Irish Abroad: English Nationwide news 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » No more jigs, pledges Mahon! - March 8, 2001 Republic of Ireland international Alan Mahon has promised to change his goal celebration - because the curent routine is embarassing his dad! full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. 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 » 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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! full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » Kinnear confirmed in Luton job - February 7, 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » O'Brien wants Forest loan move - January 31, 2001 Former St. Joseph's Boy Ronnie O'Brien is contemplating staying on loan at Nottingham Forest for the remainder of the season after his weeks trial ends. full story » 'Keeper tells Cardiff: come and get me - January 31, 2001 Irish international 'keeper Alan Kelly has issued a "Come and get me" plea to Cardiff manager Alan Cork. full story » McCarthy loses patience with Morrison - January 30, 2001 Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has lost patience with dithering Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison and says he won't now select him for next month's friendly against Denmark. full story » O'Callaghan slaps in transfer request - January 30, 2001 Young Irish midfielder George O'Callaghan has slapped in a transfer request at Port Vale after being left out of the squad at the weekend. full story » O'Brien on trial at Forest - January 29, 2001 Ronnie O'Brien, the Irish underage international who created a sensation by signing for Juventus as an 18-year-old after being released by Middlesbrough, is on trial at Nottingham Forest. 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 » Win keeps Aldo hanging on - January 29, 2001 Tranmere's incredible 3-0 hammering of neighbours Everton in the FA Cup on Saturday could be enough to keep former Irish international John Aldridge in the managerial hotseat for another while. full story » Cunningham set for Cup action - January 26, 2001 Irish international defender Kenny Cunningham, whose long awaited comeback from injury was put on ice earlier this week with the cancellation of a reserve match against Arsenal, has been handed a shock call-up to Wimbledon's first-team squad. full story » Gannon lands County in Court - January 26, 2001 Crewe Alexander's experienced Irish midfielder Jim Gannon goes into FA Cup action against Stockport County tonight hell-bent on gaining revenge for the way his former club wrecked his testimonial year. full story » Doyle makes first-class debut - January 24, 2001 Dubliner Daire Doyle made his first-class debut for Kidderminster Harriers against Mansfield last night and even though Kidderminster lost manager Jan Molby was more than happy with what he saw. full story » Cunningham returns tonight - January 24, 2001 A welcome event for Irish fans will happen tonight at Sutton when Kenny Cunningham takes to the pitch for the first time this season. The Irish international will line out for the Wimbledon reserves in a friendly against Arsenal. full story » Worrell signs for Plymouth - January 24, 2001 Former Irish u21 international David Worrell, who has been on loan at Plymouth since November, has been rewarded for his form with a permanent contract which will keep him at Home Park until the end of the 2002-03 season. 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 » Sheridan turns back the years - January 24, 2001 Evergreen John Sheridan has hit a rich vein of form in front of goal, scoring in his last two games, a record he has not achieved since the 1996-97 season. full story » Get fit or get lost, Sanchez tells Devine - January 23, 2001 Wycombe Wanderers boss Lawrie Sanchez has told his Republic of Ireland 'B' international striker Sean Devine that he is out the door if his mystery injury does not clear up in time for next season. 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 » Melligan catches the eye at Wolves - January 16, 2001 Ireland underage international JJ Melligan could be on the verge of a first-team place at Wolves after two impressive performances for their reserve team since new manager David Jones took charge at Molineux. full story » Morrison tells Mick: come and get me - January 15, 2001 Ireland could have a new international striker by the end of the week. Crystal Palace star Clinton Morrison is eligible to play for Ireland and would count it as a great honour if Mick McCarthy asked him to join the set up. 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 » Robert Quinn joins Oxford - January 15, 2001 Robert Quinn joined Oxford United from Brentford on Friday for £75,000 and went straight into the U's team for Saturday's game against high-flying Walsall which they surprisingly won. 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 » Phelan and McGovern reappear - January 15, 2001 "Where are they now?" was the question being asked about Terry Phelan and Brian McGovern for most of the season. Search parties were out but now they can all be called off because the two Irishmen turned up in the same game at the weekend. full story » Luton release Dean Brennan - January 12, 2001 Young Irish midfielder Dean Brennan has had his worst fears confirmed by Luton Town's decision to release him. The 21-year-old Dubliner is one of four players on their way out of Kenilworth Road after a spring-clean by new manager Lil Fuccillo. full story » Cunningham targets Denmark match - January 12, 2001 Kenny Cunningham, who has not kicked a ball in anger since a groin operation during the summer, is targeting Ireland's February friendly against Denmark for his international comeback. full story » Now Kenna wants away - January 11, 2001 Senior international full back Jeff Kenna is the latest Irish player to be shown the door at Ewood Park - and he can't get away quickly enough, despite Blackburn moving into promotion contention last night. full story » Prenderville suffers injury setback - January 9, 2001 Barry Prenderville only lasted eight minutes of his comeback against Wolves at Molineux last night in a reserve game. 