Jeff Kenna
| Date of birth | 27 August 1970 |
| Place of birth | Dublin |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Weight | 77 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Defender |
After bravely fighting back from two achilles operations, Jeff found his path to the Blackburn Rovers first team blocked by John Curtis and he was restricted to a handful of appearances in his less-favoured left back position.
He subsequently requested a transfer and then moved on loan to Tranmere Rovers where his experience proved invaluable in what was ultimately an unsuccessful struggle against relegation.
An experienced right back, he is capable of covering in any position in the defence.
Jeff joined Derby County in March 2004 with a contract to June 2006.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 25 Apr 1989 | 15 Mar 1995 | |
| Blackburn Rovers | 15 Mar 1995 | 31 Jan 2002 | |
| Tranmere Rovers | 20 Mar 2001 | 12 May 2001 | L |
| Wigan Athletic | 02 Nov 2001 | 02 Dec 2001 | L |
| Birmingham City | 24 Dec 2001 | 31 Jan 2002 | L |
| Birmingham City | 31 Jan 2002 | 10 Mar 2004 | |
| Derby County | 10 Mar 2004 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Kidderminster Harriers | 01 Aug 2006 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1990-91 | Southampton | League Division One | 1 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Southampton | FA Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 1991-92 | Southampton | League Division One | 14 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1992-93 | Southampton | Premier League | 27 | 2 |
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| 1993-94 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1993-94 | Southampton | Premier League | 40 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 9 | 1 |
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| 1994-95 | Southampton | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Southampton | Premier League | 28 |
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| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 32 |
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| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 37 |
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| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1997-98 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 37 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | Premier League | 22 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Blackburn Rovers | UEFA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Blackburn Rovers | League Division 1 | 5 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 1 | 11 |
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| 2001-02 | Birmingham City | League Division 1 | 21 |
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| 2001-02 | Birmingham City | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 3 |
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| 2001-02 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wigan Athletic | League Division 2 | 6 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Birmingham City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 36 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Birmingham City | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Birmingham City | Premier League | 14 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Derby County | League Division 1 | 9 |
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| 2004-05 | Derby County | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Derby County | League Championship | 40 |
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| 2004-05 | Derby County | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Derby County | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Derby County | League Championship | 15 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Kidderminster Harriers | FA Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 1991 | Derby County v Southampton | L | 6-2 | League Division One | |
| 11 May 1991 | Southampton v Wimbledon | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 18 Jan 1992 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 27 Jan 1992 | Southampton v Manchester United | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 1992 | Norwich City v Southampton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 05 Feb 1992 | Manchester United v Southampton | W | 2-2 (4-2) | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 12 Feb 1992 | Chelsea v Southampton | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 16 Feb 1992 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 22 Feb 1992 | Southampton v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Mar 1992 | Norwich City v Southampton | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | Quarter-final replay |
| 21 Mar 1992 | Southampton v Luton Town | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 01 Apr 1992 | Everton v Southampton | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Apr 1992 | Southampton v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 08 Apr 1992 | Southampton v Nottingham Forest | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 14 Apr 1992 | West Ham United v Southampton | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 16 Apr 1992 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Apr 1992 | Southampton v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Apr 1992 | Wimbledon v Southampton | W | 0-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Apr 1992 | Southampton v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 02 May 1992 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 5-1 | League Division One | |
| 19 Aug 1992 | Queens Park Rangers v Southampton | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Aug 1992 | Aston Villa v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1992 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Sep 1992 | Southampton v Leeds United | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Oct 1992 | Southampton v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Nov 1992 | Ipswich Town v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Nov 1992 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Nov 1992 | Nottingham Forest v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Dec 1992 | Southampton v Arsenal | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Dec 1992 | Southampton v Coventry City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 1992 | Everton v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1992 | Chelsea v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1992 | Southampton v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 1993 | Nottingham Forest v Southampton | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 09 Jan 1993 | Leeds United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Feb 1993 | Southampton v Norwich City | W | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Feb 1993 | Southampton v Liverpool | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Feb 1993 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Feb 1993 | Southampton v Sheffield United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Mar 1993 | Wimbledon v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 Mar 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Mar 1993 | Southampton v Ipswich Town | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Mar 1993 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 24 Mar 1993 | Southampton v Nottingham Forest | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Apr 1993 | Coventry City v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Apr 1993 | Southampton v Chelsea | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Apr 1993 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | L | 5-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Apr 1993 | Southampton v Everton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 01 May 1993 | Southampton v Manchester City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 08 May 1993 | Oldham Athletic v Southampton | L | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 14 Aug 1993 | Southampton v Everton | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Aug 1993 | Ipswich Town v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 1993 | Queens Park Rangers v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 25 Aug 1993 | Southampton v Swindon Town | W | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 1993 | Southampton v Manchester United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 1993 | Wimbledon v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Sep 1993 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 1993 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 1993 | Southampton v Shrewsbury Town | W | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 25 Sep 1993 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Oct 1993 | Southampton v Sheffield United | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 16 Oct 1993 | Coventry City v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Oct 1993 | Southampton v Newcastle United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Oct 1993 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 1993 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 20 Nov 1993 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Nov 1993 | Aston Villa v Southampton | W | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Nov 1993 | Southampton v West Ham United | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 04 Dec 1993 | Everton v Southampton | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 08 Dec 1993 | Southampton v Ipswich Town | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 