Nathan Collins

Ireland defender Nathan Collins sent off after he concedes late penalty

Dublin defender’s nomadic footballing life set for career highlight in FA Cup tie

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Listening to the players it’s clear they have bought in completely to the manager’s approach

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

A crowd of 25,000 is expected for Tuesday night’s friendly match at the Aviva

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Aaron Connolly returns for next month’s fixture list, with Callum Robinson absent

Realistically only four players at three clubs can expect first team football this season

Burnley sign goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey following his release by Crystal Palace

20-year-old from Leixlip signs four-year deal with Premier League side

Difficult to know whether defender will be missed more by Ireland or Sheffield United

Jim Crawford’s side caught out at the death as Euro qualification dreams are shattered

Manager Jim Crawford keeps positive outlook ahead of November double-header

Doherty and Ward helping to fund raise for one of Ireland’s oldest charities

Svanberg and Kulusevski unavailable for Sweden due to involvement with senior squad

Stephen Kenny’s side top Euro 2021 qualifying group ahead of final match of the year against Sweden

Kenny without eight first-choice players for must-win European Championship qualifier

Several debutants for U-21 Euro qualifier including goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu

Jack Clarke, Aidan Keena and Thomas O’Connor selected for Armenia and Sweden

Ireland U21 manager names Parrott, Connolly and Obafemi in squad for Italy clash

League Two team Crawley also won on penalties, beating Championship side Stoke

Another Irish striker Michael Obafemi provided an assist during Southampton’s win

Ireland player bemoans young stars spending more time on social media than on the pitch

Trio of young strikers in line to play against Armenia and Sweden

There was much to admire in the measured reactions of Nathan Collins