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Tag: Martin O’Neill

Ireland's short term thinking has been its long term problem

Ireland’s short term thinking has been its long term problem

November 13, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

Mick McCarthy and the current Republic of Ireland team is a result of the FAI’s short term thinking and hopefully they’ll be the last.

With O'Neill gone, the Irish team can finally breathe again

With O’Neill gone, the Irish team can finally breathe again

March 29, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

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.

Should we be blaming Martin O'Neill more for the Declan Rice saga?

Should we be blaming Martin O’Neill more for the Declan Rice saga?

February 18, 2019 by Colm Brosnan

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.

Ireland v USA - O'Shea's last stand

Ireland v USA – O’Shea’s last stand

May 31, 2018 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain looks ahead to the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against the USA, which marks the last appearance in green for John O’Shea.

The Republic of Ireland's 'Phoney War' presents an opportunity for experimentation

The Republic of Ireland’s ‘Phoney War’ presents an opportunity for experimentation

March 28, 2018 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain discusses the international break from an Irish perspective and how experimentation is key before crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Stephen Kenny is the man to give Ireland space to dream

Stephen Kenny is the man to give Ireland space to dream

September 7, 2017 by Kieran Burke

In the wake of the Republic of Ireland’s recent results, Kieran Burke argues that the FAI must look domestically in order to change fortunes on the pitch.

The Republic of Ireland and Australia – a tale of two talismen

The Republic of Ireland and Australia – a tale of two talismen

September 6, 2017 by Neil Sherwin

The holes left by Robbie Keane and Tim Cahill are having a big impact on the Republic of Ireland and Australia, writes Neil Sherwin.

Martin O'Neill looks to lead the Republic of Ireland to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Martin O’Neill looks to lead the Republic of Ireland to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

September 1, 2017 by Gary Spain

Martin O’Neill faces into two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Georgia and Serbia on the Republic of Ireland’s agenda.

Coleman leads by example with Georgia winner for Ireland

Coleman leads by example with Georgia winner for Ireland

October 7, 2016 by Kevin Galvin

Ireland picked up their first win of the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign last night but it wasn’t pretty against Georgia.

Only perfection will do for Ireland in October

Only perfection will do for Ireland in October

September 22, 2016 by Feargal Brennan

Ireland face another arduous World Cup qualifying campaign, but with shifted expectations, they should start playing and winning like favourites, writes Feargal Brennan.

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