Stephen Kenny has replaced Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager with immediate effect, the FAI has confirmed. Both managers have agreed to the change due to the ongoing delays to the European Championship play-offs caused by the coronavirus pandemic. McCarthy’s contract was due to expire on July 31st, with the Boys in Green originally […] More
The Republic of Ireland have drawn Bulgaria, Finland and Wales in League B of the 2020/2021 UEFA Nations League. Stephen Kenny will be at the helm for the Boys in Green’s campaign in Group 4, which will see Ireland face Wales in the competition for the second year running. The matches against Bulgaria, Finland and […] More
Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Seamus Coleman will miss the upcoming Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia. The Ireland captain hobbled off with a thigh injury in the 28th minute of Everton’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United in the Premier League last weekend, and won’t be available for the trip to Bratislava […] More
Republic of Ireland underage international Conor Coventry has signed a new long-term contract at West Ham. The Guardian reports that the Hammers have tied down the 19-year-old midfielder on a three-and-a-half-year deal amid interest from a number of clubs. Coventry’s previous deal was set to expire in the summer. Midfielder Coventry, who is part of […] More
The Republic of Ireland teenager is enjoying a superb breakthrough season for club and country, making his senior Cherries debut in a Carabao Cup victory over Forest Green Rovers. Kilkenny is also part of the U21 Ireland squad, and has made six appearances for Stephen Kenny’s exciting side this season, making his debut in the […] More
Richie Towell has joined Salford City on a free transfer. The Irish midfielder has spent the last two years on loan at Rotherham United from Brighton, but has now moved to the newly promoted League Two club owned by the Class of ’92. Towell says Salford are a club “with a lot of ambition”, and the […] More
Leicester City are reportedly set to sign Bohemians striker Ali Reghba. The 19-year-old has been on trial with the Foxes, and scored twice for the club’s U23 side – and won a penalty – against Swansea on Monday evening. Reghba is an U19 Republic of Ireland international, and was named by new U21 international coach […] More
Martin O’Neill is set to become Nottingham Forest’s new manager. Aitor Karanka resigned from the post last week, and former Republic of Ireland manager O’Neill is expected to replace the Spaniard. According to Sky Sports, negotiations are expected to be concluded in the next 24 hours. O’Neill is a club hero at Forest, having won two […] More
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