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 » 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 » 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 » Kelly can go, says Souness - January 5, 2001 Blackburn manager Graham Souness last night told Irish international goalkeeper Alan Kelly: "You can leave Ewood". 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 » Clare out on loan again - January 3, 2001 Why Ireland's Daryl Clare can't get into Grimsby's first team even though they are struggling is anybody's guess. But the player is not sitting around doing nothing. Instead he has decided to join third-division Cheltenham on a month's loan. full story » Evergreen Sheridan linked with Cardiff - January 3, 2001 Former Republic of Ireland great John Sheridan is being linked with a move to third-division high-flyers Cardiff City. 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 » New contract reward for Maher - January 3, 2001 Southend midfielder Kevin Maher is to be rewarded for his form with the Third Division club with a new contract. 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 » Wednesday fans force McKeever rethink - December 22, 2000 People power came to the fore yesterday when Sheffield Wednesday fans en masse bombarded the club chairman and manager Paul Jewell over the sale of Mark McKeever to Bristol Rovers. Their protests seem to have worked with the club making a u-turn over the proposed deal. 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 » McKeever set for Bristol Rovers switch - December 21, 2000 Former Irish underage international Mark McKeever is set to join Second Division Bristol Rovers from Sheffield Wednesday today. full story » Rowlands set for continuous scrutiny - December 21, 2000 Brentford midfielder Martin Rowlands is set to become a marked man. But the attention wont be coming from other teams: instead it will be his own fans who will have him under close scrutiny. full story » Tough-man Dunne set for early return - December 21, 2000 Colchester United defender Joe Dunne has shown his toughness by recovering from a horror injury in double quick time. full story » Swindon seek McClare - December 20, 2000 Swindon boss Andy King wants Irish u21 international Sean McClare to boost his side's bid to avoid relegation from division 2. 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 » McAteer to be a Bhoy? - December 19, 2000 Jason McAteer's swashbuckling performance in Saturday's derby against Burnley had Blackburn manager Graham 'Paddy' O'Sounessy drooling - but the Irish international could soon be on his way from Ewood Park. 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 » Sheerin's contract terminated - December 15, 2000 Irish striker Joe Sheerin is in the market for a new club after AFC Bournemouth terminated his contract yesterday by mutual consent. full story » McKeever comes through reserves test - December 15, 2000 Former Irish u21 international Mark McKeever, who has been dogged by injuries over the last three years, could be set to get his career back on track after successfully coming through a reserve game for Sheffield Wednesday. full story » Kelly could be emergency owl - December 15, 2000 Former Blade Alan Kelly could be pressed into service as an emergency Owl in tomorrow's Sheffield derby. full story » Fitzpatrick loses out to nepotism! - December 14, 2000 Former Ireland u18 international Trevor Fitzpatrick has been put on the transfer list by his club Southend - and manager David Webb has told him he can leave for nothing if he can find a club that is interested. 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 » 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 » 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 » Barnsley's McClare transfer listed - December 1, 2000 Former Irish u21 international Sean McClare has been placed on the transfer list - at his own request - by Barnsley. full story » Murphy gets backing from replacement - December 1, 2000 On-loan goalkeeper Thomas Myhre believes that Tranmere's Joe Murphy will come out of the slump that he is suffering at the moment and will go on to prove just how good he is. full story » Brennan's Luton future in doubt - December 1, 2000 Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Dean Brennan could be on the way out of Luton even though he has only been a couple of months at the club. full story » Reid scores on Forest debut - November 30, 2000 It was only a matter of time before Irish underage star Andy Reid got his chance in the Nottingham Forest first team - and it came last night in the win over Sheffield United which sent Forest up to sixth place in the division-one table. 