FA Premier 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 » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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". full story » 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. full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » '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. full story » 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. full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » Kinsella comeback as Charlton set sights on Europe - February 12, 2001 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » Butler signs for Wolves - January 31, 2001 Sunderland defender Paul Butler has signed for Wolves in a £1m-plus deal which will keep him at the Molineux club for three-and-a-half years. full story » Robbie faces Coventry wrath - January 31, 2001 Robbie Keane comes face to face with his former team-mates tonight as struggling Coventry travel to Elland Road in the Premiership. full story » Kiely is McCarthy's latest injury blow - January 31, 2001 Hot on the heels of Gary Kelly's hernia operation announcement, Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has been hit by an injury last night to Charlton 'keeper Dean Kiely. full story » Kelly will miss Denmark match - January 30, 2001 Republic of Ireland defender Gary Kelly will miss up to six weeks, which will count him out of the Denmark friendly international next month. The reason: Kelly will undergo a hernia operation tomorrow. full story » Holland to equal club record - January 30, 2001 Indestructible Irishman Matt Holland is set to mark yet another milestone this Wednesday when he leads Ipswich out against Birmingham in the Worthington Cup semi-final second leg. full story » Stan's the man, says Gregory - January 30, 2001 Under fire Aston Villa manager John Gregory has exonerated Ireland international Steve Staunton from any blame for the club's current slump and is backing the Irishman to lead Villa out of relegation danger. full story » Reddy scores on Swindon debut - January 29, 2001 Irish underage international Michael Reddy - currently surplus to requirements at Premiership Sunderland - agreed a loan deal with second-division Swindon Town during the week and marked his Nationwide debut with a goal. full story » O'Leary: now Harte's my number one No. 3! - January 26, 2001 Leeds boss Dave O'Leary has given himself a pat on the back following Ian Harte's triumphant midweek return to first-team action - and he predicts that the Irish international full back will stay in the first team for the rest of the season. full story » Irish trio lift Leeds - January 25, 2001 Irish internationals Ian Harte, Gary Kelly and Robbie Keane lifted Leeds to a crucial win over Aston Villa last night. full story » Defoe beats Aldo's record - January 24, 2001 West Ham striker Jermaine Defoe has written his own page of history while on loan at second-division Bournemouth by eclipsing John Aldridge's post-war record of scoring in nine successive league games. full story » Irwin turns Ireland on to Red telly - January 24, 2001 Denis Irwin flew into Dublin yesterday to throw the switch for MUTV, Manchester United's own daily television channel. full story » Given withdraws transfer request - January 24, 2001 Republic of Ireland Shay Given has officially withdrawn his request for a transfer, following his star display for Newcastle at the weekend. The request had been turned down by the club in any case. full story » McGrath stars for Villa reserves - January 23, 2001 Aston Villa's 20-year-old Irish underage international John McGrath shone well above the rest of a star-studded Villa reserve side in their 4-3 defeat against Liverpool last night. full story » Rotherham looking at Lynch - January 19, 2001 It looks like u21 international Damien Lynch could finally be on the move - to second division Rotherham United. full story » Quinn and Kilbane score - January 18, 2001 Sunderland booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to goals from Irish internationals Niall Quinn and Kevin Kilbane. full story » Ian's Harte at Leeds - January 18, 2001 Rumours linking Ian Harte with a move away from Elland Road have been quashed by the Irish international who says he wants to stay and fight for his place back. full story » Keane fighting for one of two places - January 17, 2001 Leeds United manager David O'Leary has told his four strikers that they are only fighting for two places. full story » Robson confirms Givens transfer refusal - January 17, 2001 Newcastle United boss Bobby Robson confirmed yesterday that Shay Givens request for a transfer was turned down when he handed him an official club letter outlining their decision. full story » Robbie turns it on for Leeds - January 15, 2001 Robbie Keane was back to his pin-sharp best at the weekend as he scored twice for Leeds in a matter of minutes after coming on as a sub at Manchester City. full story » Doyle leaps at Harriers chance - January 15, 2001 Daire Doyle has left Premiership Coventry City for the more humble surroundings of Kidderminster Harriers in a bid to kick-start his career with first-team football. full story » Kilbane vows: I'll be back - January 12, 2001 Irish international