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Stephen Kenny believes 3-4-2-1 makes the most of Ireland’s resources

Stephen Kenny believes 3-4-2-1 makes the most of Ireland’s resources

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 23:00
Caoimhín Kelleher to make first Ireland start in front of 25,000

Caoimhín Kelleher to make first Ireland start in front of 25,000

Stephen Kenny expected to make a number of changes for match against Qatar on Tuesday

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 15:53
Shane Duffy: ‘I think everyone with eyes can see the progression we are making’

Shane Duffy: ‘I think everyone with eyes can see the progression we are making’

Duffy delighted for Kenny as players finally repay the manager’s faith in their ability

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 23:00
Robinson silences his critics and eases the pressure on Kenny

Robinson silences his critics and eases the pressure on Kenny

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 15:15
Stephen Kenny reflects on ‘long overdue’ win in Baku

Stephen Kenny reflects on ‘long overdue’ win in Baku

‘To have all our better players available more regularly is important to us’

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 21:00
Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 19:14
Callum Robinson and Adam Idah start against Azerbaijan

Callum Robinson and Adam Idah start against Azerbaijan

John Egan captains the side as Aaron Connolly dropped for World Cup qualifier

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 16:53
Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 07:00
Backed into a corner, Kenny’s Ireland need to strike out with purpose in Baku

Backed into a corner, Kenny’s Ireland need to strike out with purpose in Baku

After another trying build-up a confident performance on the pitch can lift the mood

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 06:00
Adam Idah and Jason Knight both doubts with fever after trip to Baku

Adam Idah and Jason Knight both doubts with fever after trip to Baku

Both players returned negative results from Covid tests ahead of Azerbaijan match

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 10:32
Nathan Collins, the latest Leixlip lad set to play key role in Ireland’s last line

Nathan Collins, the latest Leixlip lad set to play key role in Ireland’s last line

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 23:05
GAA and a move to Cork gave Chiedozie Ogbene the platform to flourish

GAA and a move to Cork gave Chiedozie Ogbene the platform to flourish

‘I had a lot of heated moments where people thought I wasn’t going to make it’

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 07:00
FAI missed the boat when it came to getting on top of Callum Robinson story

FAI missed the boat when it came to getting on top of Callum Robinson story

Statement came after story was the topic of choice for morning news shows

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 06:00
Callum Robinson committed to his ‘no vaccination’ stance

Callum Robinson committed to his ‘no vaccination’ stance

Despite recovering from second bout, Ireland striker opts to continue taking chances

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 23:00
Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 23:00
Ireland under-21s grappling with issue of unvaccinated players

Ireland under-21s grappling with issue of unvaccinated players

Jim Crawford says about 25 per cent of the squad are unvaccinated or only have one jab

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 13:00
‘People would be following us’: How Joe Kendrick’s Azerbaijan move turned into a nightmare

‘People would be following us’: How Joe Kendrick’s Azerbaijan move turned into a nightmare

Former Drogheda player’s move to Neftçi PFK quickly turned sinister after arrival

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 10:00
Covid restrictions force Jim Crawford to name home-based Ireland under-21 squad

Covid restrictions force Jim Crawford to name home-based Ireland under-21 squad

Montenegro remains on red list for UK and Germany but rules could change

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 13:32
‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 16:19
Stephen Kenny unmoved by criticism as he eyes first qualifier win

Stephen Kenny unmoved by criticism as he eyes first qualifier win

Republic manager says the time has come to turn draws into victories

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 06:00
Ireland players set for more chances to develop on international stage

Ireland players set for more chances to develop on international stage

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 16:56
Late own goal helps Shamrock Rovers stretch lead at the top to nine points

Late own goal helps Shamrock Rovers stretch lead at the top to nine points

St Patrick’s Athletic see title hopes dim after Nahum Melvin-Lambert’s late own goal

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 22:20
Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy

Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy

Republic of Ireland boss needs to start producing results to convince the sceptics

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00
Victory over Australia a timely fillip for Vera Pauw and Ireland

Victory over Australia a timely fillip for Vera Pauw and Ireland

Lucy Quinn’s impressive debut increases options for World Cup clash against Sweden

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 23:00
‘Tigers one and all’ - Ireland beat Australia in five goal thriller

‘Tigers one and all’ - Ireland beat Australia in five goal thriller

Ireland snap a seven game losing streak in front of 3,341 mostly young girls in Tallaght

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 21:42
Australia eager their finest soccer export has a night to cherish in Tallaght

