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Irish abroad - March 15, 2001
Connolly struggling for fitness - March 15, 2001
With the loss of Niall Quinn from the Irish squad, manager Mick McCarthy cannot afford to lose another striker for the crunch games against Cyprus and Andorra - but this could be a distinct possibility with the news that David Connolly is struggling.
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McKeever goes a-Roving - March 15, 2001
Mark McKeever is set to relaunch his career at Bristol Rovers. The former underage international has completed a £50,000 move from Sheffield Wednesday.
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Duff drives Blackburn upwards - March 15, 2001
Damien Duff scored a cracking winner last night as Blackburn pressed home their challenge for automatic promotion to the Premiership.
Rovers lie in third place in the table, level on points with second-placed Bolton and fourth-placed Birmingham, after beating the latter 2-0 at St. Andrew's.
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O'Brien deal hits hitch - March 15, 2001
Andy O'Brien's proposed £1.5 move to Newcastle has hit a hitch. Bradford chairman Geoffrey Richmond is apparently insisting on a sell-on clause and that is proving a stumbling block for the Magpies, who had hoped to clinch the deal ahead of today's transfer deadline.
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Maybury: no harm done - March 15, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Alan Maybury was carried off the pitch last night as Leeds United were held to a 3-3 Elland Road Champions League draw by Lazio.
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Quinn out of qualifiers - March 15, 2001
Niall Quinn has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Cyprus. Quinn took the step after Sunderland manager Peter Reid finally decided to accept medical advice and rest the striker for a month.
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Newcastle target O'Brien - March 14, 2001
It was only a matter of time before the vultures descended for Andy O'Brien, relegation-doomed Bradford's prize remaining asset - and Newcastle United are first in the queue.
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Coyle for Carlisle? - March 14, 2001
Veteran Irish striker Owen Coyle could be on his way to Carlisle. The one-cap Republic of Ireland international is considering a loan move to the Nationwide third division side.
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Quinn still doubtful - March 14, 2001
Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn saw his consultant surgeon yesterday - and was told to rest his back injury for a month!
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Nationwide: Kavanagh on the spot for Stoke - March 14, 2001
Irish international midfielder Graham Kavanagh yesterday threatened to quit Stoke if they failed to win promotion this season - and then single-handedly got the Potters' play-off bid back on the rails by scoring the winner against Cup heroes Wycombe!
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Keane-powered United go through - March 14, 2001
Magnificent Roy Keane powered Manchester United through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League last night with a 3-0 Old Trafford win against Sturm Graz.
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O'Callaghan out for season - March 13, 2001
Barnsley's Ireland u21 international panellist Brian O'Callaghan will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury.
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Andrews sets comeback date - March 13, 2001
Irish defender John Andrews plays for Mansfield Town's reserves against Bury today, hoping to convince manager Billy Dearden that his injury woes are behind him.
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Shelbourne interest in Southend's Fitz - March 13, 2001
Former Irish underage international Trevor Fitzpatrick has impressed during a week's trial at Tolka Park and could be a Shelbourne player for next season.
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Prescott praise for Durkan - March 13, 2001
Macclesfield manager Gil Prescott has paid tribute to Irishman Kieron Durkan, his two-goal hero at the weekend.
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Kavanagh, Savage in quit threats - March 13, 2001
Republic of Ireland international midfielder Graham Kavanagh says he will quit Stoke City if the Potteries side fail to gain promotion to division one this season.
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Defeat may be last straw for Aldo - March 12, 2001
Yesterday's FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Liverpool may mark the end of former Republic of Ireland international John Aldridge's managerial career at Tranmere.
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Durkan double: Nationwide round-up - March 12, 2001
Macclesfield's Irish midfielder Kieron Durkan doubled his goal tally for the season yesterday when he struck twice to give the Silkmen a 3-0 win over Barnet in Nationwide division three.
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McCarthy seals Kop dream - March 12, 2001
Wycombe Wanderers' Corkonian centre back Paul McCarthy fired the Chairboys into the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday - and was then rewarded with his dream draw yesterday.
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Doherty sets up London derby - March 12, 2001
Tottenham Hotspur face a mouth-watering north London derby against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-finals after a goal by young Donegalman Gary Doherty clinched a 3-2 win over West Ham yesterday.