Kevin Kilbane looks set to sit out Sunderland's Premiership fixture against West Ham this Saturday - but the winger has vowed: I'll fight my way back. full story » Fried Red faces at whistle-stop Café! - January 12, 2001 Manchester United's Red Café in Dublin is to close down with debts of around £700,000 after just seven weeks in business! The mega-rich club is to meet at least some of the losses. full story » Barrett mystery illness diagnosed - January 12, 2001 The mystery illness which curtailed Graham Barrett's loan period at Bristol Rovers has been diagnosed as glandular fever, the debilitating disease which drains sufferers of energy. The Irish u21 international is likely to be out of the game for some months. full story » Hope at last for Moore - January 11, 2001 Forgotten man Alan Moore could get a return to first-team football at Middlesbrough after scoring a hat-trick for the clubs reserve side against Leeds United last night. full story » Carr to miss two more games - January 10, 2001 Irish international Steve Carr is likely to miss at least two more matches for Tottenham and could need surgery. full story » Newcastle refuse Given request - January 10, 2001 Shay Given has been stupidly told by Newcastle to knuckle down and fight for his place, after the club refused his transfer request. full story » Kelly rested, Keane is next - January 10, 2001 Leeds boss David O'Leary says he dropped Irish international Gary Kelly because the player "needed a rest" - and he has hinted that Robbie Keane will be the next candidate for an enforced arse-warming session. full story » Kinsella fit to face Danes - January 10, 2001 Midfield dynamo Mark Kinsella will be fit to face Denmark next month, despite his recent knee operation. full story » Sunderland reserves lose for first time - January 9, 2001 Sunderland's reserves went into their game against Liverpool last night trying to make it ten games unbeaten so far this season but their run was finally halted by a star-studded Reds outfit. full story » Robson brands Given as 'selfish' - January 9, 2001 Newcastle manager Bobby Robson accused Shay Given of 'acting in a selfish manner' after the Irish international slapped in a transfer request yesterday. full story » Given requests transfer - January 8, 2001 Shay Given has lost patience with Newcastle United's system of picking goalkeepers and as a result he has handed in a written transfer request to the club. full story » Tigana targets Breen - January 8, 2001 The fortunes of Gary Breen have taken an upturn since the start of the season - so much so that the 27-year-old Irish international is now being linked with a £3.5m move to first division runaway leaders Fulham. full story » Irwin: no plans to leave Old Trafford - January 8, 2001 Reports linking Denis Irwin with a move to Middlesbrough have been quashed by the player and by Manchester United. full story » Butler could be Jones first signing - January 8, 2001 New Wolves boss Dave Jones knows that he needs a goalkeeper and a central-defender as soon as possible which could open the door for a permanent move to Molineux for Paul Butler. full story » More praise for Doherty - January 8, 2001 Gary Doherty's star is shining at the moment but according to his manager, George Graham, he will get better and better. full story » Doherty does it again for Spurs - January 8, 2001 Irish u21 international Gary Doherty scored his second goal in as many games to give Tottenham Hotspur a hard-earned FA Cup third-round win over Leyton Orient. full story » Irish stars miss out on Cup - January 5, 2001 A host of Irish stars look set to miss out on FA Cup action with their Premiership clubs this weekend. full story » Man City net another Irish starlet - January 5, 2001 Man City's policy of trawling the four corners of Ireland for players has paid off again with the news that 15-year-old Wexford youngster Paul Murphy will join them over the weekend. full story » Middlesbro want Irwin - January 5, 2001 Middlesbrough are lining up a bid for Ireland legend Denis Irwin - an offer which might be too good to refuse for the Cork man. full story » Delaney could get Cup chance - January 5, 2001 Damien Delaney is on the verge of first-team football with Leicester City - and his chance could come this Saturday as the Premiership club take on York city in the FA Cup. full story » Stam return clears O'Shea move - January 5, 2001 Jaap Stam made a successful comeback for Manchester United reserves last night - removing the final obstacle to John O'Shea's long-awaited loan move to Belgian club Royal Antwerp. full story » Chelsea chase Holland - January 4, 2001 Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri is reported to be ready to make a bid for Republic of Ireland international midfielder Mattie Holland. full story » Leeds say Harte is not for sale - January 4, 2001 Rumours linking Republic of Ireland international Ian Harte with a move to either Newcastle United or Chelsea have been shot down by Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale, who says the player is not for sale. full story » Bristol want Barrett for season - January 4, 2001 Bristol Rovers boss Ian Holloway has contacted Arsenal in a bid to secure the services of Ireland's Graham