The FAI’s new football pathways plan has been opposed by former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Doyle. One of the main headlines of the plan was the FAI’s move to a calendar season which, according to the association, received 65% support based off over ‘11,000 hours of consultation.’ Some soccer leagues have been running in […]

2 years ago

Kevin Doyle and Shay Given have given their thoughts on Manchester United after yet another loss for Erik ten Hag’s team. Things were looking good for the Red Devils, when the brilliant Rasmus Hojlund fired them into a 2-1 lead in their Champions League second round group game against Turkish side Galatasaray S.K. The 20-year-old […]

2 years ago

It’s one of the oldest rumours about the Republic of Ireland team. Back in 2009, Ireland were denied a place at the World Cup thanks to Thierry Henry’s handball in Paris. The Arsenal legend controlled the ball with his hand at the back post and squared it across the goal for William Gallas to score […]

8 years ago

They take their championship previews seriously in Wexford. Four weeks out from throw-in, the heat is being turned up on the south east of Ireland. Davy Fitzgerald already had his whinge about Wexford’s championship odds in the bookmakers, sure they might as well not show up, but now he can put his money where his […]

8 years ago

The former Republic of Ireland striker retired in September. Kevin Doyle has joined Wexford GAA’s U20 footballers in an advisory role. U20 selector PJ Banville on Wednesday night announced the news via Twitter, revealing that Doyle had been added to the back-room team alongside Gavin Morris, who has joined as goalkeeping coach. @OfficialWexGAA u20 football management […]

8 years ago

Some line-up. Over the years, the League of Ireland has been vital for the development of Irish players who want to take that next step. Many who have done so have also gone on to line out for the national side. So, it got us thinking, with the many players that have made the jump […]

8 years ago