Irish abroad: Seamus Coleman drives Everton to victory as Matt Doherty’s season is cruelly ended
The Irish players showed their grit and determination over the weekend. It was an eventful weekend for Irish players as Seamus Coleman’s defensive resistance helped Everton’s survival hopes as they beat Manchester United. Across the leagues, Mark Travers, Danny McNamara, Troy Parrott, and Will Keane all contributed to helping their teams maintain a strong finish […]
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Irish Abroad: Gavin Bazunu and Mark Travers stake Ireland number 1 claim
The Ireland call-ups have fueled its overseas players to perform. Heading into this week’s friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania, Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny will be impressed with the goalkeeping masterclasses that took place over the weekend. Both Gavin Bazunu and Mark Travers kept clean sheets. Meanwhile, Will Keane was amongst the goals for […]
4 years ago
Exploring Stephen Kenny’s forward options ahead of Ireland’s March friendlies
Six players that could lead the attack for Ireland. The Republic of Ireland take on Belgium and Lithuania at the Aviva Stadium later this month, and Stephen Kenny has a few different forward options to pick for the game. Adam Idah is injured, but Troy Parrott, Will Keane, and Michael Obafemi are currently amongst the […]
4 years ago
Irish abroad: Michael Obafemi’s goal scoring spree reignites Ireland ambitions
Irish youngsters lit up the lower leagues over the weekend. The Republic of Ireland’s next generation of stars impressed over the weekend in England, and some may even be in line to a call-up to Stephen Kenny’s side later this month. Michael Obafemi and Will Keane were prolific in front of goal whilst Taylor Gardner-Hickman […]
4 years ago
Irish abroad: Mark Travers and Aaron Connolly impress as Wes weaves magic
It was a good weekend for Irish supporters across England. Throughout the leagues in England, Irish talent flourished last weekend as Aaron Connolly and Mark Travers set the Championship alight. Seamus Coleman delights fans The former Sligo Rovers defender claimed Everton’s opening goal, to win their first league game in two months as they beat […]
4 years ago
Will Keane’s story about his Irish roots is one worth listening to
“My dad is Irish, he was born in Sligo.” It’s not unusual to hear the Irish football team talk to each other with accents other than Irish ones. English-born players who have Irish roots, and choose to represent the boys in green, is pat and parcel with the international team these days. Will Keane may […]
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