James McClean opens up on poppy death threats and blames former club for highlighting decision
‘People were saying I should be shot’ James McClean has opened up on the death threats he received for not wearing a remembrance poppy, and puts some of the blame for the reaction on his former club. While playing for Sunderland in 2012, McClean decided not to wear a poppy, and has since never worn […]
5 months ago
Ireland miss out on Premier League defender as he chooses rival nation
Disappointing! There was hope that Ireland would be soon be getting another Premier League player into their squad, in the shape of Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin. The defender was born in Dublin to Latvian parents before moving to London when he was three years old. He has represented England from U16s to U20s, and was named […]
7 months ago
Hallgrimsson and O’Shea spotted on ‘Granny rule’ recruitment mission
“I think that it should be really aggressive scouting.” Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and assistant John O’Shea were spotted at Turf Moor on Friday, to watch Burnley’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland. While Josh Cullen was the only Ireland player on show, the management knew all about the Ireland stalwart, and it was likely […]
1 year ago
Aaron Connolly set to leave Sunderland after four months to join Championship team
Connolly has made 12 appearances for the Black Cats. Aaron Connolly is set to leave Sunderland just four months after joining the Black Cats, according to reports. The Republic of Ireland striker, 24, is on the verge of joining fellow Championship team Millwall, reports The Northern Echo. Connolly has been a fringe player since joining […]
1 year ago
Ireland striker Aaron Connolly scores first goal in almost a year
“There was a lot of relief when the ball hit the net.” Aaron Connolly scored his first goal for Sunderland with a neat volley in their 1-1 draw against Millwall in the Championship on Saturday. The striker recently opened up about his alcohol addiction, and, after being released by Hull City last summer, was picked […]
1 year ago
Aaron Connolly thanks fans for “love and support” after alcohol addiction admission
The Galway native opened up about his mental health struggles on Friday. Ireland and Sunderland striker Aaron Connolly has thanked fans for their outpouring of love and support following an interview in which he opened up about his struggles with alcohol. The 24-year-old, who signed for Sunderland on 24th September after several months without a […]
1 year ago