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Tag: James McCarthy

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.

Don't resent Grealish for considering international options

Don’t resent Grealish for considering international options

May 3, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins believes that we should support Jack Grealish as he tries to decide where his international future lies.

North men, south men; comrades all!

North men, south men; comrades all!

March 29, 2015 by Daniel Collins

An analysis on the discussion of the Irish player eligibility matter discussed at the 50th plenary session of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter

When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter

November 14, 2014 by Dave Donnelly

The build-up was destined to be overshadowed by events off the field, but Ireland are in good shape to grab a result when it matters in Glasgow,

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire

February 24, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian who is set for a new challenge after this year’s World Cup.

Irish invasion at Everton brings hope

Irish invasion at Everton brings hope

January 12, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the news that Aiden McGeady is the latest to join the Irish contingent at Goodison Park.

Martin O'Neill: A seemingly safe appointment

Martin O’Neill: A seemingly safe appointment

September 16, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on the man who is favourite to take over from Giovanni Trapattoni.

INTERVIEW: Darren O'Dea - "People don't give Trap enough credit"

INTERVIEW: Darren O’Dea – “People don’t give Trap enough credit”

August 20, 2013 by Barry Landy

After last week’s international friendly with Wales in Cardiff, co-editor Barry Landy caught up with Republic of Ireland defender Darren O’Dea to talk qualification hopes and why the players back Giovanni Trapattoni.

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.

Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken

Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken

April 4, 2013 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy is optimistic about Ireland’s future despite their slim prospects of qualifying for Brazil 2014.

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