Hallgrimsson calls on his team to secure the “future of Irish football”
There is a very different feeling around the Republic of Ireland heading into the next stage of World Cup qualification, and recent results have earned us the right to believe. Famous victories over Portugal at home and Hungary away have reignited a campaign that once looked to be slipping away, and now the focus turns […]
1 month ago
Hallgrimsson calls for crucial Aviva change to give Ireland penalty advantage
This should have happened before. The main complaint about the Aviva Stadium over the years has always been its size, with the tiny north stand a reminder of of the 70,000-seater we could have had if planning permission had been granted. However, it does make for a cracking away stand, with the visiting supporters segregated […]
4 months ago
‘Nothing clicked’ – Hallgrimsson wants Ireland to fight back in Portugal
Ireland boss reflects on Armenia defeat and calls for reaction Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has broken his silence on last month’s shock 2-1 defeat to Armenia, describing it as a game where “nothing clicked.” The result left Ireland’s World Cup hopes in serious jeopardy. After three weeks of reflection, Hallgrimsson said he has struggled to […]
5 months ago
Keane questions ambition of ‘well paid’ modern Irish footballers
Keane: Ireland players ‘have nothing to be arrogant about’ Roy Keane has once again pulled no punches in his assessment of the Irish national football team following a dismal defeat to Armenia, casting doubt on the ambition and hunger of today’s players. The loss leaves Ireland with just a single point from their opening two […]
6 months ago
Nathan Collins’ answer on Heimir Hallgrimsson’s suggests confidence in manager is gone
Not the most committal answer from the skipper… It wouldn’t take a genius to detect the feelings of Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins about the future of Heimir Hallgrimsson after his post-match interview on Tuesday night. Ireland suffered a disastrous 2-1 defeat to Armenia, ranked 105th in the world, in their second World Cup […]
6 months ago
Fans call for Hallgrimsson sacking and already have a replacement
It just keeps getting worse. There had been hope under Heimir Hallgrimsson; he speaks well, seems to really care, and results had genuinely improved from the Stephen Kenny-era. But such was the devastation of tonight’s loss to the 105th ranked Armenia, that all the good that has gone on during the Icelander’s reign seems to […]
6 months ago