Cyrus Christie: Social media companies need to do more to stop racism

Ireland defender says abuse of footballers in the lower divisions often goes ignored

Leicester City and Sheffield United book FA Cup quarter-final spots

Kelechi Iheanacho scores last-gasp winner for the Foxes while Billy Sharp’s penalty enough for the Blades

Chelsea move into the top five with a third consecutive win

Three wins in a row for Thomas Tuchel since taking over, Sheffield United stay bottom

Sheffield United’s revival continues as West Brom stare at the drop

Blades come from behind at Bramall Lane as Sam Allardyce’s Baggies lose must-win game

Tanguy Ndombele’s moment of magic caps Spurs win at Sheffield United

David McGoldrick’s header had given the Blades some hope before French midfielder struck

Sheffield United’s long wait for Premier League win ends after 18 games

Billy Sharp’s penalty enough to earn the three points against lacklustre Newcastle

Dundee outraged over online abuse of Irish striker Afolabi

Club describe abuse on-loan Celtic player received as ‘vile, disgraceful and sickening’

Palace strike early to heap more misery on Sheffield United

Chris Wilder’s winless Blades remain rooted to the bottom as Eagles swoop to easy victory

Lacazette makes instant impact off the bench as Arsenal revival continues

Leeds rout West Brom; Burnley add to Blades’ woes; Saints and Hammers draw

Manchester United deliver three points in yet another enigmatic display

David McGoldrick grabs two goals but it’s not for the Blades at Bramall Lane

Ireland retirement was ‘hardest decision’ for David McGoldrick

Sheffield United striker full of praise for Stephen Kenny and his coaching staff

Michael Walker: Chelsea’s significant six provide an upgrade

After investing €250 million in the summer window Lampard’s team are taking shape

Alan Browne the latest Ireland player to test positive for coronavirus

The FAI says that there are no ‘close contacts’ as Stephen Kenny’s squad takes another hit

Ken Early: Grealish walks the walk as Kenny’s wait drags on

England’s former Ireland underage midfielder makes his presence felt

TV View: Ireland unable to answer the call against England

‘I think England would have had tougher training days, we didn’t even have a booking!’

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Aaron Connolly and Callum Robinson out of England friendly

Kenny says pair have been unlucky after also missing recent games for Covid reasons

McGoldrick’s Ireland departure another blow to Kenny as Collins returns

‘I'd have liked him to stay on as he has a positive impact on the young attacking players’

Ireland striker David McGoldrick announces international retirement

Sheffield United player ‘to concentrate on his club career and family’

Ken Early: Worst thing about watching Ireland has been listening to Mick McCarthy

Former Ireland manager fails to follow Jack Charlton’s example while on co-commentary duty

Stephen Kenny and Ireland looking for a little sparkle to end grim window

The return of Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah a huge boost against Finland

TV View: Positive positives – in football terms at least – for Kenny’s depleted crew

Manager must be wondering what he has done to vex the gods after a most trying week

McGoldrick out and McCarthy a doubt for Wales match

Stephen Kenny reflects on the loss of Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah against Slovakia

No time for Kenny or Ireland to lick their wounds

Bulk of the same team will be called upon again for Wales’ visit to the Aviva

Ken Early: Fiasco of Aaron Connolly’s absence adds to pain

Say what you like about the FAI, they keep finding ways to amaze you

Ireland pay the highest price for missed chances from start to finish

Next summer’s Euro party will not include Stephen Kenny’s side after Slovakia defeat

McClean named in Ireland forward line as Connolly and Idah ruled out

FAI confirm second member of backroom staff has tested positive for Covid-19

Stephen Kenny’s new-look Ireland go for broke in Bratislava playoff

Manager hoping his side have learned lessons for high stakes clash with Slovakia

Callum Robinson hoping bright start to season will earn him an Ireland nod

West Brom striker has taken confidence from getting among the goals early on

Ireland squad locked and loaded as Slovakia test looms

Republic manager Kenny confident O’Dowda will be in contention to start on Thursday

David McGoldrick on target but Arsenal edge Sheffield United

Irish striker scores in seventh Premier League defeat in a row for his team

Stephen Kenny feeling hopeful ahead of Euro 2020 playoff

Manager encouraged by form of Callum Robinson and Shane Duffy ahead of trip

Jack Byrne named in Ireland squad for Slovakia playoff

Ireland head to Bratislava next week for Thursday week’s Euro2021 play-off game

Positive omens for Kenny ahead of Ireland’s Slovakia clash

A number of players have impressed for clubs since start of Premier League season

Aston Villa secure three precious points after John Egan sees red

Ireland centre-half is sent off after 12 minutes as Ezri Konsa’s header proves the difference

Kenny will be keen to see his Ireland players get game time ahead of Slovakia tie

Callum Robinson expected to complete West Brom move in the coming days

The winners and losers of Stephen Kenny’s first international window

The new international manager has shown he is not afraid to drop established names

Ireland again lack punch but Stephen Kenny backs them to find it

Manager cites lack of fitness in disappointing defeat but expects better in Bratislava

Ken Early: New era begins with oldest of old-school equalisers

Shane Duffy left it late to make up for his role in Bulgaria’s goal in Sofia

Stephen Kenny’s first squad points at evolution not revolution

Troy Parrott gets the nod ahead of Michael Obafemi as cover for David McGoldrick

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