2024 has been a complete disaster for the FAI, and we’re only FOUR months in! On Monday, we learned that Johnathan Hill, the much-maligned CEO, would be leaving his post onthe 30th of April, with an interim (that word again) boss in situ for the time being. Mayo’s DavidCourell. On Hill, I don’t like to […]
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John O’Shea will come away from his first two games as a head coach with mixed emotions. A genuinely impressive performance against a much-changed Belgium side saw the former Manchester United man put together a well-drilled XI that had a good mix of youth and experience who diligently carried out their instructions, particularly when they
Ireland drew 0-0 with a strong Belgium side in what was an impressive display for the Irish in their first game under John O’Shea. Although it was a goalless game, it was one with plenty of chances with Evan Ferguson’s missed penalty the moment that will stick in people’s minds. Away from the football despite
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Jim Crawford has named his squad for the upcoming 2025 European u21 Championship qualifier away to San Marino this Friday. Crawford’s men currently sit second in their group, a point adrift of Italy and a point ahead of Norway, with qualification hopes still firmly in their own hands. Four uncapped players have been named in
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With squad announcement time coming up at U21 level, it is no better time to look at who could play a bigger role within the team with San Marino approaching. Meet the in-form players who are ensuring Jim Crawford will have a selection headache. Emmanuel Adegboyega It was almost a year to this day Adegboyega
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In November 2019, a German born footballer with the second name of Noss made his debut for Ireland at under-19 level against Denmark, catching the eye of many at the Showgrounds. The FAI were alerted of Conor Noss’s eligibility for Ireland through his Dublin born mother in 2019 and was soon after handed his first
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While it remains to be seen whether Lee Carsley, Neil Lennon or someone else entirely will ultimately beat the helm when Belgium come to Dublin next month, here are five key issues for Stephen Kenny’ssuccessor – whoever he may be – to grapple with: 1,805
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With Ireland’s next manager set to be named in the not so distant future, we take a look at some granny rule options that could be very realistic recruits for the incoming boss. Interestingly, several have worked under one of the men heavily linked with the job….. Kasey McAteer (Leicester City) It seems that Kasey
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