Ireland used 43 players over the course of the World Cup qualifying campaign. In a roller-coaster World Cup campaign, Ireland lurched from disaster to triumph to despair. Here, we look at the 43 players Heimir Hallgrimsson called up across the eight games. Source link
Seán O’Connor: Irish support from Prague stays true, but Uefa please don’t put us through this misery again The Irish Independent Ken Early: ‘Why won’t Ireland score?’: Six-year-old fan at Aviva sums up the eternal mystery The Irish Times One generation giving way to another? You’d imagine so Irish Examiner Ireland’s long, long road to Euro 2028 begins … Read more
Ireland’s ‘new man’ Harry Vale in the spotlight at an Ireland press briefing in Abbotstown where he outlined his ambitions. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile For Harvey Vale, Ireland’s newest recruit, the end goal over the next six days is a World Cup spot, but the starting point of his journey was far from the shores of … Read more
Miroslav Koubek may not have a vintage team at his disposal, but his squad does possess a number of dangerous players Vladimir Coufal, one of Czechia’s most experienced internationals Much of the talk in the weeks building up to Ireland’s crunch World Cup play-off in Prague focused on the form and fitness of Heimir Hallgrimsson’s … Read more
Joanna Byrne and co-chairperson Ben Boycott with the FAI Cup following the Boynesiders’ triumph over Derry City at Aviva Stadium in November 2024. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Sean O’Connor and Daniel McDonnell Yesterday at 19:00 Joanna Byrne says she will not be resigning as a Drogheda United director and co-chair even though a statement from the … Read more
Injuries and suspensions are forcing the manager’s hand for a tenure-defining camp Could Barnsley’s David McGoldrick earn a recall five years after retiring from international football? Eight days to go until Prague. For Heimir Hallgrimsson, his players, and the thousands of Irish fans set to descend on the Czech capital, it’s all starting to feel … Read more
Meath goalkeeper (22) has no regrets about Spurs exit as he looks to boost his international hopes Josh Keeley at Luton Town’s training ground, The Brache. Photo: Seán O’Connor It’s match day minus one at Luton Town’s training centre and although the weather outside is wet and gloomy, inside the vibes are anything but. Hatters’ … Read more
Denise O’Sullivan in action against France’s Grace Geyoro during tonight’s Women’s World Cup Qualifier at Tallaght Stadium. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Here is how Ireland performed in their opening World Cup qualifier as Carla Ward’s side fell to a 2-1 defeat against France in front of a record 8,376 crowd at Tallaght Stadium. Source link
Adam Brennan of Shamrock Rovers celebrates Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has hailed the maturity new signing Adam Brennan displayed in choosing to stay put in Ireland to continue his development, rather than moving to Championship Hull City over the winter. The 18-year-old was on trial at Hull late last year, having attracted interest from … Read more
Former Ireland international tells the Indo Sport podcast that governing bodies should take a stand Eamon Dunphy and Joe Molloy Eamon Dunphy has hit out at Uefa for allowing Israel to continue participating in international football during its ongoing war in Gaza, which the former Ireland international has labelled as a “genocide”. Last week, Ireland … Read more