‘I wouldn’t have done that’ – Hallgrímsson dismisses Glenn Whelan’s public criticism of Ireland squad
The current Ireland boss wasn’t happy with the former midfielder’s remarks. Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has responded to Glenn Whelan’s TV outburst over his perceived ‘lack of belief’ in the current Ireland team. The former Irish international delivered a withering assessment of the Irish squad following last month’s defeats to England and Greece. […]
1 year ago
Glenn Whelan highlights Rory Delap’s importance under ‘Pulis-ball’ at Stoke City
‘Delap had more than just the throw-in.’ Glenn Whelan has discussed Tony Pulis’ tactics during Stoke City’s first season back in the Premier League in 2008 as they utilised Rory Delap’s long throw-ins. Whelan made 277 Premier League appearances for the Potters between 2008 to 2017 as they reached an FA Cup final and played […]
4 years ago
Joey Barton comments on Glenn Whelan’s future following Bristol Rovers promotion
“I want him to play on next season but you’d have to ask his missus about that.” Joey Barton makes admission on Glenn Whelan’s future following Bristol Rovers clinching promotion from League Two by winning 7-0 against Scunthorpe United at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday. The Pirates needed to better Northampton Town’s result by five […]
4 years ago
Kenny says leaving Whelan and Byrne out “tough decisions”
“No matter who’s the manager, he always played Glenn.” Irish manager Stephen Kenny described the decision to leave veteran midfielder Glenn Whelan and Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne out of his first squad as “tough decisions”. Kenny named a 23-man squad to face Bulgaria and Finland in the Nations League next month on Monday, and while […]
6 years ago
No room for Whelan in Kenny’s first squad: Idah and Molumby get the nod
The times they are a-changin’… Jayson Molumby and Adam Idah have received their first call-ups to the Irish Senior Men’s Squad, while Robbie Brady and James McCarthy have returned to the international set-up. There is no room for veteran midfielder Glenn Whelan in the 23-man squad.ada Ireland boss Stephen Kenny named his first squad this […]
6 years ago
From count centre to press conference – an Irish revolution?
It’s been a whirlwind couple of days. There were hints leading up to the General Election that it could herald a seismic shift in Irish politics. That after years of similar governance and almost identical rulers swapping power, an alternative would come to the fore, the youth of Ireland demanding change. I spent 16 hours […]
6 years ago