Australia eager their finest soccer export has a night to cherish in Tallaght

Defeat on Tuesday night would be the eighth in succession for Vera Pauw’s Ireland team

Tue Sept 21 2021 - 06:00
Ruesha Littlejohn criticises treatment of female players at Birmingham

Ruesha Littlejohn criticises treatment of female players at Birmingham

Ireland forward says women's squad was ‘kicked off’ pitch in middle of training

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 23:00
Bohs kill off 10-man Maynooth to reach FAI Cup semi-finals

Bohs kill off 10-man Maynooth to reach FAI Cup semi-finals

First half red card put the contest to bed with the home side already a goal up

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 21:49
Maynooth University Town unfazed about the prospect of locking horns with Bohemians

Maynooth University Town unfazed about the prospect of locking horns with Bohemians

Barry Prenderville points to positive prospects for maturing talents

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00
FAI Cup quarters: Maynooth face stern Bohs test as Dundalk head to Finn Park

FAI Cup quarters: Maynooth face stern Bohs test as Dundalk head to Finn Park

St Patrick’s Athletic take on Wexford while UCD host Waterford

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00
Katie McCabe: ‘It was not about the money for us, it was about parity’

Katie McCabe: ‘It was not about the money for us, it was about parity’

Ireland captain admits major transition didn’t come about without a fight

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 06:00
FAI chief Jonathan Hill admits to sharing Stephen Kenny’s longer-term vision

FAI chief Jonathan Hill admits to sharing Stephen Kenny’s longer-term vision

‘I am not uncomfortable with him talking about where he sees a young group of players going’

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 06:00
Ireland boss Vera Pauw believes Sky deal ‘a statement for women’s sport’

Ireland boss Vera Pauw believes Sky deal ‘a statement for women’s sport’

Four-year agreement will cover the next two qualification campaigns

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 20:02
FAI chief Hill says board will review Kenny’s performance at end of campaign

FAI chief Hill says board will review Kenny’s performance at end of campaign

Hill emphasises the primary goal for every Ireland team is to win matches

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 17:09
Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 06:10
Bazunu and Omobamidele give Ireland reasons for optimism

Bazunu and Omobamidele give Ireland reasons for optimism

Stephen Kenny praises young duo after standout performances against Serbia

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 22:44
Ireland fight back to earn a late draw against Serbia

Ireland fight back to earn a late draw against Serbia

Late own goal gives Stephen Kenny’s side a point as Bazunu and Omobamidele impress

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 22:20
Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00
Crawford confident ‘diverse’ Ireland Under-21s can keep blossoming

Crawford confident ‘diverse’ Ireland Under-21s can keep blossoming

Manager pleased with ability of squad which stretches from Bundesliga to Bohemians

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00
McClean calls for support for Kenny as he launches broadside at media critics

McClean calls for support for Kenny as he launches broadside at media critics

Wigan winger says new players need time to bed in under young manager

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 23:00
James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well

James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 14:10
Same old emotions and same old results for Kenny’s winless Ireland

Same old emotions and same old results for Kenny’s winless Ireland

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:22
Cullen and Idah keep the faith but World Cup now a pipe dream for Ireland

Cullen and Idah keep the faith but World Cup now a pipe dream for Ireland

At least the Aviva Stadium might be easier to sell out as Republic slide down Fifa rankings

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00
More soul searching for Ireland as Azerbaijan nearly sack Dublin

More soul searching for Ireland as Azerbaijan nearly sack Dublin

Duffy’s late header spares serious blushes as Kenny’s side toil against team ranked 112th

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00
‘We should have won’ insists Kenny after Azerbaijan draw

‘We should have won’ insists Kenny after Azerbaijan draw

Ireland manager refuses to accept job is too big for him after 112th in world take a point

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 21:13
Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 19:37
Doherty: Irish confidence will be ‘sky-high’ for Azerbaijan clash

Doherty: Irish confidence will be ‘sky-high’ for Azerbaijan clash

Player’s classy display on left shows both him and Coleman can be accommodated in squad

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 23:30
Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 23:00
Callum Robinson returns to Ireland squad for Azerbaijan and Serbia

Callum Robinson returns to Ireland squad for Azerbaijan and Serbia

West Brom team mate Dara O’Shea ruled out after picking up an injury in Portugal defeat

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 12:05
Gavin Bazunu believes Ireland’s youngsters key to future success

Gavin Bazunu believes Ireland’s youngsters key to future success

Have faith in young players, says teenage goalkeeper who saved Portugal star’s penalty

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 08:46
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