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Martin O'Neill: "It has been a tough couple of weeks."

'It's a learning curve' - O'Neill aiming to fire Forest

Martin O'Neill admitted it was a big learning curve for him as he suffered defeat on his return to Nottingham Forest as manager, with Bristol City spoiling the City Ground party with a 1-0 win.

Soccer • 19 Jan 19

Martin O'Neill has been confirmed as new Nottingham Forest boss

O'Neill confirmed as new Nottingham Forest boss

Nottingham Forest have announced the appointment of Martin O'Neill as their new manager.

Soccer • 15 Jan 19

Andy Reid backs Martin O'Neill to take charge of his former club

O'Neill is the right man for Forest, insists Reid

Former Republic of Ireland and Nottingham Forest player Andy Reid believes that Martin O'Neill is the right man to replace Aitor Karanka at the City Ground.

Soccer • 15 Jan 19

Martin O'Neill looks set for a quick return to management

Report: O'Neill to be named as Nottingham Forest boss

Martin O'Neill is poised to return to management with a report today stating that he is to become the new Nottingham Forest manager

Soccer • 15 Jan 19

Nathan Jones is in talks to succeed Gary Rowett as Stoke City manager

Nathan Jones leaves Luton to take reins at Stoke City

Stoke have appointed Nathan Jones as their new manager a day after sacking Gary Rowett.

Soccer • 09 Jan 19

Martin O'Neill feels he is ready to return to management

Age no issue for O'Neill as he eyes management return

Former Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill insists he is not too told to be relevant and is ready to return to management.

Soccer • 22 Dec 18

Niall Quinn played under Mick McCarthy during the latter's first term as Ireland boss

Quinn: McCarthy-Kenny arrangement 'peculiar'

Niall Quinn says he finds the Republic of Ireland's managerial situation "peculiar".

Soccer • 15 Dec 18

Matt Doherty previously played under Mick McCarthy at Wolves

McCarthy 'a great fit' for Ireland, says Doherty

Wolves defender Matt Doherty has backed Mick McCarthy to succeed as the Republic of Ireland manager after returning to the role for a second time.

Soccer • 26 Nov 18

Mick McCarthy: "I am going to speak to him in December when his father is around and I'm going to sit down and have a chat with them both."

McCarthy reveals December date for crunch Rice talks

New Ireland manager Mick McCarthy will meet with Declan Rice in December to discuss the player's future international allegiance and whether he could be a part of Ireland's Euro 2020 campaign.

Soccer • 25 Nov 18

Chris Hughton has built an impressive managerial career

John Aldridge: Fantastic Hughton is the ideal candidate

Chris Hughton is the "ideal candidate" to get the Republic of Ireland back on track, according to John Aldridge, but he admitted the FAI would have their work cut out to lure him from Brighton and Hove Albion.

Soccer • 22 Nov 18

Liam Brady pulls no punches when it comes to the FAI

FAI to blame for state of Irish soccer, says Brady

Former Republic of Ireland international player and assistant manager Liam Brady believes that the FAI are to blame for the current predicament Irish soccer finds itself in.

Soccer • 22 Nov 18

Mick McCarthy has the support of Ian Harte

Harte backs McCarthy to return to Ireland role

Mick McCarthy has been backed to return as Republic of Ireland manager after Martin O'Neill's five-year reign came to an abrupt close.

Soccer • 22 Nov 18

Damien Duff: "All you hear out of the rugby camp about Joe Schmidt is detail and organisation."

Duff: Soccer team lack Schmidt's attention to detail

Damien Duff believes there is now a disconnect between the supporters and Irish football team and hopes the next manager can bring a feel-good factor to the role.

Soccer • 22 Nov 18

Matt Doherty says there was confusion at times over Ireland's tactical approach under Martin O'Neill

Doherty: With Ireland, you didn't have much coaching

Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty says that while Martin O'Neill brought some great moments to Irish football, the recent run of results and performances have simply not been good enough.

Soccer • 22 Nov 18

Mick McCarthy managed Ireland for six and a half years

Houghton: Mick McCarthy ticks a lot of boxes

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton believes Mick McCarthy has a good chance of a second stint in the manager's seat after the departure of Martin O'Neill.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill spent just over five years in charge of the Republic of Ireland

Ireland were in transition, insists departing O'Neill

Martin O'Neill says he is leaving the position of Republic of Ireland manager with a "heavy heart", but highlighted his achievements while in charge and suggested the team had been in a "transitional phase" over the last year.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

O'Neill lost his nerve, the FAI must now find theirs

Martin O'Neill struggled to come to terms with chastening Denmark defeat but the FAI must appoint a management set-up who can instil confidence, qualify for Euro 2020 and build for the future. That will involve a change of approach, writes Rob Wright.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill was in charge of the Republic of Ireland for 55 games since taking charge in 2013

Sadlier: FAI must explain things before hiring new boss

Before beginning the process of looking for his successor, the FAI should explain their decision to award Martin O'Neill a contract extension earlier this year, according to Richie Sadlier.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

"I would've been very confident in qualifying under Martin"

Ireland players hail departing manager O'Neill

Republic of Ireland international striker Jon Walters paid tribute to departing manager Martin O'Neill.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Timeline: Five years with some highs but too many lows

As Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane part company with the FAI we look at their time in charge of the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

FAI chief executive John Delaney has seen his own role questioned

'Ireland's issues go deeper than the manager'

Former Republic of Ireland Under-23 manager Pat Fenlon believes that issues within the Ireland international set-up go far beyond the manager and called for a 'root and branch' examination of what's happening in Irish soccer.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

The former 'Dream Team' have left their roles with FAI

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane leave by mutual agreement

The Republic of Ireland are on the search for a new manager this morning after parting company by mutual agreement with Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill's future could be in the balance

O'Neill holds crunch talks with the FAI - report

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill held talks with the FAI on Tuesday evening to discuss his future.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Walford steps away from Rep of Ireland coaching role

Steve Walford has stepped away from his role on the Republic of Ireland coaching set-up.

Soccer • 21 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill has come under pressure after recent performances

Sadlier: Time for O'Neill and Keane to go

RTÉ Soccer analyst Richie Sadlier believes Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane are not the right people to lead the Republic of Ireland for the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Martin ONeill

'It's a learning curve' - O'Neill aiming to fire Forest

O'Neill confirmed as new Nottingham Forest boss

O'Neill is the right man for Forest, insists Reid

Report: O'Neill to be named as Nottingham Forest boss

Nathan Jones leaves Luton to take reins at Stoke City

Age no issue for O'Neill as he eyes management return

Quinn: McCarthy-Kenny arrangement 'peculiar'

McCarthy 'a great fit' for Ireland, says Doherty

McCarthy reveals December date for crunch Rice talks

John Aldridge: Fantastic Hughton is the ideal candidate

FAI to blame for state of Irish soccer, says Brady

Harte backs McCarthy to return to Ireland role

Duff: Soccer team lack Schmidt's attention to detail

Doherty: With Ireland, you didn't have much coaching

Houghton: Mick McCarthy ticks a lot of boxes

Ireland were in transition, insists departing O'Neill

O'Neill lost his nerve, the FAI must now find theirs

Sadlier: FAI must explain things before hiring new boss

Ireland players hail departing manager O'Neill

Timeline: Five years with some highs but too many lows

'Ireland's issues go deeper than the manager'

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane leave by mutual agreement

O'Neill holds crunch talks with the FAI - report

Walford steps away from Rep of Ireland coaching role

Sadlier: Time for O'Neill and Keane to go