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Mick McCarthy has said that he will “fully support” new Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny who succeeds the 61-year-old in the role.  McCarthy was contracted by the FAI until July 31st with U21 boss Kenny set to take over following the completion of Ireland’s Euro 2020 campaign. However, that plan was thrown into confusion following the worldwide outbreak of …

The FAI have confirmed that Stephen Kenny will take up the role as manager of the Republic of Ireland senior side with immediate effect. It was originally planned that Kenny would take charge after Ireland’s Euro 2020 campaign but the global Covid-19 pandemic has seen the competition rescheduled for next year while Ireland’s qualifier with Slovakia has also been postponed. …

Back in November 2018, the FAI opted for appeasement. The previous regime in the association appointed Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager. However, a large section of Irish football supporters were underwhelmed. They wanted change after the dour final year of Martin O’Neill’s reign and Stephen Kenny was, arguably, the popular choice for the role. In an attempt to …

The European Championships may be postponed for another year, but now is the ideal time to take a trip down memory lane with the Boys in Green. In 2002, Mick McCarthy’s Ireland returned to the world stage having missed out on France 98, impressing on their way to the last 16 where they disappointingly fell to Spain on penalties. In …

Irish manager Mick McCarthy has outlined that he and his wife are in self-isolation at their home after two of their neighbours tested positive for the coronavirus. McCarthy should be getting prepared for Ireland’s Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia which was originally scheduled for Thursday but the outbreak of the coronavirus has meant a widespread suspension of the sporting calendar. …

The FAI’s Interim Deputy CEO Niall Quinn has outlined that the Association would not be worrying about the managerial situation surrounding Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kenny until after the rescheduled Euro 2021 playoff in June. Kenny, the current Ireland Under-21s manager had been scheduled to take over from McCarthy as senior Ireland manager in August 2020 following the culmination of …

Former Hull City and Bradford striker Dean Windass has revealed that Irish manager Mick McCarthy tried to convince him to play for the Boys in Green during his first spell in charge of the national team. Windass had a career which spanned almost 2o years across all four divisions of English football and in the early 2000s he spent time …

The Republic of Ireland football team are facing a conundrum when normality resumes following the shutdown due to the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). And it relates to the managerial succession plan drawn up by the previous regime at the FAI. On August 1, 2020, Stephen Kenny is due to take over from Mick McCarthy as the Republic of Ireland …

On Friday, Irish manager Mick McCarthy will select his 23-man squad ahead of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia in Bratislava. The game will go ahead behind closed doors as was announced on Tuesday, with the Boys in Green facing a tricky test against Slovakia who finished third in their qualifying group behind Croatia and Wales. A host of …

The Slovakian FA and the FAI have confirmed that the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 playoff with Slovakia, due to be held on March 26th, will be played behind closed doors.  Fixtures across a whole range of sports in Europe have been disrupted due to the outbreak of Covid-19 and the latest high-profile match to be hit is Ireland’s …

Mick McCarthy has hinted that Jack Byrne may play a part in the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 playoff semi-final with Slovakia later this month.  The Shamrock Rovers star has been in scintillating form for the Tallaght club so far this season. He’s scored three goals in five games including a stunning late winner against league champions Dundalk. Byrne …

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has urged his side’s fans to stop thinking Troy Parrott is “the second Harry Kane” following their FA Cup exit at the hands of Norwich City on Wednesday.  The 18-year-old Republic of Ireland star got 30 minutes under his belt during the 1-1 draw but missed a penalty attempt in the subsequent shootout as a score …

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has defiantly stated that underage star Troy Parrott will not be included in his squad for the Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia unless he is getting regular game time at Tottenham.  That all but rules the 18-year-old out of a place on the plane given Jose Mourinho’s reluctance to start him for Spurs despite …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy confirmed that captain Seamus Coleman would miss the upcoming Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia through injury. Coleman went off injured in Everton’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the weekend with a thigh injury and speaking to RTÉ Sport, McCarthy confirmed that it would keep the right-back out of the clash in Bratislava. The news of …

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy admitted that he was impressed by Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne when he attended the 3-2 victory over Dundalk on Friday night. Byrne came up with the winning goal for the Hoops in what was a fascinating affair between the two sides who will likely challenge for the Premier Division title this season. McCarthy …

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy ran the rule over Under-21 midfielder Jason Knight on Friday as he continues to prepare for the upcoming Euro 2020 playoff against Slovakia. McCarthy watched the talented 19-year-old midfielder in Derby County’s 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend while also keeping an eye on Harry Arter, who could be in contention for an international …

Mick McCarthy will “voluntarily step aside” from his position as Republic of Ireland manager before his contract expires if the team fails to reach Euro 2020, according to reports. McCarthy is due to leave his post following the conclusion of the Euro 2020 campaign – either after the tournament ends in July, or if Ireland fail to qualify. He will …