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Latics welcome back Sheridan - March 9, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland playmaker John Sheridan passed a fitness test on his injured calf this morning and has joined the Oldham squad for tomorrow's crunch game against second-placed Rotherham.
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Southend release Fitzpatrick - March 9, 2001
Southend have released Republic of Ireland underage striker Trevor Fitzpatrick, who now looks set to drop into non-league football, with Welling United expressing an interest.
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Murphy out for fortnight more - March 9, 2001
Highly promising Irish youngster Peter Murphy - on loan from Blackburn to Halifax until the end of the season - will be out of action for at least another fortnight after injuring his ankle.
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Sadlier hits hat trick - March 9, 2001
Millwall's Republic of Ireland u21 international striker bounced back to form with a bang last night, hitting a brilliant hat trick in a reserve game against Brentford.
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Harte hits back at Ferguson - March 9, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte arrived back from Madrid to read Alex Ferguson 'diver' accusations yesterday - and quickly hit back at the United boss, describing him as "confused".
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No more jigs, pledges Mahon! - March 8, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Alan Mahon has promised to change his goal celebration - because the current routine is embarassing his dad!
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Man City sign Irish starlet - March 8, 2001
James Lee Matthews yesterday became the latest Irish starlet to sign for an English Premiership club. The u15 international has been snapped up by Manchester City.
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O'Connor on the mark - March 8, 2001
Stoke City's Irish trio are allegedly disaffected at the moment - but it's not affecting the form of young James O'Connor!
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Bolton want Kenna - March 8, 2001
Bolton - knocked out of the FA Cup last night by Blackburn - are preparing a new bid for one of Ewood's want-away Irish stars.
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Kennedy set for Rovers return - March 8, 2001
Mark Kennedy is set to play the full game for Man City in tonight's reserve match against Blackburn Rovers as he sharpens up his fitness. It will be the Dubliners first competitive game since being substituted off with an injury in the December 23 Premiership game against Sunderland.
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Duff: I'm happy here - March 7, 2001
Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has quashed transfer rumours by insisting he is happy to stay at Blackburn Rovers.
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Contract talks for Irwin - March 7, 2001
Just when veteran Irish defender Denis Irwin was resigning himself to leaving Old Trafford, Manchester United have announced that contract talks with the player are imminent!
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Quinn to see specialist today - March 7, 2001
Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn will consult a specialist today in an effort to rid himself of the back problem that has plagued him for much of the season.
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Lee bounces back: Nationwide round-up - March 7, 2001
Alan Lee, Rotherham's young Galway-born striker, bounced back from his sending off at the weekend by scoring the opener in his club's 3-1 win over Bournemouth last night. Lee was among a number of Irish goalscorers which also included Northampton's Dave Savage, Lincoln City's Peter Gain - and Oldham goalkeeper Gary Kelly!
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Kavanagh 'fury' at omission - March 6, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Graham Kavanagh is said to be furious at his omission from Stoke City's side for last weekend's game against Colchester. His disaffection completes the set of Irish players for Stoke, who have already had transfer requests this season from James O'Connor and Clive Clarke.
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Quinn breaks down again as Sunderland held - March 6, 2001
Sunderland missed their chance to go third in the Premiership last night when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa - but of greater concern to Ireland fans was the sight of Niall Quinn leaving the pitch in pain yet again.
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Now Fergie says 'You're cheating, Harte'! - March 6, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte has been accused of cheating for the second time in a month - this time by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.
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Irwin 'not afraid' to leave Old Trafford - March 5, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international Denis Irwin seems to be resigning himself to leaving Manchester United this summer. The 35-year-old's one-year contract is up in May - and the club is unwilling to give him a new one pending the appointment of a new manager.
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Connolly has perfect goal disallowed - March 5, 2001
David Connolly is becoming a regular at the De Kuip stadium for Feyenoord after returning from the wilderness of Dutch Division Two football and with a bit of luck he would be enhancing his reputation with the Giants of Dutch football.
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Burgess leads the way in Australia - March 5, 2001
Irish underage international Ben Burgess is making a big name for himself in Australia. The 19-year-old, who was loaned to Northern Spirit at the start of the season, has joined two players on top of the scoring charts after scoring his 13th goal of the season at the weekend.
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Kinsella, McCarthy back in action - March 5, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Mark Kinsella was deemed fit to enough to make a late substitute appearance in Charlton's game against Middlesbrough on Saturday, despite withdrawing from the Irish squad to face Denmark last week.
