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Stephen Kenny needs to get Ireland to competitions like Euro 2024 if he is to...
STEPHEN KENNY needs to get Ireland to competitions if he is to survive as manager.That is the view of former Ireland boss Martin O’Neill, who claimed that – club or country – results are most...
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Bitter injury blow for Ireland as Andrew Omobamidele ruled out of Nations...
LIAM SCALES has been drafted into the Ireland squad to replace Andrew Omobamidele.The uncapped ex-UCD and Shamrock Rovers defender is currently on loan to Aberdeen from Celtic.Andrew Omobamidele will...
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Watch as James McClean pokes fun at Ireland teammate Nathan Collins over Jack...
THE Ireland squad met up on Sunday ahead of their upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Scotland and Armenia.And James McClean was not about to let the occasion pass without poking fun at teammate...
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Robbie Brady admits ‘it’s been too long’ after earning Ireland recall for...
ROBBIE BRADY savoured his first day back in the Ireland squad and said: “It’s been too long.”Brady featured in all of Stephen Kenny’s first 11 games in charge but had not been involved in the 14 since...
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John McGinn admits Scotland will be out for revenge against Ireland in UEFA...
JOHN McGINN says Scotland are out to become super heroes by becoming the Avengers against Ireland.After Wednesday’s stunning 3-0 win over Ukraine, they needed just two draws from their last two games...
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Goal-hungry Scott Hogan eager for chance to impress for Ireland after super...
SCOTT HOGAN says he will do better for Ireland if given another chance – and Stephen Kenny agrees.Hogan had gone two years and four months without a cap until he was introduced off the bench in the...
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Evan Ferguson’s header keeps Ireland’s Euro U21 hopes alive as Boys in Green...
THE Ireland Under-21s goal was Evan sent – as Evan Ferguson has kept the Young Boys in Green in the hunt for the Promised Land of UEFA Championship qualification. Ferguson netted Ireland’s equaliser...
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England ratings: Dier Three Lions’ best player on long-overdue return but...
DRAB ENGLAND looked bang off trend in Milan Fashion Week – and were deservedly and embarrassingly relegated from the top flight of the Nations League.As a collective, Gareth Southgate’s men yet again...
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Stephen Kenny likens John McGinn to Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish and...
STEPHEN KENNY is determined Ireland will not be the butt of another Scotland joke tonight.John McGinn gave Valeriy Bondar the bum’s push before scoring the opener in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over...
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John Egan insists Ireland must keep delivering as they look to repeat...
JOHN EGAN reckons there was one key take-away from Ireland’s win over Scotland – they need to keep delivering.In June, Stephen Kenny enjoyed the most significant victory of his reign when the visitors...
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Stephen Kenny leaving the memories alone as Ireland look to roll back the...
NOT for the first time this week, Stephen Kenny was asked yesterday about the last time he managed at Hampden Park.The former Dunfermline boss recalled that, at the time of the Scottish Cup final in...
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Scotland vs Ireland LIVE RESULT as Jack Hendry goal and Ryan Christie penalty...
SCOTLAND came from behind to beat Ireland at Hampden Park in the UEFA Nations LeagueStephen Kenny‘s side travelled to Glasgow to face The Tartan Army at Hampden Park on Saturday night.Ireland face...
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Alan Browne caught green-handed for Ireland as Ryan Christie penalty steals...
IN JUNE, Ireland provided, hands down, the best moment of Stephen Kenny’s reign over the same opposition.This time around, Alan Browne stuck his hands up to prevent another memorable moment against the...
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How Ireland players rated vs Scotland as Stephen Kenny’s men suffer...
IRELAND fell afoul of Ryan Christie, as the Bournemouth midfielder’s late penalty delivered revenge for Scotland.Steve Clarke’s men welcomed the Boys in Green to Hampden Park looking to avenge a...
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Stephen Kenny mourns disappointing Nations League as Ireland look to avoid...
HAVING aimed for top spot, Ireland are now looking to avoid finishing bottom.And Stephen Kenny admitted that his side’s Nations Leagues campaign has been a big disappointment.Stephen Kenny admitted the...
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Ireland boss Stephen Kenny insists Alan Browne was pushed by Scotland player...
STEPHEN KENNY cried foul over the penalty which saw his team beaten at Hampden Park.Ryan Christie converted from the spot with eight minutes left to play after Alan Browne handled John McGinn’s...
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Footballer who was dropped from Northern Ireland squad over alleged pro-IRA...
