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  Charlton youngster makes loan move
Charlton Athletic’s Republic of Ireland youth international Harry Arter made his senior debut last weekend after completing a loan move away from The Valley.
 
  Under-19s handed Italy test
The Republic of Ireland under-19 side will face Italy in its first qualifying phase for the 2010 Uefa Championship finals, while the under-17s must negotiate a difficult group if they are to advance to the elite phase in their division.
 
    Venables linked with Bulgaria role
Terry Venables, one of the chief candidates for the Republic of Ireland job before Giovanni Trapattoni’s appointment earlier this year, has once again emerged as a target for World Cup qualifying rivals Bulgaria.
 
    Bulgaria lose patience with Markov
Bulgaria, one of the Republic of Ireland’s chief rivals in the World Cup qualifiers, have dismissed coach Plamen Markov following a dismal end to the calendar year.
 
  Northern Italian cities in line for World Cup qualifier
The Northern Italian cities of Florence, Genoa and Milan are in line to host the World Cup qualifier between Italy and the Republic of Ireland next April.
 
    Henderson sets sights on “little goals”
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Wayne Henderson has drawn up a list of achievable goals as he battles back to fitness from a long-standing back injury.
 
    McCaffrey pays tribute to Irish young guns
Republic of Ireland under-19 boss Sean McCaffrey paid tribute to his side following Wednesday’s defeat to a strong France side in Malta.
 
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France edge past ten-man Ireland

France 2-0 Rep of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland under-19 side went down bravely to Group 4 top seeds France in the final game of this week’s Uefa Under-19 qualification tournament in Malta on Wednesday.
 
    Garvan does not expect Ipswich exit
Owen Garvan insists he is happy to remain at Ipswich Town despite links with a move to the Barclays Premier League in January.
 
    McCaffrey hails French starlets
Republic of Ireland under-19 manager Sean McCaffrey admits his side will be taking on one of the top sides in Europe in Wednesday’s final Uefa Championship qualifier in Malta.
 
    Absence of Trap & Co “scandalous” – Fenlon
Double-winning Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon has blasted Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni and assistants Liam Brady and Marco Tardelli for failing to attend Sunday’s FAI Ford Cup final.
 
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League sadly irrelevant in international sphere

Pat Fenlon is correct to advance the international claims of goalkeeper Brian Murphy, but in reality the young Waterford man must return to England to realise his international ambitions.
 
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Keane exposed by transfer flaws
By Shane Breslin
A first-time boss has never received the sort of financial backing afforded to Roy Keane over the past two years, but a flawed recruitment policy left him exposed and out of his depth.
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Can Robbie cut the mustard?
By Shane Breslin
Robbie Keane cut a disconsolate figure as he walked off with almost half an hour remaining at Anfield on Monday night. Even at this early stage of his Liverpool career there must be some doubt about his ability to make the grade on Merseyside.
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The great Celtic-Rangers swindle (Replies: 37)

The defence of Glasgow Celtic has been stomach-churning. It confirms as big losers our abused national emblem and anthem. Throw in the weepy biog, wit...

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Warm up Triggs - you’re on. (Replies: 8)

A small quiz. Let’s start with an easy one.
1. He walked out on Nottingham Forest. He walked out on Blackburn Rovers. He walked out on Irel...

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Hold the LOI Christmas Turkey (Replies: 5)

Just before you thought it was safe to wipe the slate clean, make ammends to all the players you slagged ...

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elevenaside xmas party (Replies: 7)

Is there going to be an elevenaside users party this year. For the craic

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FAI Cup Final (Replies: 7)

It was a fantastic advertisement for the league in this country.The final game of the 2008 LOI season. A reason for great excitement, for those who lo...

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