Five highest scorers in Euro qualifying history
Cristiano Ronaldo’s one-man assault to claim every goalscoring record ever invented continued this week, the Portuguese superstar scoring the 700th goal of his magnificent…
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Jack Charlton’s last days of Champagne Supernova – 25 years on from Anfield
“We crowded round the table with our money in our hands, I landed on the other side without a penny in my pants. Woke…
Shels return to the promised land, Dundalk close in on treble, and Bohs’ silver lining – LOI Column
In this week’s League of Ireland column, there’s Shelbourne’s promotion back to the top flight, Dundalk secure the first part of their treble bid,…
Late drama, The Troubles and Big Jack almost chinning Cascarino – Ireland’s greatest 1-1 draws
Ireland loves a good old 1-1 draw, so we do. Ever since the Republic of Ireland drew with the Soviet Union at Euro 88,…
Roy Keane lambasts Walters for ‘crying over family situation’ on television
This just in: Roy Keane and Jonathan Walters still do not like each other. If anyone was still wondering whether or not the former…
Tributes pour in for David Meyler following his retirement from football
David Meyler has confirmed he will no longer be a professional footballer after announcing his retirement from the game on social media today. The…
It’s already too late for Ireland to capitalise on the success of this World Cup
Huge strides are being made in women’s football, but have the FAI already missed the boat to capitalise on the success of the World…
Roy Keane wants to be a manager again, but does anyone want him?
Roy Keane has left his job as assistant manager at Nottingham Forest to restart his managerial career, but his options are bare thin. When…
Five players who shone for Ireland in the Toulon Tournament
Ireland’s u21 team had some star performers during their impressive run in the preeminent youth football competition, the Toulon Tournament. A few years ago…
Ireland U21s bow out of Toulon Tournament at the hands of impressive Brazil side
Brazil defeated Ireland 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Toulon Tournament thanks to goals in either half from the irrepressible Paulinho and Matheus Cunha.…
Ireland need a solution to the Glenn Whelan problem
Veteran midfielder Glenn Whelan plays an important role for Ireland, but he is stymying the progress of Mick McCarthy’s team. Only eight players have…
Denmark 1-1 Ireland – Players Ratings
Ireland secured a massive point in their quest for Euro 2020 qualification after drawing 1-1 with Denmark tonight in Copenhagen. Mick McCarthy’s side were…
The five Irishmen to have won the Champions League
Five Irish footballers have tasted the Champions League glory since the competition was restructured in 1993, and they all played for either Manchester United…
McCarthy jokes Eriksen getting ‘clumped’ in UCL final will help Ireland in Euro Qualifiers
Mick McCarthy joked that Ireland can benefit ‘if somebody clumps’ Spurs and Denmark attacker Christian Eriksen in the Champions League final on Saturday. Eriksen…
“The Godfather of Greed” is on his last legs
The long-standing Irish football chief is under immense pressure amid financial queries over a loan and rent payments. There were extraordinary scenes in Gibraltar…
Robbie, Roy and everyone in-between – The all-time Irish Premier League XI
Ireland don’t produce top quality Premier League players like they used to, but there have been some greats down the years. In fact, some…
Assessing the Likely Candidates to be Next Ireland Manager
On Wednesday morning we were greeted to push notifications and Whatsapp messages informing us that the Republic of Ireland’s management team of Martin O’Neill…
Michael Keane tells Declan Rice: Let your gut decide International future
Michael Keane has told Declan Rice to listen to his gut when making the final decision about where his international future lies. West Ham…