CONOR McMENAMIN is set to be handed an immediate lifeline by the Irish FA.McMenamin joined his team-mates on the flight to Athens today, ahead of Tuesday night’s final Nations League game against...
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Southgate casts more doubt on Toney making England’s World Cup squad just...
GARETH SOUTHGATE has cast doubt over Ivan Toney’s World Cup dream.The Brentford striker, 26, got his first call-up after five Prem goals this season but was not named in the 23-man squad for Friday’s...
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Wales 0 Poland 1: Gareth Bale and co RELEGATED from Nations League top tier...
THIS was a hair-rasing night for Gareth Bale and Wales in more ways than one as they head off to the World Cup.Their talismanic skipper is clearly not match fit and only took centre stage twice – one...
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Raheem Sterling vows to lift wounded Three Lions as pressure mounts on...
RAHEEM STERLING knows all too well the feeling of being booed by England supporters and ‘dreading’ going on international duty.But after transforming his own reputation — from public enemy No 1 to...
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Holland 1 Belgium 0: Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk wins it to send Louis van...
VIRGIL VAN DIJK struck to slay the Red Devils — and Louis van Gaal could not have been happier.Liverpool legend Van Dijk soared above Belgium defender Zeno Debast, 18, to power home a header from Cody...
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Stephen Kenny and Ireland in danger of crashing through relegation trapdoor...
AS IS the case for any Ryanair flight, the boarding gates at Glasgow Airport yesterday morning had two queues at each.And there may as well be a Tensa barrier in Nations League B Group One ahead of...
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Ireland must start producing results and not just performances, admits John...
JOHN EGAN admits that Ireland need to start producing results and not just performances.Stephen Kenny’s side gave as good as they got against Scotland at Hampden Park but were undone by their failure...
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Ireland manager Stephen Kenny backs Troy Parrott to end his goal drought...
STEPHEN KENNY has backed Troy Parrott to emerge from his goal drought sooner rather than later.Parrott has not scored in ten league games for Championship side Preston North End since joining on loan...
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Tyrell Malacia thrives in shock new position for Holland but asks Man Utd NOT...
MANCHESTER UNITED ace Tyrell Malacia impressed at centre-back while on international duty with the Netherlands.The Oranje beat Belgium 1-0 at Amsterdam ArenA on Sunday to seal first place in their...
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Stephen Kenny rules out radical changes vs Armenia despite Scotland loss as...
STEPHEN KENNY will keep changes to a minimum as Ireland look to end their disappointing Nations League campaign on a high.Ireland can finish no better than third in Group B1 but would be relegated if...
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Armenia media WALK OUT of press conference in stand-off with under-fire...
LOCAL Armenian media reportedly staged a dramatic walk-out during a press conference ahead of their clash with Ireland.Joaquin Caparrós’ side travel to Dublin to face Stephen Kenny‘s men in a key...
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Stephen Kenny backs tactics after Ireland’s polarising end to Nations League...
STEPHEN KENNY knows that he will be criticised if results or performances are bad.This week, he found himself on the receiving end over his methods.Stephen Kenny defended Ireland’s tacticsIreland ended...
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Ian Baraclough SACKED as Northern Ireland boss after failing to qualify for...
NORTHERN IRELAND have sacked Ian Baraclough as manager after just two years in charge.The ex-Sligo Rovers manager succeeded ex-Shamrock Rovers gaffer Michael O’Neill as boss in July 2020.Ian Baraclough...
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UEFA announce Women’s Nations League to start in 2023 with impact on Euros,...
VERA PAUW’S fears have been realised – as UEFA’s new Nations League format will make qualification harder in future. The Girls in Green made history last month by securing a place at next year’s World...
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When was Roberto Martinez appointed Belgium manager and why was he sacked by...
ROBERTO MARTINEZ’S Belgium returns to action against Morocco TODAY – and he’ll be hoping to guide his side to last-16 qualification.The Spaniard guided perennial underachievers Red Devils to a World...
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Aaron Ramsey named Wales captain for second time TEN YEARS after being...
AARON RAMSEY has been named Wales captain for a second time – TEN-AND-A-HALF YEARS after he was stripped of the armband.The Nice midfielder, 32, replaces the retired Gareth Bale, starting with the...
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‘Hurt’ Aaron Ramsey aims to join Gareth Bale in Wales’ 100 club after...
