David Clifford names the two Irish soccer stars who were ‘streets ahead’ of him at underage level
The Kerry talisman was a handy soccer player in his younger years. Gaelic football star David Clifford has recalled his experiences of playing youth soccer as a teenager and coming up against two current Republic of Ireland internationals who he described as being on “a different level altogether”. At 25-years-old, Clifford has already achieved almost […]
1 year ago
Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby loses the plot as fight breaks out in West Brom friendly
Not a great look for Jayson Molumby Republic of Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby punched an opponent in today’s pre-season friendly between West Brom and Mallorca. The Waterford man was provoked by an opponent and reacted by striking his face before grappling him in a headlock while falling to the ground. Teammates from both sides rushed […]
1 year ago
Why it’s time for Irish footballers to start looking beyond England
Saturday was a great day for the Irish abroad. Yesterday’s action hopefully offered a glimpse into the future for Republic of Ireland players and their club football fortunes. A day which saw Adam Idah score a last-minute Scottish Cup-winning goal for Celtic against Rangers was only made better by two of his international teammates making […]
1 year ago
Jayson Molumby on the verge of Leeds United transfer
A move to one of England’s biggest clubs could be on the cards for the Irish midfielder. Jayson Molumby has been one of Ireland’s most consistent performers since his debut for Stephen Kenny’s Ireland back in 2020. Similarly, the 23-year-old excelled under new West Brom manager Carlos Corberan in the second half of last season. […]
2 years ago
Jayson Molumby relishing the challenge of facing Kylian Mbappé’s France
The Irish midfielder is looking forward to testing himself against the world’s best. Ireland face perhaps the biggest test of Stephen Kenny’s reign on Monday night, as consecutive World Cup finalists France head to Dublin off the back an imperious 4-0 victory over the Netherlands. Whilst Irish fans may be fretting over the thought of […]
3 years ago
“Big Scottie and Molumby were getting a wee bit carried away… wanting a fight” – John McGinn
“Yeah, it was a bit feisty.” Scotland were humbled on their June visit to face Ireland, at Aviva Stadium, and Jayson Molumby eclipsed Manchester United star Scott McTominay, on the day. At Hampden Park, on Saturday evening, McTominay and Molumby squared off again. Although it was the Scottish midfielder that left the pitch a winner, […]
3 years ago