The former West Brom midfielder is aggrieved by negative comments and stated he did not say anything to Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakιr after being sent off in the 2-0 loss to Italy Keith Andrews has admitted it is difficult for the Republic of Ireland players to accept the criticism that has come their way following their dismal Euro 2012 campaign. Giovanni Trapattoni's side lost all of their ...Full Story »

Too little, too late and just not good enough, the Republic of Ireland succumbed to the inevitable in Poznan on Monday night and crashed out of Euro 2012 after being outclassed by Italy. The damage already done by the humiliating defeats to Croatia and Spain, Giovanni Trapattoni’s deflated troops were unable to pull off the shock of the tournament to halt Italy’s progress to the q...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews has paid tribute to the fans who travelled to Poland and Ukraine to cheer on the Boys in Green during Euro 2012, but admits that the team have only pride to play for in Group C. Giovanni Trapattoni's side were beaten 4-0 by Spain in Gdansk with a double by Fernando Torres and goals from David Silva and Cesc Fabregas sealing Ireland's fate. Speaki...Full Story »

Keith Andrews has lifted the lid on the chaotic ownership of Blackburn, alleging that manager Steve Kean is not in charge of team selection at Ewood Park. West Bromwich Albion’s new signing revealed that he turned his back on £1million, such was his desire to quit Rovers in protest at the way he was treated last summer. All smiles: West Brom new boys Keith Andrews (left) and Liam ...Full Story »

Steve McClaren will sign two Irish internationals from the Premier League this week for Nottingham Forest. McClaren will swoop for £2million Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews from Blackburn and take on his compatriot Andy Reid on a free transfer from Sunderland. £2m swoop: Keith Andrews is wanted by Steve McClaren England Under-21 left-back Ryan Bertrand of Chelsea, mea...Full Story »

Keith Andrews and Simon Cox teamed up to fire Giovanni Trapattoni's Republic of Ireland to victory over his native country Italy.The Blackburn midfielder's sweet 36th-minute strike and a second from substitute Cox at the death secured a fourth successive win for the Republic and extended Trapattoni's unbeaten record against the team he once managed.Once again, Ireland's industry and commitment...Full Story »