Jim Crawford’s talent search lands prize catches for under-21 set-up
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Slovakia provided eight of Czechoslovakia’s Euro ‘76 heroes but are yet to beat Ireland
Stephen Ireland hoping to rekindle Ireland career 13 years later
33-year-old who last played for Ireland in ’07 says he has ‘three or four years’ left in him
Stephen Ireland reflects on having to ‘pick Ireland over my kids’
From the age of 17 to 19 he was raising two young children alone, on £85 a week
News of dead ringer’s demise greatly exaggerated by Ballybrack
Dublin club’s spectacular own goal tops some serious competition worldwide
Manchester City’s evolving project seems more potent than ever
Mourinho's United squad looks a little piecemeal compared to Guardiola’s sleek machine
Apathy has replaced ‘best fans in the world’ at Ireland matches
Recent feelings are a precipitous comedown for a side who recently felt so much positivity
Stoke’s survival hopes receding after Burnley salvage point
Ashley Barnes keeps Clarets on course for European football
Paul Pogba inspires impressive Manchester United win
Jose Mourinho’s side reduce City deficit to 12 points with victory over Stoke
Alan Judge sets sights on Premier League after long lay-off
The Dubliner, who stopped watching football for a year, is finally back in action for Brentford
Coventry shock Stoke to leave Mark Hughes on the brink
Stephen Ireland makes his injury return in FA Cup exit at Ricoh Arena’s terrible pitch
Could Republic maverick Stephen Ireland be Stoke City’s saviour?
After two years in the widerness, Mark Hughes may give FA Cup start against Coventry City
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Pablo Zabaleta and Robinho shared a debut but nothing else
Outgoing defender has given nine years of total commitment to Manchester City
Remember Stephen Ireland against Wales 10 years ago?
His international career was essentially ended by the infamous grandmother episode
Stephen Ireland suffers broken leg in Stoke City training session
Republic of Ireland international set for extended spell on sidelines
O’Neill’s frustration over McGeady’s lingering hamstring injury
Manager, who told the winger to get fully fit, says players must take responsibility
Mame Biram Diouf strikes late to steal point for Stoke at Spurs
Mauricio Pochettino’s side pegged back after Dier and Chadli give Tottenham the lead
Towering Toure a vital piece in a complete Manchester City jigsaw
Pellegrini needs midfielder at his best if his side are to retain the Premier League title
FA Cup final: All about the now for Shay Given
Tim Sherwood and the FA Cup have revitalised Aston Villa – and their veteran second keeper is savouring his Indian summer
Bruce defends Figueroa’s challenge on Stephen Ireland
Hull City manager says Irish player should have been sent off earlier for worse tackle
Late Peter Crouch goal earns Stoke draw with Newcastle
90th minute equaliser deprived John Carver of first home win as interim head coach
Jonathan Walters hat-trick sinks travel sick QPR
Harry Kane on the scoresheet again as Spurs win at West Brom while Everton see off Crystal Palace
Stephen Ireland comes to Stoke’s rescue against Wrexham
Cork man scores twice late on in FA Cup tie against non-league opposition
Robbie’s temperament and character define that Keane edge
It is easy to forget how long the Irish international has been on top of his game
O’Neill says ball is now firmly in Ireland’s court
Stoke midfielder has neither answered nor returned calls from the Republic’s manager regarding a return to the international set-up
Martin O’Neill gets the Stephen Ireland treatment
Manager says he will not be calling Stoke midfielder again after Corkman’s latest snub
Martin O’Neill to seek clarity on Stephen Ireland’s intentions
Manager hopes to meet Stoke City midfielder next week
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All the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League fixtures
Stephen Ireland says Ireland return could be on the cards
Midfielder will assess his options as career revival continues at Stoke
Stoke edge ahead of Villa in battle for number 10
Mark Hughes’s side aiming for best Premier League finish
Martin O’Neill hints he will widen selection options by bringing in new players
End-of-season games against Turkey, Italy, Costa Rica and Portugal offer fresh opportunities
Pity the poor Republic no longer caught in masterly Italian Trap
Trapattoni’s take was to make them even more difficult to beat than they were to watch
Richard Dunne’s return looks set to be short-lived for Ireland
Daryl Murphy’s form for Ipswich Town has caught manager Martin O'Neill's eye
Stoke make Stephen Ireland deal permanent
Move allows Potters secure striker John Guidetti on loan, Liam Lawrence leaves PAOK
Newcastle eventually secure the points after Mark Hughes and Stoke see red
Glenn Whelan and Marc Wilson sent off for Stoke
Chelsea come unstuck against Stoke
Potters strike late to claim first win in 38 years against Chelsea
O’Neill gets down to business ahead of Latvia clash
Robbie Keane remains as captain for two friendly encounters
Stephen Ireland not ready for international comeback - Hughes
Stoke manager feels his midfielder needs more time before Ireland recall
Ireland trio back on board as Noel King does it his way
Republic of Ireland interim manager appears to have laid the groundwork for Stephen Ireland’s return
Hughes happy to call on Ireland
Stoke City boss maintains that on-loan Cork born midfielder can make a big impact
Noel King may look to Anthony Stokes and Darron Gibson
‘As far as I’m concerned I’m starting from a clean slate . . . why would I exclude anybody?’
Ireland willing to consider return to international game
Midfielder’s immediate plan is to focus on making an impact at Stoke after loan move
James McCarthy completes Everton move
Shane Long still at West Brom after edging dangerously close to Hull, Given still at Villa
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