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COYBIG

COYBIG stands for Come On You Boys In Green, and it's used to support Irish players

# coybig - Tuesday 19 February, 2013

One for the future: Sunderland sign Irish goalkeeper James Talbot

The FAI Schoolboy Player of the Year is “over the moon” about joining the Black Cats this summer.

# coybig - Thursday 14 February, 2013

Steady progress: Ireland rise two places in latest FIFA World Rankings

Meanwhile, England are now in fourth place, while Spain remain top of the list.

# coybig - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

Forward thinking: Robbie Keane says he’d like to manage Ireland some day

“Of course, that’s my next step,” The LA Galaxy man said of coaching.

# coybig - Tuesday 12 February, 2013

Good news, Trap! Marc Wilson expected to play in Stoke friendly today

Stoke host Burnley in a behind-closed-doors friendly this afternoon.

# coybig - Monday 11 February, 2013

Faith: Richard Dunne will be retained by Villa if he can prove fitness

The defender’s current contract expires in June.

# coybig - Sunday 10 February, 2013

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# coybig - Saturday 9 February, 2013

Opinion: Liam Brady is the ideal eventual successor to Trap

With the RTÉ pundit set to leave his job at Arsenal imminently, what’s in store for Chippy?

# coybig - Friday 8 February, 2013

Lambert: Clark’s confidence will be ‘sky high’ after Ireland show

Ciaran Clark scored his first international goal in Wednesday’s 2-0 win against Poland.

Stephen Kelly ‘shocked and disgusted’ by Trapattoni blast

“I will continue as always to proudly be available for my country,” Kelly said in a statement issued this morning.

Opinion: Trap’s Hoolahan comments a foreboding sign for Irish idealists

Fans hoping that the Ireland team can play with a more positive approach in upcoming fixtures look set to be sorely disappointed.

# coybig - Thursday 7 February, 2013

Trap blast leaves Kelly’s international future in doubt

Stephen Kelly’s chances of featuring against Sweden and Austria appear slim following strong criticism from manager Giovanni Trapattoni today.

Vote of confidence: Trap backs Forde as his No1 for Sweden qualifier

The Millwall stopper is set to remain ahead of Keiren Westwood for the time being.

Ireland boss admits to overlooking goal hero Hoolahan in the past

Giovnni Trapattoni believes the Norwich star brings another option but is unlikely to play him against Sweden next month.

# coybig - Wednesday 6 February, 2013

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VIDEO: Clark and Hoolahan on target as Ireland get the year off to a winning start

Giovanni Trapattoni’s side defeated Poland 2-0 in Dublin tonight.

Ratings: How the Irish players performed versus Poland

2013 has started on a very positive note for Giovanni Trapattoni and the Ireland team.

O’Brien on the double as Ireland U21s beat Netherlands

Millwall’s Aiden O’Brien scored twice as Ireland beat the Netherlands 3-0 in today’s U21 friendly in Tallaght.

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Here’s what the new boys sang as their Ireland initiation songs this week

Jeff Hendrick needs to brush up on his vocal skills, by the sounds of things.

Spotted! Darron Gibson and Everton mates train at Matt Macklin’s gym in Marbella

We wouldn’t fancy trading Marbella for Malahide either, Darron.

Back to the future for Noel King ahead of Ireland U21s’ Netherlands test

King has a host of new caps in his squad as he sets his sights on the 2013-15 UEFA Championships qualifying campaign.

# coybig - Tuesday 5 February, 2013

‘He’ll bring something different’ – McCarthy backs Sammon to shine in a green jersey

The Wigan midfielder believes his former club mate can succeed at international level.

Trapattoni hits back at Harte criticism

“I know him. I saw many games,” an exasperated Trapattoni said in Malahide today.

15 reasons why tomorrow night’s match won’t be as much craic as Poznan

Ireland play Poland at Lansdowne Road but we’re not expecting the removal of any footwear for the Boys in Green.

Sammon on the menu: Derby striker set for debut against Poland

Giovanni Trapattoni has named his team to start in tomorrow night’s international friendly.

‘Instead of playing chess with Duffer, I’m playing Mario Kart with Robbie Brady’

Ireland’s Player of the Year for 2012 Keith Andrews speaks about being one of the squad’s most senior members.

New tactics? Ireland go green to promote ‘Shave or Dye 2013’

The sight of McShane’s green mohawk will give Poland’s strikers a sleepless night. Is that the plan?

Ireland v Poland: Here’s the starting XI we’d like to see Trap pick

We’re hoping the Italian opts to experiment in tomorrow night’s friendly at Lansdowne Road.

#whataclown: Ian Harte isn’t Trap’s biggest fan

The Reading defender appears to be keen on a return to international football.

Are they your shooting boots, Jeff? Hendrick delighted with senior call

“To get on the pitch, even for a second, that would be incredible.”

Brady eyeing big steps for club and country

Hull winger Robbie Brady is in line to win his fifth Irish cap in tomorrow’s friendly against Poland.

# coybig - Monday 4 February, 2013

Ireland v Poland: David Forde set for number 1 shot

Millwall goalkeeper David Forde is set to start Ireland’s friendly against Poland on Wednesday night.

Meyler out of Poland game, Darron Gibson says he’s not fit enough to join Ireland squad

Shane Long and Ciaran Clark sat out training in Malahide this morning.

Doyle: I thought Celtic switch was a done deal

“It would have been a great opportunity to play for a massive club,” Doyle said last night.

# coybig - Sunday 3 February, 2013

Andrews, McCarthy and Brady scoop prizes at FAI awards night

The annual ceremony was held at RTE earlier tonight.

‘Feed the fish and he will score’: Sammon hoping to make Ireland sing

Derby County striker Conor Sammon is in line to make his senior international debut in Wednesday’s friendly against Poland.

Trapattoni backs new boys to show their quality

Wes Hoolahan and Alex Pearce both sat out training this morning as preparations begin for Wednesday’s friendly against Poland.

# coybig - Saturday 2 February, 2013

# coybig - Friday 1 February, 2013

Conor Clifford released by Chelsea

The Ireland U21 international is on the look-out for a new club, it has been confirmed.

‘I’ve got my passport now and want to prove myself’ – Pilkington

The Norwich winger is eager to impress Giovanni Trapattoni in next Wednesday’s friendly with Poland.

# coybig - Thursday 31 January, 2013

Snapshot: Anthony Pilkington has got his Irish passport

The Norwich winger is all set to make his senior debut against Poland on February 6.