Barrett until the end of the season. full story » Harte gives O'Leary food for thought - January 3, 2001 Ian Harte's rest from first team football seems to have done the job as he looked back to his best in a reserve game against Liverpool last night. full story » Pain no barrier as Lee targets Liverpool - January 3, 2001 Alan Lee should be in the Rotherham side to face Liverpool on Saturday in the FA Cup despite still suffering from an ankle injury which he picked up nearly a month ago. full story » Doherty first helps Spurs to dramatic win - January 3, 2001 Young Irish international Gary Doherty was the toast of White Hart Lane last night after his first goal for the club set Tottenham on their way to their first win in seven games. full story » Robbie opens Leeds account - January 2, 2001 Robbie Keane opened his Leeds account yesterday to rescue a point for the struggling Yorkshire side. full story » Goals flow for the Irish - December 27, 2000 The goals flowed for the Irish across the water yesterday, with strikes in every division from Premiership to Nationwide Three. Big Niall Quinn led the way, his 45th-minute opener inspiring Sunderland to a 4-1 win over Bradford in the Premiership. full story » Leeds win Robbie race - December 21, 2000 Leeds United have shown their intent to be challengers for honours by convincing Ireland international striker Robbie Keane to join the club on loan until the end of the season. full story » Butler deal dead but Andrews gets Wolves recall - December 21, 2000 Paul Butler has decided to return to Sunderland from Wolves instead of joining the struggling Division One club after manager Colin Lee was sacked. full story » Matt the thrasher sees Ipswich through - December 20, 2000 Irish midfielder Matt Holland delivered an invaluable goal last night to steer Ipswich through to a Worthington Cup semi-final. full story » Waterford honours United star - December 20, 2000 Manchester United's rising star John O'Shea has been named the Waterford Sports Star for the month of November. full story » Butler deal in doubt after Lee sacking - December 19, 2000 Paul Butler's £1 million move from Sunderland to Wolves has been thrown into doubt by the sacking last night of Molineux boss Colin Lee. full story » Murphy back for Tranmere - December 19, 2000 It's an ill wind that blows no good. Saturday's injury to Everton 'keeper Paul Gerrard - which hit the headlines because of Paulo di Canio's sporting gesture in stopping play - will bring Irish goalkeeper Joe Murphy in from the cold at Tranmere! full story » Barrett becomes a Rover for a month - December 15, 2000 Arsenal midfielder/striker Graham Barrett has been loaned out to Second Division Bristol Rovers for a month. full story » Butler to sign for Wolves today? - December 15, 2000 Irish central defender Paul Butler will join Wolverhampton Wanderers from Sunderland today if he can agree personal terms with the Molineux club. full story » Fergie reveals The Boss Roy - December 15, 2000 Roy Keane will be manager of Manchester United one day - and that's the view of current Red Devils boss Alex Ferguson, the most successful manager in the history of the British game. full story » Redknapp says Robbie's staying put - December 15, 2000 West Ham boss Harry Redknapp decided to put the Robbie Keane rumour industry to the test yesterday - and got a firm rebuff from both club and player. full story » Fergie wants Irwin to play on - December 13, 2000 Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson wants his board to reward 35-year-old Denis Irwin with a new contract when his current deal runs out this summer. full story » Irish talent on the rise - December 11, 2000 Eight million pounds worth of Irish talent could soon be on its way from the English Nationwide to the Premiership. full story » Butler hungry like a Wolf - December 11, 2000 Wolves manager Colin Lee will this week attempt to sign Sunderland's unsettled Irish international centre back, Paul Butler, on a permanent basis. full story » Staunton's massive pay cut - December 8, 2000 Steve Staunton has taken a massive £13,000-a-week pay CUT in search of first-team football. Aston Villa unveiled their new signing at a press conference yesterday and the Irish international revealed that his new pay packet will be £15,000 a week - down from the £28,000 a week he was on at Liverpool. full story » Kelly to take step up? - December 7, 2000 The odds on Irish international 'keeper Alan Kelly returning to the Premiership are shortening, with Sunderland joining Leicester on the interested list. full story » Staunton to revisit Villa - December 6, 2000 Steve Staunton will return to Birmingham today for his second spell as an Aston Villa player. full story » Quinn shines at Stadium of Light - December 5, 2000 Niall Quinn returned to action for the Black Cats last night - and his performance had manager Peter Reid purring. full story » Harte to be left out again - December 5, 2000 Irish international full back Ian Harte looks likely to be 'rested' again tonight as Leeds take on Lazio in the Champions League. full story » Staunton's Kop days over - December 5, 2000 Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier has told Steve Staunton: your Kop days are