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We are just over a month away from the crucial Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia in Bratislava, with Mick McCarthy’s Ireland squad knowing a win is paramount. A host of Irish players have found themselves hitting form this season at club level, but who would be included in the squad if it were picked today? We’ve decided to select the …

Stoke City winger James McClean faces a race to be fit for Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia next month after suffering a medial knee ligament injury. The Championship club confirmed that McClean would face “several weeks on the sidelines” after he went off injured during their 2-0 defeat to Preston earlier this week. McClean has been a crucial …

The FAI have been allocated an extra 2,200 tickets for Ireland’s EURO 2020 playoff away to Slovakia on March 26th. Mick McCarthy’s team will take on Slovakia in their Play-Off Semi-Final in the Tehelne Pole Stadium in Bratislava, with the winner advancing to face either Bosnia & Herzegovina or Northern Ireland on March 31st. The Slovakian FA were obliged to …

Slovakian manager Pavel Hapal believes that his side will have enough to beat Ireland in March’s Euro 2020 playoff semi-final but admitted that the Boys in Green will be “tough” opposition. Ireland will face Slovakia in Bratislava on March 26th with the winners facing either Northern Ireland or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final, with a spot at Euro …

With the Summer Olympics, Euro Championships and the Ryder Cup, 2020 will be an incredible year for sport. To ensure you don’t miss a second of the action, we’ve compiled all the key dates into one essential guide. _____ January 2020 4th: All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship semi-finals 5th: All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship semi-finals 19th: All-Ireland Senior Club Football …

Gareth McAuley has said that Northern Ireland will be looking for “revenge” should they end up playing the Republic of Ireland in a Euro 2020 playoff in March. Windsor Park could host a playoff between the two teams on the island on March 31, 2020. If Ireland get past Slovakia, and Northern Ireland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina, then the two teams will …

The Republic of Ireland’s route to Euro 2020 is now clear. Mick McCarthy’s side must beat Slovakia away in a one-legged playoff on March 26. If they come through that tie, they will play the winner of Bosnia-Herzegovina versus Northern Ireland in a final on March 31 for a spot at Euro 2020. Ireland will be away from home in …

The Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 playoff path was confirmed at a draw on Friday morning. If they are to reach the tournament, they will have to come through two away games.  Ireland failed to qualify directly for Euro 2020, finishing third in qualification Group D behind Switzerland and Denmark, a result that was confirmed on Monday night following a …

The Republic of Ireland still have a chance to reach Euro 2020 despite finishing third in Group D behind Switzerland and Denmark. On Monday night, Denmark confirmed their spot at Euro 2020 at Ireland’s expense thanks to the 1-1 draw in Dublin. Mick McCarthy’s side must now beat Slovakia away in a one-legged playoff semi-final on March 26, 2020. Should …

Ireland look set for an away trip to Slovakia in their first Euro 2020 playoff after Wales defeated Hungry to qualify automatically for the tournament. UEFA may change Ireland into Path A from Path B if they wish to, however it is thought that they will keep the four teams in Path B as they currently are. That means that …

Damien Delaney has called for Stephen Kenny to immediately replace Mick McCarthy as the Republic of Ireland manager following the team’s failure to qualify automatically for Euro 2020. Kenny, the Ireland Under-21 coach, will succeed McCarthy as the senior team manager in August 2020. However, following the 1-1 draw with Denmark on Monday night, which confirmed Ireland’s place in a …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy understandably had mixed emotions as he saw his side draw 1-1 against Denmark and miss out on automatic qualification for Euro 2020 at the Aviva on Monday night. The Boys in Green put in arguably their best performance of the campaign so far as they drew with their familiar foes but a point in their final …

Ireland fell just short of automatic Euro 2020 qualification as they drew 1-1 with Denmark at the Aviva Stadium meaning it will be the playoff route for the Boys in Green. The Boys in Green began the game well and in the first half and had the best chance to open the scoring as Conor Hourihane found his way through …

Mick McCarthy has announced the Republic of Ireland team to play Denmark. Ireland take on the Danes for the sixth time in two years in a game where the objective could not be any clearer for McCarthy’s side – if they win, they will qualify automatically for Euro 2020. A draw or defeat will see Denmark go through to the …

Irish manager Mick McCarthy is keen to “surprise” those doubting his side when the Boys in Green take on Denmark in their crucial Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday night. McCarthy’s men know that they must win to guarantee a spot in next summer’s finals, with the Danes, who Ireland have failed to beat in their last five games, a difficult …

Glenn Whelan may be one of the most experienced campaigners in the current Irish squad, but the 35-year-old is under no illusions as to how massive an occasion tomorrow night will be for the Boys in Green. Ireland’s task on paper is simple; beat Denmark at the Aviva Stadium and book a place in next summer’s Euro 2020 finals. The …

On Monday, Ireland take on Denmark in their final Euro 2020 qualifier knowing victory is required over their familiar foes in order to reach next summer’s finals. The Boys in Green impressed in their friendly win over New Zealand last night but it’s likely that the Irish boss will ring the changes for Monday’s all important clash. But what starting …