Irish abroad stories - September 2000

Given withdrawn from squad - September 29, 2000
Ireland boss Mick McCarthy was thrown into a goalkeeping crisis yesterday with the news that Shay Given has been withdrawn from the squad to face Portugal and Estonia.
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Kelly injury blow - September 28, 2000
Ireland's No.1 choice goalkeeper, Alan Kelly, is unlikely to be fit for the World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Estonia.
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Billington's misery continues - September 28, 2000
Sheffield Wednesday's transfer-listed Irish defender David Billington has been struck down with injury again, after spending nearly all of the last 18 months on the sideline crocked.
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No bids for Quinn state Wednesday - September 27, 2000
Sheffield Wednesday are getting sick and tired of their best player being linked with every team in the Premiership and they have angrily denied that they have received any bids for Dubliner Alan Quinn.
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Irish youngsters take Sunderland chance - September 27, 2000
The Worthington Cup second-round second-leg match at Kenilworth Road last night between Luton and Sunderland was a chance for Irish friends to meet up.
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Kennedy hits form - September 27, 2000
Mark Kennedy must have been disappointed to be left on the bench for Man City's second-round second-leg match against Gillingham at Priestfield last night but he got his chance after 36 minutes when he replaced Paul Ritchie and quickly put the disappointment behind him by turning in a man-of-the-match performance.
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Dunne must forget about Dons - September 26, 2000
It is time for Irish international defender Richard Dunne to forget about a move to Wimbledon and instead set his sights on somewhere else.
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Rotherham loan move for Burn-Lee - September 26, 2000
Burnley striker Alan Lee has joined Second Division Rotherham on a month's loan - but after only seeing the Irishman play just one game, the club are ready to smash their record transfer fee to make his move permanent.
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Kinnear is favourite for Lions job - September 25, 2000
Ireland's Joe Kinnear has emerged as the clear favourite to take over the vacant manager's job at Millwall. It is thought that the former Wimbledon manager would jump at the chance to manage another London club.
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Foy makes senior debut for Forest - September 25, 2000
Nottingham Forest is a home away from home for the Irish. There are so many at the club that if manager David Platt wanted to he could field a full Green team.
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George scores first goal of the season - September 25, 2000
Luton's Liam George is one relieved man even though his team lost at the weekend. The Irish u21 international scored his first goal of the new campaign but it has taken 12 matches.
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Southampton deny Kinsella link - September 22, 2000
Southampton boss Glenn Hoddle has denied that the club have made an approach to bring Mark Kinsella to the Dell.
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Stockport must give Daly his chance - September 22, 2000
Republic of Ireland underage international Jonathan Daly continued his goalscoring form for the Stockport reserves during the week and it is now time that he was given a chance in the first team.
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Kelham set for first start in three years - September 19, 2000
Preston North End's assistant manager, Kelham O'Hanlon, is set for his first start in over three years if David Lucas does not win his battle with injury before tonight's Worthington Cup game against Coventry at Deepdale.
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Kiely at home in top league - September 18, 2000
Ireland's Dean Kiely has taken to life in top-flight football with remarkable ease for a player who was only considered a journeyman a couple of seasons ago.
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McLoughlin transfer-listed - September 18, 2000
Republic of Ireland hero Alan McLoughlin has been transfer-listed by Wigan boss Bruce Rioch - but still figured as a substitute for the club during the 0-0 draw at Bristol Rovers on Saturday.
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Greene excited about football with Bluebirds - September 15, 2000
Former Irish u21 defender David Greene moved from second-division Colchester to third-division Cardiff during the close season and while many people saw the move as a drop in grade Greene does not see it that way.
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London called for Given - September 15, 2000
Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has revealed that two London clubs were in contact with his agent while he was in talks with Newcastle over a new contract.
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Given commits future to Newcastle - September 14, 2000
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has ended speculation about his future by signing a new three-year contract at Newcastle.
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Mixed night for Irish in Europe - September 14, 2000
It was a mixed night to say the least for the Irish players taking part in the Champions League last night. Five Irishmen took to the field, with two having a happy night and three having a torrid time.
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Roche comes of age - September 14, 2000
Goalkeeper Barry Roche started his first competitive game for Nottingham Forest last night and came through it with flying colours.
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Given stalling on deal - September 13, 2000
Shay Given was in negotiations yesterday with Newcastle United about a new contract - but after exhaustive talks the two sides were no nearer a solution.
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Bradford deny Staunton link - September 13, 2000
Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond has denied that his club want to sign Irish international Steve Staunton.
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Keane to get back in action - September 12, 2000
Suspended from Premiership action and seemingly not missed, Manchester United captain Roy Keane is aching to get back into action and his chance will come on Wednesday against Anderlecht in the Champions League.
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Bradford looking to Stan? - September 12, 2000
Bradford City could be ready to make a move for Liverpool's Steve Staunton to relieve their defensive pressures. Bradford are without Irishman Andy O'Brien, who is out with a long-term injury and Staunton is seen as perfect cover.
