Elsewhere, LOI coaches spread their wings, while Keeley and McGinty vie for Ireland back-up role.

It’s not CarlaWard's job to prioritise youth, but the clock is ticking.

This is certainly one instance where football can take a back seat.

Denmark are one of only four of the last 52 European countries to qualify for a men’s World Cup that were ranked lower than 25.

Despite last year’s struggles, and the personal anguish of his assistant Ollie Horgan passing away at 57, Caulfield signed a two-year contract extension that would bring him up to the eight years in the job.

Roma’s title ambition, striker overload and Gasperini’s demands leave Evan Ferguson battling for relevance rather than escape

Ade Solanke’s transfer last week is an indicator of the post-Brexit landscape English outfits are navigating to source the finest Irish talent.

Stephen McPhail slipped out the Shamrock Rovers door late last Thursday just the way he wanted it – without fanfare or fuss.

Stephen McPhail slipped out the Shamrock Rovers door late last Thursday just the way he wanted it – without fanfare or fuss.

Land of opportunity? Na, a rip-off republic that’s been allowed to seep in unchecked.