Troy Parrott was the last man into the Republic of Ireland camp this week ahead of the crucial World Cup playoff against Czech Republic in Prague on Thursday night. Sixth-place AZ Alkmaar lost 3-0 in a Dutch Eredivisie match away to Groningen on Sunday. Parrott played the full 90 minutes and came through unscathed. “Everyone … Read more
None of the hoopla surrounding the recent revival of the Republic of Ireland is new to Heimir Hallgrímsson. The 58-year-old has already lived an ample footballing life. He was co-manager when his native Iceland knocked England out of Euro 2016. That was a breakthrough for his country comparable to what Euro 88 was for Ireland. … Read more
“The last couple of years probably have not gone as well as I planned in my head,” said Matt Doherty after Republic of Ireland training in Abbotstown ahead of the Nations League relegation play-off in Bulgaria on Thursday. “But you have a long career, things change, and there is going to be a period of … Read more