Desperate scramble to make the cutThe situation should be a good deal clearer after this evening's games around Europe but for the moment the Republic of Ireland…Wed Sept 08 1999 - 01:00
Evans's team halt the slideAfter disappointing defeats at the hands of the group's two strongest sides, the Republic of Ireland under-21s halted their slide…Wed Sept 08 1999 - 01:00
Barry-Murphy happy with the transitionHis father's career may still be overshadowing his own somewhat but Brian Barry-Murphy looked happy with his lot as he relaxed…Tue Sept 07 1999 - 01:00
Despair for CunninghamGary Kelly, describing the way in which Ireland lost as "a kick in the privates", probably captured the mood of the Irish players…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Where are they now? - Ricardo VillaBack in 1978, a foreign footballer was still a rare sight in the English league so Tottenham's signing of Argentinians Ricky …Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Bilic turns the knifeHe's had better nights over the course of his long career with the Republic of Ireland, but then Tony Cascarino has had worse…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Website of the week: Modesty forbids . . .Irish Times' World Football http://www.ireland.com/sports/soccer/index.htmMon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Holland and Belgium - With friends like these . . .Euro 2000 co-hosts Belgium and Holland played a friendly last week as part of their efforts to prove just what happy bed-fellows…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Irish Player of the weekJust think, Robbie Keane was five and 2/12ths and probably too busy playing with his stickle bricks back in September 1985 to…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Tales of the tabs: A man of many partsIf all the midweek tabloid speculation proves to be accurate, Roy Keane will be playing for Juventus, Inter Milan, Real Madrid…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
The Nicolas Anelka school of charmNice to see Nicolas Anelka is settling in well at Real Madrid, and has formed as loving a relationship with the Spanish press…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
What might happen nextYugoslavia's defeat of Macedonia last night keeps Vujadin Boskov's side in pole position in Group Eight of the European Championship…Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Live on TVWednesday: Malta v Republic of Ireland (kick-off 5.30); Poland v England (ko 7.30) TV3.Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Quotes of the week"Smith is a young boy and I don't condone swearing, but he wasn't sent off for that - Alan swears he didn't touch him."Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Problems mount for EvansThe second worst defeat in Irish under-21 footballing history finally killed off any lingering question of Ian Evans's team making…Sat Sept 04 1999 - 01:00
Strong US sideThe Republic of Ireland women's football squad leaves today for Boston where they will be the first team to play the United States…Thu Sept 02 1999 - 01:00
Victory hands McCarthy some breathing spaceA good day's work and after a quick bout of score settling, this was as close as a Mick McCarthy's press conferences ever come…Thu Sept 02 1999 - 01:00
Visitors seize on simple errorIreland's chances of qualifying for next year's Olympics in Sydney all but evaporated at Tolka Park last night where the lack…Wed Sept 01 1999 - 01:00
League of weak nations threaten to pass us byLast Thursday brought another year of European adventure for the representatives of the National League to a premature endTue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Evans makes six changesRepublic of Ireland under-21 manager Ian Evans yesterday made six changes to the side that drew with Macedonia at the start of…Tue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Keane confident knee injury will clearWith a decision on his club future temporarily on hold, Roy Keane was firmly concentrating on the international game in Dublin…Tue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Duff ruled out of Yugoslavia tieDamien Duff is almost definitely out of Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday's Euro 2000 qualifying game with…Mon Aug 30 1999 - 01:00
Irish player of the weekThere's quite a bit of competition for the title this week with Kevin Kilbane, Mark Kennedy, Rory Delap and Mickey Evans all …Mon Aug 30 1999 - 01:00
Bray outclassed by stylish and clinical SwissAs a contest the tie was finished two weeks ago when Bray were killed off with two goals in the closing 12 minutes, so last night…Fri Aug 27 1999 - 01:00
Deal that works both ways at SantryIt would be nice to believe that Sunday was a sort of turning point in the somewhat turbulent recent history of Shamrock Rovers…Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
Irish Player of the weekDifficult one this, what with one Keano banging in two on his debut for Coventry at Highfield Road on Saturday and the other …Mon Aug 23 1999 - 01:00
Tougher tests lie ahead for RoversSo the Hoops leave Tolka Park and immediately shoot straight to the top of the tableMon Aug 23 1999 - 01:00
Ruthless finishing the keyWith so many new players roaming around out there last night it was difficult to know exactly what to expect at Tolka ParkSat Aug 21 1999 - 01:00
McHugh set for ColeraineOut of favour Derry City striker Michael McHugh looks set to leave the Brandywell for Irish League side Coleraine after last …Fri Aug 20 1999 - 01:00
No ignoring French ClassThe hosts were as plucky as ever, but from the time "World champs for Windsor" made the back pages of the Belfast papers the …Thu Aug 19 1999 - 01:00
Windsor welcomes championsHaving the world champions around to kick a bit of ball is always an attractive prospect, but quite why Northern Ireland manager…Wed Aug 18 1999 - 01:00
Dolan's attack on the media unjustifiedThey may have proven themselves to be the best team in the league for two successive seasons, but it was always going to be difficult…Tue Aug 17 1999 - 01:00
Impressive Derry turn some headsKevin Mahon said before his team hit the road for Dublin that they might be taken more seriously as title contenders if they …Sat Aug 14 1999 - 01:00
Curran opts to stay at DerryAS the opening Premier Division games of the season get under way this evening there was still a bit of activity around the clubs…Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
National League PreviewsKevin Mahon's side probably could have done without a trip to Richmond Park on the opening night of the league, but he does, …Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
Aberdeen make an offer for MooreAberdeen have made a £350,000 bid to sign Republic of Ireland international Alan Moore from Middlesbrough where the 24-year-old…Thu Aug 05 1999 - 01:00
Delaney strikes for bronzeIf there was still some lingering disappointment in the Irish camp with their failure to make this afternoon's final of these…Mon Jul 26 1999 - 01:00
Kerr struggles to keep smilingIt's not something that he looks like he'll ever get used to, this congratulating the winners and wishing them the best on their…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Ten-man Ireland give way to ItalyIreland's hopes of defending their European Youth Championships in Monday's tournament final were ended last night in Norrkoping…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Ireland and Italy left to do battleIt was blink and you'll miss something stuff at Finspang last night, with the Irish youths turning in one of their more bizarre…Thu Jul 22 1999 - 01:00
Doherty relishes role in recovery"Words can't describe what it was like out there," sighed a still shell-shocked Dean Delaney as he drifted, still dazed, towards…Thu Jul 22 1999 - 01:00
Upbeat Irish to build on Spanish winAn outstanding victory over European Youth Championship title favourites Spain safely in the bag, the Irish management team turned…Wed Jul 21 1999 - 01:00
Irish soak up pressure and hit on the break"Soak up the pressure and hit'em on the break" had been the Irish game plan in Atvidaberg last night against the team widely …Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Keeping feet on the groundHe was happy, of course, but Brian Kerr knows that everything is still up for grabs in their group of European Youth Championships…Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Spain a real test for IrishIf the Republic of Ireland's achievements of last summer, when Brian Kerr's sides won both the European Under-16 and Under-18…Mon Jul 19 1999 - 01:00
