Irish Abroad: Bradford news 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » Andy is home alone! - February 15, 2001 Republic of Ireland manager Don Givens has added a panel of stand-by players to his squad to play Denmark on February 27 - and there is still no place for Bradford's Andy O'Brien! full story » Quinn tips Andy for the top - January 23, 2001 Niall Quinn watched Bradford's Andy O'Brien put England striker Kevin Phillips in his pocket on Sunday - and tipped the youngster for a huge international future with the Republic of Ireland! full story » O'Brien set for senior call-up - January 10, 2001 Midfield dynamo Mark Kinsella will be fit to face Denmark next month, despite his recent knee operation. full story » O'Brien won't rush back - October 2, 2000 Ireland u21 defender Andy O'Brien has no intention of rushing back to first-team action after injuring his collar-bone five weeks ago. full story » Bradford deny Staunton link - September 13, 2000 Bradford City chairman Geoffrey Richmond has denied that his club want to sign Irish international Steve Staunton. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » Bad news for O'Brien - August 29, 2000 Bradford City and Republic of Ireland u21 defender Andy O'Brien will be out of action for a longer period than first thought. O'Brien fell heavily during Bradford's game with Leicester at the weekend breaking his collarbone. full story » O'Brien out of u21 squad - August 28, 2000 Andy O'Brien will miss Ireland's u21 UEFA European Championship qualifying match against Holland next Friday in Nijmegen after being stretchered off at the weekend during Bradford's game with Leicester City. full story »