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Jonathan Afolabi and an own goal secure friendly win for Crawford’s new-look side
Luca Connell
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Slavisa Kokeza denies involvement with group of Partizan Belgrade ultras accused of kidnap and murder
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Liverpool-born player looking forward to new challenge after leaving Bolton
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‘The players aren’t FAI employees. They don’t come in every day, not having to hear it’
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Mick McCarthy says 18-year-old brought a ‘breath of fresh air’ to side during training
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Mick McCarthy denies he’s fast-tracking 18-year-old due to interest from England
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‘It’s one of those ones, I was confused and it didn’t really sink in until I was on the plane’
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Republic of Ireland manager is in familiar territory as his squad prepares in the Algarve
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Tom Mohan’s side two from two in European Under-19 Championships Elite Round
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Robins now unbeaten in 12 games as they beat Bolton in FA Cup
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