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Evan Ferguson can be Ireland’s missing piece but French test is about a solid foundation for Stephen Kenny’s men

I was the co-commentator on the world feed for Brighton’s FA Cup tie with Grimsby last weekend but my mind was firmly concentrated on [...]

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

Ireland v France preview: Little room for conservatism in Stephen Kenny’s mission for a miracle

When Ireland learned their Euro 2024 fate last October, Stephen Kenny noted that the opening game clashed with the anniversary of a night to [...]

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

Kylian Mbappe chases goal target as French take a united approach

They no longer hold their title of world champions but there’s still an air of greatness, an aura, when their feet touch Irish soil and the [...]

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

Meet the French – the world-class talent ready to make Ireland feel Les Bleus

GOALKEEPERS Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

Ireland suffer Callum O’Dowda blow as Stephen Kenny insists team needs 'to show fire and ice' against France

Ireland’s plans for tomorrow night’s Euro 2024 qualifier with France have been disrupted by a groin injury for Callum O’Dowda [...]

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

‘We'll see if we can make it happen’ – Brazil FA president seeking Carlo Ancelotti as next boss

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice to fill Brazil’s vacant managerial position if he becomes available at the end [...]

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

Gareth Southgate has no issue with Marcus Rashford’s trip to New York

Gareth Southgate defended Marcus Rashford’s decision to jet off to the United States after pulling out of the England squad through [...]

March 26, 2023 / International Soccer

Stephen Kenny bullish – but wary of French threat

It might have looked like the right plan as France demolished Holland on Friday night, but Stephen Kenny’s Ireland will not sit back and try to [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

Spirit of 1981 needs to be reawakened – Ireland’s famous home win over France relied on crowd’s war cries

Sport has a long and ignoble tradition of resorting to military metaphors in its despatches. It should not be encouraged. Source: Sport [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

Jim Crawford insists Cork’s legacy to football means public deserve Ireland U21s game

Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford hopes today’s friendly against Iceland at Turner’s Cross proves to be the beginning of a strong [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

John Aldridge insists Evan Ferguson hype ‘inevitable’ as ex-Ireland striker compares teenage star to Harry Kane

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is only starting his international career, but the plaudits are mounting up for the 18-year-old marksman. [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

Kevin Zefi spot on as Ireland beat Estonia to secure first win of U19 Elite Phase qualifying campaign

Ireland secured their first win in the Under-19 Elite Phase Qualifers as Kevin Zefi’s penalty secured three valuable points against Estonia in [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

The nine long-range goals conceded by Ireland since 2021 – and why a Glenn Whelan-type player can stem the flow

Ireland’s two long-range concessions against Latvia last Wednesday were the latest additions to an unwelcome trend which has been developing [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

‘It’s unacceptable. I just want to get it out that there’s certainly no place for racism in sport and in society’ – Jim Crawford

Ireland U-21 manager Jim Crawford has called on social media companies to do more to stamp out racism, after members of Ireland’s U-15 team were [...]

March 25, 2023 / International Soccer

Meet the Irishman behind enemy lines learning his trade in France

At his French club, the young goalkeeper has a very simple nickname: The Irishman. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 24, 2023 / International Soccer

Festy Ebosele keen to put play-off woe behind him as new era begins for U-21s

Udinese’s Festy Ebosele insists he is happy to be back with the Ireland U-21s this month, after failing to start either leg of their Euro [...]

March 24, 2023 / International Soccer

Vincent Hogan on Evan Ferguson: ‘When senior players are saying, ‘Wow’, you know a player is going to be good’

On the eve of Lewis Dunk’s 400th appearance for Brighton last month, a video camera was passed around the dressing-room inviting team-mates to [...]

March 24, 2023 / International Soccer

‘Stephen Kenny came to Portugal and I didn’t get a bloody minute’ – Mikey Johnston’s mission to repay faith

The latest recruit to the Irish cause made a big impact with his senior debut against Latvia in Dublin – but Mikey Johnston says he feared his [...]

March 24, 2023 / International Soccer

'There's no other word you can use to describe him' – Ireland wary of 'incredible' Mbappe

BACK to back appearances in the final of the World Cup, a Nations League title and the presence of one of the deadliest players in world football [...]

March 24, 2023 / International Soccer

Vera Pauw’s Ireland move up to highest-ever world ranking

The Republic of Ireland women’s team are up to an all-time high of 22nd place in the FIFA world rankings. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 24, 2023 / International Soccer

Stephen Kenny awaits clarity on Séamus Coleman’s availability for France clash

Stephen Kenny will find out this morning if Séamus Coleman has a chance of featuring in Monday’s Euro 2024 qualifier with France. Source: [...]

March 23, 2023 / International Soccer

Irish under-21 hopeful Tom Cannon fired up to impress Sean Dyche while on loan at Preston

Everton striker Tom Cannon is hoping his loan spell at Preston North End proves successful enough to force his way into Sean Dyche’s plans this [...]

March 23, 2023 / International Soccer

Stephen Kenny knows Latvia lapses simply can’t be repeated

A toxic combination of illness, injury and retirements will force the hand of Stephen Kenny’s rival managers for the Euro qualifying group game [...]

March 23, 2023 / International Soccer

Young guns make mark but worrying trend continues – Ireland v Latvia talking points

Evan Ferguson Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

March 23, 2023 / International Soccer

Sligo’s Max Mata happy to make long trek home to answer country’s call

AFTER four years of waiting for the call, this Irish-based footballer wasn’t going to let the prospect of a journey to the other side of the [...]

March 22, 2023 / International Soccer

New heroes shine in green but Latvian goals will lift French hearts

Some new heroes in the new green jersey but the same old failings at the back for Stephen Kenny and a narrow win at home to Latvia which leaves [...]

March 22, 2023 / International Soccer

Old worries still stalk Stephen Kenny ahead of looming French test

From a feast on Saturday to something plainer down Lansdowne way, yet something not entirely unpalatable either. Source: Sport [...]

March 22, 2023 / International Soccer

‘If you are a young player from the nationalist community, there’s a good chance you will play for the Republic’

Derry City legend Liam Coyle has warned the Irish FA they are powerless to stop more young players from a nationalist background choosing to play [...]

March 22, 2023 / International Soccer

Ireland U21 ace Seán Roughan hails Drogheda stint as catalyst behind Lincoln revival

Ireland Under-21 defender Seán Roughan admits some people doubted his decision to leave Lincoln City for a loan spell at Drogheda United last [...]

March 22, 2023 / International Soccer

Stephen Kenny: Evan Ferguson is ready for the big stage

Stephen Kenny says he has no worries over Evan Ferguson’s age or his ability to cope on the big stage as he prepares to make his full [...]

March 21, 2023 / International Soccer