Good Cop, Bad Cop: Advice For Roy Keane And Martin O'Neill Ahead Of Taking Over Ireland

All the talk this week has been about the impending appointment of the “dream team” of Martin O’Neill as the manager and Roy Keane as the assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland national team.

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A look back at Dennis Bergkamp - Arsenal's non-flying Dutchman

When Dennis Bergkamp joined Arsenal in 1995 for a club record fee of £7.5million, it was seen as a significant signing for the Gunners. Arsenal were going through a period of decline and Bergkamp was already an established international player and he would play a huge part of the success Arsenal would later find.

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Everton must get David Moyes successor correct

David Moyes’ defection from Everton to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Man United has set off a game of musical chairs that the world of football has been waiting for. Amidst all the hyperbole surrounding Fergie’s retirement and succession, it is easy to forget that another long era, albeit one not even half his length, is at an end. So who will end up at Everton when the music stops?

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Stiliyan Petrov hangs his boots - a look back

As the dust settles on Sir Alex Ferguson’s second and final retirement announcement (fellow Scot Moyes has already been named as Fergie’s replacement), another retirement has been received by the footballing world, perhaps with a bit more regret. That of former Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov

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O'Neill could replace Pulis at Stoke

Stoke City could swoop for Martin O'Neill if current boss Tony Pulis walks away at the end of the season.

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Why Martin O'Neill should return to punditry (Video)

I'm not quite sure what happened with Martin O'Neill and his time at Sunderland.

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Sunderland must act quickly in wake of O'Neil sacking

There is nothing like the fear of relegation to prompt a club into taking drastic action.

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Could John Carew return to save Villa's season? (video)

33-year-old Norwegian John Carew failed to prove his fitness during a trial with Italian giants Inter Milan last week, sparking rumours that 6ft 5in striker could be set for a return to Villa Park.

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How can Sunderland step out of the mid-table shadows?

When Martin O’ Neill entered the Stadium of Light there was geniune hope that the North East outfit would be able to escape the mid-table doldrums.

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Premier League preview

Matchweek 15 highlights key moments in the games West Ham v Chelsea, Norwich v Sunderland, Fulham v Tottenham and QPR v Aston Villa.

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Is Ellis’ Patience running Short?

When Martin O’Neill took over at Sunderland in December last year many people thought he was going to be their saviour and establish them as a mid-table, European competition chasing side, I know I did, but now 11 months down the line the club are struggling towards the bottom end of the table and struggling in front of goal, which is a real cause for concern for all Sunderland fans.

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Why no sacking reports for O’Neill?

With the Premiership set to hit the 10 game mark, barring Sunderland and Reading due to a waterlogged pitch back August, it can be said that two teams, with the players at the respective managers disposal, don’t deserve to be involved in a relegation dogfight.

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Mid table for Sunderland

Sunderland’s transfer activity really picked up as the window went on, and the additions of Steven Fletcher and Adam Johnson were needed.

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The goal machine (VIDEO)

He hasn’t got that Hollywood name. He doesn’t dress to make a fashion statement and he isn’t a well known international player, but Stephen Fletcher does know where the goal is.

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Managers of the Season

Well its the final week of the English Premier League and before its conclusion, the Trequartista would like to nominate the Managers of the Year! Those head coaches who achieved great accomplisments in 2011/2012 Premier League season!

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