Callum O'Dowda succumbs to injury as Troy Parrott left out
Callum O'Dowda has been ruled out of tonight’s Euro 2024 qualifier with France at the Aviva Stadium while Troy Parrott has been omitted from the squad.
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'We're preparing to win' - Ogbene sounds rallying cry
Chiedozie Ogbene threw any faux caution out the window and laid things out as plainly as possible for the Republic of Ireland ahead of Monday's clash with France: "If you're not confident there's no point in showing up."
Will Smallbone makes debut as Michael Obafemi gets nod to start alongside Evan Ferguson
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has handed Will Smallbone his debut and selected Michael Obafemi to partner Evan Ferguson up front for tonight's friendly against Latvia, while Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal.
Elliott: Ferguson clearly Ireland's best striking option
The pace of either Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi could be a potent asset for Ireland in the upcoming international window - but Evan Ferguson has already established himself as the leading attacking option, according to former Irish striker Stephen Elliott.
Grimsby's cup voyage has Gavan Holohan on crest of a wave
FA Cup weekends never fail to generate a full set of cliches, nostalgia and hope for the underdog.
Kenny happy to hold fire on Everton prospect Cannon
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny is happy to hold off on calling up Everton prospect Tom Cannon as he continues to hone a new-look forward line.
Championship wrap: Tella bags Clarets hat-trick
Nathan Tella's hat-trick ensured Burnley continued their march back to the Premier League as the Sky Bet Championship leaders eased to victory at Hull.
Man faces prison for racist tweet about Irish international Michael Obafemi
A man has been warned he faces a potential prison sentence for sending a racist tweet about Irish international footballer Michael Obafemi.