Azerbaijan 0 Ireland 3: Irish player ratings

Eamon Donoghue runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side after win in Baku

Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

Callum Robinson and Adam Idah start against Azerbaijan

John Egan captains the side as Aaron Connolly dropped for World Cup qualifier

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

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

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

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

Ireland players set for more chances to develop on international stage

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Maynooth University Town unfazed about the prospect of locking horns with Bohemians

Barry Prenderville points to positive prospects for maturing talents

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

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

Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

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

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Gavin Bazunu believes Ireland’s youngsters key to future success

Have faith in young players, says teenage goalkeeper who saved Portugal star’s penalty

Ken Early: Ronaldo saves his superhero entrance until the cruel, closing scene

After nearly 90 minutes of frustration, he was still ceaselessly moving in search of an opening

TV View: It’s. Just. Not. Fair – Ronnie Whelan and Ali Daei rail against cruelty of it all

RTÉ’s coverage started with positive news, sadly for Shane Long it was him

Shane Long ruled out of Portugal game after testing positive for Covid-19

Player isolating as Stephen Kenny hands St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath a spot in side

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

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

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

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

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

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

Championship highways and byways await for Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

Shane Duffy on the mark again as Celtic fight back at St Mirren

Republic of Ireland centre-half makes it two headed goals in two games for his new club

Griffiths puts hand up as five goal Celtic move 16 points clear

Rangers have two games in hand but Neil Lennon’s side show no signs of faltering

Dundalk hit Linfield for six to add late silverware to stellar season

Lilywhites dominate second leg to take inaugural Unite the Union Champions Cup

Bohemians book European return with point against St Pat’s

Round-up: Shamrock Rovers confirm UCD relegation; Cabinteely and Drogheda level after first leg of playoff

Dundalk crowned champions again - how the league was won

Vinny Perth’s side overcame tricky start before racing clear of the field

Massey and Boyle goals help Dundalk reopen seven-point lead

Waterford stun Cork City with two late goals at Turner’s Cross

Dundalk on back foot as late goal gives edge to Slovan Bratislava

Lilywhites lack of European goals again an issues in Europa League first leg

Vinny Perth believes ‘massive pressure’ to beat Dundalk will get to Qarabag

Coach hopeful his Irish underdogs are capable of causing upset in Azerbaijan

Dundalk show disregard for European order with Qarabag draw

Pat Hoban’s late header ensures Lilywhites head to Azerbaijan level

Vinny Perth backs Dundalk to compete with Qarabag’s quality

Manager says his side can score and take something to Azerbaijan next week

Hoare the hero as Dundalk squeak past Riga

Irish champions into second qualifying round of Champions League

Derry aim to stall Dundalk’s march after ‘ludicrous’ schedule

League of Ireland: Cummins set for Rovers debut while Delaney retires from game

Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers both pick up three points

Round-up: Rovers get their title challenge back on track with easy win over St Pat’s

Dundalk punish Shamrock Rovers to go eight points clear at the top

Seán Gannon’s scores second-half winner after home side fail to take chances

Dundalk aim to solve Sligo riddle at third time of asking

League of Ireland preview: Cork City travel to St Pat’s while injury-hit Bohs play Harps

Rovers manager believes Caulfield could have been given more time at Cork

Stephen Bradley wary of the talent Cork have in their ranks as they visit Tallaght Stadium

Dundalk head to Cork knowing slip could put Rovers back on top

Bohemians missing Cornwall, Levington and Grant for their game in Inchicore

Dundalk without suspended Hoban for visit to Bohemians

Champions can overtake Rovers at the top the table on goal difference if they win

Duffy’s determination drives Dundalk past Cork at Oriel Park

First-half headed goal decides match in favour of Vinny Perth’s side

Brian Gartland and Dundalk in good shape for new campaign

Experienced defender says champions primed for the bid to retain their title

Stephen Kenny says west trumps Dublin for Dundalk

Dundalk boss says west of Ireland provides more players than Dublin for his side

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