Mark Sykes called up for Ireland as Will Keane and Scott Hogan withdraw
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has called Bristol City winger Mark Sykes into his squad for the upcoming friendlies with Norway and Malta.
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Ferguson and Smallbone included in Ireland squad
Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming matches with Norway and Malta.
Championship wrap: Ogbene bags goal in Rotherham loss
Republic of Ireland attacker Chiedozie Ogbene scored with his first touch but his Rotherham United side conceded two injury-time goals in a sickening 3-2 loss against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Championship roundup: Dykes sends QPR top, Middlesbrough thump Wigan
Lyndon Dykes scored twice as Queens Park Rangers moved to the top of the Championship with an easy 3-0 victory against 10-man Cardiff at Loftus Road. Dykes struck a 19th-minute penalty after Jack Simpson was shown a straight red card for bringing down Sinclair Armstrong, then doubled his side’s lead before the break.
Championship: Hogan scored as Birmingham hold Burnley
Burnley missed the chance to regain top spot in the Sky Bet Championship after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resolute Birmingham City at St Andrew's, with Ireland international levelling for the hosts.
Championship wrap: Keane on target for Wigan, Bruce's West Brom lose again
Emil Riis piled the pressure on Steve Bruce as Preston extended West Brom's winless Sky Bet Championship run to seven games.
Championship wrap: Obafemi grabs late Swansea winner
Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi was sprung from the bench to fire home a late winner for Swansea City away to West Brom at the Hawthorns.
Fluctuating form adds intrigue to Irish forward options
When the full-time whistle blew after Ireland's 3-0 win over Scotland in June, there was a sense that an exciting strike partnership was brewing between Troy Parrott and Michael Obafemi.