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Category: Irish Football

Gallery: Improved Ireland hold Portugal at sold out Aviva Stadium

Gallery: Improved Ireland hold Portugal at sold out Aviva Stadium

November 12, 2021 by Back Page Football

Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland side can hold their heads high following a 0-0 draw at home to Portugal in front of 50,737 spectators. Hopes of qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup are long gone, however Kenny has blooded a whole host of new faces during the current campaign and confidence is growing amongst […]

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.

How should we judge the Irish women’s team?

How should we judge the Irish women’s team?

October 26, 2021 by John McMahon

John McMahon discussions the Irish women’s team and why recent publicity could create a newfound expectation.

A decade in the making - meet the Irish amputee footballer with dreams of EURO 2021 success

A decade in the making – meet the Irish amputee footballer with dreams of EURO 2021 success

September 13, 2021 by Gareth Lyons

Gareth Lyons chats to Irish amputee footballer Neil Hoey about Ireland’s involvement in the upcoming European Amputee Football Championship.

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.

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.

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