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International matches: 10 things to look out for over the coming week

Gordon Strachan has a defensive headache, Gibraltar play their first competitive match and Antonio Conte has much to prove Continue reading...

Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane reinvigorated by his move to second fiddle

Irish No?2 says he is 'getting the best of both worlds' by assisting Martin O'Neill with the national team and Paul Lambert at Villa

Derry concern over Patterson injury

Rory Patterson is struggling for fitness ahead of Derry City's FAI Cup quarter-final against Drogheda United due to a back injury.

Ireland beat Oman with goals from Kevin Doyle and Alex Pearce

Republic of Ireland 2-0 Oman Kevin Doyle 20, Alex Pearce 81 Continue reading...

Republic of Ireland 2 Oman 0: match report

Republic of Ireland 2 Oman 0: Martin O'Neill's men win but display suggests tough Euro 2016 campaign awaits

Bray seals Plymouth switch

Plymouth Argyle have signed midfielder Alex Bray on loan from Premier League club Swansea City.

Plymouth sign winger Bray on loan

Teenage winger Alex Bray joins Plymouth Argyle on loan from Premier League side Swansea City until 10 January.

Hull City sign Lenihan

Hull City Steve Bruce has completed the signing of Cork City defender Brian Lenihan for an undisclosed fee.

Hull sign Cork defender Lenihan

Hull City sign Irish full-back Brian Lenihan for an undisclosed fee from League of Ireland side Cork City.