Irish manager Mick McCarthy has explained that he was “astounded” by Derby County’s decision to terminate the contract of defender Richard Keogh. Keogh was sacked by the club last week with immediate effect on the grounds of ‘gross misconduct’ after he was involved in a car crash which saw Derby teammates Tom Lawrence and Mason Bennett charged with drink driving. …
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Ireland take on New Zealand next Thursday at the Aviva Stadium as they prepare for their crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark. Mick McCarthy selected a 28-man squad ahead of the Dublin doubleheader, with the game against the All Whites an opportunity for the Irish boss to give some fringe players and new faces a chance. After Ireland’s disappointing displays …
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The Republic of Ireland squad for November games against New Zealand and Denmark has been finalised. Mick McCarthy has trimmed the Ireland squad from 39 players down to 28. Troy Parrott is part of the squad and McCarthy has said the Tottenham forward will feature against New Zealand in the friendly at the Aviva Stadium on November 14th. Ireland host …
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Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Troy Parrott will be in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming games against New Zealand and Denmark. Parrott doesn’t turn 18 until February and has only made one senior appearance for Tottenham Hotspur, but he is the highest-rated talent in Irish football. The Dubliner has already scored three times for Ireland Under-21s. He …
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Mick McCarthy has addressed criticism of James McClean and hit back at, what he perceives to be, negative coverage of the national team. The Republic of Ireland face a do or die Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark on November 18, a match they must win to qualify for the tournament next summer. McCarthy announced his 39-man provisional squad for the …
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Mick McCarthy has said he’s happy with the weakest part of his team – central midfield. The Republic of Ireland manager announced a 39-man provisional squad for the upcoming games against New Zealand and Denmark on Tuesday afternoon. McCarthy has named some uncapped players in the selection, with Ryan Manning and Troy Parrott the eye-catching inclusions. At a pretty humdrum …
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Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has spoken of his delight at having Burnley winger Robbie Brady back in his squad ahead of the crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark next month. Brady had begun McCarthy’s tenure starting two of the first three games in qualifying but missed the last two Irish squads as he struggled for game time at Turf Moor. …
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On Tuesday, Ireland manager Mick McCarthy named his provisional 39-man squad ahead of the upcoming Aviva double header against New Zealand and Denmark. McCarthy selected an extended squad as looks to get back to winning ways firstly in a friendly against New Zealand, before the crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark just four days later. With such a large squad …
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Mick McCarthy has scouted Ryan Manning, the in-form Irish full-back who has, so far this season, been overlooked for the Republic of Ireland squad. McCarthy was at Loftus Road on Tuesday night to watch the player in action for Queens Park Rangers against Reading. The game finished 2-2 and Manning played 90 minutes. 🤔 Wonder who the @FAIreland manager is …
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Throughout the week, QPR and Ireland defender Ryan Manning has been linked with a move to a host of Premier League clubs. Manning, who is out of contract in the summer, has worked his way back into the starting XI at Loftus Road following last season’s loan spell at Rotherham United and has looked extremely impressive. A midfielder by trade, …
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The second honeymoon period is well and truly over for Mick McCarthy as Ireland continue to struggle to qualify for a major tournament they’re helping to host. While they very much remain in the hunt for Euro 2020 qualification, this was facilitated by the fixture schedule and it’s hard to envision a shock result against Denmark next month. That being …
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Mick McCarthy admitted that the Republic of Ireland were outplayed by Switzerland and didn’t deserve anything from the game. Ireland lost 2-0 to the Swiss in rainy Geneva and could have no complaints after being outplayed and outclassed from the first whistle to the last. Haris Seferovic opened the scoring in the first half and Shane Duffy scored a late …
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The Irish national team has been held back by conservatism. But time has caught up. On Thursday night at Tallaght Stadium, before Stephen Kenny spoke to reporters in his post-match press conference, there was a sense that he would be pleased with the result. The Republic of Ireland Under-21s had played out a hard-fought goalless draw with Italy Under-21s. The …
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The Republic of Ireland’s task against Switzerland on Tuesday night couldn’t be easier. If they win the match in Geneva, they will qualify for Euro 2020. Simple. However, considering they couldn’t beat a team ranked 91st in the world – below Haiti, Syria and Oman – it is difficult to see how they will get the better of Switzerland, top …
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Kevin Doyle has predicted that Aaron Connolly will not start for the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday against Switzerland, despite the forward’s impressive cameo against Georgia. Connolly was the only positive to come from a truly terrible game of football on Saturday afternoon. Ireland played out a goalless draw against Georgia in Tbilisi and their chances of qualifying for Euro …
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Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has outlined that he feels his sides disappointing 0-0 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi was a “point gained” rather than two lost. The Boys in Green had a huge opportunity to take control in the group with a victory over their opponents, but looked flat throughout the game and failed to come away with all three …
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The Republic of Ireland are heading into a crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia on Saturday afternoon, and Switzerland away next Tuesday, without two key players. Mick McCarthy’s side only have three games remaining in Group D, and the trip to Tbilisi looks like a must-win tie. However, Ireland look set to be without two stalwarts from the Euro 2020 …
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Championship strugglers Stoke City and Millwall are both interested in Irish manager Mick McCarthy, however, he is fully committed to his job with the Boys in Green. McCarthy took over the national team for the second time at the end of last year and has overseen an unbeaten start to 2019, with Ireland winning four and drawing two of their …
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