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Ireland dropped two points this evening as they drew 1-1 with Georgia in Tbilisi. The Boys in Green put in a poor performance, as they now trail Group D leaders Serbia by two points. However, now Martin O’Neill’s side could be looking behind them, as Wales picked up three points at home to Austria. The Euro 2016 semi-finalists scored a …

Now that deadline day has come and gone attention switches to international football as Martin O’Neill’s men aim to leave Tbilisi tomorrow night with three massive points against Georgia as the race for World Cup qualification next summer hots up. The Republic of Ireland will be hoping to maintain their 100% record against Georgia ahead of a vital home clash …

In this week’s edition of the Mixer Irish football podcast, former Cork City defender Neal Horgan joined us in the studio to review Ireland’s draw against Austria. The Boys in Green struggled to get going for large periods of the game, and in the end, Martin O’Neill’s side rescued a point late on thanks to Jon Walters’ 85th-minute strike. Very …

Writing in his pre-match notes, Republic of Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill was clear that despite the numerous absentees from the Austrian squad that this match was going to be tough. The manager was also cooling the talk in the build-up to the match that a win in this game could allow the start of talk of booking the flight to Russia: …

The Republic of Ireland were favourites to claim all three points ahead of the World Cup Qualifying showdown at the Aviva against an Austrian team missing key players and in a poor run form with manager Marcel Koller seemingly on the way out with reports of tensions in the Austria camp. Martin O’Neill’s men picked up a valuable win in …

Ireland rescued a late point against Austria on Sunday, but it could, and perhaps should, have been all three. With the Boys in Green soaring after Jonathan Walters’ late leveller, Shane Duffy thought he’d headed home the winner after a scramble in the Austrian defence, only for the referee to rule it out. Shane Duffy Cancelled Goal HD – Ireland …

Roy Keane issued what could only be described as a battle cry on Friday, ahead of Ireland’s massive World Cup qualifier against Austria this weekend. Speaking to the media in a press conference that quickly became a call to arms, Keane’s message to the team was clear: be prepared to make personal sacrifices for the greater good: “You go out …

Roy Keane’s press conferencs have never been boring, be it as a player or a manager. The Corkman’s press conference ahead of Sunday’s crucial World Cup 2018 Qualifier against Austria at the Aviva Stadium was no different, as he issued a rally cry to his players, telling them to treat Sunday’s encounter as if they were going to battle. When …

Ireland take on Austria this weekend looking to take another massive step towards qualifying for the World Cup in Russia next year. The last time these two sides met in Dublin, however, the Boys in Green were far less confident of getting a result. In the middle of the qualifying campaign for the 2014 World Cup, Giovanni Trapattoni’s side had …

The Republic of Ireland go into this weekend’s crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier versus Austria knowing that a victory would propel them towards Russia next summer. Currently joint top of group D with Serbia on eleven points, Martin O’Neill’s men have the chance to seriously dent Austria’s hopes of qualifying with a win whilst potentially simultaneously moving clear of both …

The starting XI Ireland manager Martin O’Neill should select to face Austria. This past week has been a mixed one for the Boys in Green, with two matches finishing 3-1. The trip to New Jersey produced a flat performance against Mexico, and there were few positives from a frustrating night’s work. While everything went wrong in Met Life Stadium, everything …

Seamus Coleman’s double leg break earlier this year in Ireland’s World Cup qualifier versus Wales was a huge blow to the Ireland set-up. With less and less Irishmen featuring regularly in the Premier League, Coleman is one of a handful who plays week in, week out. Not only that, he is regarded by many as one of the top right-backs in …

Martin O’Neill’s Ireland will be looking to bounce back immediately from a disappointing result against Mexico on Thursday night. The understrength Boys in Green went down 3-1 in New Jersey, as O’Neill’s 3-5-2 experiment failing to pay dividends. The manager will be looking for a much better performance against Uruguay on Sunday, and indeed he should get it as nine …

Ireland face two friendlies in the coming days against Mexico and Uruguay as they prepare for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Austria on Sunday week. The Boys in Green are half-way through the Group D campaign, as they sit second in the table, level on points with leaders Serbia. Undoubtedly the standout result of the group so far for …

Shane Long has emerged as a major doubt for Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Austria next month. The Southampton frontman sustained a foot injury against Middlesbrough last week, and sat out the weekend’s clash with Manchester United. The Tipperary-native is now in a race to make it back for the Austria clash, according to the Irish Daily Star today. Long also …

Martin O’Neill has unveiled his 37-man Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies against Mexico and Uruguay, as well as the World Cup qualifier against Austria. ? @FAIreland manager Martin O’Neill announces a 37-man squad for the June fixtures! ▶️ https://t.co/hxD3zvSwr8 #COYBIG?? pic.twitter.com/dcljL1iMr6 — FAIreland (@FAIreland) May 15, 2017 Burnley defender Kevin Long is included, with the former Cork …

Last November, Ireland dug deep to record a famous victory over Austria in Vienna, to set the Boys in Green up nicely in Group D. James McClean’s strike just after half-time proved to be the difference, but a remarkable defensive display to keep out David Alaba and Co. was key. Alaba, a tormenter of Ireland in the past, failed to …