The three Irish players that need to move by the end of the transfer window
Moves to new clubs are needed by these three to boost their hopes of involvement under Stephen Kenny. English domestic football returned on Friday evening with Gavin Bazunu’s Southampton securing a domineering 2-1 away win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with time now ticking on much-needed transfers for a number of Irish players. A […]
2 years ago
The largely ignored reason Ireland rely on James McClean and Jeff Hendrick so much
75 games later, Jeff Hendrick must know he will never win over all the doubters. For much of Ireland’s win over Armenia, on Tuesday evening, a popular school of thought was ‘Why are we playing three centre backs, a holding midfielder and Jeff Hendrick?’ Armenia looked as inclined to attack as a sloth is to […]
3 years ago
Jeff Hendrick and Jamie McGrath secure deadline day transfers
The Ireland pair have joined promotion-chasing teams. Two Republic of Ireland midfielders managed to secure late deadline day transfers, as Jeff Hendrick left Newcastle United to sign for Queens Park Rangers and Jamie McGrath completed a move to Wigan Athletic from St Mirren. The pair will hope to help their new teams gain promotion from […]
4 years ago
Serie A side set to sign St Pat’s youngster as Jeff Hendrick reportedly heads for Newcastle exit
It could be a busy few days of transfer activity for some Irish players. Jeff Hendrick could leave Newcastle United on loan before the transfer deadline while St Patrick’s Athletic are set to receive a record transfer fee for talented youngster James Abankwah. According to reports, in what could be a busy few days for […]
4 years ago
“He lost his way a little bit” – Jeff Hendrick back, and back to his best
Back to his best. Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady divide a lot of opinions, here in Ireland. While both midfielders have avid backers, there is also a vocal cohort that feel they very often don’t reach their potential. Whenever that happens, they are not shy about letting everyone know. Perhaps what has so many invested […]
4 years ago
Jeff Hendrick criticised for “stupid” red card foul on Takumi Minamino
Commentating for BBC, Alex Scott was unsparing in her criticism of the Ireland international. Newcastle United looked to be cruising to a much-needed league win over Southampton when Jeff Hendrick was sent off less than a minute after the Saints had pulled a goal back through James Ward-Prowse. Steve Bruce’s side began the afternoon 16th […]
5 years ago