Irish Abroad: Manchester United news 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » Derry winners despite losing - November 14, 2000 Derry City 0 Manchester United 1 Derry City can now put their financial problems behind them after scooping nearly £100,000 last night after Manchester United visited the Brandywell for a promised game. full story » No Keane for Derry - November 13, 2000 Roy Keane's decision to pull out of Ireland's friendly against Finland on Wednesday is bad news for Derry City, who take on Manchester United tonight in a money-spinning friendly. 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 » 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 » Captain nominated for top award - October 26, 2000 Irish captain Roy Keane has been shortlisted for this year's Eircom/FAI International Player of the Year award - but he faces stiff opposition from Mark Kinsella and Niall Quinn. 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 » 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 » 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 » Foran fever gathers momentum The hottest property in Eircom League football will come under the spotlight tonight when Shelbourne take on St. Pat's at Richmond Park. 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 »