Newly-promoted Sheffield United are closing on a €6.6m move for Ireland international striker Callum Robinson.

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice would still be playing for the Republic of Ireland but for weak relationships between former manager Martin O'Neill and underage coaches, according to Stephen Kenny.

The FAI have confirmed that women's national team head coach Colin Bell has left the role.

Fifa have written to the Football Association of Ireland seeking answers about their present troubles.

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

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

The handover is scheduled to take place in August 2020 and he believes it's a good deal for both parties.

The FAI have not yet identified a successor to Noel King as Ireland U21 manager but former internationals Lee Carsley, Robbie Keane and Damien Duff are among those being linked with either the main job or assistant roles in a new management set-up.

He will become full-time Player Identification Manager for the FAI.

On the back of missing out on the World Cup in Russia and being heavily beaten by Wales on their return to the competitive arena, Martin O’Neill and his squad find themselves under pressure this week as they face into two big Nations League games in Dublin.

There has been robust discussion around this week’s series on Irish football and the things being done to restore our supply of top talent. It even spilled beyond these shores, from the UK to USA and Sweden to South Africa, with many of the issues raised striking a universal chord.

The World Cup play-off defeat by Denmark cast Irish football into another period of introspection. Where are the players? 

With an ageing squad Ireland have so far negotiated a strong path towards Russia but the man responsible for harnessing the next generation, Ruud Dokter, is confident there’s sufficient talent to fill the gaps in the next campaign.

The FAI’s Under-15 national league will kick off in August and will be followed in the near future by an Under-13 equivalent, according to John Delaney.

At midday today, Ireland’s production factory for footballers will be on show when we meet our nearest neighbour and rival England for a place in the U17 European Championship semi-finals.

It’s easy to scoff at claims from European stars Dusan Tadic and Robert Lewandowski Ireland are long-ball specialists but the proposition is indisputable according to Uefa’s technical report from the summer European Championships.

Get beyond the feelgood factor as Euro 2016 looms and there is real cause for concern for the Republic of Ireland when attention turns to a tough-looking World Cup qualifying campaign, writes Brendan O’Brien

If Louis Van Gaal’s days as Manchester United boss are numbered, then his fellow Dutchman Edgar Davids believes the club are dispensing with a coach they should feel blessed to have.

The Football Association of Ireland have enlisted five former Republic of Ireland players in their international coaching set-up.

Republic of Ireland 5 Czech Republic 2: The scoresheet told the feel-good story, the team sheets the political one.

Liam Brady’s dose of realism amid the current euphoria surrounding the European Championship-bound senior team is a timely reminder of the ticking time bomb for Irish football.

Credit where it’s due. Might Irish football be finally set to plug the gap that has dogged our game for so long?

Roy Keane has urged Ireland’s schoolboy clubs who might feel threatened by the new U17 National League to embrace change and put the development of their players first.

Summer soccer may well become the norm in Ireland as the FAI are proposing to switch all underage leagues from the traditional season in 2016.

Paul Doolin has confirmed he’s penned a contract extension to manage Ireland U19s for the next two seasons.

For Belgium the penny dropped in 2000 while Germany’s nadir arrived four years later but both have shown Ireland there’s plenty to be gained by recognising the inherent faults of their football systems.

Former Ireland international Kevin Kilbane is in advanced negotiations with the FAI about taking up a coaching role with the Ireland’s youth teams.

From Dublin to Delhi, from Arsenal to Shamrock Rovers and from player to coach, former international John Devine is bringing a wealth of experience to bear on a plan to save Irish football.

Irish football may have to wait up to 15 years for an overhaul of the grassroots system, according to FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter.

FAI headhunter Ray Houghton insists Roy Keane can overcome some of his managerial failings under the tutelage of Ireland’s incoming boss Martin O’Neill.

Martin O’Neill is edging closer to accepting the job of Republic of Ireland manager – and could yet bring Roy Keane with him.

The sight of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane standing shoulder to shoulder in the Irish dugout is no longer the preserve of fantasy football.

Martin O’Neill is moving closer to being appointed the successor to Giovanni Trapattoni as manager of the Republic of Ireland.

Ireland legend Packie Bonner has spoken for the first time about his abrupt exit from the FAI in 2010 — admitting the prospect of staying on as a football ambassador was a non-starter for him.

As a deluge of bets on Martin O’Neill over the last 24 hours has seen him re-installed as the clear favourite for the job of Ireland manager, and amid mounting speculation that an appointment of the successor to Giovanni Trapattoni is imminent, Noel King has been tasked with selecting an extended provisional panel of players for Ireland’s forthcoming friendlies against Latvia and Poland.

Celtic could play a Champions League game in Dublin next season.

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy says the FAI are still to make contact with him regarding the vacant Republic of Ireland manager’s job.

... but McCarthy remains in running for Ireland return

Richard Dunne would welcome Mick McCarthy’s return for a second spell as Republic of Ireland manager.