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Martin O'Neill is set to be in Dublin this week

Clause in O'Neill contract allows him to speak to clubs

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has a clause in his contract that allows him to speak to any Premier League club if interested, as it's revealed he was not just offered a short-term deal with Stoke City.

Soccer • 15 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill has reportedly turned Stoke City down

Martin O'Neill turns down Stoke City

Martin O'Neill will not make a return to the Premier League after reportedly turning down the chance to take the reins at Stoke City.

Soccer • 15 Jan 18

Jon Walters has been a firm favourite of Martin O'Neill

Walters: O'Neill would be good choice for Stoke

Ireland striker Jon Walters says that Martin O'Neill would be perfect for the vacant role at Stoke City.

Soccer • 14 Jan 18

Return of the Mac? Richie Sadlier believes Mick McCarthy is well placed should O'Neill depart for Stoke

Sadlier: McCarthy in pole position should O'Neill leave

Richie Sadlier believes Mick McCarthy is the the most likely candidate to replace Martin O'Neill as Republic of Ireland manager should the latter leave for Stoke City.

Soccer • 14 Jan 18

O'Neill and Keane offered Stoke job - report

Stoke City have made their move for Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane after Quique Sanchez Flores committed his future to Espanyol.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

No comment - Martin O'Neill on his way into the SWAI dinner

No comment - O'Neill silent on Stoke speculation

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill had no comment for waiting media as he entered a banquet in Dublin on Friday night.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

FAI have not covered themselves in glory three months on from O'Neill agreeing a contract, says Eamon Dunphy

Dunphy: Managerial saga 'an embarrassment'

The FAI's failure to tie Martin O'Neill down to a contract that was agreed between both parties now represents bad business for the Association in the wake of O'Neill's interest in the Stoke job, says Eamon Dunphy.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane have a verbal agreement with the FAI

Keeping the faith - what now for O'Neill & the FAI?

A huge crack has seemingly opened up in a relationship built on trust. Can it be repaired?

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

Quique Sanchez Flores is expected to accept the Stoke City job today

O'Neill heads for Dublin as Sanchez Flores Stoke bound

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane are attending an event in Dublin tonight as Quique Sanchez Flores is expected to tell Espanyol today that he's leaving them to take the reins at Stoke City.

Soccer • 12 Jan 18

Quique Sanchez Flores preferred to focus on Espanyol's cup exploits

Quique Sanchez Flores stays silent over Stoke link

Stoke managerial target Quique Sanchez Flores refused to answer questions about his future following Espanyol's Copa del Rey tie on Thursday night.

Soccer • 12 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill's future is still unclear

Stoke saga may make O'Neill's Ireland role 'unworkable'

RTÉ Soccer analyst Richie Sadlier believes it will be difficult for Martin O'Neill to return to his Republic of Ireland role without explaining to Irish supporters his intentions over the vacancy at Stoke City.

Soccer • 12 Jan 18

Quique Sánchez Flores has currently 18 months left on his current contract with Espanyol

Word from Stoke: Sánchez Flores is the man they want

After speaking to local media in Stoke, RTÉ Sport understand that Quique Sánchez Flores is the man the Premier League club want as their next full-time manager.

Soccer • 12 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill could be about to leave the post

5 contenders to be next Republic of Ireland manager

With Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane in the running to take over at Stoke City in the Premier League, it's worth looking at who the FAI can move for to replace the high-profile duo.

Soccer • 11 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane together in the dugout

Keane linked to Stoke switch along with O'Neill

Roy Keane is likely to join Martin O'Neill at Stoke City - if the Republic of Ireland manager takes over at the Premier League strugglers.

Soccer • 11 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill has attracted interest from England once again

No approach yet from Stoke for Martin O'Neill

The FAI have not yet received an approach from Stoke City over Martin O'Neill becoming their new manager, RTÉ Sport understands.