over. full story » Coventry sign Carsley - December 1, 2000 Lee Carsley's nightmare at Blackburn Rovers finally came to an end this morning when Coventry unveiled the Irish midfielder at a press conference at Highfield Road. full story » McPhail out for season - December 1, 2000 Leeds star Stephen McPhail is set to miss the rest of the season after learning that his Achilles tendon injury will require an operation. full story » Branagan set for league debut - December 1, 2000 Irish international goalkeeper Keith Branagan is set to make his Premiership debut for Ipswich against Derby tomorrow, with Richard Wright watching from the sidelines. full story » Partridge a 'nervous wreck' on debut - November 30, 2000 Dubliner Richie Partridge came through his debut for Liverpool last night in their 8-0 demolition of Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium but before the game he has admitted he was in a terrible state with nerves. full story » Staunton could be left with choice - November 30, 2000 Liverpool's out-of-contract Irish international, Steve Staunton, is said to be close to re-signing for Aston Villa. But Crystal Palace are set to make a last-minute bid to sign the 31-year-old on a permanent deal at Selhurst Park. full story » McPhail comes through reserve game - November 24, 2000 It is still not clear whether Stephen McPhail needs an Achilles tendon operation but the Republic of Ireland midfielder got back into action last night for the Leeds reserve team. full story » Coventry takeover by Jordan rumoured - November 24, 2000 Coventry City fan Eddie Jordan is rumoured to be ready to make a bid for his favourite club - but Sky Blues chairman Bryan Richardson has dismissed the idea as nonsense. full story » Staunton makes triumphant return - November 24, 2000 Steve Staunton made a triumphant return to the Liverpool first team last night, helping the Reds to put a severe dent into Olympiakos' formidable home record. full story » Stan back at Anfield - November 23, 2000 Irish international defender Steve Staunton has had to cut short his stay at Crystal Palace to bail Liverpool out of an injury crisis. full story » Leicester could save Kelly - November 22, 2000 Alan Kelly needs to get away from Blackburn Rovers and his chance could come over the next couple of days with the news that Leicester goalkeeper Tim Flowers has damaged a shoulder which could force him out for a lengthy period. full story » Royle kills Kennedy rumours - November 22, 2000 Manchester City manager Joe Royle has rubbished rumours that Mark Kennedy is on his way to Spurs in a swap for Chris Armstrong. full story » O'Shea set for Antwerp move - November 20, 2000 Irish u21 defender John O'Shea looks certain to be loaned out for a couple of months to Royal Antwerp by his club Manchester United. full story » Staunton to stay at Selhurst - November 17, 2000 Steve Staunton is ready to extend his loan deal with Crystal Palace for another month. The out-of-favour Liverpool defender has been in stunning form for the Eagles and celebrated his international comeback with a cracking goal against Finland on Wednesday. full story » Lynch back at Leeds - November 16, 2000 Irish underage international Damien Lynch has been recalled to Leeds for tonight's reserve game against Bradford, after a week on trial at Huddersfield Town. full story » Kinsella's stock rises another notch - November 14, 2000 Golden boy (well 28-year-old man) of Irish football Mark Kinsella has been handed to captain's armband for the game against Finland on Wednesday after Roy Keane withdrew from the squad. full story » Barrett cleared for Europe - November 3, 2000 Arsenal's young Irish striker, Graham Barrett, is set for his second start of the season when the Gunners meet Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League next week. full story » Fergie won't risk Roy - November 3, 2000 Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will wrap skipper Roy Keane in cotton-wool again tomorrow if it means the Irishman will be fit for next week's must-win Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev. full story » Kerr says Josh must move - November 2, 2000 Ireland underage guru Brian Kerr says John O'Shea must get away from Old Trafford for the sake of his career, despite Tuesday night's star performance in the Worthington Cup. full story » Doherty on trial at Ninian Park - November 1, 2000 Former Derry City goalkeeper Gerry Doherty is on trial at Third Division Cardiff City after failing to make an impression at Derby County under Jim Smith. full story » Saints' interest in Kiely - October 31, 2000 Dean Kiely has earned rave reviews for his goalkeeping prowess since Charlton's promotion to the Premiership, so much so that the Irish international is being linked with a move to Southampton. full story » Delap could be the sacrificial Ram - October 31, 2000 The board of struggling Derby County have told manager Jim Smith that he must sell before he can bring new blood to the squad - which could mean the end of Rory Delap's time at Pride Park. full story » McPhail's season in doubt - October 31, 2000 Stephen McPhail might have kicked his last football of the season according to his manager David O'Leary. full story » Stan