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Tag: Mick 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.

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.

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.

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.

Gallery: Ireland see off Georgia in McCarthy's Lansdowne Road return

Gallery: Ireland see off Georgia in McCarthy’s Lansdowne Road return

March 27, 2019 by Back Page Football

A first half goal from Conor Hourihane was enough for the Republic of Ireland to claim three points in their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier last night.

Ranking the Ireland players after the opening Euro 2020 qualifiers

Ranking the Ireland players after the opening Euro 2020 qualifiers

March 27, 2019 by Kevin Coleman

A total of fifteen players saw action for the Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar and Georgia, Kevin Coleman ranks the performances from the opening fixtures of Mick McCarthy’s second term.

Kevin Doyle: The deadline day winner

Kevin Doyle: The deadline day winner

February 3, 2014 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the Irish international’s move to Loftus Road.

Is the FAI taking the Mick?

Is the FAI taking the Mick?

October 21, 2013 by Will Cullen

Will Cullen isn’t a fan of the prospect of the FAI going to the tried and trusted for the Ireland manager’s job.

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.

Who should be the next Republic of Ireland manager?

Who should be the next Republic of Ireland manager?

September 11, 2013 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at some of the potential candidates to succeed Giovanni Trapattoni.

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