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 » Haylock's Colchester move falls through - November 30, 2000 Garry Haylock's move to Colchester from Shelbourne has fallen through because the player and the Second Division club could not agree terms. full story » Souness says: I'm no racist - November 29, 2000 Blackburn boss Graham Souness has angrily rejected suggestions - from kickin' as well as others - that he is operating an anti-Irish policy at the club. full story » Form to cost Murphy his place - November 28, 2000 Tranmere Rovers boss John Aldridge has signed Everton goalkeeper Thomas Myhre on a month's loan. The move will most certainly cost Joe Murphy his place in the starting line-up. full story » Wolves make ambitious Keane bid - November 28, 2000 By all reports Robbie Keane is completely out of favour at Inter Milan - so why are so many English clubs falling over themselves to sign the Tallaght younster? full story » Cardiff release Sheridan - November 27, 2000 Ex-Shels hero Tony Sheridan has been released by Cardiff City without playing a league game. full story » Irish trio on road to recovery - November 24, 2000 Oldham's John Sheridan and Barry Prenderville and Cardiff City's Willie Boland are all on the road to recovery after long-term injuries. full story » Gamble wants to take next step - November 24, 2000 Ambitious Irish teenager Joe Gamble wants to win a regular place in Reading's first team by the end of the season, even though he has just joined from Cork City. full story » Lee lights up Millmoor - November 24, 2000 Rotherham's signing of Galway-born Alan Lee could mean the difference between being also-rans and promotion contenders for the Second Division club. full story » Back to Northampton for Clare - November 24, 2000 Irish u21 international Daryl Clare has been loaned out to Northampton for the second time in his short career. full story » West Brom logic is mind-boggling - November 24, 2000 West Brom's £750,000 offer to Stoke City for James O'Connor is their final one but they still expect to get the player even though Stoke have refused it. Confused? full story » Shels striker signs for Colchester - November 24, 2000 Shelbourne have accepted an offer for Gary Haylock from Colchester United after the player spent the past two weeks on loan at the English club. full story » Megson steps up bid for unsettled O'Connor - November 23, 2000 West Brom boss Gary Megson has not given up hope of signing James O'Connor from Stoke City. 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 » Thordarson rules out O'Connor move - November 22, 2000 West Brom's interest in Irish u21 international James O'Connor has been reawakened after the Stoke midfielder slapped in a transfer request at the weekend. 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 » Duff makes satisfactory return - November 22, 2000 Ireland winger Damien Duff returned to action last night for Blackburn's reserve team after over a month out with a torn hamstring and the wing wizard came through an hour of play without any problems. full story » Worrell joins Plymouth on loan - November 21, 2000 Dave Worrell has joined English Division 3 outfit Plymouth Argyle on a three month loan from Dundee United. full story » McAteer linked with Southampton - November 20, 2000 Jason McAteer is the latest Irish player to be linked with a move away from Blackburn Rovers with the news that Southampton boss Glenn Hoddle is lining up a move for his services. 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 » Kelly stunned by Souness decision - November 16, 2000 Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Alan Kelly has been left shocked and stunned by Graeme Souness' decision to relegate him to No.3 goalkeeper at Blackburn Rovers. full story » Virus hampering Evans form - November 16, 2000 Mickey Evans has been hit with a mystery virus which has left him feeling sick and dizzy at the end of matches and as of yet the club have not found out which virus he has. full story » Irish movers are instant hits - November 13, 2000 Two young Irish players who concluded transfer deals late last week proved instant hits with their new clubs at the weekend. full story » Kenny out till New Year - November 10, 2000 Irish international defender Kenny Cunningham will not be back in first-team action until the New Year. full story » Andrews set for loan switch - November 10, 2000 Wolves utility player Keith Andrews looks set to join struggling second division outfit Oxford United on a month's loan - but he has been assured by Molineux boss Colin Lee that his future lies with the Wolverhampton club. full story » Rotherham and Burnley agree Lee deal - November 10, 2000 Former Aston Villa striker Alan Lee seems to be set to sign for Rotherham after the club agreed a deal with his current club, Burnley. full story » Gutted Sadlier misses chance - November 9, 2000 Millwall striker Richard Sadlier will miss out on the chance to train with the Irish senior squad after picking up an injury. full story » Gannon set for Crewe switch - November 8, 2000 Jim Gannon could be out of Edgeley Park by the end of the week after Stockport told him that they did not need his services even though the 32-year-old utility player is in his testimonial year at the club. full story » Rowlands set to follow in Kilbane's footsteps - November 8, 2000 Martin Rowlands could be the next big name in Irish football. The 21-year-old Brentford midfielder could follow in the footsteps of Kevin Kilbane by joining West Brom from a lower division. full story » Irish on the mark - November 8, 2000 Irish players got among the goals in the handful of Nationwide League games played last night. full story » Treble joy for Burgess - November 6, 2000 Despite being sent halfway around the world to play soccer, Ireland's Ben Burgess seems to be settling in well with Australian outfit Northern Spirit - and even helped them to a fine win over Kingz FC over the weekend with a hat trick, his first senior goals Down Under. full story » Plymouth lose McCarthy to injury - November 6, 2000 New Plymouth boss Paul Sturrock was pleased with his team's performance at the weekend as they earned a 1-1 draw at Torquay - but he