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Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup next year hang by a thread after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Serbia at the Aviva Stadium. It was a much-improved performance from Saturday’s shambolic performance in Tbilisi as the Boys in Green, buoyed by the presence of Wes Hoolahan and David Meyler in midfield, looked a lot more comfortable in possession, …

Martin O’Neill has named the Republic of Ireland side he feels stands the best chance of putting the Boys in Green back on top of their World Cup qualifying group this evening. After Saturday’s poor 1-1 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi, many were calling for O’Neill to make changes to his starting eleven to avoid a repeat showing against a …

Ireland enter into Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia knowing that, really, only a win will do in their quest to finish top of Group D. Saturday’s 1-1 draw in Georgia has increased the pressure on Martin O’Neill and the Boys in Green to deliver at the Aviva, knowing that defeat will put that top spot almost certainly beyond …

The Republic of Ireland didn’t have the greatest day on Saturday. After a disappointing 1-1 draw in Tbilisi, Wales scored a vital 1-0 against Austria. This pair of results put pressure on the Boys in Green as the mid-week clash with Serbia is now a must-win. 1. A very familiar pattern Ireland have developed an unfortunate habit of failing to …

Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland enter into a decisive week that will have massive ramifications on the nation’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia next year. The Boys in Green have been going well so far and sit joint-top of the table with Serbia heading into these two matches (with a bit of breathing space from Wales and …

Republic of Ireland centre-back Shane Duffy has penned a new four-year deal which will keep him at the Amex Stadium until 2021. Shane Duffy has signed a new contract with Chris Hughton’s Brighton.  The 25-year-old Irish international joined the Seagulls from Blackburn Rover after a successful period at Ewood Park.  The Derry defender made the switch in a £4m deal …

With Darren Randolph and Daryl Murphy both departing the Premier League in the last few days, a number of Irish players in England’s top flight is dwindling. Sunderland and Hull’s relegations saw John O’Shea and Darron Gibson drop out of the league while Aiden McGeady became their teammate after joining from Everton. It is unclear if more will follow suit but …

Twelve months ago to the day, Martin O’Neill’s Ireland had made their way to Lyon for a showdown with Euro 2016 hosts, and many peoples’ favourites to win the tournament, France. The Boys in Green were still on a monstrous high from the heroics in Lille days earlier, when a late Robbie Brady header against Italy gave Ireland the three …

Martin O’Neill and James McClean have been charged by FIFA over comments relating to the referee following Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Austria last week, according to RTÉ.  David Fernández Borbalán was heavily criticised by the duo following Shane Duffy’s disallowed goal that would have seen Ireland go clear at the top of their World Cup qualifying group, with Wales having also drawn …