Martin O’Neill has spoken about the dynamic between himself and former assistant manager Roy Keane as well as his memories of the ex-Manchester United man during his time as the club’s captain. O’Neill and Keane worked together for almost six years, first as a duo with the Irish national team where they helped the Boys in Green qualify for Euro …
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Matt Doherty Details Heated Phone Conversation With Martin O’Neill
Matt Doherty has detailed the telephone conversation he had with Martin O’Neill following the Derryman’s exit from the Republic of Ireland manager’s job last November. On the night of O’Neill’s departure, Doherty spoke to 2FM show Game On about his former manager, and he wasn’t complimentary. The Wolves wing-back said that the setup under O’Neill was “old-school” and players would …
Read More »Emile Heskey Details How He Almost Attacked Martin O’Neill In Villa Dressing Room
Former England and Premier League striker Emile Heskey has detailed a time when he almost got physical with his old boss at Leicester and Aston Villa, Martin O’Neill. Heskey and O’Neill spent a large part of the former’s playing career together, first at Leicester City before reuniting around a decade or so later at Aston Villa. The big striker was …
Read More »“On TV Crying About His Family Situation” – Roy Keane Hits Back At Walters, Arter And Ward
“Imagine if Jon won a trophy. He talks a good game.” Roy Keane has finally had his say on his exit from the Republic of Ireland set-up and his disputes with Jon Walters, Harry Arter and Stephen Ward that occured in the months before he and Martin O’Neill left their posts. Keane did not hold back when discussing the Irish …
Read More »“I’m Not Having This Stuff That Martin O’Neill Is A Dinosaur”
Chris Sutton has defended his former Celtic manager Martin O’Neill following criticism levelled at him for his struggles towards the end of his Irish reign as well as his brief spell in charge of Nottingham Forest. O’Neill and assistant manager Roy Keane were relieved of their duties at the helm of the Irish national team at the end of 2018 …
Read More »Eamon Dunphy Takes Aim At Roy Keane And Martin O’Neill After Nottingham Forest Exits
“His old-fashioned approach had been exposed.” Eamon Dunphy has said that Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane are finished at the top level of football management and that they are “yesterday’s men.” Dunphy made the comments following the departure of both men from their positions at Nottingham Forest. On Friday, O’Neill was dismissed by the Championship club after just five months …
Read More »Behind The Scenes Details Show Why Nottingham Forest Dismissed Martin O’Neill
Nottingham Forest have sacked a lot of managers over the last few years. The Championship club have had 19 different managers in the last 10 years and eight in the last three seasons. So, the news of Martin O’Neill’s departure on Friday morning won’t have surprised many. And the reported nature of his exit won’t be a surprise to Irish …
Read More »Martin O’Neill Is No Longer The Nottingham Forest Manager
O’Neill has left the City Ground. Martin O’Neill is no longer the Nottingham Forest manager. O’Neill took over at the club in January but failed to guide them to a playoff place in the Championship. According to Daniel Taylor, chief football writer for the Guardian and the Observer, O’Neill has “lost his job” after just five months in charge. The …
Read More »Martin O’Neill’s Forest Spell Bares Eerie Resemblance To Irish Struggles
The definition of insanity, they say, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. A horribly cliched phrase certainly, but one that is constantly applicable to the way certain managers view the game. Jose Mourinho’s stubbornness arguably got him the sack at Manchester United. Mauricio Sarri’s inability to change his system has led to criticism …
Read More »Report: James McClean Edging Closer To O’Neill Reunion At Forest
Stoke City winger James McClean is edging closer to a reunion with his former international manager Martin O’Neill as Nottingham Forest look to secure a swap deal for the 29-year old. The Mirror.co.uk are reporting that both Stoke and Forest are in talks over a swap deal which would see McClean link up with O’Neill and Keane at the City …
Read More »“Dream Team” To Reform As Roy Keane Joins O’Neill In Forest Dugout
Roy Keane will join up with Martin O’Neill once again, this time at club level with Nottingham Forest as the former Man United captain becomes assistant manager at the club. The Telegraph had reported that the duo will pick up where they left off with the Republic of Ireland setup as they look to guide Forest into promotion contention in the …
Read More »Andrews Gives Insight Into English Media’s Perception Of O’Neill’s Ireland
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews has given his insight into how English football perceived Martin O’Neill’s Ireland as the 66-year-old prepares to take over at former club Nottingham Forest. Reports emerged in the media on Monday that O’Neill would be returning to club management with Championship play-off contenders Nottingham Forest who recently parted company with Aitor Karanka. The expected …
Read More »Martin O’Neill Set For Return To Management Following Irish Exit
Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill looks set for a dramatic return to club management, as he edges closer to becoming the new manager of Championship side Nottingham Forest. O’Neill left the Irish setup in November following a dismal year with the Boys in Green which saw them win just one game – a friendly against the USA – …
Read More »Martin O’Neill: “I’m Ready To Return” To Club Management
Former Republic of Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill, has revealed that he is “ready to return” to management as he still has a point to prove. O’Neill stepped down as the manager of the national side last month but believes he still has much to offer teams, despite the poor performances and results his side faced during the latter end of …
Read More »John Anderson: “It Must Have Been A Nightmare For Forward Players”
John Anderson believes that Martin O’Neill’s time as Ireland manager was up and that the squad was devoid of ideas The former international believes the Republic’s recent showing against Northern Ireland proved how out of their depth the team had become as they were played off the park by a side that on paper looked inferior. “You look at players …
Read More »Mick McCarthy: We Might Laud O’Neill For Capping Obafemi In The Future
On Saturday, 18-year old Ireland striker Michael Obafemi made his first Premier League start for Southampton in their game against Manchester United. Obafemi was handed his first league start by now departed manager Mark Hughes and impressed many in the 65 minutes he featured in before coming off injured. The Dublin born attacker was lively up against United’s defence and …
Read More »Houghton & Whelan Offer Interesting Insights Into McCarthy/Kenny Appointment
Ireland legends Ray Houghton and Ronnie Whelan spoke to Pundit Arena recently, giving their take on the pair of appointments that have ushered in a new era for the country’s national football side. Both men were in attendance as the FAI launched the National Football Exhibition in Dublin Castle on Friday and as two members of the 1988 squad that …
Read More »Mick McCarthy On Potentially Consulting With Martin O’Neill
The newly-appointed Ireland manager Mick McCarthy spoke to the media today during his official unveiling in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. McCarthy touched a myriad of topics and in general seemed to be in good spirits – first explaining to why the opportunity to manage Ireland again was one that was too good to turn down. Taking the reins from the now-former …
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