Anthony Pilkington: says he needs to rest his troublesome knee so he can come back firing  on all cylinders for Norwich next season.

The sun went down on Giovanni Trapattoni’s hopes of ushering in a bright new tactical dawn in the Republic of(...)

 Anthony Pilkington of Norwich celebrates his goal against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Photograph: Paul Thomas/Getty Images

Giovanni Trapattoni might have to put his tactical rethink on hold after it was confirmed today that Norwich City winger Anthony Pilkington has(...)

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni at Monday’s press conference in Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim. Photograph: Inpho

Giovanni Trapattoni says he intends to use the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against England at Wembley as a stepping stone to a new style of (...)

 Anthony Pilkington is one of 28 players  named by Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni for the end of season fixtures. Photograph: Andrew Winning/Reuters

Robbie Keane will be fit to lead the Republic of Ireland in their busy end of season campaign after being named in a provisional 28-man squad(...)

Norwich City’s Anthony Pilkington (left): may well be in Republic of Ireland squad for forthcoming internationals. Photograph: Reuters

Giovanni Trapattoni is set to make another attempt to involve Anthony Pilkington in the Republic of Ireland set-up this morning when the Italia(...)

Dunne hasn’t played since last summer’s European Championships

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert said he hasn’t ruled out keeping Richard Dunne at the club next year but admits the Dubliner would need to demons(...)

 Republic of Ireland’s David Forde in action during the World Cup qualifier against Sweden in Stockholm. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

In theory at least 14 of the 24 Championships sides have something meaningful to play for this Saturday and, as he sits and reflects on Millwal(...)

The Yankee Stadium in New York, where the Republic of Ireland will take on Spain on June 11th. Photograph: Richard Perry/The New York Times

The FAI has lined up a glamour friendly clash with world and European champions Spain at Yankee Stadium in New York on Tuesday June 11th. (...)

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni watchese the match against Austria at a wintry Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Most of us need a good lie down after watching Ireland produce the sort of performance that resulted in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Austria but Giovann(...)

Shocked Republic of Ireland fans after Austria equalised just before the final whistle during the Republic of Ireland v Austria World Cup qualification game. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

It wasn't quite The Sound of Music ,not least becuse of the unhappy ending. But apparently i(...)

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