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Lee gets marching orders - March 5, 2001
It was a weekend to rue for Rotherham's Galway-born striker Alan Lee. The Republic of Ireland u21 international got himself sent off in injury time in the Millers' 2-0 defeat at Reading.
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Worrell injury blow - March 5, 2001
Young Irish defender David Worrell will be out of the game for the rest of the season after breaking his ankle on Saturday.
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Irish Roses don't smell so sweet! - March 5, 2001
It could have been a big day for the Irish - instead it turned out to be one they will want to forget! The Roses match between Manchester United and Leeds United turned into a bit of a nightmare for the Irish stars.
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O'Leary kicks himself upstairs - March 2, 2001
Former Irish international David O'Leary has relieved himself of coaching duties at Leeds United. Brian Kidd - former second-in-command to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United - will take over as head coach.
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Rowlands back from injury - March 2, 2001
Brentford's Irish u21 international midfielder Martin Rowlands - out of action for the last three weeks - is set to return for tomorrow's Nationwide division two trip to Bournemouth.
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Kelly set for Leeds return - March 2, 2001
Republic of Ireland international full back Gary Kelly resumed full training with Leeds United this week and could figure against Manchester United tomorrow.
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Millwall pledge backing for accused Ryan - March 1, 2001
Millwall say they will stand by their former Republic of Ireland u21 international defender, Robbie Ryan, following yesterday's decision by the FA to charge him with misconduct.
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Kenna blames transfer doubt - March 1, 2001
Blackburn's Jeff Kenna is blaming uncertainty over the transfer system for his failure to find a new club. The Republic of Ireland full back wants away from Ewood Park - but believes clubs are afraid to take the plunge because of the transfer row between UEFA and the European Union.
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Carr: surgery need confirmed - March 1, 2001
Republic of Ireland international full back Steve Carr flies out to Germany tomorrow morning for surgery on his hernia operation. As was feared, Carr will now miss most - if not all - of the remainder of the season.
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Durkan commits future to Macclesfield - February 27, 2001
Former Ireland underage Kieron Durkan bagged his second goal of the season at the weekend - and now says he is happy to stay at Macclesfield for the rest of his career.
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Rowlands Bristol bound? - February 27, 2001
Bristol City manager Danny Wilson is reportedly preparing a fresh bid for Brentford's Irish u21 international midfielder Martin Rowlands.
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Clare back in training - February 27, 2001
Daryl Clare, Grimsby's Republic of Ireland u21 international striker, is back in training after several weeks out of action.
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Byrne waits for word - February 27, 2001
West Ham United's Shaun Byrne - on duty with the Irish u21 squad - must wait to hear whether Huddersfield Town want to take him on loan for the rest of the season.
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Quinn sidelined for three weeks - February 27, 2001
Niall Quinn's withdrawal from tomorrow night's international against Denmark means the Sunderland striker will have an enforced three-week rest before he kicks a ball again - and that could be just what the doctor ordered.
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Irish warm up for Denmark! - February 26, 2001
Key members of the Irish senior team warmed up for Wednesday's Lansdowne Road friendly against Denmark by cracking in Premiership goals over the weekend.
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Nationwide Irish on the mark - February 26, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international midfielder John Sheridan was among the Irishmen on target in the Nationwide League at the weekend.
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O'Callaghan out of squad - February 23, 2001
Barnsley full back Brian O'Callaghan has been forced to pull out of the Republic of Ireland u21 squad for the friendly against Denmark at Dalymount on Tuesday.
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Quinn, Heary sign deals - February 23, 2001
Barry Quinn and Thomas Heary - two members of the Republic of Ireland u18 team which won the European Championship in 1998 - have signed new contracts with their respective clubs.
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Irish Celts rally in Dundalk - February 23, 2001
Celtic fans from all over Ireland will gather in Dundalk tomorrow to protest at the club's plans to abandon the famous green and white hoops. Lisbon Lions Bobby Murdoch and Bertie Auld will address the rally, at the town's Imperial Hotel.
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Clarke slaps in transfer demand - February 23, 2001
Republic of Ireland u21international Clive Clarke has slapped in a transfer request at high-flying Stoke City. The Dublin-born defender has been peripheral to Stoke's promotion challenge in recent weeks and has told manager Gudjon Thordarson he wants away from the Britannia.
