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For Kenny and Irish fans, youth offers the promise of happiness
Philip Flanagan believes that the kids are alright as Stephen Kenny gets ready to lead the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup qualifying campaign.
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It’s a long way to El Paso for Tipperary’s Richie Ryan
Former Sligo Rovers midfielder Richie Ryan speaks to Back Page Football about football in America, dealing with the long distance travel during the coronavirus and his globetrotting career.
Duff, Didzy & Despair: Looking ahead to Ireland’s March internationals
It hasn’t been a great start to the Stephen Kenny era at Ireland. A tumultuous few months on and off the field for Irish players and coaches hasn’t been ideal as we look ahead to the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in March.
Three international teams to watch out for in the next five years
Will Brown takes a dip into international football and looks at three nations who have a lot to be excited about over the coming years.
Gallery: Euro defeat for Ireland women against German stars
The Republic of Ireland women’s team went down 3-1 against Germany at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday night, ending their hopes of qualification for the 2022 European Championships.
Appreciating the genius of Olivier Giroud
James Pendleton takes a look at the career contributions of Olivier Grioud, the unfashionable target man with a healthy medals collection.
Five players who should switch their international allegiance
Will Brown picks a few players who have options when it comes to which nation to represent at international level.
David Healy – The Ulsterman who outscored Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Andriy Shevchenko in Euro 2008 qualifying
Jonathan Brown heads back to 2008 when Northern Ireland striker David Healy lit up international football with important goals again some of Europe’s biggest nations.
What’s available to Lionel Scaloni in Argentina’s goalkeeping rack?
Despite consistently producing some of the best attacking talent on the planet, Argentina have perennially suffered from a weakness at goalkeeper. Amit Menon takes a look at the options for current National Team coach Lionel Scaloni.
Pragmatism should rule for Kenny as Ireland take on Slovakia
Ahead of Ireland’s clash with Slovakia, James Clancy puts forward his starting eleven to give Stephen Kenny the best chance of victory.