1993 | Southampton v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Dec 1993 | Swindon Town v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1993 | Manchester City v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Jan 1994 | Southampton v Norwich City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 1994 | Southampton v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 18 Jan 1994 | Port Vale v Southampton | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 22 Jan 1994 | Newcastle United v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 1994 | Oldham Athletic v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Feb 1994 | Southampton v Liverpool | W | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 1994 | Southampton v Wimbledon | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 1994 | Leeds United v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 12 Mar 1994 | Southampton v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 1994 | Southampton v Arsenal | L | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 26 Mar 1994 | Sheffield United v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Mar 1994 | Southampton v Oldham Athletic | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Apr 1994 | Chelsea v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Apr 1994 | Southampton v Manchester City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 1994 | Norwich City v Southampton | W | 4-5 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 1994 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 1994 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 1994 | Southampton v Aston Villa | W | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 1994 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 1994 | West Ham United v Southampton | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 1994 | Southampton v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 1994 | Aston Villa v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 1994 | Newcastle United v Southampton | L | 5-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Aug 1994 | Southampton v Liverpool | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 12 Sep 1994 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Sep 1994 | Southampton v Nottingham Forest | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Sep 1994 | Huddersfield Town v Southampton | W | 0-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 24 Sep 1994 | Coventry City v Southampton | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 08 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Everton | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 1994 | Leicester City v Southampton | L | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 1994 | West Ham United v Southampton | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 1994 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 29 Oct 1994 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 02 Nov 1994 | Southampton v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Nov 1994 | Manchester City v Southampton | D | 3-3 | Premier League | |
| 19 Nov 1994 | Southampton v Arsenal | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Nov 1994 | Crystal Palace v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 03 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Chelsea | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Dec 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Southampton | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 19 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Aston Villa | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Wimbledon | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 28 Dec 1994 | Queens Park Rangers v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 1994 | Southampton v Manchester United | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 1995 | Sheffield Wednesday v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 1995 | Southampton v Southend United | W | 2-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 1995 | Leeds United v Southampton | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 24 Jan 1995 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 28 Jan 1995 | Luton Town v Southampton | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 04 Feb 1995 | Southampton v Manchester City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 08 Feb 1995 | Southampton v Luton Town | W | 6-0 | FA Cup | 4th round replay |
| 11 Feb 1995 | Norwich City v Southampton | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Feb 1995 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | D | 1-1 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 25 Feb 1995 | Ipswich Town v Southampton | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 01 Mar 1995 | Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 2-6 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 04 Mar 1995 | Southampton v Coventry City | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1988-89 | Republic of Ireland | Toulon Under-21 | 3 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Republic of Ireland | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Republic of Ireland | B International | 1 | ||||
| 1994-95 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 3 |
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| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 4 | 1 |
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| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 3 | ||||
| 1995-96 | Republic of Ireland | US Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1996-97 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Republic of Ireland | FIFA World Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1997-98 | Republic of Ireland | International Friendly | 2 | ||||
| 1998-99 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 1 | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Republic of Ireland | UEFA European Championship | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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| 05 Jun 1989 | Senegal v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-2 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 09 Jun 1989 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | Toulon Under-21 | Group B |
| 10 Jun 1989 | France v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-1 | Toulon Under-21 | 5th |
| 30 May 1990 | Malta v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | U21 | |
| 26 Mar 1991 | England v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group |
| 30 Apr 1991 | Republic of Ireland v Poland | L | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 15 Oct 1991 | Poland v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 12 Nov 1991 | Turkey v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | UEFA U21 | Group |
| 13 Dec 1994 | England v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | B International | |
| 26 Apr 1995 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | W | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 03 Jun 1995 | Liechtenstein v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 11 Jun 1995 | Republic of Ireland v Austria | L | 1-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 11 Oct 1995 | Republic of Ireland v Latvia | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 15 Nov 1995 | Portugal v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 6 |
| 13 Dec 1995 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group play-off |
| 27 Mar 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Russia | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Apr 1996 | Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 29 May 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Portugal | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Jun 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Croatia | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 1996 | Netherlands v Republic of Ireland | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Jun 1996 | USA v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | US Cup | |
| 31 Aug 1996 | Liechtenstein v Republic of Ireland | W | 0-5 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 09 Oct 1996 | Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 10 Nov 1996 | Republic of Ireland v Iceland | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 30 Apr 1997 | Romania v Republic of Ireland | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 21 May 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Liechtenstein | W | 5-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 20 Aug 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Lithuania | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 06 Sep 1997 | Iceland v Republic of Ireland | W | 2-4 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 11 Oct 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Romania | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Group 8 |
| 29 Oct 1997 | Republic of Ireland v Belgium | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | 1st leg play-off |
| 15 Nov 1997 | Belgium v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | 2nd leg play-off |
| 25 Mar 1998 | Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 22 Apr 1998 | Republic of Ireland v Argentina | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Sep 1998 | Republic of Ireland v Croatia | W | 2-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 8 |
| 14 Oct 1998 | Republic of Ireland v Malta | W | 5-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 8 |
| 17 Nov 1999 | Turkey v Republic of Ireland | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 2nd leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.