on 24-hour recall - October 31, 2000 Steve Staunton's loan deal at Crystal Palace has a clause included which allows Liverpool recall the player on 24 hours' notice. full story » Keane says Kinsella deserves award - October 27, 2000 Ireland captain Roy Keane reckons that his midfield partner Mark Kinsella deserves the Eircom/FAI Player of the Year award. full story » Delaney straight into action for Foxes - October 25, 2000 Damien Delaney completed his £50,000 move from Cork City to English Premiership outfit Leicester City yesterday and went straight into the club's reserve team against Tottenham. full story » Super Saturday for West Ham starlet - October 24, 2000 Saturday, October 21, 2000 will live long in the memory of Irish underage international Darryl McMahon. full story » Stan doesn't plan to stay at Selhurst - October 24, 2000 Steve Staunton has made it clear that his month's loan to Crystal Palace is exactly that - a month's loan. full story » Stoke interested in Fleming Second Division promotion chasers Stoke City are set to make a bid for Irish international Curtis Fleming. full story » Barrett targeted by O'Driscoll - October 24, 2000 Bournemouth manager Sean O'Driscoll is bidding to get Arsenal striker Graham Barrett on loan. full story » Good news or bad news for Butler - October 24, 2000 Bolton's bid to bring Paul Butler to the Reebok Stadium on loan has fallen on deaf ears at Sunderland. full story » New deal for Holland - October 24, 2000 Matt Holland has shown his commitment to Ipswich Town by singing a new four-and-a-half-year deal which will keep him at Portman Road until 2005. full story » Dunne will make debut - October 23, 2000 Irish international Richard Dunne is set to make his debut for Manchester City at the Dell tonight. City boss Joe Royle has promised Dunne 'some involvement' in the game. full story » Carr's contract talks are over - October 19, 2000 Stephen Carr and Tottenham have called off contract talks for the moment, after they failed to reach an agreement on a new deal which would extend the Irish international's stay at White Hart Lane beyond the four years left on his current deal. full story » Ireland and Sunderland close to greatness - October 19, 2000 Sunderland's Michael Reddy believes that Ireland and Sunderland are on the verge of something big and he wants a part of it. full story » Three-match ban for Kilbane - October 19, 2000 Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane has been handed down a three-match ban for his dismissal against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light last Saturday. full story » Dunne agrees terms - October 18, 2000 Republic of Ireland international defender Richard Dunne will sign for Manchester City today after agreeing terms with the Maine Road club yesterday. full story » Anybody looking for an Irish player? - October 18, 2000 Numerous Irish players are currently surplus to requirements at their English clubs and are just waiting for other teams to come and relight their fortunes. full story » Dunne set to join Man City - October 17, 2000 Richard Dunne's Everton nightmare will soon come to an end if the player can agree personal terms with Manchester City. full story » O'Neill injured again - October 16, 2000 Republic of Ireland international Keith O'Neill has been hit by the injury jinx once again. The Middlesbrough star is suffering from a torn hamstring and could miss the next seven weeks of the season. full story » World's best midfield pairing? - October 12, 2000 Ireland have relied heavily on Roy Keane over the last number of years. When the Irish captain is missing from the side they have looked a shadow of themselves - but with the emergence of Mark Kinsella things have changed a lot. full story » Staunton poised to join ...? - October 9, 2000 Republic of Ireland international Steve Staunton is set to join some team! Since the defender got a free transfer from Liverpool last week he has been linked with at least five clubs. full story » Stan holds no grudge against Liverpool - October 6, 2000 Republic of Ireland international Steve Staunton holds no grudge against Liverpool even though he has been frozen out at the club since Gerrard Houllier took sole charge of team affairs. full story » Reid believes Quinn is being unfairly treated - October 5, 2000 Sunderland boss Peter Reid has called on the FA disciplinary committee to use some common sense when investigating the bust-up between Ireland's Niall Quinn and Northern Ireland's Gerry Taggart. full story » Rags to riches - October 5, 2000 Derry City were a spent force less than two months ago, when were threatened with a winding up order - but now they look safe after Manchester United agreed to follow in the footsteps of Celtic and play a friendly at the Brandywell. full story » Kennedy and Babb will come in from the cold - October 5, 2000 Mark Kennedy and Phil Babb both have a future with Ireland - which is good news for the team and for the players. full story » McPhail hopes rest will cure his injury - October 4, 2000 People were questioning Ireland manager Mick McCarthy's decision not to pick Stephen McPhail for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers - but if they had bothered asking the player