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Republic of Ireland's Aiden McGeady reacts to Germany's third goal during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Republic hammered by clinical Germany

Republic of Ireland 1 Germany 6: Giovanni Trapattoni's reign as Republic of Ireland boss hurtled into crisis as his side was trounced by ruthless Germany.

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Wales's Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game against Scotland during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardif

Late Bale brace stuns Scotland

Friday, 12 October 2012

Wales 2 Scotland 1: Chris Coleman claimed his first win as Wales boss in Cardiff tonight - and heaped even more pressure on Scotland manager Craig Levein.
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Goalkeeper Roy Carroll spoke for the squad when he said the fans deserved a lot more for their money

Northern Ireland players apologise to fans after Windsor Park shocker against Luxembourg

Friday, 14 September 2012

It was a sorry display — and now the 10,600 Northern Ireland fans left gutted by their team’s woeful performance against Luxembourg on Tuesday night have been given an apology from the players.
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O’Neill finds it hard to look ahead with hope

Friday, 14 September 2012

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is now winless in five matches at the helm and his prospects of making it sixth time lucky appear remote.
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Northern Ireland skipper Davis frustrated by familiar failings

Friday, 14 September 2012

Tuesday night was Groundhog Day for Steven Davis.
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Luxembourg were made to look like a great team, blasts Carroll

Friday, 14 September 2012

Roy Carroll has admitted he was shocked by Northern Ireland’s sub-standard second-half performance in Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg.
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McAuley: let’s get our heads up for Portugal

Friday, 14 September 2012

Gareth McAuley has backed his Northern Ireland team-mates to stand up and be counted in Portugal.
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Frustrated Northern Ireland fans vent anger at officials

Thursday, 13 September 2012

There was a large dose of reality for the Northern Ireland fans and they didn’t hold back in their summary of the game.
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We should have won, blasts stunned boss O’Neill

Thursday, 13 September 2012

Gutted Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill branded his team's second half performance as sub-standard as his wait for a first win continues.
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Republic of Ireland's James McClean has a shot on goal against Oman during the International Friendly at Craven Cottage, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

Republic of Ireland's James McClean gets rousing reception but Trap stands firm

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni will continue to exclude James McClean from his starting XI despite an impressive performance from the Sunderland winger in last night's 4-1 win over Oman.
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Woeful Northern Ireland's Rio hopes dealt crushing blow by Luxembourg

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

After seeing unfancied Luxembourg snatch an unlikely 1-1 draw at Windsor Park last night, Michael O'Neill admits he is worried Northern Ireland have forgotten how to win.
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Republic of Ireland's James McClean has a shot on goal against Oman during the International Friendly at Craven Cottage, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

Magical James McClean helps Republic of Ireland to trounce Oman

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Republic of Ireland 4 Oman 1: James McClean received the biggest cheer at Craven Cottage last night, but it was debutant Robbie Brady who stole the show as he scored one and set up two more as the Republic of Ireland comfortably beat Oman.
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Northern Ireland's Dean Shiels (right)celebrates with Kyle Lafferty after scoring during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifying match Windsor Park, Belfast. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday September 11, 2012. See PA Story SOCCER N Ireland. Photo credit should read: Paul Faith/PA Wire.

Northern Ireland denied victory after Luxembourg's late equaliser

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Northern Ireland 1 Luxembourg 1: Northern Ireland had to accept a demoralising home draw against Luxembourg last night after a match they dominated ended with the visitors scoring a heavily deflected equaliser in the 86th minute.
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Coleman 'embarrassed' as Serbia hammer Wales

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Serbia 6 Wales 1: Wales slumped to their biggest defeat in almost 16 years to leave their World Cup qualification hopes in ruins.
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Hampden turns on Levein after Scotland draw with Macedonia

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Scotland 1 Macedonia 1: A second draw in the space of four days at Hampden was a cause for disquiet, particularly since the performance was drab. Scorn was inevitable, and when footage of Craig Levein appeared on the stadium's big screens, he was booed by the home fans.
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