Shane Long scored what proved to be the winner for 10-man Southampton today. The Republic of Ireland striker doubled the Saints’ lead against Leicester at the King Power in first half stoppage time, and also won an 11th minute penalty which was dispatched by James Ward-Prowse. Wilfred Ndidi pulled one back for the Foxes in […] More
Anthony Pilkington has joined Wigan from Cardiff City. The Republic of Ireland international has joined the Championship club on an 18-month deal after failing to make a single appearance for Neil Warnock’s Cardiff side this season. Pilkington made 111 appearances for the Welsh club, netting 23 goals and winning promotion with the club last season. The 30-year-old joined Cardiff in 2014 […] More
An Ireland legends XI will face a Liverpool legends XI in aid of the Sean Cox fund. The match will take place at the Aviva Stadium on April 12th, and there will also be a gala dinner afterwards. According to the FAI, “Former Reds will line up against an Ireland XI legends team with proceeds raised from the game […] More
Newport County have stunned Leicester City in the FA Cup. The League Two side have beaten the Foxes 2-1 at Rodney Parade to produce the biggest upset of the third round. Carlow native Pádraig Amond kept his cool to score the winner from the penalty spot in the 85th minute after Marc Albrighton handled the […] More
Adam O’Reilly has made his senior debut for Preston North End. The 17-year-old replaced his compatriot Graham Burke late in the club’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Deepdale. O’Reilly is an underage Republic of Ireland international, and was part of the talented international U17 squad that reached the European Championship quarter-finals in the summer. “Over the […] More
Declan Rice has earned plenty of praise for his performance against Southampton last night. The 19-year-old produced another eye-catching display in the heart of the West Ham midfield as the Hammers beat the Saints 2-1 at St. Mary’s. Southampton took the lead through a scrappy Nathan Redmond goal, but Manuel Pellegrini’s visitors made it five wins from […] More
Gary Breen has criticized Mick McCarthy’s reported pursuit of Nathan Redmond. The Southampton winger has won one international cap for England in a non-competitive friendly, and qualifies for the Republic of Ireland through his mother. The Irish Independent have reported that McCarthy is hoping to persuade Redmond to represent the Boys in Green, but former […] More
Michael Obafemi has scored his first Premier League goal. The Southampton striker latched on to Nathan Redmond’s pass to score the Saints’ third goal in their 3-1 win over Huddersfield. The Republic of Ireland teenager had missed a great chance a few moments earlier, but made no mistake when presented with another opportunity in the […] More
Callum O’Dowda has ended his goal drought. The Republic of Ireland international scored an excellent goal – his first since November 2017 – in Bristol City’s 2-2 draw with Norwich on Saturday evening. O’Dowda was played through superbly by Marlon Pack, and the 23-year-old produced an emphatic finish off the underside of the crossbar, leaving […] More
Conor Masterson has been named in Liverpool’s squad to face Manchester United. The table-topping Reds will host their bitter rivals at Anfield on Sunday, and have several defensive injury concerns ahead of the crucial clash. Masterson, 20, has been a key performer at centre half for Liverpool’s U23 side this season, and was previously named […] More
Matt Doherty scored a 94th minute winner to secure a 2-1 win for Wolves against Newcastle today. The Republic of Ireland defender headed home from close range in the dying seconds at St. James’s Park after Martin Dubravka had parried Diogo Jota’s shot. Doherty’s goal was his second in three games, with the 26-year-old right back also […] More
The Republic of Ireland have drawn Denmark, Switzerland, Georgia, and Gibraltar in their Euro 2020 qualification group. The Boys in Green were initially placed in Group C, but escaped a challenging group including Germany and the Netherlands due to FIFA’s hosting rule. Instead, Mick McCarthy’s team have been drawn in Group D after this morning’s […] More