himself they would have found out that he is struggling badly with injury. full story » Ireland lose Gary Kelly - October 3, 2000 Ireland have lost their third player in three days as they get ready for the task of facing Portugal and Estonia over four days next week. full story » Molby's bid to sign Doyle fails - October 3, 2000 Kidderminster Harriers boss Jan Molby has failed in his attempt to sign 19-year-old Dubliner Daire Doyle. full story » Spurs deny Carr rumours - October 2, 2000 Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed rumours in a Sunday newspaper that contract talks between the club and Stephen Carr have broken down. full story » No joke - Dunne needs to get away from Goodison - October 2, 2000 Richard Dunne had the last laugh at the expense of Everton boss Walter Smith at the weekend after the manager dropped him from what turned out to be a humiliating home defeat by Ipswich. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » Captain struggling with injury - August 31, 2000 Ireland and Manchester United captain Roy Keane is very doubtful to be fit to face Holland on Saturday at the Amsterdam Arena in the first game of a long World Cup qualifying campaign. full story » Holland won't face Dutch - August 30, 2000 Matt Holland has been forced to withdraw from the Irish squad for Saturday's game against the Dutch because of an ankle injury that he has failed to shake off. full story » Babb and Kennedy sent home - August 29, 2000 Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has moved quickly to chastise Phil Babb and Mark Kennedy for getting themselves arrested last night. McCarthy has dropped both players from the travelling party to Holland and now their international futures look in serious doubt. 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 » Irish stars in Garda custody - August 29, 2000 Two members of the Irish senior soccer squad are this morning in Garda custody. full story » Scan scare for Roy - August 28, 2000 Roy Keane will undergo a scan on a back injury today - but is expected to link up with the Irish squad tomorrow. 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 » 'Boro readying a Delap swoop - August 28, 2000 It looks very doubtful that Rory Delap will be a Derby County player much longer. The Republic of Ireland utility man is being lined up for a move to the Riverside Stadium as replacement for Liverpool-bound Christian Ziege. full story » Quinn scores again - August 24, 2000 Niall Quinn scored his second goal in two games for Sunderland last night - but it was not enough to save his team from a 4-2 beating at Maine Road against Manchester City. full story » O'Leary: Best moment of my managerial career - August 24, 2000 Leeds manager David O'Leary described his team's 1-0 win against 1860 Munich last night as the best result in his short managerial career. The win qualifies Leeds for the Champions League group stages and in turn earns the club at least an extra £10m in revenue. full story » Gary wants refs showdown - August 23, 2000 Ireland's Gary Kelly has called for a face-to-face showdown between players and referees as Leeds go into tonight's Champions League qualifier against 1860 Munich. full story » McGovern signs for Norwich - August 22, 2000 Irish underage international Brian McGovern yesterday signed for Norwich in a £50,000 move from Arsenal. full story » Quinn on track for Amsterdam - August 22, 2000 Niall Quinn has shaken off an ankle injury to put himself in contention for a start against his former club Manchester City tomorrow night - and that's good news for Irish boss Mick McCarthy. full story » Irish on the mark - August 21, 2000 Nineteen Irishmen saw action as the Carling Premiership got under way on Saturday - and three of them scored to help their teams to victory. full story » Delap tipped for Sunderland - August 18, 2000 Derby and Republic of Ireland utility man Rory Delap could begin the new English League campaign in the North-east with Sunderland rather than with the Rams. full story » Irwin and Keane to miss opener - August 18, 2000 Denis Irwin and Roy Keane are almost certain to miss Manchester United's league opener against Newcastle at Old Trafford on Sunday. full story » Irwin honoured at Old Trafford tonight - August 16, 2000 Former Irish full back Denis Irwin will be honoured at Old Trafford tonight for ten years' service to Manchester United when the Red Devils take on the Blue side of the City in his testimonial match. full story » Dunne to become a Don - August 15, 2000 Irish international defender Richard Dunne is set to leave Everton to join Wimbledon. full story » Keane earns three-match ban - August 14, 2000 Before the season even kicks off Manchester United and Ireland captain Roy Keane has landed himself in hot water. Keane picked up a three-match ban for the red card he picked up in the Charity Shield against Chelsea yesterday. full story » Quinn signs pay-as-you-play contract - August 8, 2000 Irish international Niall Quinn has revealed a clause in his contract that means he will earn less if he does not play for Peter Reid's Sunderland side. full story » Roy pledges future to United - August 4, 2000 Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said that he