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Gavin set for surprise recall - February 22, 2001
Ireland u21 international Jason Gavin, who has not played first-team football since September, is in line for a surprise recall to the Middlesbrough side.
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Kilbane back in Sunderland frame - February 22, 2001
Axed winger Kevin Kilbane could secure a quick return to the Sunderland first team after starring for the reserves on Monday night. Manager Peter Reid yesterday praised the Irishman's performance - and tipped him to force his way back into the first team.
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Now Kiely faces op shock - February 22, 2001
What looked like a routine step on Dean Kiely's comeback from injury has turned into a nightmare.
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Whalley ice-cold on Alex - February 22, 2001
Crewe Alexander manager Dario Gradi claims he will unveil a mystery midfield signing this weekend - but Republic of Ireland B international Gareth Whalley denies that he is the player in question.
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Harte clinches place in last eight - February 22, 2001
Republic of Ireland full back and dead-ball specialist Ian Harte clinched Leeds United's place in the last eight of the Champions League, as the English club hammered Anderlecht last night.
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Delap, McAteer set to return - February 22, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Rory Delap is on the comeback trail. The Derby County utility man - included in the Irish squad for the friendly against Denmark next Wednesday - damaged his knee ligaments against Sunderland a fortnight ago but is set to return to Derby's first team against Aston Villa on Saturday.
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Rovers boss wants McKeever - February 21, 2001
Bristol Rovers boss Gary Thompson wants his on-loan Irish striker, Mark McKeever, to move permanently - and that would be just fine with the Memorial Stadium fans.
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George hurt as Kinnear suffers first defeat - February 21, 2001
Irish u21 striker Liam George suffered an injury last night and is now doubtful for Luton Town's division two clash with Swindon this Saturday.
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Savage spot on, Lee scores again - February 21, 2001
Irish underage international Alan Lee fired his fourth goal in two games last night to lift Rotherham to fourth place in Nationwide division two and keep the Millers' promotion challenge firmly on track.
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Aldo sets up emotional return - February 21, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international John Aldridge faces an emotionally charged quarter-final return to Anfield at the helm of FA Cup heroes Tranmere.
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McCarthy keeps Wycombe dream alive - February 21, 2001
Irish centre back Paul McCarthy was ten-man Wycombe's hero last night as the second division side sent Wimbledon tumbling out of the FA Cup.
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Michael Reddy for Defoe showdown - February 20, 2001
As loans go, Jermaine Defoe's time at Bournemouth will be long remembered by the club's fans - but Graiguenamanagh's Michael Reddy plans to eclipse him with Swindon if he is not recalled to Sunderland.
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Whalley set for Alex return - February 20, 2001
Republic of Ireland midfielder Gareth Whalley could be set for a return to Crewe Alexander because he has been told by Bradford boss Jim Jeffries that he has no future at the Premiership club.
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Duff: hands off say Blackburn - February 20, 2001
Blackburn manager Graeme Souness has rebuffed Newcastle United's attempts to sign Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff - and has stepped up his own bid to sign another Irishman, Alan Mahon, from Sporting Lisbon.
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Rover and out for Shels pair and Evans? - February 20, 2001
Shelbourne duo Richie Foran and Richie Baker return to Dublin today after a three-day trial at Bristol Rovers - and now they must wait to hear whether the Nationwide second-division club will make a bid for their services.
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Shay okay! - February 20, 2001
Newcastle United 'keeper Shay Given has received the all-clear to line out for the Republic of Ireland against Denmark tomorrow week, despite his dislocated finger.
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Keane and Best trail Cantona in United poll - February 20, 2001
Manchester United fans have chosen Eric Cantona as the all-time greatest Manchester United player - with Irishman George Best relegated to second place!
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Burgess brace breaks record - February 19, 2001
Without Ben Burgess Australian side Northern Spirit would be facing relegation. The Republic of Ireland underage international, who is on loan in Australia from Blackburn, added his tenth and eleventh goals of the season to give Spirit their first win in six games.
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Robbie: arrivederci, Milano! - February 19, 2001
Republic of Ireland star Robbie Keane has told Inter Milan: I'm not going back to the San Siro!
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Irish goal-getters on target again - February 19, 2001
On-form Irish goal-scorers Michael Reddy, James O'Connor and Liam George were all on target again at the weekend. Reddy, on-loan from Sunderland, lifted struggling Swindon to sixth from bottom in division two with his third goal in four starts.
