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Clough has long term aim for Derby to recruit from within

Derby boss Nigel Clough has a vision for the Rams to produce their own players - but the Rams boss has warned that the process takes time. "It is absolutely vital we bring our own players through. That is the aim for the next five and 10 years, whoever is here," Clough told the Derby Telegraph ....

Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland summon spirit of Paris for Russia test

• John O'Shea joins absentee list for Moscow showdown • Marco Tardelli questions whether Kevin Doyle is 'mentally fit' Kevin Doyle put his finger on it. The Republic of Ireland, he said, "usually do it the hard way". Having targeted a return of four points from the international break,...

John O'Shea out of Republic of Ireland's match against Russia

• Defender John O'Shea to miss key Euro 2012 qualifier • Doubts grow over fitness of Shay Given and Robbie Keane Sunderland's John O'Shea has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad to face Russia in a Euro 2012 qualifier on Tuesday due to calf and hip strains, the Football...

Sligo Rovers 1-1 Derry City

Title hopefuls Derry City are held by Sligo Rovers in Saturday's Airtricity League Premier Division clash.

Giovanni Trapattoni confident of an Ireland win against Russia

• Italian will not change tactics for game in Moscow on Tuesday • Darren O'Dea may deputise for the suspended Sean St Ledger Giovanni Trapattoni believes the Republic of Ireland can defy their critics and history by springing an upset against Russia in Moscow on Tuesday to fire their...

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Slovakia | Euro 2012 qualifier match report

Giovanni Trapattoni has made the Republic of Ireland difficult to beat and his reign has been dotted with positive draws against well‑respected opponents. This was not one of them. Ireland desperately needed to make a statement and prove they could go the extra mile when it was most needed....

Doyle drafted in after Long suffers injury

 Kevin Doyle will now partner Robbie Keane Long remains with party and may face RussiaShane Long has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia after suffering a calf strain in training.Giovanni Trapattoni yesterday named the West Bromwich Albion forward...

Keane rejuvenated by LA Galaxy move

 Keane insists he is pleased to have left the Premier League Long to partner him in Euro 2012 qualifier against SlovakiaRobbie Keane has not met Brad Pitt or George Clooney yet, which is a strange thing to say as he prepares to lead the Republic of Ireland in their pivotal Euro 2012...

Stevens set for 'dream' move

Aston Villa have agreed to sign Shamrock Rovers defender Enda Stevens in January.