Ireland Fans Mightily Relieved As Jon Walters Rescues A Point Against Austria
Ireland’s advantage in the race for the 2018 World Cup was saved by a late Jonathan Walters equaliser against Austria. Confidence was high among the Irish fan base going into this one, given the fact...
View ArticleIreland 1-1 Austria: Player Ratings From A Frustrating Draw At The Aviva
Ireland’s path to the World Cup in Russia hit something of a bump on Sunday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Austria in Dublin. In truth, it could have been worse as Martin Hinterigger’s strike on...
View ArticleThe Pros And Cons To The Continued Selection Of Glenn Whelan
Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Austria on Sunday brought with it many criticisms of Martin O’Neill’s team selection. One of the individuals in question yet again was Glenn Whelan. Whelan did not necessarily...
View ArticleWatch: Every Premier League Team’s Best Goal Of Last Season Features Some...
The Premier League season just ended saw a number of spectacular goals scored over the course of the campaign. In among the many end-of-season awards, the scorpion and overhead kicks each Premier...
View ArticleDeal Agreed: Jon Walters Is Joining The Irish Contingent At Burnley
Ireland international Jonathan Walters is to join Burnley after a £3m deal was agreed between the Clarets and Stoke City. The 33-year-old has been the subject of interest from Premier League and...
View ArticlePreston And Burnley Could Now Field A Seriously Strong ‘Combined Irish’ XI
With the imminent signing of Jon Walters, Burnley are set to take their Irish international contingent to five later this week. The forward joins compatriots Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick, Kevin Long and...
View ArticleMartin O’Neill Hints At New Ireland Role For Jeff Hendrick
Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has backed Jeff Hendrick to put his recent troubles behind him and return to form. The Burnley midfielder emerged as one of the national side’s better performers in the...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive ‘Irish XI’ Of All Time Throws Up A Few Surprises
A number of Irish internationals have changed clubs over the summer, though the fees involved have (for the most part) been relatively low compared to the extravagant nature of other deals. Unless...
View ArticlePreston V Burnley On Tuesday Night Could Be The Most Irish Match In English...
With the sheer amount of Irish players at Burnley and Preston, it was only a matter of time before a friendly was organised between the two sides. Though it may be sheer coincidence that these two...
View ArticleWatch: Ireland Stars Brady & Hendrick Link Up For Burnley Goal Vs Celta Vigo
Republic of Ireland internationals Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick combined twice on Tuesday night as Burnley earned a draw against Spanish side Celta Vigo. Club-record signing Brady opened the scoring...
View ArticleThe Youthful Republic Of Ireland XI
Irish football has had a number of promising stories recently with both Sean Maguire and Kevin O’Connor getting big moves to Preston North End and exciting young Aston Villa striker Scott Hogan...
View ArticleIreland Facing More Injury Problems Ahead Of Serbia Clash
Ireland’s injury problems could be set to mount ahead of Tuesday night’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Serbia. The 1-1 draw in Tbilisi on Saturday has put a serious dent in Martin O’Neill’s...
View ArticleIreland Name Three Uncapped Strikers In 32-Man Squad To Face Moldova And Wales
Martin O’Neill has named his provisional 32-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, and already the forward options are looking much stronger. A number of injuries and suspensions will see the...
View ArticleWatch: Stephen Ward Sets Up Jeff Hendrick For Cracking Team Goal
A great team goal finished off by Jeff Hendrick… The two Irishmen helped put Burnley 1-0 up against Everton in the Premier League just before the international break. Despite their disappointing pair...
View ArticleHow A Much-Changed Ireland Should Line Up Against Moldova
Ireland’s slim hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Russia will almost certainly crumble to dust if they don’t beat Moldova on Friday night. The good news, however, is that the runners-up...
View ArticleMartin O’Neill’s ‘Game Of Two Approaches’ Is The Key To Success In Cardiff
The Opel Jersey deconstruct the potential Ireland game plan ahead of the final, and biggest, match of the 2018 World Cup qualification group stages. Our Approach In the past few days Martin O’Neill has...
View ArticleWatch: James McClean Strikes Again To Send The Irish Fans Wild In Cardiff
The hero in Vienna almost a year ago, James McClean has struck again to put Ireland a goal to the good against Wales in Cardiff. The Boys in Green faced a must-win game against Chris Coleman’s side and...
View ArticleWales 0-1 Ireland: Player Ratings As The Boys In Green Get The Job Done In...
Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland did the necessary in Cardiff on Monday night, earning a 1-0 win against Wales and sealing both runners-up spot in their World Cup qualifying group, and a spot in...
View ArticleWatch: Jeff Hendrick Nets Winner As Burnley Down Newcastle At Turf Moor
Burnley picked up three points at Turf Moor this evening, a 74th minute strike from Jeff Hendrick proving the difference between the home side and visitors Newcastle. The Clarets came into the game off...
View ArticleFour Ways Ireland Could Line Up Against Denmark For The First Leg
Four lineups Martin O'Neill could select against Denmark.
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