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Duff Newcastle-bound? - February 16, 2001
English sites are reporting that Newcastle United are again showing interest in Blackburn's Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff.
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'Cheating' Harte is vindicated - February 16, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte, accused by Ipswich Town's Marcus Stewart of cheating, has been vindicated by the FA.
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Carr breaks down again - February 16, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Steve Carr could miss the rest of the season after breaking down in training yesterday.
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Kerr: calling priests and taxi drivers! - February 16, 2001
Irish underage supremo Brian Kerr has called on the huge Irish communities in the UK and America to act as scouts for the Republic of Ireland soccer teams - revealing that a parish priest and a taxi driver have tipped him off in the past!
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Graham didn't rate Robbie, court is told - February 15, 2001
Tottenham manager George Graham had the chance to buy Robbie Keane, but didn't rate him highly enough, the English High Court was told yesterday! Graham believed Keane would struggle to establish himself in the Spurs first team, according to Director of Football David Pleat.
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McCarthy signs new contract - February 15, 2001
Wycombe's Irish central defender Paul McCarthy has signed a new contract which will keep him at Adams Park for the next two seasons.
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Coyne in demand - February 15, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international Tommy Coyne is considering a return to full-time playing, after being sacked as Clydebank player-manager last month - and his services are in demand.
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New setback for Sparky - February 15, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Mark Kennedy has revealed that he picked up his latest injury playing head tennis!
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Harte attack does it for Leeds - February 14, 2001
Republic of Ireland full back Ian Harte saved Leeds' bacon last night as the English club came from behind to beat Anderlecht and go second in their Champions League group.
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Irish duo inspire Luton - February 14, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international Joe Kinnear made it two wins out of two as manager of struggling Luton Town, as the Hatters scored an amazing 3-1 win at Notts County at Meadow Lane last night.
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Fans up in arms as Celtic abandon hoops - February 13, 2001
'Abandon hoop all ye who enter here' will be the new message over the gates of Paradise - despite widespread opposition from fans.
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Casey surgery successful - February 13, 2001
Irish winger Ryan Casey went under the knife at a top London hospital yesterday - and his surgeon pronounced the operation a success.
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King fears Reddy free-for-all - February 13, 2001
Swindon Town manager Andy King fears he will lose on-loan Sunderland striker Michael Reddy to a bigger club. The Republic of Ireland u21 international scored his second goal in three starts for the Robins at the weekend - and King is keeping his fingers crossed that his displays won't alert big-spending rivals.
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Lee hits hat trick - February 12, 2001
Galway-born 22-year-old Alan Lee hit his eighth, ninth and tenth goals of the season as Rotherham cruised to a 3-0 win over Cambridge United.
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Kinsella comeback as Charlton set sights on Europe
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Charlton Athletic (7th) joined Ipswich (6th) and Leeds (5th) on 40 points yesterday with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United and, in doing so, put themselves within sight of a place in Europe.
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Robbie rival Recoba leaves Italy - February 9, 2001
Uruguayan international Alvaro Recoba - one of Robbie Keane's main rivals for a first-team place at Inter Milan - has left Italy to try to sort out his employment status. But he has vowed to return within days.
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Carlisle cash in on Delap - February 9, 2001
Republic of Ireland international Rory Delap could help his old club, Carlisle, avoid dropping out of the Nationwide League! Delap played his 100th game for Premiership Derby County against Sunderland on Saturday - and that triggered a further £100,000 payment for the third-division club.
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Kinnear says: I'm the boss - February 9, 2001
Joe Kinnear is insisting that he is the new manager of Luton Town. The club unveiled him on Wednesday as their new Director of Football, but the former Republic of Ireland international says he will be replacing current boss Lil Fucillo.
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Quinn sweats over 'Pool game - February 8, 2001
Niall Quinn, out of action since injuring his neck against Manchester United two games ago, is in a race against time to be fit for Saturday's Premiership clash against Liverpool.
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McKeever once more a Rover - February 8, 2001
Sheffield Wednesday's Irish winger Mark McKeever is due to sign today for his second loan spell at Bristol Rovers. Caretaker manager Gary Thompson has lined up McKeever as his first acquisition.
