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Latest news : Michael O’Neill can point to more positives after night of minor distractions
Latest news : TV View: Ireland fans united for once in scathing response to scoreless bore
Latest news : Darren Randolph proves vital backstop to deny northern raiders
Latest news : Republic of Ireland player ratings: Darren Randolph’s class proves key
Latest news : Croatia pip Spain with stoppage-time winner in Zagreb
Latest news : Wayne Barnes v Ireland: Should Joe Schmidt’s side be concerned?
Latest news : GPA members oppose three of the five proposed football rule changes

Glenn Whelan shakes hands with manager Martin O’Neill after he was subbed on his final international appearance at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Photograph: Getty Images

Michael O’Neill can point to more positives after night of minor distractions

International
Emmet Malone
November 15, 2018, 22:42

Republic of Ireland manager says his side was disappointing going forward and were guilty of sloppiness

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph saves a shot from Northern Ireland’s Gavin Whyte during the friendly international at the Aviva stadium. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Darren Randolph proves vital backstop to deny northern raiders

International
Michael Walker
November 15, 2018, 22:36

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper pulls off a number of quality saves to deny Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland’s Darren Randolph applauds the fans after the game. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

TV View: Ireland fans united for once in scathing response to scoreless bore

International
Mary Hannigan
November 15, 2018, 22:36

Dreadful fare left us losing the will to ever watch a mid-November friendly again

Shane Duffy congratulates Darren Randolph after the Republic of Ireland goalkeeper made a crucial save during the friendly international against Northern Ireland at the Aviva stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Republic of Ireland player ratings: Darren Randolph’s class proves key

International
Patrick Madden
November 15, 2018, 22:13

Patrick Madden hands out the marks after the friendly draw at the Aviva

Croatia’s Tin Jedvaj celebrates scoring their third goal with team-mates during the Nations League match against Spain at Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb. Photograph: Antonio Bronic/Reuters

Croatia pip Spain with stoppage-time winner in Zagreb

International
November 15, 2018, 22:04

Tin Jedvaj’s late winner means winner of England and Croatia on Sunday will qualify

Robbie Brady returns to the Republic of Ireland side for the friendly international against Northern Ireland at the Aviva stadium. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Robbie Brady returns to Republic of Ireland side

International
November 15, 2018, 19:46

Darragh Lenihan named in defence for Northern Ireland encounter

The Republic of Ireland u-18s celebrate a goal against Belgium in Spain.

Wright’s penalty helps Republic U-18s to victory over Belgium

International
November 15, 2018, 18:55

Impressive display earns victory in first game of four-team tournament in Spain

Rangers’ head coach Steven Gerrard shouts instructions from the sideline during the Uefa Europa League match against Spartak Moscow in Moscow. Photograph: Yuri Kochetkov/EPA

Steven Gerrard: ‘I’ve got two teams in my heart now, Rangers and Liverpool’

Soccer
Donald McRea
November 15, 2018, 17:01

New feature-length documentary charts midfielder’s 27 years at Liverpool

Referee Bastian Dankert checks VAR before disallowing a Bayern Munich goal for handball in the game against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in August, 2018. Photograph: Michael Dalder/Reuters

English Premier League clubs agree to introduce VAR from next season

English Soccer
November 15, 2018, 15:28

Non-live testing programme will remain in place for the rest of this season

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi shares a laugh with assistant manager Roy Keane during training at Abbotstown. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Michael Obafemi ‘100 per cent committed to Ireland’

International
Emmet Malone
November 15, 2018, 15:17

Southampton striker’s agency release statement on his commitment to international side

Chelsea are one of the five Premier League clubs under investigation by Fifa. Photograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Five Premier League clubs facing transfer bans

English Soccer
Dominic Fifield
November 15, 2018, 09:16

Fifa investigating possible violations of rules on signing of foreign players under 18

Ireland’s Jeff Hendrick, Shane Duffy and James McClean after the Nations League loss to Wales at the Aviva Stadium in October. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

How would relegation affect Ireland fans and players?

International
James McDermott
November 15, 2018, 07:00

Introduction of relegation into international football is long overdue but it will have effects

Glenn Whelan and manager Martin O’Neill speak to the press. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Windsor Park in 1993 it is not but Ireland badly need a win

International
Emmet Malone
November 15, 2018, 06:30

Both of these sides are in dire straits in the Nations League and need a morale boost

Glenn Whelan during Ireland training ahead of the friendly international against Northern Ireland. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Underappreciated Glenn Whelan set for final act

International
Emmet Malone
November 15, 2018, 05:00

Midfielder had fair share of criticism over the years but committment never questioned

England’s Wayne Rooney during a training session at St George’s Park, Burton. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Wayne Rooney says he wanted to finish career at Man United

English Soccer
November 14, 2018, 19:41

Record goalscorer says he would have stayed in ideal world but feels he left at right time

Fifteen of the 24 Championship clubs have threatened to break away if the English Football League refuses to rip up its proposed domestic broadcast rights deal with Sky Sports. Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images

Championship clubs threaten to break away over Sky Sports deal

English Soccer
November 14, 2018, 17:44

Fifteen of the 24 clubs have sent a letter to the EFL demanding that they work a better deal

New Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri holds aloft the Premier League trophy after winning it with Leicester City. Photo: Carl Recine/File Photo/Reuters

Claudio Ranieri is back, but how will he fare this time?

English Soccer
Amy Lawrence
November 14, 2018, 17:05

Italian appointed Fulham manager for first Premier League job since Leicester

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Irish defender Matt Doherty picked up a facial injury during his team’s draw with Arsenal. Photograph: Getty Images

Matt Doherty out of N Ireland and Denmark matches

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 14, 2018, 14:02

The full-back suffered a facial injury after being caught by an elbow against Arsenal

Joey Barton believes betting rules are “too draconian”. Photograph: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images

Joey Barton urges FA to change ‘hard line’ betting rules

Soccer
November 14, 2018, 13:40

Barton served a 13-month ban for betting offences while he was playing for Burnley

Referee David McNamara will return to duty from Monday December 17th. Photograph: Getty Images

Referee suspended after rock, paper, scissors replaces coin toss

Soccer
November 14, 2018, 12:20

David McNamara has been suspended for three weeks following incident in WSL match

Claudio Ranieri is the new Fulham boss. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Fulham announce Claudio Ranieri as new manager

English Soccer
Marcus Christenson
November 14, 2018, 10:26

London club sack Jokanovic and replace him with Italian who led Leicester to title

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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