would like to spend the rest of his career at Old Trafford if the club wants him. This will be music to Alex Ferguson's ears. Keane and success go hand in hand and the Old Trafford boss knows that this in no coincidence. full story » Harte-attack for Blackburn - August 3, 2000 Leeds overcame Blackburn in a pre-season friendly last night, thanks to a triple treat of goals from Ian Harte. full story » Inter interest in Robbie gathers momentum - July 28, 2000 Robbie Keane could well have kicked his last football in the English game. Inter Milan have stepped up their bid to sign the 20-year-old Irish international and with the amount of money they are talking about it is going to be hard for Coventry to refuse. full story » Barthez loses to Keane in the battle for 16 - July 28, 2000 There was never really any competition but Fabien Barthez thought he had a chance to get the No. 16 jersey at Manchester United! full story » Robbie returns to haunt Wolves - July 27, 2000 Robbie Keane's return to action after a lengthened summer break happened last night at his old club Wolves and within minutes the Irish striker found the net to earn Coventry a 1-0 win. full story » Breen is ready for Coventry challenge - July 25, 2000 Republic of Ireland defender Gary Breen has told Coventry manager Gordon Strachan that he is ready to earn his place in the Premiership side. full story » Robbie linked with Inter again - July 24, 2000 Italian giants Inter Milan are once more being linked with an £11m move for Irish international striker Robbie Keane. It has been reported in Italy that Inter president Massimo Moratti has ordered an £11m bid for the young striker but he accepts he is unlikely to prise him away from Coventry City. full story » Irwin expects three more years at Old Trafford - July 22, 2000 Former Republic of Ireland great Denis Irwin expects to playing for Manchester United for at least three more years. full story » Leeds grab another Irish boy - July 21, 2000 Leeds United continued their raiding on Ireland by signing the highly rated Paul Keegan from Home Farm. full story » Robbie back and fitter than ever - July 20, 2000 Gordon Strachan's decision to give Robbie Keane an extra rest in the summer seems to have paid off. The Republic of Ireland striker returned to Coventry last week and has looked razor sharp in training. full story » Given is Number One at Newcastle - July 18, 2000 Newcastle United's squad numbers have been announced and it is good news for Ireland's Shay Given. There was talk all close season about the club bringing a new goalkeeper to St. James' Gate but that has subsided now and Shay has been handed the No.1 shirt. full story » Fenn goes Dutch - July 18, 2000 Neale Fenn has had to look further afield for first-team football after his proposed move from Tottenham to Brentford fell when he failed to agree personal terms with Bees manager Ron Noades. Fenn is now in Holland on trial with Roosendaal who won promotion to top-flight football last season. full story » Risdale denies O'Leary contract offer - July 17, 2000 Leeds United chairman Peter Ridsdale is fuming over reports which said negotiations with manager David O'Leary about a new deal were under way. This is not the case, Ridsdale said this morning. full story » McPhail gets cash windfall - July 13, 2000 Republic of Ireland international midfielder Stephen McPhail has finally put pen to paper to sign a new five-year deal at Leeds United which was agreed on in December. McPhail played above all expectations last season and, as a reward, the club offered to improve his contract to bring it in line with what a first-team player earns. full story » Barrett on loan at Canaries - July 13, 2000 Ireland underage international Graham Barrett has agreed a loan move to Norwich City from Arsenal. The young striker has struggled to break into the Arsenal first team because of the glut of world-class strikers at the club. full story » Branagan back in the big time - July 12, 2000 The Republic of Ireland's fourth-choice goalkeeper, Keith Branagan, has been snapped up by Ipswich Town on a free tranfer from Bolton. full story » McGovern wants out of Highbury - July 12, 2000 Irish u21 international Brian McGovern has rejected a one-year extension to his contract at Arsenal as he favours a move away from Highbury. full story » Sounness chases Staunton - July 10, 2000 Blackburn are the latest team to be interested in signing Steve Staunton, the Republic Of Ireland international, who now looks certain to leave Liverpool. full story » No change for Breen at Coventry - July 7, 2000 Gary Breen yesterday learned his fate for the coming Premiership season when Coventry boss Gordon Strachan announced the club's squad numbers for the 2000-2001 campaign. Breen retained his number 17 shirt which is a clear indication that he will only be a bit-part player again this year. full story » Kennedy can be king of the castle says Royle Manchester City manager Joe Royle believes that Mark Kennedy will finally prove himself in the Premiership. full story » Staunton set for Villa switch? - July 6, 2000 Steve Staunton's Liverpool nightmare could be coming to an end in sensational fashion. Staunton snubbed Aston Villa in 1998 to move back to Anfield in one