Soccer • 10 Jan 18

Rowett pens new Derby deal to end Stoke speculation

Derby manager Gary Rowett has signed a new contract with the club to end any uncertainty regarding his future.

Soccer • 09 Jan 18

Can Germany defend their title in Russia?

World Cup in Russia dominates 2018 landscape

Ireland will not be at the World Cup next summer, yet there is plenty to look forward to over the coming 12 months from a footballing perspective.

Soccer • 29 Dec 17

Martin O'Neill's side failed to qualify for the upcoming World Cup in Russia

Republic of Ireland to play France in friendly

The Republic of Ireland will play France on May 28 in an international friendly at the Stade de France.

Soccer • 15 Dec 17

Martin O'Neill has managed the Republic of Ireland since 2013

FAI confident of keeping O'Neill despite Everton link

The FAI believe that Martin O'Neill will stay on as Republic of Ireland manager despite being one of the favourites to take over the vacant position at Everton.

Soccer • 27 Nov 17

Ireland's 5-1 aggregate defeat to Denmark has been reflected in latest FIFA rankings

Ireland drop six spots as England hit 17-year low

The World Cup play-off defeat to Denmark has seen Martin O'Neill's team drop to 32nd in the FIFA world rankings.

Soccer • 23 Nov 17

Martin O'Neill has managed Ireland for two campaigns

Opinion: The ends no longer justify O'Neill's means

Ireland's long-ball tactics are no longer being rewarded with results, writes Eoin Ryan.

Soccer • 17 Nov 17

Callum O'Dowda was called into the Ireland squad from the U21's last year

Sadlier: One pressing issue facing Irish football

RTÉ Soccer pundit Richie Sadlier believes that speculation regarding Martin O'Neill's stint as Republic of Ireland manager is a minor point compared to another glaring issue facing the FAI.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Age Hareide celebrates with his team at the Aviva Stadium

Paper talk: How Europe reacted to our Danish pasting

How Europe reacted to the Republic of Ireland's Danish pasting.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Denmark inflicted the sixth competitive defeat of Martin O'Neill's reign as Ireland manager

Disappointed Martin O'Neill coy on his Ireland future

Martin O'Neill said that he would have to really reflect on the impact of Tuesday night's devastating 5-1 defeat to Denmark at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Darren Randolph admits Ireland didn't recover from the two first half goals they conceded

Ireland undone by first-half goals - Randolph

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph admitted that the concession of two quick-fire first-half goals left the Boys in Green chasing the game and vulnerable at the back in their 5-1 World Cup qualifier against Denmark.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Martin ONeill

Clause in O'Neill contract allows him to speak to clubs

Martin O'Neill turns down Stoke City

Walters: O'Neill would be good choice for Stoke

Sadlier: McCarthy in pole position should O'Neill leave

O'Neill and Keane offered Stoke job - report

No comment - O'Neill silent on Stoke speculation

Dunphy: Managerial saga 'an embarrassment'

Keeping the faith - what now for O'Neill & the FAI?

O'Neill heads for Dublin as Sanchez Flores Stoke bound

Quique Sanchez Flores stays silent over Stoke link

Stoke saga may make O'Neill's Ireland role 'unworkable'

Word from Stoke: Sánchez Flores is the man they want

5 contenders to be next Republic of Ireland manager

Keane linked to Stoke switch along with O'Neill

No approach yet from Stoke for Martin O'Neill

Rowett pens new Derby deal to end Stoke speculation

World Cup in Russia dominates 2018 landscape

Republic of Ireland to play France in friendly

FAI confident of keeping O'Neill despite Everton link

Ireland drop six spots as England hit 17-year low

Opinion: The ends no longer justify O'Neill's means

Sadlier: One pressing issue facing Irish football

Paper talk: How Europe reacted to our Danish pasting

Disappointed Martin O'Neill coy on his Ireland future

Ireland undone by first-half goals - Randolph

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