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Yankee rumours link Kelly with Leicester - September 12, 2000
Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Alan Kelly is being linked with a move to Premiership Leicester, making room for Brad Friedel to move to Blackburn, according to reports in the American media.
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Holland set for a scan - September 12, 2000
In a bid to get back to full fitness, Ipswich captain Matt Holland is to have a scan on his ankle to see exactly what is the problem with it.
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Geary's time is now - September 12, 2000
Irish underage international Derek Geary could be joining Alan Quinn in the Sheffield Wednesday starting line-up for the Division One game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
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Staunton FREE to leave Anfield - September 11, 2000
Steve Staunton could be on his way back to Birmingham to join Aston Villa after Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier told him that he can leave Anfield on a free transfer if he can find another club.
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Given set for contract talks today - September 8, 2000
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is set to sit down for talks with Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd today about a new contract.
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Phelan told to take a month off - September 8, 2000
Irish international defender Terry Phelan has been told to take a month off from football because he is suffering from depression.
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Back to England for Coyle? - September 8, 2000
Thirty-four-year-old Owen Coyle could be set to try his luck in England for the second time in his long career if he can agree a deal with Carlisle United.
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Vale look to Freeman - September 8, 2000
The Irish contingent at Port Vale could be at five if manager Brian Horton gets his way and agrees with Nottingham Forest to bring striker David Freeman on loan.
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Peter Gains a first-team place and wants more - September 8, 2000
Lincoln City midfielder Peter Gain made his first start of the season for his club during the week in the Worthington Cup and he hopes he has done enough to retain his place.
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Holland plays - September 7, 2000
Matt Holland made his 172nd successive appearance for Ipswich despite being a doubt for the game with the ankle injury which kept him out of the Ireland game in Holland.
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Duff hits two in Worthington Cup - September 7, 2000
Republic of Ireland midfielder Damien Duff scored two goals for Blackburn as they romped to an easy 6-1 win against Rochdale in the Worthington Cup first round, second leg last night at Ewood Park.
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Evans set for Bristol Rovers switch - September 7, 2000
West Brom striker Mickey Evans is set to move down a division in a bid to get first-team football. The former Irish international is set to join Bristol Rovers after impressing while on a month's loan at the club.
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Prenderville joins Oldham - September 7, 2000
The revolving career of young Irishman Barry Prenderville has taken another turn. The 23-year-old defender has left St. Patrick's Athletic to join English Second Division outfit Oldham Athletic after signing a two-year this week.
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Will Holland miss his first Ipswich game - September 6, 2000
Since Matt Holland's £800,000 move to Ipswich from Bournemouth in 1997 he has been an ever present in the side - but he is at risk of missing his first match tonight as his club travel to Filbert Street to take on Leicester.
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Phelan unwanted! - September 6, 2000
Irish international defender Terry Phelan has walked out on Fulham because of his lack of action so far this season.
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Gregan wants to play for Ireland - September 5, 2000
Preston North End's captain Sean Gregan wants to play for Ireland but don't tell Pat Dolan about it. The 26-year-old midfielder is checking out his Irishness at the moment after being recommended to Mick McCarthy by Preston boss David Moyes.
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Given is happy to stay with the Toon - September 5, 2000
Irish international goalkeeper Shay Given has stated that he is happy to stay at Newcastle United despite the supposed interest from Celtic.
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Dunne deal undone - September 5, 2000
Richard Dunne's proposed move to Wimbledon is dead and buried according to his club Everton. Manager Walter Smith has said the 20-year-old Dunne is no longer available for transfer.
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Captain feels Irish can qualify - September 4, 2000
Irish captain Roy Keane feels that Ireland can qualify for the World Cup finals in 2002 if they have more belief in themselves.
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Leicester target O'Brien - September 4, 2000
Bradford City and Irish u21 defender Andy O'Brien is being targeted by Premiership rivals Leicester City - but Bradford boss Chris Hutching has no intention of selling the player.
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Charlton want Butler - September 4, 2000
In a bid to shore up their defence - which has leaked eight goals in two games - Charlton Athletic are ready to swoop for Irish international Paul Butler.
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Hands off Quinn! - September 4, 2000
Sheffield Wednesday are adamant that their star player, Alan Quinn, is not for sale at any price despite the club being in dire financial trouble.
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Hardy working back to fitness - September 4, 2000
Wrexham player/coach Phil Hardy has had good news from his doctor. Hardy injured his knee in a pre-season friendly and it was thought that it was a recurrence of the knee problem which was operated on during the summer. But thankfully he has got the news that it is not the same injury and he will not need another operation.
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Derby confirm Delap bid - September 1, 2000
Derby manager Jim Smith has confirmed that the club has received a £5m bid from Middlesbrough for his star player, Rory Delap.
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Keane will play against Dutch - September 1, 2000
A collective sigh of relief reverberated around Ireland yesterday as the news broke that captain Roy Keane will be fit to take his place against Holland on Saturday.
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