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    O’Neill: Hendrick needs to “throw the shackles off”

    Martin O’Neill has revealed that a recent court case involving may have influenced Jeff Hendrick’s form, and says the Irish international should score more goals. The 25 year old was arguably Ireland’s best performer at Euro 2016, but has struggled to replicate that impressive form at international level since then, despite plenty of strong performances […] More

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    Jon Walters set to sign for Burnley

    Burnley have agreed a £3 million deal to sign Jon Walters from Stoke. The 33 year old Irish international has been at Stoke since 2010, but started just 13 league games for the Potters last season. Walters is now set for a medical at Burnley in the next 48 hours, and will join his international teammates […] More

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    ‘I don’t think I would have been the player I am today if it wasn’t for Man United’ – Robbie Brady

    Robbie Brady says his time at Manchester United made him the player he is today. The Irish international was speaking before Burnley’s 2-0 defeat to the Red Devils at Turf Moor yesterday. “It was definitely the right choice to make to go to Manchester United when I was younger because I don’t think I would […] More

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    Robbie Brady scores stunning free-kick on his full debut

    Robbie Brady scored a stunning 25 yard free-kick on his full Burnley debut today. Sean Dyche handed the Dubliner his first start on the left wing for Chelsea’s visit to Turf Moor this afternoon, after his impressive cameo off the bench last week. Brady may feel disappointed that he missed a tackle on Victor Moses […] More

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    WATCH: Jeff Hendrick sent off for reckless tackle

    Jeff Hendrick was sent off after just six minutes for Burnley yesterday. The Irish international was shown a straight red for a heavy tackle on Jose Holebas, with Michael Oliver deciding that the tackle warranted a red card. The Clarets went on to lose the game 2-1 at Vicarage Road, a result which leaves the […] More

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    Joey Barton is a big fan of Stephen Ward

    Joey Barton believes Stephen Ward “brought a different dimension” to Burnley during their Championship winning season last year. Former Irish international Kevin Kilbane revealed that the controversial midfielder heaped praise on Ward while working with Kilbane on Match of the Day 2 recently. Ward, 31, is a first choice starter for club and country, and […] More