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Tag: Glenn Whelan

Stuck in the middle with you - James McCarthy and the Euro 2020 playoffs

Stuck in the middle with you – James McCarthy and the Euro 2020 playoffs

January 19, 2020 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan discusses the possibility of James McCarthy returning to the Republic of Ireland fold now that he is playing regular first team football again.

Five key players for Ireland during Euro 2020 qualifying

Five key players for Ireland during Euro 2020 qualifying

April 2, 2019 by Back Page Football

A number of players showed their importance to the Republic of Ireland in the recent Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Wales 0-0 Rep of Ireland: How Trap's Green Army rated

Wales 0-0 Rep of Ireland: How Trap’s Green Army rated

August 15, 2013 by Barry Landy

Barry Landy reviews and rates the players from Wednesday night’s international friendly with Wales.

Guardiola awaits? Manchester City’s bold reshuffle

Guardiola awaits? Manchester City’s bold reshuffle

November 6, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Is Pep Guardiola the final piece in Manchester City’s new puzzle?

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

October 30, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure comes to an end.

Hugo Lloris: AVB's Missing Link?

Hugo Lloris: AVB’s Missing Link?

September 19, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the importance of Hugo Lloris as a signing for Tottenham Hotspur.

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

June 9, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky' manager

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky’ manager

November 22, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

In another fantastically researched and put together article, Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

Darron Gibson: The Crossroad of a Career

Darron Gibson: The Crossroad of a Career

November 19, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

As Ireland makes plans for Euro 2012, Andrew McCarten looks at a man who will be touch and go to make the trip.

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

August 11, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.

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