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Coyle continues at County - February 8, 2001
Owen Coyle, the much-travelled former Republic of Ireland international striker, has signed another one-month extension to his loan deal at Ross County in the Scottish first division.
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Kelly could stay at Ewood - February 8, 2001
Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Alan Kelly could be staying at Ewood Park after all, following a getaway bid by colleague John Filan.
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Carr returns, Graham hails Doherty - February 8, 2001
Republic of Ireland full back Steve Carr made his return for Tottenham last night, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute in the 4-2 FA Cup victory over Charlton Athletic.
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Inter want Robbie back - February 8, 2001
England's Daily Mail has reported that Inter Milan have made a bid to reclaim their farmed-out Republic of Ireland international striker, Robbie Keane.
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Kinnear confirmed in Luton job - February 8, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international Joe Kinnear has been confirmed today as Luton Town's new Director of Football - less than a week after quitting a similar job at Oxford United.
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O'Leary leaps to Harte defence - February 7, 2001
Leeds manager David O'Leary has leapt to the defence of his Irish international full back Ian Harte, who was branded a cheat this week.
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Colgan commits to Hibs - February 7, 2001
Irish 'keeper Nick Colgan yesterday committed his future to Hibernian by signing a new three-year contract. The 27-year-old Drogheda-born netminder said: "This club is going places and I want to be part of it."
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Ian Harte: Stewart's 'cheat' slur - February 6, 2001
Ipswich striker Marcus Stewart has accused Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte of wrecking his England career.
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Luton job for Kinnear - February 5, 2001
Just days after resigning as Oxford United's director of football, purportedly on health grounds, Joe Kinnear is back in football.
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Unstoppable Robbie does it again - February 5, 2001
Robbie Keane's goals continue to drag Leeds up the Premiership table by the scruff of the neck! The Yorkshire side were relegation contenders a few weeks ago; now they lie seventh in the table after Keane's sixth goal in as many starts gave them victory over Ipswich.
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Bankies sack Coyne - February 2, 2001
Former Irish international striker Tommy Coyne has been sacked as manager of Clydebank, after just six months in the job - and despite the fact that the Bankies are currently well placed in Scotland's division two.
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Casey out 'for months' - February 2, 2001
Swansea City's Irish winger Ryan Casey has learned that he will be out of the game for at least two months and possibly until the end of the season.
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Quinner to miss Denmark ... and Clonmel! - February 2, 2001
Niall Quinn is almost certain to miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Denmark this month, after injuring his neck in Wednesday night's Premiership game between Sunderland and Manchester United.
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Reddy is new Defoe, says King - February 2, 2001
Swindon manager Andy King is tipping Irish striker Michael Reddy to be his Jermaine Defoe. West Ham's Defoe set a goalscoring record while on loan at Bournemouth - and King reckons Kilkennyman Reddy can do the same.
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Cheltenham chairman: I'll cough up for Clare - February 2, 2001
Cheltenham Town chairman Paul Baker says he is prepared to dip into his own pocket to bring Irish u21 international striker Daryl Clare to Whaddon Road.
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Kenny completes first 90 minutes of season - February 1, 2001
Republic of Ireland defender Kenny Cunningham completed his first 90 minutes of the season last night as he came through Wimbledon's reserve game with Nottingham Forest.
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Bureaucracy holds O'Brien back - February 1, 2001
Ronnie O'Brien's chance to impress Nottingham Forest boss David Platt came and went last night as he was forced to sit out their reserve game against Wimbledon because his international clearance failed to arrive from the Italian FA.
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Royle picks Dunne for special mention - February 1, 2001
Liverpool jinx Richard Dunne was picked out for special praise from his manager, Joe Royle, as Man City earned a creditable draw against the Reds last night.
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Kinnear quits Oxford - February 1, 2001
Former Irish international Joe Kinnear has quit as director of football at Oxford United after just four months in the job. Ex-Wimbledon boss Kinnear cited health reasons for his departure.
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Robbie cracker! - February 1, 2001
Leeds 1 Coventry 0
Irish international Robbie Keane could be on his way back to the San Siro after scoring another cracking goal for Leeds last night - his fifth since joining the Yorkshire club on loan.
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Quinn hospitalised - February 1, 2001
Sunderland 0 Manchester United 1
Niall Quinn left the pitch after 28 minutes of a match in which referee Graham Poll flashed three red cards. And the Irish striker spent the night under observation in hospital after injuring his neck.
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