Jun 2, 14:39
Shay Given
Shay Given unable to train
Shay Given misses training with the Republic of Ireland this morning due to reported blister problems.
Jun 2, 10:32
Shay Given
Shay Given urges swift Paul Lambert appointment
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given urges the club to appoint Norwich City boss Paul Lambert swiftly.
May 31, 23:00
Shay Given
Shay Given, John O'Shea return to Republic of Ireland training
John O'Shea and Shay Given hand Giovanni Trapattoni a double fitness boost by returning to training ahead of Euro 2012.
May 31, 12:11
Mark Hughes
Paddy Kenny to discuss Queens Park Rangers future?
Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Paddy Kenny could depart the club in the summer, according to reports.
May 29, 00:45
Shay Given
Shay Given fit for Euro 2012
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given declares himself fit for Euro 2012.
May 28, 22:11
Shay Given
Marco Tardelli downplays Ireland injury crisis
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Marco Tardelli downplays reports of an injury crisis ahead of Euro 2012.
May 23, 21:50
Shay Given
Shay Given to see specialist on Thursday
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given will see a consultant about his troublesome knee injury, according to reports.
May 23, 14:07
Shay Given
Shay Given hit with knee injury
The Republic of Ireland suffer a minor injury scare as goalkeeper Shay Given picks up a knee problem in training.
May 22, 10:11
Shay Given
Queens Park Rangers to move for Shay Given?
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given emerges as a reported transfer target for Queens Park Rangers.
May 21, 23:00
Ciaran Clark
Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur fail to make the most of their domination as they forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.
May 6, 14:58
Ciaran Clark
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Ciaran Clark's deflected effort gives Aston Villa the advantage against Tottenham Hotspur at the break.
May 6, 13:50
Shay Given
Shay Given defends Man City's transfer activity
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given defends his old club's transfer activity in pursuit of the Premier League title.
May 2, 04:56
Fernando Torres
Sports Mole's Team of the Week
It was goals galore at both ends of the Premier League this weekend as nets up and down the country rippled a whopping 34 times. Here, Sports Mole picks out the best XI.
Apr 29, 23:07
Stuart Fleetwood and Richard Dunne
Shay Given relief at Richard Dunne return
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given says that Richard Dunne's return is a welcome boost for the club.
Apr 29, 23:00
Shay Given
Shay Given: 'We don't deserve to be higher in Premier League table'
Shay Given believes that Aston Villa "deserve" to be just five points above the relegation zone after a disappointing season.
Apr 23, 09:22
Carlos Tevez
Sports Mole's Team of the Week
After a busy week in both the Premier League and FA Cup, Sports Mole picks out its Team of the Week.
Apr 15, 22:15
Danny Welbeck
Manchester United 4-0 Aston Villa
Wayne Rooney scores twice as Manchester United regain their five-point lead over Manchester City atop the Premier League.
Apr 15, 16:55