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Ireland International Greg Cunningham Linked With Cardiff City Move
Wales Online report that Cardiff City are weighing up a move for Preston and Ireland left-back Greg Cunningham. Cunningham, who is currently injured with a fractured leg, was one of Preston’s key performers this season which followed on from his Preston Player of the Year award in 2016. His form seems to have captured the eye of Neil Warnock whose side finished level …
Read More »Five Players Who Should’ve Been Key Figures In Current Ireland Squad Given Initial Potential
Martin O’Neill seems to have settled on his favoured squad with a number of lesser known names forcing and securing their place in his plans. However, there are a number of players that could have made up the backbone of his team had they followed through on their initial potential. Some may feel the Ireland squad could have been built …
Read More »The Candidates To Replace Robbie Brady’s Creativity Against Wales
With Robbie Brady suspended for Ireland’s showdown with Wales at the Aviva stadium, Martin O’Neill will be considering several options to step in for the Burnley man. Robbie Brady started at left back in Vienna and it is likely that Stephen Ward will replace the 25-year-old in a straight swap against Wales. However, some shuffling may be required to accommodate …
Read More »Five Talking Points From Martin O’Neill’s Ireland Squad Announcement
Martin O’Neill named a 39-man provisional Republic of Ireland squad on Monday for the upcoming international matches against Wales and Iceland, which has created a number of talking points. 1.A strong squad of in-form players Martin O’Neill has a tendency to pick large provisional squads leading up to games and this 39 man selection is no different. However, this might …
Read More »Could Anthony Pilkington’s Form Put Him Back In The Frame For The Ireland-Wales Game?
It has been an impressive season for Irish players in the Championship. Conor Hourihane, Ryan Manning and Daryl Horgan have made great strides but one man has slipped under the radar. Anthony Pilkington, remember him? Lancashire-born Pilkington burst onto the scene with Stockport County and made the steep climb from non-league to the Premier League. He benefited from ex-Norwich boss …
Read More »Martin O’Neill Names Republic Of Ireland Squad For Netherlands Friendly
With just over a month to go until the Republic of Ireland’s opening Euro 2016 game against Sweden, manager Martin O’Neill has a few hard decisions to make. He has named a 35-man squad for this month’s friendly against the Netherlands on May 28th, in what is essentially a provisional squad for the tournament, but some of that panel are …
Read More »Rated: Ireland’s Top Four Performers Against The USA
Ireland overcame the USA with a resounding 4-1 win last night at the Aviva Stadium so here we have picked out four of The Boys In Green’s best performers from last night’s victory. 1. Anthony Pilkington For the 64 minutes that Pilkington was on the pitch he caused the US constant headaches down the right flank, thanks in part to the …
Read More »Top Five Bearded Footballers
With the news that Turkish club Genclerbirligi’s chairman Ilhan Cavcav has banned his players from sporting beards, we have decided to fight back against this outrageous policy by compiling a list of the top five bearded footballers playing today. 5. Gerard Pique First on our list is the bearded defender of Barcelona – Gerard Pique. Aerodynamically it may not help when Pique is tasked …
Read More »Robbie Keane – Time to Say Goodbye
At 34, Robbie Keane has kicked off what is likely to be his final campaign in an Irish jersey. 135 caps and 62 goals; his record speaks for itself. But the Tallaght native is no longer the force he used to be, and judging by the Georgia game, his name does not inspire fear amongst the defences of Europe. Moving …
Read More »Republic Of Ireland’s Expected Starting XI Against Georgia
With the Republic of Ireland having started a second string side against Oman, we look at the possible starting eleven that Martin O’ Neill will deploy for the important European Championship Qualifier away to Georgia on Sunday. GK: David Forde Shay Given’s pedigree is undisputed but, as he just back in the International set-up following retirement, it would be unfair to …
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