‘This is a good game for us. We are ready to go again’: Ireland can put England defeat behind them against Bulgaria, Hallgrímsson says
But suspensions and injuries weigh on Republic’s hopes in first leg of crucial playoff in Plovdiv
Bulgaria
‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role
The coach, who also leads a top-flight Bulgarian side, wants focus to be on Nations League playoff games against Ireland
Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland
Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria
Thousands of Bulgaria’s anti-euro protesters try to storm EU mission building
The country’s new government, the seventh in four years, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to joining the euro zone next year
Tributes paid to Irish man following fatal fall at Bulgaria ski resort
Aidan Bergin (29) was seriously injured after a fall in ski resort and died in hospital
Irish man (29) dies following fall at ski resort in Bulgaria
A helicopter was dispatched but suffered technical difficulties and had to return to base before it could reach the man
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen area, opening passport-free travel by land in EU
Lifting of controls at land borders will remove bottlenecks that often kept trucks loaded with goods stuck at border
Baraclough urges Northern Ireland’s young guns to shine after Dallas blow
Victory over Lithuania looks essential after claiming only one point from first two games
Davis aiming to crown record-breaking caps appearance with a vital win
Northern Ireland boss Baraclough accepts clash with Bulgaria a must-win fixture
Challenge facing Stephen Kenny laid bare by Ireland’s barren run
Extenuating circumstances can only give the new manager cover for so long
Stephen Kenny facing into his first match week as Ireland boss
Republic manager has a two-day training window with squad ahead of Bulgaria match
Reverberations continue in Bulgaria in aftermath of England game
Manager Balakov quits along with president of football union and entire executive committee
Fifa urge tougher measures to stamp out ‘disease’ of racism in football
Disciplinary proceedings opened against Bulgaria and England following Sofia match
Conor Hourihane set to fill in at left-back for Bulgaria clash
Mick McCarthy will make changes for friendly but real business comes next month
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