could have done without the injury to in-form Sean McCarthy. full story » Kelly set to leave Blackburn - November 3, 2000 Republic of Ireland No.1 choice goalkeeper is facing the prospect of being No.3 choice at his club, Blackburn, after American Brad Friedel arrived at the club yesterday. full story » Nolan picked for England - November 3, 2000 Bolton manager Sam Allardyce seems to have got his way with the news that his young midfielder Kevin Nolan has been picked for the England u18 squad to face Belgium at Bradford's Valley Parade on November 16. full story » Fry praise for u15 star - November 2, 2000 Fast-talking Barry Fry is delighted with the international call-up for Rory Hutton and believes the player has a huge future in the game. full story » Murphy jumped at Halifax chance - November 1, 2000 Blackburn Rovers boss Graeme Souness has pushed another Irishman out the door at Ewood Park - but former St. Joseph's Boy Peter Murphy is not complaining. full story » Gannon rewarded with the door - November 1, 2000 Ten years' service seems to count for nothing in today's cut-throat soccer world. 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 » Nolan row brewing - October 31, 2000 Ireland and England are set for a row over the services of highly rated Bolton teenager Kevin Nolan. But if reports are right, and he would rather play for England, then the FAI should wash their hands of him. 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 » Two-match ban for under-fire Quinn - October 31, 2000 Republic of Ireland u21 international Alan Quinn has been handed a two-match ban following his sending off against Fulham at the weekend. full story » Gannon working his way back to fitness - October 27, 2000 Stockport's Jim Gannon could be back in action within a month. Jim, who suffered a cruciate ligament injury last season, is back doing light training - to the delight of manager Andy Kilner. full story » Quinn confident of Wednesday survival - October 27, 2000 Irish u21 international Alan Quinn is confident that Sheffield Wednesday can survive in the First Division. full story » Lee, McClare and Sadlier break their ducks - October 25, 2000 Irish strikers Alan Lee, Sean McClare and Richard Sadlier all scored their first goals of the season for their respective Nationwide clubs last night. full story » Bright future for Irish at Notts County - October 24, 2000 Notts County's young Irish contingent got a serious boost over the last month with both of them signing new contracts at the club. 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 - October 24, 2000 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 » Kinnear appointed as Oxford's ...? - October 19, 2000 Joe Kinnear is back in football after being appointed as a consultant to Division Two bottom team Oxford United, but as yet nobody knows what he will be doing - not even the club's chairman, Firoz Kassam! full story » Duff out for six weeks - October 19, 2000 Damien Duff has injured his hamstring, which could keep him out of the game for up to six weeks. That means he will almost certainly miss Ireland's next international, which is on November 15 at Lansdowne Road against Finland. full story » Irish clearout set to continue at Ewood - October 19, 2000 What is Graeme Souness' problem with Irish players? The Blackburn boss seems to be doing everything in his power to alienate the huge Irish contingent at Ewood Park and it is working. full story » Lee wanted for another month - October 19, 2000 Rotherham boss Ronnie Moore has been so impressed by the form of on-loan striker Alan Lee that he has asked Burnley for another month's extension. full story » Fitzgerald leaves the Den - October 19, 2000 Scott Fitzgerald has moved from Millwall to Colchester United on a free transfer - three months after he refused to join the Layer Road club. 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 » Collins ready to turn his back on Bohs - October 16, 2000 Bohemians manager Roddy Collins has applied for the vacant post at Oxford United - and says he would have no problems turning his back on Bohemians after only two years in charge at Dalymount Park. full story » Back to basics - October 12, 2000 - October 12, 2000 Ireland's two u21 goalkeepers were back to the mundane of reserve football last night, as Joe Murphy and Dean Delaney came face to face at Prenton Park when Tranmere faced Port Vale. full story » O'Driscoll ready to give Gareth his chance - October 11, 2000 Gareth O'Connor has taken a while to settle in at Bournemouth since his summer move from Bohemians but he is now beginning to make his mark and as a reward he could start his first league game at the weekend. full story » Quinn out of u21 game - October 10, 2000 Ireland u21 manager Don Givens' attempt to placate club managers by releasing key players between important European qualifiers has backfired badly. 