Brian Kerr: Chances of victory disappeared when Hoolahan departed

Ireland’s quality and clarity of purpose swallowed by intensity of second half

Ireland face Euro exit after failing to get better of Scotland

Martin O’Neill’s optimism rings hollow after lack of guile allows Scots to earn point

The Morning Sports Briefing

Baby Blacks too good for Ireland Under 20s, O’Neill wants a strong start against Scots, O’Brien unbeaten against Kerry and Manchip at the heart of Ireland’s golfing success

Ireland won’t be fooled again by set-piece ploy, says Maloney

Chicago Fire midfielder scored cunning winner from a corner at Celtic Park in November

Hoolahan and McGeady the key men who can cause Scotland problems

Draw with England proves the overall plan and shape of team should be up to the test

Steven Fletcher grabs hat-trick as Scotland see off Gibraltar

Lee Casciaro grabs Gibraltar’s first international goal at Hampden Park

England too good for Scotland in Glasgow

Oxlade-Chamberlain and a Rooney brace set up comfortable win for auld enemy at Celtic Park

Wayne Rooney departs wisdom to youth

England captain warns younger players of intimidating atmosphere at Celtic Park

Keane suggests O’Neill not playing to his strengths

Striker and Darron Gibson released back to their clubs ahead of friendly against the USA

‘Sheer relief and utter euphoria’ sums up the Scottish headlines

There’s plenty of disappointment on this side of the Irish sea but how have the victorious Scots reflected on last night

Gilesie lucky to miss out on ugly war of attrition

Richie ‘The Kid’ Sadlier took senior analyst’s place as the panel got their hopes up

Preparation pays off for Strachan and Scotland

Training ground move led to sublime winner from Shaun Maloney at Celtic Park

Ireland lose ground as Scotland seize the initiative

O’Neill’s side produced a dissapointing performance in a scrappy but absorbing encounter in Glasgow

Hutton unhappy with personal touch

Scotland fullback will take encouragement from 2-2 in Poland ahead of Ireland game next month

Poland peg Scotland back in Warsaw

Homeside came from behind in the Group D encounter to earn a point through Arkadiusz Milik

Scotland get the points but not the plaudits

Gordon Strachan’s side off the mark in Group D but performance fails to convince

Boyce turns from hero to villain for Wigan

Late own goal sees Latics remain in relegation zone

Maloney piles pressure on QPR with late equaliser

Remy’s late strike not enough as Wigan rescue point

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