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Ireland manager Martin O’Neill looks on during the Nations League draw with Denmark in Aarhus. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

O’Neill still bullishly confident he can change Ireland’s form

International
Emmet Malone
November 21, 2018, 05:00

Manager believes he has been unfairly criticised and is still the man for the Ireland job

The FA’s chief executive, Martin Glenn, has presented the plans to top-flight clubs. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Premier League to cut foreign players regardless of Brexit

International
Dominic Fifield
November 20, 2018, 22:30

Allowance of non-homegrown players on squads to drop from 17 to 13 under proposals

Scotland’s James Forrest (centre) celebrates scoring his side’s second goal of the game with Stuart Armstrong (left) and Ryan Christie during the Nations League win over Israel. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

James Forrest’s hat-trick powers Scotland into League B

International
Ewan Murray
November 20, 2018, 21:55

Celtic striker put Israel to the sword to book his side a Euro 2020 playoff place

Ireland’s Ben Quinn celebrates his goal against Poland. Photo: FAI

Ireland under-15s get their international careers off to a winning start

International
November 20, 2018, 19:50

A Ben Quinn goal in the 25th minute proved to be enough for Jason Donohue’s side

$A view of the construction site of Lusail Iconic Stadium, a venue for 2022 FIFA World Cup football matches. Photo: Valery Sharifulin\TASS via Getty Images$ Four years out: How is Qatar building up to the World Cup?

International
David Conn
November 20, 2018, 15:57

In a city with same population as Fingal the biggest sporting event in the world will begin

Séamus Coleman after Ireland’s goalless draw away to Denmark in Aarhus. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Séamus Coleman: It’s been a disappointing year for Ireland

International
November 20, 2018, 10:47

‘We don’t have the Dunnes, Robbie Keanes and Duffs to carry us through anymore’

Michael Obafemi with his mother Bola and brother Affy following his international debut away to Denmark. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Michael Obafemi: ‘I want to get as many Ireland caps as possible’

International
November 20, 2018, 08:38

Debutant striker: ‘I’ve represented Ireland in youth ages. I never had any doubts at all’

Uefa presidenr Aleksander Ceferin has said the idea of a European Super League is “in a way a fiction now or a dream.” Photograph: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty

Uefa president Ceferin: European Super League ‘will not happen’

Soccer
November 20, 2018, 07:55

Chairman of European Club Association also says leading sides will remain part of Uefa

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill speaks to Michael Obafemi before the 18 year-old makes his debut against Denmark. Photograph: PA

Martin O’Neill: we’ll be ready when the ‘big stuff’ starts in March

International
Emmet Malone
November 19, 2018, 22:55

‘We have had to tighten up defensively, now we have to fix things at the other end’

Ireland fans hold up some (rather small) anit-O’Neill posters. Photo: Simon Cooper/PA Wire

It's time for 'I'm an Ireland fan, get me out of here'

International
Mary Hannigan
November 19, 2018, 22:31

TV View: Try as they might, Sky Sports simply could not big this one up at all

Ireland’s Michael Obafemi and Andreas Bjelland of Denmark in action in Aarhus. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Ireland hold Denmark to scoreless draw as Obafemi debuts

International
Emmet Malone
November 19, 2018, 22:26

Martin O’Neill’s team go another 90 minutes without a goal in final Nations League game

Netherlands’ defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Germany in Gelsenkirchen. Photograph: Getty Images

Van Dijk volley puts Netherlands into Nations League semi-finals

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 19, 2018, 22:25

Dutch fight back to draw with Germany and qualify for last four at the expense of France

Ireland’s Shane Duffy, Enda Stevens, Jeff Hendrick and Kevin Long leave the pitch at half time during the Nations League draw with Denmark. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Denmark 0 Ireland 0: Irish player ratings

International
Ruaidhrí Croke
November 19, 2018, 21:56

Handing out the marks as a fourth game went by without a goal for O’Neill’s men

Ireland’s Shane Duffy, Robbie Brady and Shaun Williams on the pitch in Aarhus before the Nations League meeting with Denmark. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Nations League: How Ireland can still get a Euro 2020 playoff place

International
Emmet Malone
November 19, 2018, 21:40

A potential playoff place is still on offer if Wales and Denmark qualify automatically

Mullingar Town AFC have released a statement apologising after the attack on referee Daniel Sweeney. Donall Farmer/Inpho

Mullingar Town apologise for attack on referee Daniel Sweeney

Soccer
November 19, 2018, 11:11

Club chairman confirms club have set up ‘Referee Daniel Sweeney Recovery Fund’

Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane and manager Martin O’Neill at the Aviva Stadium for the game against Northern Ireland. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Ken Early: Cruel contrast at the Aviva as O'Neill's Ireland stagnate

Soccer
Ken Early
November 19, 2018, 07:16

On a week when Irish rugby has scaled rare heights, football is sinking to a new low

Republic of Ireland’s Callum O’Dowda in action with Jamal Lewis and Jonny Evans of Northern Ireland during the scoreless draw at the Aviva last week. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

O’Neill sets low expectations for Ireland as Denmark loom

International
Emmet Malone
November 19, 2018, 06:00

Manager says he would settle for a little more creativity and a few chances on goal tonight

Michael Obafemi during the Ireland training session at Ceres Park in Aarhus ahead of Monday night’s Nations League game against Denmark. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

O’Neill weighs up handing debut to Obafemi against Denmark

International
Emmet Malone
November 18, 2018, 18:29

Ireland boss describes idea he would cap player to avoid another saga ‘absolute lunacy’

Harry Kane celebrates scorign England’s winner at Wembley with Jesse Lingard. Photograph: David Klein/Reuters

England come back against Croatia to reach Nations League finals

English Soccer
Dominic Fifield
November 18, 2018, 16:18

Southgate’s men top group thanks to late goals from Lingard and Kane at Wembley

Rory Best with family after Ireland’s win over the All Blacks in Dublin. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rory Best had to ‘block out’ criticism ahead of All Blacks win

International
November 18, 2018, 15:12

Ireland captain devised strategy of hosts taking a stride towards the Haka in Dublin

Scotland’s Steven Fletcher celebrates scoring his side’s second goal of the game from a penalty during the Uefa Nations League Group C1 against Albania at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Portugal grab final slot as Scotland set up chance of group win

International
November 17, 2018, 22:31

Nations League round-up: Sweden keep up their hopes of promotion

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	12	32
2	Liverpool	12	30
3	Chelsea	12	28
4	Tottenham Hotspur	12	27
5	Arsenal	12	24
6	Bournemouth	12	20
7	Watford	12	20
8	Manchester United	12	20
9	Everton	12	19
10	Leicester City	12	17
11	Wolverhampton Wanderers	12	16
12	Brighton & Hove Albion	12	14
13	West Ham United	12	12
14	Newcastle United	12	9
15	Burnley	12	9
16	Crystal Palace	12	8
17	Southampton	12	8
18	Cardiff City	12	8
19	Huddersfield Town	12	7
20	Fulham	12	5

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	36	87
2	Cork City	36	77
3	Shamrock Rovers	36	62
4	Waterford	36	59
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	36	50
6	Bohemian FC	36	48
7	Sligo Rovers	36	42
8	Derry City	36	42
9	Limerick	36	27
10	Bray Wanderers	36	18