Sideline Cut: Fundamental reform the only way forward for Irish football

The age of the big persona leading limited Ireland to improbable glory has passed

Wes Hoolahan joins West Brom on short-term deal

Baggies boss Darren Moore has been impressed with the Irish midfielder

Belvedere deserve credit for helping shape Troy Parrott’s future

Inner city club key in development of player who looks to have a big career ahead

Wes Hoolahan ready for ‘emotional day’

Irishman announced he will leave Norwich City after 10 years at Carrow Road

Richie Sadlier: Hoolahan flourished after knuckling down

The midfielder’s lifestyle required some tweaking before he made the grade away from Shels

What will we talk about now Wes Hoolahan has retired?

Ireland playmaker was a centrepoint of discussion during his international career

Wes Hoolahan was Ireland’s criminally underused rare talent

The 35-year-old has announced his international retirement with just 43 caps earned

The Eamon Dunphy file on the wonder of Wes Hoolahan

The street footballer who nearly saved the football nation was lauded in the RTE studio

Wes Hoolahan retires from international football

Ireland playmaker has called it a day after 43 caps as he approaches his 36th birthday

Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distant

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Irish football fantastists top of the world league for arrogance

World-class ambition is fine. But the expectations towards Irish football are delusional

Martin O’Neill still seen as safest bet by FAI

Neither the manager nor the association is likely to envisage a more attractive option

Eamon Dunphy says Martin O’Neill no longer a good manager

Pundit claims manager does not know how to get best from players

Ireland 1 Denmark 5: Ireland player ratings

A shocking night for Irish football is reflected in the ratings as Denmark came and plundered

Irish World Cup hopes crumble at feet of Christian Eriksen

Danish playmaker scores hat-trick in comprehensive playoff victory

Ken Early: Seeing Hoolahan take the field may be a bad sign

Ireland’s most creative player likely to feature against Denmark only if Plan A is failing

No yellow cards means the green team’s all there on Tuesday

James McClean and Harry Arter luckily avoid bookings, but talk will turn to Wes Hoolahan

Michael Walker: Dedicated Wes Hoolahan a model of perseverance

Both at club and international level the skilful midfielder has overcome adversity

Ireland reach the World Cup playoffs: The key moments

From Murphy’s goal in Serbia to McClean in Vienna - the highs and lows of the campaign

Ireland still standing after concocting another feat of magic

Martin O’Neill’s side deliver another performance of limitless bravery and passion

Ken Early: Power play likely to be Martin O'Neill's tactic again

Republic manager to start with his most physically powerful line-up against Wales

Defiant last stand needed from Ireland in Cardiff cauldron

Welsh fans see game as a kind of coronation for a golden generation of footballers

Martin O’Neill and Ireland counting on final twist of fate

Recent form suggests Chris Coleman and Wales have the greater cause for confidence

David Meyler wants Ireland to give it ‘a hell of a go’ in Wales

Group D set for an intriguing finale on Monday with all options open

Ireland win IMF derby but wait for real Bale-out

Moldovan TV crew’s prediction was right: three handy points for the hosts

Ireland ready to put World Cup hopes on the line once more

Martin O’Neill’s contract extended for two years, but focus is on crucial Moldova match

Irish in action: Goal-shy Shane Long is only Premier League starter

Aiden McGeady and David Meyler are both among the goals in the Championship

Irish in action: David Meyler rescues a late point for Hull

Shane Long handed a rare start, as Brady and Ward play in Burnley’s Anfield draw

Sean Maguire opens Preston North End account against Barnsley

James McClean and Wes Hoolan unused substitutes for West Brom and Norwich

Ireland 0 Serbia 1 - Irish player ratings

Wes Hoolahan and David Meyler impress on frustrating night for Martin O’Neill’s side

Irish World Cup hopes flicker and fade as Serbia end home run

Aleksandar Kolarov’s goal puts 10-man Serbia in pole position for Russia qualification

Hoolahan and Meyler named in revamped Ireland midfield

Whelan and Arter make way as Martin O’Neill makes two changes for Serbia game

Without a system there is no salvation for Ireland

Ken Early: With a solid game plan, smaller countries can overcome more talented opposition

Ken Early: Arter can be Ireland’s middle man for years to come

Arter, Hendrick and McCarthy can form Ireland’s midfield unit for next few seasons

Pragmatic Ireland and Martin O’Neill still quick to revert to type

Wes Hoolahan has been far from peripheral but remains a passenger in long-ball game

Ireland 1 Austria 1: Ireland player ratings

Ruaidhrí Croke runs the rule over Martin O’Neill and his team after a salvaged point

Ireland have the advantage, but can they drive it home?

Austria are missing key players, but Marcel Koller’s side arrive under big pressure to win

Uruguay error leaves Martin O’Neill with decision to make

After Darren Randolph’s error against Uruguay, Martin O’Neill has to decide on ‘keeper

Arter stakes his claim for a starting place against Austria

Ireland midfielder: ‘There is no bigger game for me at the moment than this one tonight’

Ireland 3 Uruguay 1: Ireland player ratings

Martin O’Neill’s men warm-up for key Austria clash with friendly win over Uruguay

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