An exciting Ireland XI for 2024 that gives us a decent chance of World Cup qualification
The future looks bright. We took out our crystal ball and had a look at the Republic of Ireland team that could be representing us in 2024 to try and secure qualification for the World Cup, and it doesn’t look too bad. Obviously there is a lot of ‘ifs’, ‘buts’ and ‘maybes’, but going by […]
2 years ago
Ireland players rally around Stephen Kenny as calls for change build
“We need to look at ourselves, no excuses”. As Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side fell to yet another dispiriting defeat in Athens on Friday night, the sense that the Irish manager could be on the brink gathered momentum. Former Ireland and Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney called for Kenny to go in a series of explosive […]
2 years ago
Stephen Kenny reveals Josh Cullen boost ahead of Nations League opener
“Whoever was working behind the scenes here did their job.” Stephen Kenny revealed the Republic of Ireland received confirmation that Josh Cullen’s suspension was overturned and he’s now eligible to play against Armenia. The Anderlecht midfielder is eligible to be involved in the opening game of their UEFA Nations League campaign at the Republic Stadium […]
4 years ago
Irish abroad: Caoimhin Kelleher leads the way on great weekend for Ireland players
This weekend saw Irish players flourish across Europe. It was a great weekend to be an Irish supporter as Caoimhin Kelleher won the Carabao Cup, Matt Doherty returned to form in the Premier League scoring, and there were also man-of-the-match performances from Republic of Ireland players. Caoimhin Kelleher Carabao Cup heroics. The Corkman kept a […]
4 years ago
“He’s very brave and wants to get on the ball” – Coleman on Josh Cullen
The West Ham midfielder insists he is right where he wants to be, but many will breathe easier when he makes his competitive debut. A Hammers midfielder from England with Irish grandparents, Josh Cullen will hopefully put the Declan Rice comparisons to bed sooner rather than later. With Gibraltar in town ahead of the European […]
7 years ago
Josh Cullen: There was never a decision to make between playing for Ireland or England
“I’m over the moon and really proud to be here.” In March 2018, a highly-rated, English-born West Ham United midfielder, with Irish grandparents, was called into the Republic of Ireland squad after impressing for the Under-21s. We all know how that turned out. A year later, Declan Rice is preparing to make his debut for […]
7 years ago