Tag Archives: Alan Browne

Preston North End’s Alan Browne has on Thursday been rewarded for his fine club form with a new three-year deal.  Having played 31 times for the Deepdale club in the Championship last season, the midfielder, who this summer earned his first senior Ireland cap, is quickly building a reputation for himself in the north-west, alongside a healthy contingent of fellow Irishmen. With as …

With the imminent signing of Jon Walters, Burnley are set to take their Irish international contingent to five later this week. The forward joins compatriots Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick, Kevin Long and Stephen Ward at Turf Moor, as Sean Dyche goes about building the most Irish side in the Premier League. One division below them, and on a similar mission …

Losing Simon Grayson could have been bad news for Preston North End’s Irish collective – but it may not be bad news after all. Former Norwich boss Alex Neil replaced Grayson earlier this week and while there was a fear that the new manager might look to overhaul the squad to his own satisfaction, he seems more than willing to …

Martin O’Neill’s extended provisional squad gained two more exciting prospects during the week. Alan Browne and Declan Rice have both joined in the international set-up earning their first call-ups. Both are highly regarded at their clubs and O’Neill has taken a chance on casting his eye over youth, something he can be reluctant to do at times. With players like …

With Ireland’s crunch tie against Wales fast approaching, Martin O’Neill will name his provisional squad this week. Provisional tends to be the key word when the Derryman reveals the consistently long list of players selected for international duty. It is usually a 40-man panel, reduced to 27 and then 23 for the match day. O’Neill is a loyal manager, meaning …

With Irish numbers in the Premier League dwindling year on year, Preston North End could be the team to bring an influx of green back to the top flight. The Lancashire club have gained much attention from Irish punters over the last couple of months for all the right reasons. In early December, the club tied up pre-contracted deals for …

It has been an impressive season for some of Ireland’s young guns this season. Irishmen in the Championship have enjoyed a fruitful term and will be pushing for international honours. Daryl Horgan and Conor Hourihane are two uncapped players who look very likely to make Martin O’Neill’s squad in a couple of weeks time. However, some other uncapped stars have put …