COYBIG
COYBIG stands for Come On You Boys In Green, and it's used to support Irish players
# coybig - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Trap casts doubt over a return for Given
The Ireland boss is uncertain about the fitness of Richard Dunne, meanwhile.
# coybig - Monday 21 January, 2013
Trap likens new boy Pilkington to Damien Duff
The Norwich winger is set to make his senior debut against Poland on February 6.
Anthony Pilkington in Ireland squad for Poland friendly
Pilkington is one of five uncapped players included in the squad to face Poland on 6 February.
Trapattoni stays in Italy to mourn the passing of his sister
The Italian was due in Dublin to name his squad for next month’s friendly with Poland.
3 players we would like to see named in Trap’s squad
Ireland announce their panel today ahead of the upcoming friendly with Poland.
# coybig - Saturday 19 January, 2013
Happy birthday, Steve Staunton! Here are 9 reasons we still love Stan
Okay, so the management thing didn’t work out but he’s still an Irish football legend.
# coybig - Thursday 17 January, 2013
Need something to cheer about? Ireland have moved up in the FIFA rankings
Is that not the best news you’ve heard all day?
Keane commits to Galaxy with new ‘multi-year’ deal
The Ireland captain is clearly enjoying life in California.
# coybig - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
Back to business: Dunne to finally return, Keane trains with Spurs
Aston Villa should have their experienced centre-half available soon, while the former Spurs striker is back for a fortnight.
# coybig - Monday 14 January, 2013
Irish Eye: Walters’ nightmare helps Chelsea storm Fortress Britannia
Plenty of Ireland’s exports found themselves in the thick of the action in England this weekend.
POLL: Should Shay Given make a return for Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign?
The Aston Villa ‘keeper has made himself available.
# coybig - Sunday 13 January, 2013
O’Brien pens new deal with Hammers
The 26-year-old has been rewarded with a long-term contract by the London club.
# coybig - Saturday 12 January, 2013
VIDEO: Ireland striker Jon Walters scores two own goals and misses a penalty as Stoke routed
Chelsea took the points at the Britannia.
Opinion: Kelly, Meyler and Brady made the right calls by moving on
The Irish trio all showed courage to leave better positioned clubs in order to find first-team football.
# coybig - Friday 11 January, 2013
Kelly poised for a fresh start at Reading
The Dublin defender has undergone a medical with the struggling Premier League side and is expected to make a permanent move from Fulham.
# coybig - Monday 7 January, 2013
Irish Eye: O’Kane dabbles in a spot of cup magic
There was plenty of Irish interest in the FA Cup third round this weekend. Here are some of the highlights.
# coybig - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Staying put: Keane has no intention of making Premier League return
The Ireland striker says it wouldn’t be right to go on loan to England during the MLS off-season.
# coybig - Wednesday 2 January, 2013
Irish Eye: How did the Boys in Green fare over the New Year fixtures?
John O’Shea experienced both the good and the bad, while David Meyler continued his impressive form at Hull.
# coybig - Tuesday 1 January, 2013
January sales: 5 Irish players who could be on the move this month
With the transfer window opening this morning, some of the country’s out-of-favour internationals may be set find new homes.
# coybig - Monday 31 December, 2012
Darron Gibson facing a month on the sidelines, says Everton boss David Moyes
The Ireland midfielder is suffering from a thigh strain again.
Signed, sealed and delivered: Coleman pens new 5-year deal with Everton
The 24-year-old Donegal native says he’s “over the moon” upon signing the contract.
# coybig - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Remember these? The 17 iconic moments that defined Euro 2012
It seems like a lifetime ago now.. but relive the madness with this collection of images.
# coybig - Friday 28 December, 2012
I was there: Ireland 1 Croatia 3, Euro 2012
We arrived in Poland with so much hope.
# coybig - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Born leader: Clark relishing captain’s role at Villa
The Ireland defender has slot into the role in recent weeks with regular captains Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ron Vlaar sidelined.
# coybig - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
VIDEO: Robbie Keane’s awkward Skype conversation with Ireland fans
One lucky couple in Sydney won a chat with the La Galaxy striker. Here’s how it went down.
# coybig - Monday 17 December, 2012
Pilkington: I will be happy to play for Ireland
The Norwich winger had been linked with the England squad, but has pledged his international future to the Boys in Green.
# coybig - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
VIDEO: James McClean scores his first league goal of the season
The Sunderland winger put his side ahead against Reading after just three minutes at the Stadium of Light.
# coybig - Monday 10 December, 2012
Irish Eye: Rare double for McCarthy
The Wigan midfielder scored for the first time in nearly two years on Saturday while it was another busy weekend for the rest of the Irish abroad.
Win your loved one’s dream gift: A Christmas chat with Robbie Keane
It’s always been our boyhood dream anyway.
# coybig - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Kevin Kilbane announces retirement from football at 35
The 110-cap former Ireland international enjoyed a career that took in spells with West Brom, Sunderland and Everton.
# coybig - Friday 7 December, 2012
FAI welcomes UEFA’s 2020 vision
The FAI has backed plans for a continent-wide European Championships in 2020, which could open up the possibility of a match in Ireland.
# coybig - Thursday 6 December, 2012
Simmons won’t babysit Ireland’s wantaway stars
“Success is going to make your players noticeable,” Ireland cricket coach Phil Simmons says, but he’s confident he can keep his squad together.
# coybig - Monday 3 December, 2012
Irish Eye: Pilkington does it again for Norwich
Also, it turns out that Paul McShane is not just a pretty elf.
# coybig - Sunday 2 December, 2012
Pic of the day: Paul McShane gets into the Christmas spirit
It looks like the Hull City players have gone all out for the festive season.
# coybig - Saturday 1 December, 2012
‘We have no idea when he will be available to play again’ – Dunne hit by injury setback
The Aston Villa defender hasn’t played a competitive game since Euro 2012 and won’t return to action until the New Year.
# coybig - Monday 26 November, 2012
# coybig - Thursday 22 November, 2012
Clifford makes loan move to Crawley Town
Chelsea have allowed the 21-year-old Dubliner to join up with the League One side until January 5.
Raymond Domenech: Henry’s handball? All part of the game
The former France manager’s book — All Alone — was released yesterday.
# coybig - Monday 19 November, 2012
Irish Eye: Long puts family loss to one side, downs Chelsea
Despite losing his grandmother, the Baggies striker played, and scored, on Saturday.



























































