Irish Abroad: Scottish League news

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.
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Irish Celts rally in Dundalk - February 23, 2001
Celtic fans from all over Ireland will gather in Dundalk tomorrow to protest at the club's plans to abandon the famous green and white hoops. Lisbon Lions Bobby Murdoch and Bertie Auld will address the rally, at the town's Imperial Hotel.
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Coyne in demand - February 15, 2001
Former Republic of Ireland international Tommy Coyne is considering a return to full-time playing, after being sacked as Clydebank player-manager last month - and his services are in demand.
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Fans up in arms as Celtic abandon hoops - February 13, 2001
'Abandon hoop all ye who enter here' will be the new message over the gates of Paradise - despite widespread opposition from fans.
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Coyle continues at County - February 8, 2001
Owen Coyle, the much-travelled former Republic of Ireland international striker, has signed another one-month extension to his loan deal at Ross County in the Scottish first division.
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Colgan commits to Hibs - February 7, 2001
Irish 'keeper Nick Colgan yesterday committed his future to Hibernian by signing a new three-year contract. The 27-year-old Drogheda-born netminder said: "This club is going places and I want to be part of it."
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Bankies sack Coyne - February 2, 2001
Former Irish international striker Tommy Coyne has been sacked as manager of Clydebank, after just six months in the job - and despite the fact that the Bankies are currently well placed in Scotland's division two.
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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.
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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.
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Coyle goes to Ross - December 8, 2000
Former Republic of Ireland international striker Owen Coyle has dropped a division in an effort to secure first-team football.
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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.
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Colgan wants to stay with Hibernian - October 19, 2000
Nicky Colgan has gone from an unkown to the form goalkeeper in the British Isles in less than a year - and he believes that he owes it all to Hibernian boss Alex McLeish.
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Colgan earns international call-up - October 2, 2000
Hibernian goalkeeper Nicky Colgan has been called into the Ireland squad which is assembling to face Portugal and Estonia over the coming ten days.
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Coyle playing for Dunfermline u21s - September 27, 2000
Veteran striker Owen Coyle played for the Dunfermline u21 side against Hibernian last night even though he is a young 34-year-old. Coyle is transfer listed by the Scottish Premier club and he will be delighted with a move if they keep playing him in the u21 side.
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Back to England for Coyle? - September 8, 2000
Thirty-four-year-old Owen Coyle could be set to try his luck in England for the second time in his long career if he can agree a deal with Carlisle United.
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Given is happy to stay with the Toon - September 5, 2000
Irish international goalkeeper Shay Given has stated that he is happy to stay at Newcastle United despite the supposed interest from Celtic.
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Miller given chance - August 31, 2000
Celtic midfielder Liam Miller has been called into the Irish u21 squad ahead of Friday's European Championship qualifier against Holland.
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Kernaghan ready for return - August 31, 2000
Former Republic of Ireland central defender Alan Kernaghan is hoping to get his season back on track by being fit to face Kilmarnock in the CIS League Cup next week.
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Coyle feels he still has much to offer - August 31, 2000
Dunfermline striker Owen Coyle feels he still has something to offer the club despite being placed on the transfer list.
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Brave Bohs battle through - August 25, 2000
Bohemians 0 Aberdeen 1
Bohemians go into the hat for the UEFA Cup proper even though they lost to Aberdeen at Tolka Park last night.
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Molloy fit to face Dons
Bohemians striker Trevor Molloy pulled up with a hamstring twinge during training yesterday - but immediately told boss Roddy Collins: "I'll be fit to face Aberdeen".
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Mystery bug ends O'Grady's chance - August 11, 2000
Conor O'Grady's dream of playing across the water was left in tatters because of a mystery bug which struck him down.
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Collins fails to sign Coyne - August 3, 2000
Bohemians boss Roddy Collins has not secured the deal he needs to strengthen his side for the UEFA Cup campaign, recently losing the bid to sign Tommy Coyne.
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Time to decide for Kernaghan - July 26, 2000
Former Republic of Ireland defender Alan Kernaghan has been told by St. Johnstone boss Sandy Clark that he has to make up his mind as to whether he wants to stay at the club within the next couple of days.
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Conor could make it big in Scotland - July 26, 2000
Republic of Ireland u21 international Conor O'Grady is off to Scotland for a trial with Premier Division Dundee. The Sligo Rovers midfielder will have one week with Dundee to prove what he can do.
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Kernaghan close to Saints deal - July 18, 2000
Alan Kernaghan is ready and willing to sign a new contract with St. Johnstone which would keep the 33-year-old defender at the club for the remainder of his career.
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Celtic get rid of Dalglish - June 30, 2000
Kenny Dalglish joined his former team as director of football last year in the blaze of glory but he exited the club yesterday in a whimper. When Celtic appointed Martin O'Neill as manager he made it clear that he would not answer to Dalglish on footballing matters and this left the club with no other choice but to axe Kenny.
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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.
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Kernaghan set for return to action - June 15, 2000
St Johnstone's Irish central defender Alan Kernaghan is set to be handed a new contract by the club after winning his fight against injury. Kernaghan has not played for the Scottish Premier outfit since October 12, 1999. He suffered a pelvic problem and has been sidelined since.
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O'Neill signs three-year contract with Celtic - June 2, 2000
Celtic announced the appointment of Martin O'Neill as their manager yesterday. The former Leicester manager signed a three-year contract with the Bhoys and he now hopes to return the club to their former glory.
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