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Scotland's win over Northern Ireland strengthens Craig Levein's claims | Ewan Murray

Craig Levein has said his Scotland side have creative options and they proved it in the best Nations Cup showing of the weekThere is always a danger of placing too much stock on evidence from friendlies. In the case of Scotland, though, glimmers of hope have been so rare at international level that...

West Ham's Robbie Keane faces six weeks out with calf-muscle injury

??? Two games in five days take toll on Robbie Keane??? Striker also doubtful for key Republic of Ireland qualifier Robbie Keane has been ruled out for six weeks with a torn calf muscle in yet another blow for West Ham United in their battle against relegation. The striker became the club's marquee...

Scotland waiting if James McCarthy switches allegiance from Ireland

??? Craig Levein happy to welcome McCarthy into Scotland camp??? Mart??nez: 'It is great to have two nations fighting over you'Scotland hope to convince James McCarthy to switch international allegiance, with the midfielder's Republic of Ireland future uncertain. The Wigan player's failure to join...

Gibson must leave Manchester United, says Trapattoni

??? Ireland coach repeats call for Gibson to seek regular football??? 'If I was him I would go to another team where I always play'The Republic of Ireland coach, Giovanni Trapattoni, has again told Darron Gibson that he should leave Manchester United to further his career.Gibson opened the scoring...

Republic of Ireland 3-0 Wales

Gary Speed has been served a harsh lesson in the realities of international management by a man whose longevity is almost unparalleled. Giovanni Trapattoni, 30 years Speed's senior, ensured the Wales manager got off to a wounding start in Dublin. Ireland cantered to victory with a second-half...

Portadown 2-1 Cliftonville

Portadown come from behind to beat Cliftonville in the Premiership at Shamrock Park.

Nations Cup struggles at box office but Ireland hope for happy ending | Ewan Murray

Ticket prices for Ireland's match against Wales have been cut to attract fans to a tournament with obvious football meritsGiven the epic scale of Ireland's recent economic collapse, it was impossible that football would not feel the pinch. That is likely to be demonstrated within the next 48 hours...

Midfielder Cawley joins Portadown

Former Shelbourne and Dundalk player Alan Cawley signs for Irish Premiership club Portadown.