Ireland did the necessary against Moldova on Friday night to set up a winner-takes-all clash with Wales on Monday. Two first half goals from Daryl Murphy were enough to seal the win, though the performance at times wasn’t particularly strong and some players should be pretty nervous about their role in the starting lineup. Still, Ireland got the win they …
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Opinion: Ireland Got The Job Done But They Have Become Infuriating To Watch
Republic of Ireland get job done but they are a hard watch
Read More »Five Talking Points Following Ireland’s Victory Over Moldova
Ireland's 2-0 victory against Moldova was largely expected but there was a sense of relief all the same.
Read More »Murphy’s Goals And Long’s Missed Chances Leave Martin O’Neill With A Dilemma
With no goal in 24 games will Long start in Cardiff on Monday night?
Read More »Ireland Fans React To 2-0 Victory Over Moldova
Ireland came into their clash with Moldova on Friday night knowing they had to win to have any chance of qualifying from Group D. With Wales beating Georgia away from home earlier in the evening, the pressure was intensified but the Boys in Green brilliantly stepped up to the plate, albeit against a much lesser opposition. Two goals inside 20 …
Read More »Republic Of Ireland Team To Take On Moldova Named
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has named his side to take on Moldova in what is the first of two do or die games for the Boys in Green. BREAKING: David Meyler captains Ireland as Martin O'Neill names his starting team to face Moldova! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/DjtRsBFPHz — FAIreland (@FAIreland) October 6, 2017 As expected, in goal is Darren Randolph …
Read More »Martin O’Neill Cuts Five Players From The Ireland Squad To Face Moldova
Martin O’Neill has trimmed his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova in Dublin. With an initial 30-man panel to choose from, cuts were always necessary and to that end, the manager has decided that James McCarthy, Daryl Horgan, David McGoldrick, Jonny Hayes and uncapped Aiden O’Brien will not be involved. James McCarthy won’t be …
Read More »What Scotland’s Late Win Means For Ireland’s World Cup Playoff Hopes
Never ones to do things the easy way, even when Ireland’s group destiny is in their hands, they’ll need a bit of help to make the playoffs. The fact that only eight of the nine runners-up will be making it to Russia, coupled with the fact that the Boys in Green are perilously close to that pool, made for a …
Read More »How A Much-Changed Ireland Should Line Up Against Moldova
Ireland’s slim hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Russia will almost certainly crumble to dust if they don’t beat Moldova on Friday night. The good news, however, is that the runners-up spot (if not a playoff place) is still very much in Ireland’s hands. The task (but the execution) is simple: two wins from two guarantees second …
Read More »Martin O’Neill’s Praise For Roy Keane Shows The Bromance Is Alive And Well
Ireland face into a crucial week of World Cup qualifiers, as Moldova come to town on Friday night before the crucial trip to Cardiff on Monday to take on Wales. If this week goes well, the Boys in Green can begin to dream of a Russian summer once more, and Martin O’Neill will cement his place in history as only …
Read More »Roy Keane’s Comments Suggest Sean Maguire And Scott Hogan Could Face A Massive Week
Sean Maguire and Scott Hogan could be thrown straight in! With Ireland heading into a crucial week of World Cup qualifiers, it has reached a stage of make or break. The Boys in Green made a thunderous start of Group D, but are yet to win a game in 2017 in what was a disappointing run of games, particularly the …
Read More »New Ireland Striker Scott Hogan Starstruck Meeting Childhood Hero Roy Keane
New Ireland striker Scott Hogan starstruck meeting childhood hero Roy Keane
Read More »After A Promising Start Ireland Have Left Themselves Needing Help To Reach The World Cup
A a promising start to World cup qualifying now the Republic of Ireland need help to reach the playoffs for Russia 2018
Read More »Can Sean Maguire Or Scott Hogan Be Ireland’s Next Robbie Keane?
Scott Hogan and Sean Maguire called up to Republic Of Ireland World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales
Read More »Watch: Conor Hourihane Bends Delightful Free-Kick Around Wall In Aston Villa Win
What a goal from Conor Hourihane! Ireland face into a crucial month which will make or break their World Cup campaign. The Boys in Green know that anything less than six points against Moldova and Wales will not be enough to see them into the play-offs. Martin O’Neill saw his side offer two disappointing performances against Georgia and Serbia earlier …
Read More »Shay Given On Prospect Of Roy Keane One Day Taking Over As Ireland Boss
In a horrendous week for Martin O’Neill and his Republic of Ireland team, the pressure is now on with some sections of the Irish support calling for a change in management as qualification now depends on the play-off route at best. Former Ireland goalkeeper and now occasional TV pundit Shay Given feels that failure to qualify for the World Cup …
Read More »Watch: The Wales Goal That Sends Them Back Into Group D Contention Was A Screamer
Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn’s 73rd minute goal gave Wales a vital win in their World Cup qualifier against Austria in Cardiff on Saturday evening. In only his first international start, the 17-year-old unleashed a thunderbolt from 25 yards to give Wales a crucial victory as they seek to qualify for their first World Cup since 1958. The youngster had only been …
Read More »Ireland Face Massive Four Days In Race For World Cup Qualification
Now that deadline day has come and gone attention switches to international football as Martin O’Neill’s men aim to leave Tbilisi tomorrow night with three massive points against Georgia as the race for World Cup qualification next summer hots up. The Republic of Ireland will be hoping to maintain their 100% record against Georgia ahead of a vital home clash …
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