Republic of Ireland MNT

Ken Early: Naive Ireland need to remember this pain and at least learn to whinge

Ireland’s second-half capitulation against England again exposed this team’s fatal lack of gamecraft

Heimir Hallgrímsson rows back on ‘we gave up’ statement after Ireland’s heavy defeat to England

Ireland manager ‘lost for words’ after three-goal salvo and second yellow for Scales in chaotic second half following solid first half

TV View: Roy Keane watches future son-in-law score against Ireland, for better or worse

Green shoots could be seen for Ireland against England at Wembley until everything went to muck

England 5 Ireland 0 FT: Nations League as it happened

A second yellow card for Liam Scales left Ireland a player down

Reality bites at Wembley as England dismantle 10-man Republic of Ireland

Ireland will face a playoff to avoid relegation from League B, while England top Group 2 to gain promotion to League A

‘Heimir Ball’ needs Ireland to be comfortable out of possession

'I am more prepared because I know my players better than I did in September'

Lee Carsley focused on ‘getting job done’ against Ireland in final match as England interim manager

England captain Harry Kane to start on Sunday for Ireland’s visit to Wembley

Conor Coventry joins Republic of Ireland squad as Jason Knight replacement for England game

Knight picked up second yellow card of the campagin in win over Finland

Kevin Kilbane: Hints of green shoots as Ireland find a way

Ireland were fortunate to secure the three points before a tough trip to Wembley but steady progress is evident under Heimir Hallgrímsson

Wembley a happy hunting ground for Irish teams – just not football ones . . .

Wembley’s tagline is ‘Inspiring Memories’. For Irish fans ‘Generating Nightmares’ might be a more accurate.

Clinical England strong favourites to sweep Ireland aside at Wembley

Victory for home side secures automatic promotion to Nations League A but visitors keen to maintain momentum

James McClean’s personal principles inked on his arms and legs

The Derry man is a lightning rod for the usual suspects’ criticism but his courageous refusal to wear the poppy, given his background, is entirely understandable

Liverpool must think Mamardashvili is something very special if they believe he’s better than Kelleher

Evan Ferguson at one end and Caoimhin Kelleher come up with big plays, alongside a regen of Craig Bellamy

‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland

Ireland 1 Finland 0 FT: Nations League as it happened

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s ride their luck but make themselves safe from automatic relegation

Ferguson and Kelleher prove the difference as Ireland edge out Finland

Liverpool goalkeeper pulls off penalty save as Ireland rode their luck to stop the Finns from scoring

Ireland v Finland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men play the Finns on Thursday and England on Sunday in the Nations League

Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling

Brady’s absence is significant as the veteran inspired victory over Finland last month in Helsinki

Heimir Hallgrímsson unaware of criticism around Robbie Keane’s visit to Ireland camp

Nathan Collins complimentary of former Ireland captain’s interaction with the squad on Monday

Mark McGuinness and Andrew Moran biding their time

Strapping Luton defender and on-loan Brighton midfielder eager to press for opportunities with the Republic of Ireland

Sammie Szmodics: ‘The lower leagues seem so far away now’

Republic of Ireland star reveals he got a congratulatory hug from Ed Sheeran following his spectacular goal in Ipswich’s shock away win at Tottenham

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s options narrow ahead of taxing double-bill for Ireland

Assistant-coach John O’Shea welcomes call-ups for Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien to replace injured trio Coleman, Idah and Duffy

Ireland’s Séamus Coleman, Shane Duffy and Adam Idah ruled out of Finland and England games

Heimir Hallgrímsson calls Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien up as replacements

Matt Doherty misses out on Ireland squad for matches against Finland and England

Nations League: Andy Moran in line to play a part in Ireland's final games as Heimir Hallgrímsson backs him to be a success at senior level

FAI given €10,000 fine by Uefa for booing of God Save the King

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice were booed relentlessly during the game, as Ireland were beaten 2-0 by England in the Nations League

Ireland and Celtic striker Adam Idah awaiting scan results on ankle injury

Brendan Rodgers ‘hopeful’ injury isn’t too bad following tackle by Motherwell’s Liam Gordon that led to a red card

Ogbene and Brady injuries overshadow Premier League goals from Ferguson and Szmodics

Concern for Heimir Hallgrímsson ahead of naming squad for Nations League ties against Finland and England at Wembley

Chiedozie Ogbene set to miss upcoming Ireland internationals after significant injury

Fears that Irish winger tore his Achilles, which could lead to up to six months on the sidelines

Hallgrímsson and Tuchel bring foreign eyes to old failings for Ireland and England

Appointments of Icelander and German prove that FAI and FA do not trust their own coaching infrastructures

‘Thank you football’ - former Ireland winger Aiden McGeady announces retirement

Glasgow-born player won 93 caps and four Scottish Premierships among a trophy-laden Celtic career

Ireland under-21s miss out on qualification after draw against Italy in Trieste

Norway pip Ireland to a playoff spot after dramatic final round of matches

Ireland show signs of improvement but Hallgrímsson still has to solve ‘something psychological’

Emergence of Festy Ebosele and return to fitness of Evan Ferguson among positives from an encouraging international window

Ken Early: Unless execution improves, Ireland will not be qualifying for anything for a while

Bodies on the line defending can only take this team so far as Ireland offer more gifts to grateful Greeks

Ireland take home some positives as one-game winning streak comes undone

Greece took advantage of Irish lapse in concentration, but there were encouraging performances on the pitch

Houghton drills down on the ‘Greek lads’ as Ireland succumb to errors

TV View: Like Heimir Hallgrímsson, who swapped Finn Azaz for Troy Parrott, RTÉ made a big change for this game by bringing in Ray Houghton for Stephen Kelly as their co-commentator

Greece continue to hold upper hand over Ireland as they capitalise on mistakes

Caoimhín Kelleher was outstanding in Nations League game, but his late error gifted Greeks the clinching goal

Republic of Ireland lose 2-0 to Greece in Athens: As it happened

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side fail to build on Thursday’s win over Finland

All in the Game: Klopp’s Red Bull deal gives his German critics wings

Plus: Messi and Ronaldo battle it out at the perfume counter; Ireland rack up the z’s; Ronaldo’s sister rushes to his defence

Greece v Ireland preview: Hallgrímsson needs a calculated approach to banish bad Irish memories of Athens

Rejuvenated Irish team hope to prove Finland win wasn’t a false dawn as they face Greek side boosted by England victory

‘We could have a perfect game and still lose to a team like Greece’: World Cup qualification remains Hallgrímsson’s aim

Republic of Ireland aim to keep momentum from Finland win going against Greece in Athens

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