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Category: Republic of Ireland

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Winter 2021 Edition

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Winter 2021 Edition

November 15, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

With another group of international breaks down, here’s the latest edition of the Irish Player Power Rankings – winter 2021 edition.

Five takeaways as Ireland continue improvement against Portugal

Five takeaways as Ireland continue improvement against Portugal

November 12, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

Another clean sheet, Shane Duffy’s swagger and indefatigable Ogbene. Here are some of the takeaways from Ireland’s nil-all draw in Dublin.

Consistency is key ahead of a crucial week for Stephen Kenny

Consistency is key ahead of a crucial week for Stephen Kenny

November 10, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

A big week for Stephen Kenny and Ireland, who need to push on from October’s victories ahead of Portugal and Luxembourg.

Shane Duffy - back to his best?

Shane Duffy – back to his best?

September 17, 2021 by David Fenton

David Fenton crunches some numbers and looks at Shane Duffy’s return to form following an unsuccessful season on loan at Celtic.

The curious case of Aaron Connolly - why this season is make or break for the Galwayman.

The curious case of Aaron Connolly – why this season is make or break for the Galwayman.

September 2, 2021 by John McMahon

John McMahon believes this season is a big one for Aaron Connolly as he looks to build on the early promise shown for club and country.

That night in Lille: where are the Ireland team now?

That night in Lille: where are the Ireland team now?

June 22, 2021 by Dylan Kerrigan

Five years on from Ireland’s famous 1-nil win in Lille, Dylan Kerrigan takes a look at the team and where they are now.

Shop Window: Irish internationals on the move this summer

Shop Window: Irish internationals on the move this summer

June 15, 2021 by Damien Byrne

Damien Byrne takes a look at some Irish internationals who could be lining out for new clubs next season.

Five years out from Euro 2016, the marvel of Wes Hoolahan lives on

Five years out from Euro 2016, the marvel of Wes Hoolahan lives on

June 14, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

Five years on from his strike against Sweden, Wes Hoolahan continues to amaze.

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Summer 2021 Edition

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Summer 2021 Edition

June 10, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

As Ireland put to bed a very tough season for various reasons, here is the BPF Irish player rankings – summer 2021 edition.

Stephen Kenny still needs time to alter decades of mismanagement

Stephen Kenny still needs time to alter decades of mismanagement

June 8, 2021 by Chris Callaghan

As Ireland finally got their first win under Kenny, Chris Callaghan writes that the manager still needs time to play catch-up with other international teams.

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