Irish Abroad: Sunderland news Quinn out of qualifiers - March 15, 2001 Niall Quinn has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Cyprus. Quinn took the step after Sunderland manager Peter Reid finally decided to accept medical advice and rest the striker for a month. full story » Quinn still doubtful - March 14, 2001 Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn saw his consultant surgeon yesterday - and was told to rest his back injury for a month! full story » Quinn to see specialist today - March 7, 2001 Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn will consult a specialist today in an effort to rid himself of the back problem that has plagued him for much of the season. full story » Quinn sidelined for three weeks - February 27, 2001 Niall Quinn's withdrawal from tomorrow night's international against Denmark means the Sunderland striker will have an enforced three-week rest before he kicks a ball again - and that could be just what the doctor ordered. full story » Kilbane back in Sunderland frame - February 22, 2001 Axed winger Kevin Kilbane could secure a quick return to the Sunderland first team after starring for the reserves on Monday night. Manager Peter Reid yesterday praised the Irishman's performance - and tipped him to force his way back into the first team. full story » 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 » 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 » Quinn recovers - February 12, 2001 Charlton Athletic (7th) joined Ipswich (6th) and Leeds (5th) on 40 points yesterday with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United and, in doing so, put themselves within sight of a place in Europe. full story » Quinn sweats over 'Pool game - February 8, 2001 Niall Quinn, out of action since injuring his neck against Manchester United two games ago, is in a race against time to be fit for Saturday's Premiership clash against Liverpool. full story » Quinner to miss Denmark ... and Clonmel! - February 2, 2001 Niall Quinn is almost certain to miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Denmark this month, after injuring his neck in Wednesday night's Premiership game between Sunderland and Manchester United. full story » Reddy is new Defoe, says King - February 2, 2001 Swindon manager Andy King is tipping Irish striker Michael Reddy to be his Jermaine Defoe. West Ham's Defoe set a goalscoring record while on loan at Bournemouth - and King reckons Kilkennyman Reddy can do the same. full story » Quinn hospitalised - February 1, 2001 Sunderland 0 Manchester United 1 Niall Quinn left the pitch after 28 minutes of a match in which referee Graham Poll flashed three red cards. And the Irish striker spent the night under observation in hospital after injuring his neck. full story » Butler signs for Wolves - January 31, 2001 Sunderland defender Paul Butler has signed for Wolves in a £1m-plus deal which will keep him at the Molineux club for three-and-a-half years. full story » 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 » Quinn tips Andy for the top - January 23, 2001 Niall Quinn watched Bradford's Andy O'Brien put England striker Kevin Phillips in his pocket on Sunday - and tipped the youngster for a huge international future with the Republic of Ireland! full story » 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 » Kilbane vows: I'll be back - January 12, 2001 Irish international Kevin Kilbane looks set to sit out Sunderland's Premiership fixture against West Ham this Saturday - but the winger has vowed: I'll fight my way back. full story » New blood in u17 squad - January 9, 2001 Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has named a strong 18-man squad to face France in Montpellier on January 24 and 26. Included in the squad are four players who have yet to taste international football. full story » Sunderland reserves lose for first time - January 9, 2001 Sunderland's reserves went into their game against Liverpool last night trying to make it ten games unbeaten so far this season but their run was finally halted by a star-studded Reds outfit. full story » 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 » Irish stars miss out on Cup - January 5, 2001 A host of Irish stars look set to miss out on FA Cup action with their Premiership clubs this weekend. full story » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » Quinn shines at Stadium of Light - December 5, 2000 Niall Quinn returned to action for the Black Cats last night - and his performance had manager Peter Reid purring. full story » Rising stars get senior chance - November 8, 2000 Irish u21 stars Michael Reddy and Richard Sadlier have been invited to train with the senior squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Finland. full story » Quinn wants protection - November 7, 2000 Republic of Ireland international striker Niall Quinn is furious with the lack of protection he gets of the field of play from referees and believes that because of this opposition managers are telling their players to go out and rough up the giant Dubliner. 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 » Young player hard to call - October 26, 2000 Robbie Keane has tough competition for the Eircom/u23 international Young Player of the Year. The Inter Milan striker has won the award for the past two years but he will do well to make it three in a row because of the challenge of Richard Dunne and Kevin Kilbane. 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 » Ireland and Sunderland close to greatness - October 19, 2000 Sunderland's Michael Reddy believes that Ireland and Sunderland are on the verge of something big and he wants a part of it. full story » Three-match ban for Kilbane - October 19, 2000 Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane has been handed down a three-match ban for his dismissal against Chelsea at the Stadium of Light last Saturday. full story » Reid believes Quinn is being unfairly treated - October 5, 2000 Sunderland boss Peter Reid has called on the FA disciplinary committee to use some common sense when investigating the bust-up between Ireland's Niall Quinn and Northern Ireland's Gerry Taggart. full story » 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 » Charlton want Butler - September 4, 2000 In a bid to shore up their defence - which has leaked eight goals in two games - Charlton Athletic are ready to swoop for Irish international Paul Butler. full story » Quinn scores again - August 24, 2000 Niall Quinn scored his second goal in two games for Sunderland last night - but it was not enough to save his team from a 4-2 beating at Maine Road against Manchester City. full story » Quinn on track for Amsterdam - August 22, 2000 Niall Quinn has shaken off an ankle injury to put himself in contention for a start against his former club Manchester City tomorrow night - and that's good news for Irish boss Mick McCarthy. full story » Delap tipped for Sunderland - August 18, 2000 Derby and Republic of Ireland utility man Rory Delap could begin the new English League campaign in the North-east with Sunderland rather than with the Rams. full story » Quinn signs pay-as-you-play contract - August 8, 2000 Irish international Niall Quinn has revealed a clause in his contract that means he will earn less if he does not play for Peter Reid's Sunderland side. full story » 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 » Sunderland interested in Finnan - June 12, 2000 Steve Finnan's introduction to senior international football could serve him well in club football. The Fulham full-back is coming to the notice of Premiership clubs and it has been reported that Sunderland are ready to pay the Craven Cottage club £2m for his services. full story » Quinn wants to finish career with Sunderland - June 9, 2000 Republic of Ireland international striker Niall Quinn plans on repaying the faith shown in him by Sunderland by signing a new contract at the club which will keep him there until the end of his career. full story »