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Gary Spain takes a look at the play-off permutations for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as qualification for Euro 2020 gets underway again.
Philip Flanagan believes that replacing Martin O’Neill with Mick McCarthy has lifted some of the dark clouds that had gathered over the Republic of Ireland team in recent years.
A first half goal from Conor Hourihane was enough for the Republic of Ireland to claim three points in their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier last night.
A total of fifteen players saw action for the Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar and Georgia, Kevin Coleman ranks the performances from the opening fixtures of Mick McCarthy’s second term.
Colm Brosnan ponders what might have been and whether the ex-Republic of Ireland manager did enough to ensure that Declan Rice was tied to the green jersey.
Gary Spain ponders Ireland’s position as a UEFA Euro 2020 host ahead of this weekend’s draw for the qualifiers.
What might the Irish squad look like by the time Stephen Kenny takes the reigns? Lets find out.
Neil Sherwin discusses the Republic of Ireland managerial changes and the man who makes the decisions at the FAI.
There were no goals between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in Thursday night’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
Gary Spain takes a look back at a period in Ireland’s history where the GAA’s rule 27 ban ruled heavy over football participation