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Dunne scored in the 73rd minute, but Leicester finished the job

Dunne marks debut with a goal but Burnley beaten

Republic of Ireland U21 defender Jimmy Dunne managed a goal on his Premier League debut but it proved to be in vain as Burnley were outclassed by Leicester at the King Power Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Sep 20

Robbie Brady will no doubt be looking for a starting berth in Sofia

Brady: 'There's a lot more to come from me'

After a somewhat frustrating period where injuries have threatened to limit his impact for club and country, a now fit-again Robbie Brady is determined to reignite that creative spark just as the Stephen Kenny era is about to begin.

Soccer • 02 Sep 20

His deal will now run until the summer of 2021

Burnley trigger Robbie Brady contract extension

Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady will remain at Burnley for at least one more season after the club exercised a 12-month option in his contract, extending his deal until the summer of 2021.

Soccer • 21 May 20

Robbie Brady had been sidelined with a calf injury

Brady could make Clarets return against Leicester

Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady could feature for Burnley in their Premier League clash with Leicester City on Sunday after overcoming a recent calf strain.

Soccer • 17 Jan 20

Robbie Brady: 'It's been difficult, so it's a little bit of relief to get off the mark and hopefully I can add a few more before the end of the season.'

Brady eyes more goals after ending two-year drought

Robbie Brady's consolation goal against Manchester City ended the Dubliner's wait of two years and five days to get on the scoresheet in the Premier League.

Soccer • 04 Dec 19

'Crazy' for City to think about the title - Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims it is crazy to think about the title after allowing Liverpool to open up a big lead in the Premier League.

Soccer • 04 Dec 19

'Football can change quick and hopefully it does in my case and I can get back in and get a run of games'

Brady desperate to right wrongs of 2017 Danish debacle

Robbie Brady is desperate for a chance to help right the wrongs of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off drubbing by Denmark after admitting it "kills" him to be left out of the squad.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

Robbie Brady in action for Burnley on Saturday

Brady 'over the moon' to return to Burnley XI

Robbie Brady's return to the Burnley starting eleven offers a timely boost to Ireland manager Mick McCarthy ahead of November's must-win clash against Denmark.

Soccer • 21 Oct 19

Everton's Seamus Coleman celebrates his side's second goal

Everton sign off from Goodison with another win

Everton kept their slim hopes of a top-seven finish in the Premier League alive as they recorded a fourth consecutive victory at Goodison Park by defeating Burnley in their final home game of the season.

Soccer • 03 May 19

Robbie Brady could feature for Burnley this weekend

Burnley's Brady winning fitness race to face Spurs

Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady is expected to feature for Burnley this weekend as the Clarets look to continue their recent good run of Premier League form.

Soccer • 22 Feb 19

Jeff Hendrick's effort was deemed to be on target

Justice for Jeff as Ward may feature against Watford

Jeff Hendrick's Premier League goals tally for the 2018-19 season has been doubled as the Clarets midfielder has been credited with the his side's first goal from last week's 2-1 win over Fulham.

Soccer • 18 Jan 19

Shane Duffy controls the ball before finding the net

Premier League round-up: Duffy scores, Brady sees red

Brighton's Shane Duffy scored a goal but watch his side throw away a two goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw with West Ham.

Soccer • 03 Jan 19

Robbie Brady, left, has made eight Premier League appearances for the Clarets this term, while Stephen Ward hasn't appeared in the league since August

Robbie Brady and Stephen Ward nearing Burnley return

Burnley manager Sean Dyche is hopeful Robbie Brady could be fit for Wednesday's Premier League trip to Huddersfield following a hip injury, though it is likely to come too soon for Irish team-mate Stephen Ward.

Soccer • 01 Jan 19

Robbie Brady has made eight Premier League appearances for Burnley this summer

Robbie Brady looking to prove fitness for Arsenal clash

Robbie Brady is hoping to overcome a knock as Burnley face Arsenal this weekend, but fellow Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward remains sidelined.

Soccer • 21 Dec 18

Sean Dyche praised the contribution of Jeff Hendrick

Jeff Hendrick signs contract extension with Burnley

Burnley have secured the services of Republic of Ireland midfielder Jeff Hendrick for another 12 months.

Soccer • 20 Dec 18

Robbie Brady training with his Republic of Ireland team-mates today

Brady keen to make his mark after year out with injury

Robbie Brady is desperate to put a testing year behind him as he prepares to make his first Republic of Ireland appearance since his World Cup dream went up in smoke 12 months ago.

Soccer • 13 Nov 18

Robbie Brady has been named in the Burnley team which faces Chelsea in Turf Moor

Robbie Brady makes first Burnley start since December

Robbie Brady will make his first Premier League start since last December in Burnley's clash against Chelsea in Turf Moor at lunch-time kick-off.

Soccer • 28 Oct 18

Robbie Brady is close to making a return

Dyche expects Brady back in Burnley fold in a week

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says Robbie Brady is just a week away from coming back into the first-team fold as the Dubliner steps up his recovery from a dreadful knee injury.

Soccer • 28 Sep 18

Positive update on Robbie Brady as he is to line out for the Burnley U23 side

Brady comes through Under-23 game unscathed

Robbie Brady played for the Burnley Under-23 side this afternoon as he nears full fitness following the knee injury which had sidelined him since December.

Soccer • 24 Sep 18

Robbie Brady being stretchered off at the King Power Stadium

Brady recovery begins after successful operation

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has confirmed that the the operation on Robbie Brady's injured knee went well, but did not give any time frame on a return to action for the Republic of Ireland international.

Soccer • 07 Dec 17

Brady was stretchered off against Leicester

Brady set to miss rest of season as surgery looms

Robbie Brady looks set to miss the rest of the season after medical assessment revealed he will need knee surgery.

Soccer • 06 Dec 17

Robbie Brady, left, could be set for a period of time on the sidelines

Brady would be a massive loss for Burnley, says Ward

Stephen Ward admits that the injury suffered by Burnley team-mate Robbie Brady at the weekend "didn't look great" and insists the Dubliner would be a "massive loss" to the club.

Soccer • 04 Dec 17

Robbie Brady is stretchered from the field

Dyche fears Robbie Brady's knee injury is serious

Burnley boss Sean Dyche fears Robbie Brady's knee injury is serious after he was stretchered off the field with his leg in a brace following an awkward collision at Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer • 02 Dec 17

Robbie Brady (R) is eyeing another away day to remember in Denmark

Forget about yellows & paint Denmark green says Brady

Robbie Brady has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to forget the fear of suspension as they attempt to take a foothold in their World Cup play-off with Denmark.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17

Jeff Hendrick looks set to start for Ireland against Denmark

O'Neill gives the thumbs-up on Hendrick fitness

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has no last minute injury worries ahead of his side's World Cup qualifying play-off first-leg with Denmark tomorrow.

Soccer • 10 Nov 17