Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required

Forest sit bottom of the Championship table and are without a win in first seven fixtures

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder comes in as part of Roy Hodgson’s backroom team

Burnley midfielder will hang up his boots at the end of the season

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Relegation battles are a fact of life for most professional footballers and Irish players have been involved in their fair share

All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s Premier League fixtures

A comprehensive list of the players that have moved clubs

Ireland international has signed three-year deal, becoming Sean Dyche’s seventh new recruit

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international became a free agent at the end of last season having been released by West Brom

Down and out three weeks ago, the Stadium of Light erupts after victory

Premier League status secured as victory over West Brom completes a fairytale end-of-season run of four straight wins

David Moyes gets a much needed win as West Brom’s poor run over Pepe Mel continues

Dreaded doping theme once again rears its ugly head on our bookshelves this Christmas

Chelsea manager questions decision by Mike Riley to “publicly expose” referee Andre Marriner