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The Republic of Ireland's grim 2018 by the numbers

2018 has been a year to forget for Martin O'Neill and his Republic of Ireland team. We run the rule over the numbers as to why.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Enda Stevens in action against Lasse Schone of Denmark

Stevens insists Ireland players are behind O'Neill

Enda Stevens has backed manager Martin O'Neill to get it right once again as the Republic of Ireland wave goodbye to a disappointing year.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Ireland have just one win in their last 11 games

Houghton: Players must take responsibility for slump

Ray Houghton believes that the Republic of Ireland players need to take more responsibility for the current poor form and that not everything can be blamed on Martin O'Neill.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Michael Obafemi came off the bench to make his Irish debut in Denmark

Obafemi targets long international career

A thrilled Michael Obafemi has set his sights on a long international career after becoming the first player born this century to be capped by the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Enda Stevens made his competitive debut in the goalless draw against Denmark

'We'll keep grinding away', says defender Enda Stevens

The goalless draw in Aarhus will provide a very short highlights reel, but it was a night to remember for defender Enda Stevens.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill says he is as enthusiastic as ever as manager of the Republic of Ireland

Bullish O'Neill insists Ireland are 'making progress'

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill praised the defensive effort of his team in the 0-0 draw with Denmark and says his team are making progress.

Soccer • 19 Nov 18

Recap: Denmark v Republic of Ireland

Catch up on all the action from Aarhus as Ireland end their Nations League campaign with another goalless draw.

Soccer • 19 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill says it's "lunacy" to suggest he could have played Rice at home to Moldova last year

'Lunacy' - O'Neill defends handling of Rice saga

Martin O'Neill has dismissed as "lunacy" suggestions he should have capped teenager Declan Rice in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova to tie him to the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 19 Nov 18

Remember the good times, Denmark boss tells O'Neill

Denmark boss Age Hareide has told Martin O'Neill to remember the good times as he battles to turn around the Republic of Ireland's dismal run of form.

Soccer • 18 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill's side beat the USA 2-1 in their only victory this calendar year

O'Neill upbeat on Euros despite 'disappointing' year

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has admitted 2018 has been a deeply disappointing 12 months for his team but insists they will be in the shake-up for Euro 2020 qualification.

Soccer • 17 Nov 18

A dejected Sean Maguire suffered another injury setback against Northern Ireland

History repeats itself as Irish goals run dry

The stalemate with Northern Ireland is the first time in six years that the Republic of Ireland have gone three games without scoring. The more things change, the more they stay the same

Soccer • 16 Nov 18

The 18-year-old attacker stayed on the bench for Ireland's 0-0 draw

'He should come to Denmark' - O'Neill on Obafemi

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill said Michael Obafemi now has every chance of playing in Monday night's Nations League clash against Denmark.

Soccer • 16 Nov 18

Obafemi named on bench for Republic of Ireland

Michael Obafemi was handed the No 20 shirt and a place on the bench for tonight's friendly against Northern Ireland, with Robbie Brady making his first Republic of Ireland start in year.

Soccer • 15 Nov 18

Obafemi won't feature against Denmark

But the triple-qualified teenager is likely to win a first senior international cap in Ireland's friendly with Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Soccer • 14 Nov 18

The Aston Villa midfielder will captain the team against Northern Ireland

Glenn Whelan prepared for emotional Ireland farewell

'I never picked when I came to play for Ireland and I'll never pick when I don't want to play'

Soccer • 14 Nov 18

Michael Obafemi in amongst the Ireland senior squad for the first time

Obafemi option - 'Speed is his most important quality'

Southampton striker Michael Obafemi is in line to win his first international cap with Ireland as they take on Northern Ireland on Thursday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 18

Michael Obafemi is also eligible for Nigeria and England

O'Neill not ruling out playing Obafemi in Denmark

Martin O'Neill admitted that Southampton striker Michael Obafemi may have a big decision to make about his international future but he has not ruled out playing the teenager in Monday night's must-win Nations League game in Denmark.

Soccer • 12 Nov 18

James McClean is suspended for the Denmark game

O'Neill 'will speak' with McClean ahead of North clash

Martin O'Neill said he will speak to James McClean ahead of Thursday's clash with Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium amid fears he could be targeted by Northern Ireland fans for his decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy.

Soccer • 12 Nov 18

The international future of Declan Rice remains uncertain

Rice struggling with 'hardest decision of his career'

Declan Rice claims that he has yet to make up his mind on his international and that it's 'one of the hardest decisions' he will make in his career.

Soccer • 09 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill: "Not every side is capable of playing in the manner that Barcelona or Real Madrid want to play."

'Not every side can play like Barca or Real Madrid'

Martin O'Neill hopes that the Republic of Ireland will evolve into a better passing side "over time", but said "it's always been the case" that the team has leaned on a more direct style of play.

Soccer • 06 Nov 18

Patrick McEleney has starred for Dundalk in recent seasons

LOI stars must 'step up' to make Irish squad - O'Neill

Martin O'Neill has defended his record of selecting League of Ireland players for the national side but said it's up to the players to convince him they can perform at a higher level.

Soccer • 06 Nov 18

Declan Rice made his Ireland debut against Turkey earlier this year

O'Neill still hopeful on Rice despite England overtures

Martin O'Neill believes Declan Rice will not make a decision on his international future until the end of the year and that recent reports the West Ham defender has already opted for England are "without foundation".

Soccer • 06 Nov 18

Rice set to pick England according to reports

Is the saga of Declan Rice's international future finally set to come to an end?

Soccer • 31 Oct 18

Ciaran Clark had been undergoing treatment since withdrawing from the Republic of Ireland squad for Tuesday night's Nations League defeat to Wales

Thigh injury rules Ciarán Clark out of Brighton clash

Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark is out of Newcastle's Premier League clash with Brighton.

Soccer • 19 Oct 18

Green shoots visible if O'Neill takes chance on youth

On the day he was appointed Martin O'Neill said a talented Under-16 player was "a fat lot of good" to him. Five years later and fans of the senior team are allowed to ask what is happening with Ireland's underage structures.

Soccer • 21 Oct 18

Martin ONeill

The Republic of Ireland's grim 2018 by the numbers

Stevens insists Ireland players are behind O'Neill

Houghton: Players must take responsibility for slump

Obafemi targets long international career

'We'll keep grinding away', says defender Enda Stevens

Bullish O'Neill insists Ireland are 'making progress'

Recap: Denmark v Republic of Ireland

'Lunacy' - O'Neill defends handling of Rice saga

Remember the good times, Denmark boss tells O'Neill

O'Neill upbeat on Euros despite 'disappointing' year

History repeats itself as Irish goals run dry

'He should come to Denmark' - O'Neill on Obafemi

Obafemi named on bench for Republic of Ireland

Obafemi won't feature against Denmark

Glenn Whelan prepared for emotional Ireland farewell

Obafemi option - 'Speed is his most important quality'

O'Neill not ruling out playing Obafemi in Denmark

O'Neill 'will speak' with McClean ahead of North clash

Rice struggling with 'hardest decision of his career'

'Not every side can play like Barca or Real Madrid'

LOI stars must 'step up' to make Irish squad - O'Neill

O'Neill still hopeful on Rice despite England overtures

Rice set to pick England according to reports

Thigh injury rules Ciarán Clark out of Brighton clash

Green shoots visible if O'Neill takes chance on youth