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Dodds calls for action to halt Northern Ireland players opting for Republic

The British and Irish governments should prevent talented young footballers “haemorrhaging” from Northern Ireland to the Republic, an DUP MP has said.

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James McClean omitted from Republic’s squad for pre-Euros friendly

Friday, 10 February 2012

Sunderland winger James McClean was a surprise omission when Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni named his squad for the friendly clash with Czech Republic later this month.
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James McClean celebrates his goal against Stoke on Saturday, but he says it wasn't scored by a Northern Irishman

'Colin Murray, get it right' - James McClean reveals why he snubbed Northern Ireland

Friday, 10 February 2012

Martin O’Neill and James McClean have two things in common. Number one: they are both doing quite well at Sunderland. Number two: both men were born in Northern Ireland.
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James McClean celebrates his goal against Stoke on Saturday, but he says it wasn't scored by a Northern Irishman

James McClean's Northern Ireland regrets

Friday, 10 February 2012

James McClean has admitted he regrets playing for Northern Ireland at underage level.
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Stuart Pearce named England caretaker manager

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein confirmed today.
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Pathetic waste for Fabio Capello to quit over John Terry

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Fabio Capello will call it a point of principle. He may nurture a sense of resentment for the rest of his days that he was prevented from managing England at Euro 2012. He will tell friends that he had no choice but to quit. But the fact remains that in the end he resigned the job of England manager in a row over John Terry.
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Fabio Capello  leaves his Central London home with luggage following his resignation as England Manager.

Fabio Capello's anger at 'Anglo-Saxon justice' dished out to John Terry

Thursday, 9 February 2012

Some say it was on the cards, but few predicted the dramatic fashion in which Fabio Capello walked away from the England manager's job over the decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy.
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Capello will not walk away, says Gullit

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Ruud Gullit last night insisted Fabio Capello would not walk away from the England job over the John Terry captaincy saga.

Capello set for peace talks with FA

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Fabio Capello will have talks with chairman Football Association chairman David Bernstein later this week over his public criticism of the governing body with the two sides still not yet reconciled on the issue of John Terry's sacking as captain.

England coach Fabio Capello (right) has spoken out in defence of axed skipper John Terry

England manager Fabio Capello challenges FA over John Terry captaincy

Monday, 6 February 2012

The England manager Fabio Capello was at loggerheads with the Football Association last night after he launched a personal attack on the governing body's decision last week to strip John Terry of the captaincy in an interview with an Italian broadcaster.

Wayne Rooney's brother signs for Orlando City

Friday, 27 January 2012

Wayne Rooney's younger brother, John, has signed for Orlando City following his release by the New York Red Bulls.
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Healy: Northern Ireland boss O'Neill needs time to get it right

Saturday, 21 January 2012

Patience. That's what Northern Ireland fans must show new national team manager Michael O'Neill, according to David Healy.
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David Healy hasn't scored for Northern Ireland since 2008 but the Rangers striker is relishing the chance to shine under Michael O'Neill

David Healy: I have unfinished business with Northern Ireland

Saturday, 21 January 2012

At the press conference earlier this month to unveil Michael O'Neill as manager of Northern Ireland, I asked him about David Healy who had netted his first goal of the season for Rangers a few days before.
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IFA deny stalling McClean’s switch to Republic

Friday, 20 January 2012

The Irish Football Association have denied claims they are using delaying tactics to stop James McClean from representing the Republic of Ireland.
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David Beckham has signed a new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy, ending speculation linking him with Paris Saint Germain

David Beckham stays with LA Galaxy

Thursday, 19 January 2012

David Beckham has signed a new two-year deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy having turned down the chance to return to Europe with Paris Saint Germain earlier this month.
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Joey Barton faced a backlash from Irish Twitter users

Joey Barton lambasts former Republic stars

Tuesday, 10 January 2012

Joey Barton last night launched a bizarre Twitter attack on former Irish midfielder Matt Holland which he then extended to players born in England who subsequently declared for the Republic under the grandparent rule.
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IFA President Jim Shaw

IFA in Nations Cup cash row

Monday, 9 January 2012

Irish FA President Jim Shaw has sounded what appears to be the death knell for the Carling Nations Cup.
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Derry City relying on Devine intervention

Saturday, 7 January 2012

Declan Devine is stepping into the Brandywell hot-seat vacated by his mentor Stephen Kenny.
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James McClean (right) will say no to Michael O?Neill

McClean: I am sticking with Republic

Saturday, 7 January 2012

James McClean has killed off any lingering hopes Michael O’Neill had of bringing him back into the Northern Ireland fold.
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Michael O'Neill who was appointed as the new manager of Northern Ireland pictured during Wednesday's press conference.The 42-year-old, who recently resigned as Shamrock Rovers manager, will occupy the role for an initial period of two years, beginning on 1 February 2012.

Injuries already for Northern Ireland boss O’Neill

Friday, 6 January 2012

Michael O’Neill was last night plunged into the first injury crisis of his international managerial career — almost a month before he officially becomes Northern Ireland boss and eight weeks ahead of his first match.
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Roy Carroll

Carroll wants Northern Ireland call from O’Neill

Wednesday, 4 January 2012

Roy Carroll last night sent out a ‘don’t forget about me’ message to new Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill.
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