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Category: Ireland

The exciting emergence of Andrew Omobamidele

The exciting emergence of Andrew Omobamidele

April 5, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

After an impressive full debut for Norwich, Andrew Omobamidele is the latest young Irish star emerging in English football.

Commitment to Kenny key if Ireland are to progress

Commitment to Kenny key if Ireland are to progress

April 3, 2021 by Patrick Morgan

Despite no wins in eleven under Stephen Kenny, Ireland must stick with someone who understands the real problems, writes Patrick Morgan

Why Gavin Bazunu needs to stay in goals if Stephen Kenny is to succeed as Ireland manager

Why Gavin Bazunu needs to stay in goals if Stephen Kenny is to succeed as Ireland manager

March 31, 2021 by John McMahon

John McMahon writes about how the Man City prospect will become the future foundation of the Irish National Team.

Green shoots - Ireland's goal drought ends and optimism begins despite Serbia defeat

Green shoots – Ireland’s goal drought ends and optimism begins despite Serbia defeat

March 26, 2021 by Sean O'Connor

Sean O’Connor brings us his reaction to Ireland’s World Cup qualifying opener against Serbia and some positivity despite the result.

World Cup qualifying - European section, Group A preview

World Cup qualifying – European section, Group A preview

March 23, 2021 by James Clancy

The 2022 World Cup will be unusual in a number of ways. It’ll be the first winter World Cup, with the final taking place exactly one week before Christmas Day. With the tournament in Qatar it’s also the first time that a World Cup will be hosted in the Middle East. This will be the […]

League of Ireland 2021 Premier Division preview

League of Ireland 2021 Premier Division preview

March 15, 2021 by James Clancy

The Irish domestic season gets underway at the end of this week and James Clancy runs the rule over the Premier Division teams.

Five Irish players you don't know now but will soon

Five Irish players you don’t know now but will soon

March 12, 2021 by Oisin McQueirns

As the Republic of Ireland look towards a World Cup qualifying campaign, Oisin McQueirns picks out five youngsters to watch out for.

Thank you, Sporting Fingal

Thank you, Sporting Fingal

March 4, 2021 by Sean O'Connor

Sean O’Connor describes what the now defunct Sporting Fingal meant to him as a young football fan growing up in Dublin.

For Kenny and Irish fans, youth offers the promise of happiness

For Kenny and Irish fans, youth offers the promise of happiness

March 3, 2021 by Philip Flanagan

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.

It’s a long way to El Paso for Tipperary’s Richie Ryan

It’s a long way to El Paso for Tipperary’s Richie Ryan

March 1, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

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.

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