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 » David is a Freeman again - October 6, 2000 Nottingham Forest's transfer-listed Irish striker David Freeman has failed to impress at Port Vale after a month's loan at the club and has returned to the City Ground. full story » Kelly comes through training - October 5, 2000 Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Alan Kelly came through training yesterday with the Irish team and is now definite to start against Portugal on Saturday night in Portugal. full story » Shock attack on Rowlands by Noades - October 5, 2000 Brentford boss Ron Noades has never been shy about letting his feelings be known - but he has gone a step too far by washing his dirty laundry in public with a shock attack on his star midfielder, Martin Rowlands. full story » Sheffield take the biscuit! - October 5, 2000 Sheffield Wednesday are a team in crisis and it is understandable that they need their best players on the pitch - but it is taking the biscuit that they want the Ireland u21 set-up to release Alan Quinn to play for them against West Brom on Sunday, smack in the middle of two internationals. full story » Kerr unsure about Burgess move - October 4, 2000 Ben Burgess' year-long loan to Australian side Northern Spirit has left Irish underage kingpin Brian Kerr a little confused. full story » Macca show Durkan the door - October 4, 2000 Macclesfield have sent former Irish u21 international Kieron Durkan on a month's loan to struggling York. full story » Burgess is Spirited away to Australia - October 3, 2000 Irish youth international Ben Burgess will have a long journey ahead of him if he is to play for his country this season. The 18-year-old Blackburn Rovers striker has been loaned out for the season to Australian side Northern Spirit. full story » Phelan returns to training today - October 3, 2000 Irish international full back Terry Phelan will return to training with Fulham today. 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 » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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 » 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. full story » 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. 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 » 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. 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 » 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. full story » Kavanagh and Fleming are called into Irish squad - August 30, 2000 Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has decided to call up Stoke's Graham Kavanagh and Middlesbrough's Curtis Fleming to his ever-depleting squad. full story » Lee stakes claim for league start - August 30, 2000 Former Aston Villa striker Alan Lee did his claims for a starting place in Burnley's side to face Crewe on Saturday no harm at all as he scored two goals in a 4-3 reserve win over Huddersfield during the week. full story » Sheridan signs for Cardiff - August 30, 2000 Tony Sheridan joins the ever-growing band of Irishmen at Ninian Park as Cardiff offer the former Shelbourne star a one-year contract today. full story » Roche to the rescue - August 29, 2000 Teenage goalkeeper Barry Roche became a Nottingham Forest cult hero yesterday. The Irish u18 international came off the bench in the 90th minute to replace the sent-off Dave Beasant and his first job in League football was to face a penalty. full story » Hardy to miss a month - August 25, 2000 Wrexham full back and assistant coach Phil Hardy will miss another month of first-team football despite reports saying that he could be back within a week. full story » Inman on loan again - August 25, 2000 Niall Inman has been loaned out for the second time in his short Peterborough career. He will join non-league Kettering Town on a month's loan and is set to make his debut against Leigh on Saturday. full story » Folan back for Brentford - August 25, 2000 Irish underage international Tony Folan returned to the Brentford starting line-up for the reserved team against Cambridge during the week which will come as good news for manager Ron Noades, who rates the winger very highly. 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 » Evans a Rover - August 21, 2000 Former Ireland international Micky Evans has joined Bristol Rovers on loan. full story » Burns tranfer listed - August 18, 2000 Bristol City manager Danny Wilson has put seven of his players on the transfer - including Ireland's John Burns. full story » Irishman's career in doubt - August 18, 2000 Ireland's Paul Dillon faces the biggest battle of his young career. The 22-year-old Rotherham defender has ruptured his Achilles tendon for the second time in less than a year and now is facing a battle to save his career. full story » More injury woes for Folan - August 18, 2000 Injuries seem to be following Tony Folan. The Brentford midfielder is out of the game again just weeks after he returned from a lengthy lay-off because of a broken foot. full story » Phelan ready to kick off campaign - August 16, 2000 Veteran defender Terry Phelan came through a Fulham reserve game last night against Southend. 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 » Carsley withdraws transfer request - August 15, 2000 Republic of Ireland and Blackburn Rovers midfielder Lee Carlsey has decided to remain at his club for the foreseeable future. Carsley handed in a shock transfer request during the summer but has since had a heart-to-heart with manager Graeme Souness which has convinced him to stay on. full story » Dean Brennan signs for Luton - August 11, 2000 As rumours persist about Liam George leaving Kenilworth Road, another Irishman has just joined Luton Town. Dean Brennan has been given a contract by the club after impressing on trial. full story » George signs for Burnley? - August 9, 2000 It is expected to be announced today that Liam George will join Burnley from Luton Town in a deal rumoured to be worth around £650,000. Irish u21 international George was top scorer with the Hatters last season. full story » Roche ready for the big time - August 9, 2000 Barry Roche could play first-team football with Nottingham Forest quicker than he ever dreamed. full story » Irish come to the rescue of under-fire Forest - August 9, 2000 There is no stopping the Irish at Nottingham Forest. The players involved with the club's u19 side are on fire at the moment - and they needed to be against Bayer Leverkusen last night in the Euro Challenge at the