Despite a lacklustre first half in Crete, in which the Republic of Ireland lacked cohesion, Ward said the half-time team talk was an encouraging one. “I think at half-time it was a really calm message of just remembering what we’re going after,” she added. “We probably weren’t looking at the spaces we wanted to and...
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says that his side can “do a little bit better” after their comeback 2-1 victory against Bulgaria in the first leg of their Nations League play-off. Source link...
It means he will not follow in the footsteps of his father Gianluigi, who was part of the Italy side that won the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Buffon Sr played a major part in that success as part of a stellar 28-year professional career which saw him win 176 senior international caps, 10 Serie...
The Republic of Ireland have confirmed summer friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side take on Bulgaria in a two-legged Nations League play-off this week before attention turns to the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup. The Republic of Ireland will host Senegal, who are 17th in the Fifa world rankings, at the...
Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty says he has a “good relationship” with Heimir Hallgrimsson despite his criticism of the manager last year. Doherty, 33, publicly expressed frustration with his omission from the squad for the Nations League games against Finland and Greece in October. The Wolves man was a late call-up for the return...