Manager hoping his side have learned lessons for high stakes clash with Slovakia

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

New Anderlecht signing replaces the injured Harry Arter for Slovakia playoff

Former Ireland international takes over from Sabri Lamouchi after poor start to season

West Brom striker has taken confidence from getting among the goals early on

Republic manager Kenny confident O’Dowda will be in contention to start on Thursday

Kevin Long has been called in to provide cover and more additions are expected

Ireland head to Bratislava next week for Thursday week’s Euro2021 play-off game

A number of players have impressed for clubs since start of Premier League season

Callum Robinson expected to complete West Brom move in the coming days

Manager cites lack of fitness in disappointing defeat but expects better in Bratislava

Changes on the pitch and up in the Sky but sun fails to shine on start of Kenny’s reign

Patrick Madden runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s men after their defeat in Dublin

Manager brushes off criticism that he lacks experience of Premier League-level coaching

Troy Parrott gets the nod ahead of Michael Obafemi as cover for David McGoldrick

Kenny explains Obafemi absence from 23-man squad for Bulgaria and Finland

Republic manager wants to build a vibrant side with Euros qualification paramount

‘I have an idea of how we’re going to play but there’s still places in the team up for grabs’

Man United legend hasn’t filled a number one job since leaving Ipswich Town in 2011

Short-term appointment failed to move the team on from conservatism of O’Neill