club's new Youth Academy. full story » Irish will miss Britannia action - August 8, 2000 With the new season kicking off every player in England is chomping at the bit to get back to action but there are three Irish players who definitely won't be playing when Wycombe travel to the Britannia Stadium to take on Stoke on Saturday. full story » Boxall hit with injury setback - August 8, 2000 Danny Boxall's hopes of being fit for the start of the Brentford's new campaign took a serious setback over the weekend. full story » Forest Irish on fire - August 8, 2000 Ireland's young stars at Nottingham Forest will be hoping to continue their good form when the club's u19 side meet Germany's Bayer Leverkusen tonight and Holland's Ajax on Thursday. full story » Weah graces Gannon's day - August 6, 2000 Jim Gannon's testimonial game against Manchester City at Edgeley Park on Saturday was a massive success. A crowd of 8,459 turned up to see Stockport County take on newly promoted City and one of the main factors for the huge crowd was the debut of George Weah for the visitors. full story » Pat's ready to be Mannion's saviour - August 5, 2000 Seán Mannion is set to become a St. Patrick's Athletic player if he is able to prove his fitness to manager Pat Dolan. full story » Crawford turns his back on England - August 5, 2000 Jimmy Crawford has turned his back on England and has returned to the Eircom League to resurrect his career. Crawford, who was recently released by Reading, was on trial at Cardiff City but that did not work out so he took up an offer from League champions Shelbourne to return to Ireland. full story » O'Connor not for sale - August 4, 2000 Stoke City's Supporters Player of the Year James O'Connor has been the subject of numerous transfer rumours of the summer but Stoke boss Gudjon Thordarson is adamant that the midfielder is going nowhere. full story » Chris Byrne suffers cruciate injury? - August 3, 2000 Ireland's Chris Byrne was stretchered off as a young Stockport side drew 0-0 tonight with Altrincham at Moss Lane. 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 » Coaching role for Houghton - August 2, 2000 Irish international legend Ray Houghton has moved into coaching. Ray was appointed onto the coaching staff of Crystal Palace by new boss Alan Smith, who replaced Steve Coppell for the second time in his career. full story » Battle ahead for Irish goalkeepers - July 28, 2000 Alan Kelly and Joe Murphy have a serious battle ahead this season. They have lost out on the No.1 jersies at Blackburn and Tranmere Rovers respectively and they will have their work cut out to get them back. full story » Luton move for Dean Brennan looks likely - July 28, 2000 Sheffield Wednesday's Dean Brennan looks set to kick-start his career at Kenilworth Road. The 20-year-old Irishman is on trial at Luton and in two pre-season matches has impressed new manager Ricky Hill. Hill knows all about Brennan. It was he who signed Brennan for Wednesday. full story » Roche hits back at critics - July 27, 2000 Republic of Ireland u18 goalkeeper Barry Roche has hit back at his critics who said that he is not ready to become second goalkeeper at Nottingham Forest. full story » Finnan happy at Fulham - July 26, 2000 Republic of Ireland international Steve Finnan has quashed all rumours about leaving Fulham by pledging his future to the club. full story » Daly makes giant strides - July 25, 2000 Ireland's Jon Daly could be set for a big season with Stockport County. The 17-year-old, who has just returned to first-team action after a lengthy absence due to a leg break, is showing just how much talent he has on the club's tour of Scandinavia. full story » Boxall could be back earlier than expected - July 25, 2000 Republic of Ireland u21 international Danny Boxall is making better than expected progress after tearing knee ligaments when Brentford played Luton last season. full story » Des Byrne becomes a Don - July 24, 2000 Wimbledon manager Terry Burton has swooped to sign St. Patrick's Athletic full-back Des Byrne for an undisclosed fee which is thought to be an Irish record. full story » Carey fails to impress at Gillingham - July 24, 2000 Gillingham boss Andy Hessenthaler has decided not to offer terms to out-of-contract Norwich City midfielder Shaun Carey after the player failed to impress during a week's trial at Priestfield. full story » Millwall claim that Fitzgerald is staying - July 24, 2000 Millwall have claimed that unsettled central defender Scott Fitzgerald is staying at the New Den despite interest from both Crystal Palace and Colchester. full story » David Kelly signs for Sheffield United - July 21, 2000 David Kelly, after taking time to think out his future, has decided to accept a one-year contract with Sheffield United. full story » Daly scores first senior goal - July 21, 2000 It has not taken Jon Daly long to make his mark with Stockport County. The rising star scored his first senior goal for his club to help them to a 2-0 pre-season victory over Swedish side Landskrona in the club's five-match tour of Scandinavia. full story » Reading: Gamble in, Crawford out? - July 21, 2000 It looks almost certain that Joe Gamble will become a Reading player within the next 24 hours. The 18-year-old Irish underage international has made a big impression at the Madejski Stadium, so much so that boss Alan Pardew is ready to offer him a contract. full story » Cunningham could miss start of season - July 20, 2000 Republic of Ireland defender Kenny Cunningham could miss the start of the new season with his club, Wimbledon. This could be very bad news for Ireland, who go into their World Cup qualifying campaign in September. full story » Heary's misfortune - July 20, 2000 When things are going well, something always comes along and ruins it. Ask Thomas Heary! full story » Daly returns to action - July 20, 2000 Jon Daly made a welcome return to football at the weekend after a lengthy absence through injury. The 17-year-old Irishman international suffered a serious break to his leg last year and it was not sure whether he would ever come back as the same player - but happily he returned for Stockport County for a pre-season friendly and played a full part in the game. full story » Carsley wants out of Ewood - July 19, 2000 Lee Carsley has sensationally handed in a transfer request at Ewood Park. The Blackburn midfielder wants to move back to the Premiership and after hearing that both Coventry and Middlesbrough were interested he decided it was time to make a stand. full story » McClare out to impress - July 19, 2000 Former Ireland u21 international Sean McClare is hoping to make an impact at Oakwell with Barnsley this season. full story » Sadlier out for start of season - July 18, 2000 Richard Sadlier's luck took another turn for the worse at the weekend when he fell awkwardly in training and broke his arm, which will rule him out for the beginning of the season. full story » Roche gets Forest chance - July 18, 2000 Irish teenager Barry Roche is making great strides despite his age. The Irish u17 international played the full game in Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win against Jamaican Champions Harbor View in the second leg of the club's American tour. full story » Carey set for Gills move - July 17, 2000 Shaun Carey has been linked with nearly every English First and Second Division club since he was released by Norwich at the end of last season but all that seems to be coming to an end as he joined up with Gillingham today for pre-season training. full story » David Kelly on trial at Bramall Lane - July 17, 2000 Former Irish international David Kelly has left Tranmere Rovers to join Sheffield United on loan. The out-of-contract striker is currently training with United and it is believed that they are eager to sign him as cover up front. full story » Dundalk goalkeeper joins league newcomers - July 14, 2000 Dundalk goalkeeper Brendan Murphy is going to try his luck in England for the second time in his career. The 24-year-old Wexford-born shot stopper has signed a two-year deal with League newcomers Kidderminster. full story » Sheedy plans to be a tough taskmaster - July 13, 2000 Tranmere Rovers assistant manager Kevin Sheedy plans to get tough on his charges in a bid to reverse their normal early-season snooze. Tranmere have started the last three seasons like the proverbial snail, leaving them with an uphill battle for the remainder of the year. 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 » Kelly released by Tranmere - July 12, 2000 Former Irish international David Kelly has been released by his former international team-mate John Aldridge at Tranmere Rovers. The 34-year-old striker starred for Tranmere in last season's Worthington Cup. He was so impressive that Aldridge decided to offer him a one-year extension to his contract but Kelly decided to turn it down. full story » Shaun Carey has become hot property - July 12, 2000 Football is a fickle game. After being released by Norwich City Shaun Carey didn't know what the future held for him but now it seems the midfielder has a choice of teams to join. 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 » Blackburn give Irish youngsters their chance - July 12, 2000 Blackburn Rovers flew out to Germany on Monday for their first pre-season fixtures and Irish u18 internationals Ben Burgess and Peter Murphy were included in the 22-man travelling party. 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 » Gannon's testimonial date fixed - July 12, 2000 Stockport's Jim Gannon has a lot in common with Manchester United's Denis Irwin. Both Irishmen are in their testimonial years after spending ten years at their respective clubs and both will face Manchester City on their big day. full story » Swan Casey cracks ankle - July 12, 2000 Republic of Ireland under-21 international winger Ryan Casey has cracked a bone in his ankle at Swansea City's pre-season training camp in Chepstow. full story » Colchester waiting on Fitzgerald answer - July 12, 2000 Colchester United's boss, Steve Whitton, is still waiting to hear from Millwall skipper Scott Fitzgerald regarding his possible move to Layer Road. 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 » Townsend leaves West Brom - July 6, 2000 Former Republic of Ireland captain Andy Townsend has left West Bromwich Albion after less than a year at the club. The 37-year-old was offered a player/coach role at the club by manager Gary Megson only last week but decided to turn it down saying he wanted to concentrate on playing for another year. full story » Ninian Park move for David Greene - July 6, 2000 David Greene, the man that Paul McGrath tipped as his replacement in the centre of the Irish defence, has seen his career stagnating at Colchester since they paid Luton £30,000 for him in 1996. At the end of the last campaign he was released by the club and this seems to have done him a favour. He is now close to signing a deal with Wrexham - a more competitive Division Two team than Colchester. full story » Mahon signs four-year deal with Sporting - July 5, 2000 Mick McCarthy can look forward to trips to Portugal to check of the form of two of his senior internationals. Alan Mahon joined Phil Babb at the Portuguese champions, Sporting Lisbon, on a Bosman free-transfer. full story » Aldridge advises Mahon not to go to Portugal - July 4, 2000 Tranmere boss John Aldridge