“HURT” Aaron Ramsey aims to join Gareth Bale in the 100 club after being appointed Wales captain for a second time.Boss Robert Page picked “world-class” Ramsey over Ben Davies to replace Bale as...
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Republic of Ireland vs England – Lee Carsley’s Three Lions coast past Heimir...
DUBLIN welcomes in the international with a huge clash this evening as Republic of Ireland host fierce rivals England at Aviva Stadium. The Nations League clash mark a huge day for both countries with...
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England manager Lee Carsley says new-found fame is getting him stopped at...
LEE CARSLEY is getting used to the buck stopping with him for England — thanks to fans advising him in the queue for coffee.The 50-year-old takes charge of his first home game as interim boss against...
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Republic of Ireland vs Greece LIVE – Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side slump to...
AVIVA Stadium once again welcomes Greece to Dublin in an important clash against familiar foes.The Nations League clash mark a big day for Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson as he looks for his first win...
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John O’Shea defends Republic of Ireland’s midfield as he slams criticism...
JOHN O’SHEA has hit out at criticism of Ireland’s midfield.Ireland began their preparations for the Nations League double-header against Finland and Greece with video and on-pitch sessions earlier...
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John O’Shea defends Republic of Ireland squad unity and commitment ahead of...
IF IRELAND manage to defend as doggedly as John O’Shea did yesterday, then the team might just have a chance of turning things around.Heimir Hallgrímsson had batted off criticism of the extent of...
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Evan Ferguson banishes talk of heavy Ireland shirt and is ready to fire...
EVAN FERGUSON insisted that the Ireland shirt weighs no one down nor will a lack of confidence hold anyone back. The Boys in Green travel to Helsinki today ahead of Thursday’s Nations League encounter...
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Rep of Ireland vs Finland LIVE – Kelleher and Collins star as Hallgrimsson’s...
IRELAND will be hoping for only their second win of this season’s Nations League as they host Finland in Dublin tonight. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s outfit sit third in League B Group 2 behind England and...
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Josh Cullen aims to build on fond Wembley memories as Republic of Ireland...
JOSH CULLEN has special memories of Wembley Stadium. It gave him one of the best days of his career – and was also the unlikely setting for the launch of his Ireland one. Josh Cullen won the League 1...
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Heimir Hallgrimsson bullish as he believes Ireland can cause upset against...
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON has insisted Ireland can spring a surprise against England.Hallgrímsson compared his brief to qualify for the World Cup compared to the incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel who will...
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Republic of Ireland fans fume as visitors denied two ‘stonewall’ penalties vs...
IRELAND fans were left fuming after Sammie Szmodics and Evan Ferguson were denied penalty kicks against England. It was the first of two claims made by Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side in the first-half at...
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England humiliate Republic of Ireland in second half as Heimir Hallgrimsson’s...
THE Scales are weighted against Ireland when they go against top opposition. That was the lesson again at Wembley as England’s all-stars blitzed Ireland in the second half.Taylor Harwood-Bellis leaps...
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Liam Scales’ red card tips the balance as Republic of Ireland crumble to...
IT TURNS out the cocky kid of no more than eight years of age was right.When getting off the Tube at Wembley Park station, he confidently predicted‘You are going to get smashed’.Liam Scales was sent...
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Caoimhin Kelleher stands out as Republic of Ireland’s best player despite...
HEIMIR Hallgrimsson’s side were handed a hammering at Wembley this afternoon in their final Nations League clash of the year.England ran riot against Ireland in the second half of the Wembley fixture...
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Heimir Hallgrimsson ‘lost for words’ after his Republic of Ireland team ‘gave...
A STUNNED Heimir Hallgrímsson said his players lose their heads and gave up in their 5-0 thrashing by England.Ireland went in scoreless at the break having frustrated their opponents but things fell...
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Nathan Collins issues apology to Republic of Ireland fans after second half...
NATHAN COLLINS insisted fans can feel short-changed by Ireland’s second half performance as they were walloped by England. But he said the team must clutch to the positives of the first half as they...
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Heimir Hallgrímsson shifts focus to Nations League play-off after Ireland’s...
AS A dentist, Heimir Hallgrímsson is well used to dealing with people who just want the painful experience to be over as soon as possibleAnd that is exactly what it felt like for the final 39 minutes...
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Heimir Hallgrímsson admits shock after Ireland’s Wembley collapse vs England...
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON has admitted that he struggled to talk to his players after their collapse against England.But the Ireland boss is convinced that they will provide a response to their 5-0...
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