of the first high-profile Bosman free-transfers but it now looks as if he will be heading back to Birmingham with his tail between his legs. full story » Babb completes Sporting move - July 4, 2000 Phil Babb yesterday became the second Irish international in a week to make the move from Merseyside to Lisbon. full story » Kennedy rumoured to be joining Celtic - July 4, 2000 The rumour mill has been grinding for the last 24-hours, linking Irish international Mark Kennedy with a move from Manchester City to Glasgow Celtic The rumour earned its first airing on Simon Mayo's Radio One show on Monday morning; since then it has turned into a full-blown story. full story » Orchard link up with City - July 3, 2000 Cherry Orchard have become the latest Irish Schoolboy club to link up with a major club in England. It was announced over the weekend that Orchard are to link up with Manchester City and the deal is expected to be completed today. full story » Breen told to stake his place - June 27, 2000 Republic of Ireland defender Gary Breen has been given a clear message from Coventry boss Gordon Strachan that he must show how good he is if he is expecting to hold down a first-team place at the Premiership club. full story » O'Neill called back early at 'Boro - June 27, 2000 Republic of Ireland international Keith O'Neill has been told to return to training early by Middlesbrough boss Bryan Robson. O'Neill had a very unsettled season at the Riverside last season because of injury and Robson feels that it would be pointless waiting until the rest of the team return for pre-season on July 13. Instead, O'Neill must come back now and get himself in shape for the challenge ahead. full story » Irwin to create another piece of United history - June 26, 2000 Denis Irwin's testimonial year looks set to earn the former Republic of Ireland full-back a huge windfall. It looks as if his testimonial game at Old Trafford on August 16, against Manchester City will be played in front of a sell-out 64,000 spectators - beating the previous record 60,000 attendance which witnessed Bobby Charlton's testimonial. full story » Moore and Baker to remain at 'Boro - June 26, 2000 Republic of Ireland's Alan Moore and Steve Baker are expected to start the new season with Middlesbrough but both might not last long at the north-east club. full story » Brentford's Irish contingent set to grow - June 26, 2000 Brentford manager Ron Noades must have a slight Irish glint in his eye. When he left Crystal Palace to take over the Second Division club he brought three Irish players (Danny Boxall, Robert Quinn and Anthony Folan) with him and now he is being linked with another one, Neale Fenn. full story » Finnan interest grows - June 21, 2000 It looks almost certain that Irish international Steve Finnan will be playing in the Premiership next season. The versatile Fulham defender has been linked with a move to Sunderland but Peter Reid will have competition for the 24-year-old. full story » Kelly commits future to Leeds - June 14, 2000 Gary Kelly was not going to be outdone by fellow Leeds United Irishmen Ian Harte and Stephen McPhail. The pair have pledged their future to the Yorkshire club over the last couple of months and Kelly has decided to do the same. full story » Sunderland interested in Finnan - June 12, 2000 Steve Finnan's introduction to senior international football could serve him well in club football. The Fulham full-back is coming to the notice of Premiership clubs and it has been reported that Sunderland are ready to pay the Craven Cottage club £2m for his services. full story » Quinn wants to finish career with Sunderland - June 9, 2000 Republic of Ireland international striker Niall Quinn plans on repaying the faith shown in him by Sunderland by signing a new contract at the club which will keep him there until the end of his career. full story » Strachan furious over Robbie injury - June 8, 2000 Gordon Strachan has hit out at the FAI for excepting invitations to micky-mouse tournaments when instead they should be resting their most prized assets, their players. The Coventry boss was left fuming when he heard the news that Robbie Keane had picked up a groin injury in Ireland's Nike Cup game against Mexico. full story » Leeds set to reward McPhail - June 6, 2000 Leeds United are set to reward Irish international midfielder Stephen McPhail for his part in their excellent season with an improved contract which will mean more money for the young Dubliner. full story » QPR target Irish Gunners - June 6, 2000 Queen's Park Rangers are said to be interested in bringing Irish underage international Graham Barrett to Loftus Raod for the beginning of next season. The highly rated forward, who has played twice in the Premiership for Arsenal, is low down in the pecking order at Highbury at the moment and QPR feel they can persuade Arsene Wenger to allow him to move across the English capital to gain experience. full story » Tottenham interested in Alan Quinn - June 1, 2000 Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Irish u21 international Alan Quinn. full story » It's Leeds for Shields - May 31, 2000 Irish u15 international Robbie Shields has followed his cousin Richard Dunne into English football. full story »