has told Alan Mahon that his proposed move to Portugal would be the biggest mistake that the player ever made. full story » Maher happy to stay at Roots Hall - July 4, 2000 Former Irish u21 international Kevin Maher has decided to stay with Southend United for another season. The 23-year-old midfielder-cum-defender has signed a new one-year deal with the Shrimpers because manager Alan Little promised that he was in his plans for the coming campaign. full story » Folan hands-off warning for Galway - July 3, 2000 Galway United's bid to bring Brentford's Tony Folan to Terryland Park has not been met favourably at Griffin Park. Galway have been told in no uncertain terms that Folan is going nowhere as he is a part of Ron Noades' plans for the new season. full story » Ampadu signs for Exeter City - July 3, 2000 Former Belvedere Boy Kwame Ampadu has joined Third Division Exeter City on a free transfer. The 29-year-old defender was released by Leyton Orient at the end of last season but did not spend long in the footballing wilderness. full story » Foley named Northampton player of the Century - June 30, 2000 Irish legend Theo Foley has been voted the most popular player ever to play for Northampton Town in a Team of the Century vote. full story » Gannon fighting back to fitness - June 30, 2000 Former Dundalk player Jim Gannon is making better than expected progress after having an operation on his knee. The Southwark born Irishman is chomping at the bit to get back to first team action in what is his testimonial year at Stockport County. full story » Mahon off to Portugal - June 29, 2000 Irish international new boy Alan Mahon is set to join Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon on a Bosman transfer. full story » Clare staying put - June 29, 2000 Former Irish underage international Daryl Clare is staying with Grimsby after Northampton failed to meet the club's asking price. full story » Townsend to play on - June 29, 2000 Former Irish international Andy Townsend has persuaded West Brom boss Gary Megson to let him play on for another season. full story » Wilson wants Devine - June 29, 2000 New Bristol City boss Danny Wilson is keen to bring new players to Ashton Gate and his first target is Wycombe's Irish striker, Sean Devine. full story » O'Halloran signs for Swindon? - June 28, 2000 It has been reported of the official St. Johnstone website that Irishman Keith O'Halloran has left the Scottish Premiership club to join Swindon Town in the English Second Division. full story » O'Connor linked with West Brom move - June 26, 2000 Stoke midfielder James O'Connor has been linked with a move to first-division West Bromwich Albion and the deal is set to happen in the next couple of days. 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 » Milligan joins Blackpool - June 21, 2000 Former Republic of Ireland international Mike Milligan did not spent long without a club. Manchester-born Milligan, who spent the last six years at Carrow Road with Norwich, was released at the end of last season after playing nearly 150 first class games for the club. He wasn't a free agent long as Blackpool swooped to sign the experienced midfielder. full story » Roche moves up the pecking order at Forest - June 21, 2000 Ireland's u17 goalkeeper Barry Roche is in line to make his first-team debut with Nottingham Forest next season. Roche, who up to now has been the reserve team and u19 goalkeeper at the City Ground, has been rewarded for his form by being made understudy to Dave Beasant in the first-team squad. full story » Northampton want Clare - June 15, 2000 Northampton Town want to bring Daryl Clare to the Sixfields Stadium on a permanent basis. The Republic of Ireland u21 international was on loan at the then Third Division club at the turn of the year, playing 10 times and scoring three goals. full story » Kenna close to recovery - June 14, 2000 Jeff Kenna's time in the footballing wilderness could be coming to and end, according to reports from his club Blackburn Rovers. The Irish international full back has been plagued by injuries for the last couple of years but he is now on the verge of a return to first-team action. full story » Delaney wants to impress at Port Vale - June 14, 2000 Last season, Dean Delaney was playing for the reserves at Everton and it looked like his time would never come. Now that Dean has got away from Goodison Park he plans on impressing his new manager and team-mates and winning the No.1 spot for Port Vale. confident mood. 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 » Any Port in a storm - June 8, 2000 While most of Ireland's footballers plying their trade in England are either on international duty or resting up for the new campaign ahead there is a glut of players who are unsure of their future in the game. full story » Irish youths star for Forest - June 6, 2000 The reason five of the six Nottingham Forest players were withdrawn from the Irish u17 squad for the international tournament in Portugal was that they were all involved with their club in a youth club tournament in Switzerland and they all made an impact in some way. 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 » Kinnear says no to Wednesday - June 1, 2000 Former Wimbledon manager Joe Kinnear has decided against taking the manager's job at Sheffield Wednesday. full story » Souness says Duff is not for sale - June 1, 2000 Blackburn Rovers manager Graeme Souness issued a 'hands off Damien Duff' warning last night. 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 » Wednesday set Kinnear deadline - May 31, 2000 Relegated Sheffield Wednesday have set Joe Kinnear a deadline to decide if he will take over as their manager. full story »