Outgoing FAI general manager Noel Mooney has forecasted a protracted tenancy for Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager but admits the new boss won’t be forced to keep Robbie Keane along the journey.

While Stephen Kenny has reaffirmed his support to teen sensation Troy Parrott following his red card on Thursday, the Ireland U21 boss feels there’s sufficient talent in his ranks to continue their surge in Iceland on Thursday.

Such are the riches of talent constantly emerging, Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny admits he’s finding it difficult to settle on his preferred starting team.

Stephen Kenny insists his U21 heroes will relish their Toulon Tournament semi-final against Brazil.

At a time when the FAI is in the dock, former Cork City player Derek Coughlan argues that the important work which has been done to develop our young football talent deserves to be acknowledged

His predecessor Martin O’Neill had to wait 10 months for his first competitive match, but half that duration is just as frustrating for Mick McCarthy when he’s had no Ireland fixtures at all.

Reid is currently undertaking his UEFA Pro Licence alongside the likes of Robbie Keane, Damien Duff, Keith Andrews, and Jim McGuinness.

Three goals in the last 15 minutes helped England to a 3-1 win over the Republic of Ireland Under-18s at an Invitational Tournament in Spain.

Shamrock Rovers welcome back Darragh Maguire from suspension for their final game of the season against Finn Harps tonight, with Harps needing a victory at Finn Park if they are to have a chance of staying in the Premier Division.

Shamrock Rovers will play their last home game on the road as they take on Derry City at Tolka Park tonight, kick-off 8pm.

Sligo Rovers take on Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds in Saturday’s Premier Division clash, kick-off 8.00pm.

Shamrock Rovers 1 St Patrick's Athletic 3

Today's game against St Patrick's Athletic marks Shamrock Rovers caretaker boss Jim Crawford's debut following his appointment last Tuesday.

Shelbourne will have some new faces on show when they take on Wexford Youths in their League Div One game in Tolka Park tomorrow night.

DESPITE giving an admirable account of themselves, Shelbourne, the former giants of Irish football, couldn’t turn giant killers at Tolka Park, as a first half Roy O’Donovan penalty was enough to see Cork City through to the next round of the FAI Ford Cup.

FORMER Shelbourne striker Stephen Geoghegan was reportedly last night installed as the new manager striker Stephen Geoghegan was reportedly last night installed as the new manager.

Shelbourne's search for a new manager to replace Pat Fenlon looks set to continue into the new year.

Damien Richardson wants to extend Cork City’s five-match unbeaten record against Shelbourne at Turner’s Cross tonight (ko 8pm).

Shelbourne will hope to cut the gap on league leaders Drogheda United tonight when they face them at Tolka Park.

Cork City 2 Shelbourne 0

Shelbourne will be looking to get their first League win of the season when they travel to Richmond Park to face St Patrick’s Athletic.

SO it’s all going to come down to 90 minutes at Turner’s Cross next Friday.

Shelbourne 1 Finn Harps 0

Shelbourne will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face relegation threatened St Patrick’s Athletic at Tolka Park.

DERRY CITY manager Stephen Kenny may be facing a trip to the premier division’s bottom side but he thinks tonight’s north-west derby with Finn Harps is as important as any top-of-the-table clash.

Shelbourne and UCD go head-to-head in the eircom League Cup semi-final tonight at Tolka Park with silverware in both club’s sights.

Cork City can all but end Shelbourne’s slim title hopes tonight with a victory at Turner’s Cross.

Shelbourne will be looking for maximum points from tonight’s clash with Drogheda United as they look to start cutting the gap on League leaders Cork City.

Shelbourne may recall Jim Crawford to midfield for their Champions League first round second leg clash with Glentoran at Tolka Park tonight.

The champions of Northern Ireland and the Republic meet tonight for the first time since 1984.

Shelbourne kick off their Champions League campaign against Glentoran at The Oval tonight hoping for a good result to take back to Tolka Park for next week’s second leg.

THE last Sunday in September is still some way off but the luck of the European draw has produced an All Ireland final at the height of summer, with Glentoran playing host to Shelbourne in a Champions League qualifier at The Oval this evening (7pm).

Glentoran chairman Stafford Reynolds has allayed Shelbourne fears ahead of their trip to Belfast tomorrow by insisting there are no security concerns.

Shelbourne midfielder Stuart Byrne believes that the eircom League champions can put their bad run behind them once and for all with a victory over Glentoran in the Champions League first round tie.

Cork City can assure themselves of a place in the first ever Setanta Cup final with a victory over Shelbourne at Tolka Park tonight.

Shelbourne 1 Waterford 0

Kevin Doyle is likely return to the Cork City attack for tonight’s Setanta Cup clash with Shelbourne at Turner’s Cross (Kick off 7.15pm).

Shamrock Rovers’ manager Roddy Collins is likely to give a first start to striker Lee Feeney against title favourites Shelbourne at Dalymount Park tonight.

Shelbourne could field Ireland pair Glen Crowe and Jason Byrne for the first time in a competitive match in the Setanta Cup Group B clash against Portadown at Tolka Park tonight (Kick off 7.15pm).