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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 …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 – …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mick McCarthy was unveiled as the new Irish manager on Sunday, during a press conference at the Aviva Stadium, as the FAI look to usher in the post-Martin O’Neill era. Rumours had been swirling around during the week following the news on Wednesday that Martin O’Neill would be stepping away from his role as the Irish manager alongside his assistant …