FAI come under focus over timing of decision on Stephen Kenny’s future

Players and supporters have given a strong endorsement for manager to get new deal

Shane Duffy: ‘We are not ecstatic. There was no music in the dressingroom’

Ireland target a win in Luxembourg on Sunday in bid to finish in third spot

Full house voice their approval of Kenny’s masterplan for Ireland

What began as a murmur in empty stadiums culminated in glorious moments on Thursday night

Ireland throw it all at Portugal but fail to break the door down

Stephen Kenny’s side sensed chance of a famous win after Pepe’s red card

Republic of Ireland 0 Portugal 0: How the Irish players rated

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side after the draw against Portugal

More Ferdinand than McGrath: Andrew Omobamidele very much the modern defender

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Josh Cullen’s road less travelled finds him at the heart of Ireland’s midfield

Former West Ham prodigy thriving at Anderlecht and on the international stage

TV View: Succession isn’t a patch on Manchester United for drama these days

Rocket Ronnie does it again as Solskjær dodges another bullet

Ireland 4 Qatar 0: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

Ken Early: This Ireland feels like a team at the beginning of its story not the end

Stephen Kenny’s team has got people interested in what happens next

Shane Duffy: ‘I think everyone with eyes can see the progression we are making’

Duffy delighted for Kenny as players finally repay the manager’s faith in their ability

TV View: Ireland get a shot in the arm but pundits pour vinegar all over the chips

Callum Robinson-inspired victory in Baku fails to change the narrative

Robinson silences his critics and eases the pressure on Kenny

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

Stephen Kenny reflects on ‘long overdue’ win in Baku

‘To have all our better players available more regularly is important to us’

Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Nathan Collins, the latest Leixlip lad set to play key role in Ireland’s last line

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny admits he’s ‘not above criticism’ ahead of Azerbaijan clash

Callum Robinson calls for patience ahead of trip to Baku

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Forget philosophy - any sort of win will do for Stephen Kenny and Ireland this week

The Ireland manager is in a strange type of limbo and needs a result against Azerbaijan

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy

Republic of Ireland boss needs to start producing results to convince the sceptics

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

‘We should have won’ insists Kenny after Azerbaijan draw

Ireland manager refuses to accept job is too big for him after 112th in world take a point

Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Ken Early: Ronaldo saves his superhero entrance until the cruel, closing scene

After nearly 90 minutes of frustration, he was still ceaselessly moving in search of an opening

Stephen Kenny: ‘You can’t ask any more and to lose is so difficult for them at the moment’

Ireland manager upset at some of the officiating as he prepares to lift side for home games

John Egan rues what might have been after putting Ireland on the brink of glory

Centre-half denied place in the history books as Ronaldo writes more history of his own

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Ireland’s Callum Robinson has been sidelined by Covid-19

The West Brom striker was set to lead the line at Estádio Algarve next Wednesday

Shane Duffy’s header helps Brighton keep up impressive start

Neal Maupay also on target as Seagulls have too much for Watfors on the south coast

Dara O’Shea and Callum Robinson on target in West Brom’s big win

Baggies keep up impressive start as Blades remain without a win

Irish involvement likely to be sparse in new Premier League season

Realistically only four players at three clubs can expect first team football this season

Championship highways and byways await for Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

FAI medical director surprised game restarted after Eriksen collapsed

Dr Alan Byrne says pre-Euros cardiac screening tests do not pick up all conditions

Three-game window in September could prove make-or-break for Kenny

Manager must trust his young players’ progress can be franked by the required results

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