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John O’Shea ready to be a manager after Republic of Ireland interim spell

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by PA7 hits

John O’Shea insists he is “more than ready” for management despite his spell as interim Republic of Ireland boss ending in disappointment.The former Manchester United and Ireland defender, placed in charge for this month’s friendly double-header against Belgium and Switzerland, saw his side go down 1-0 to the Swiss on Tuesday evening after Saturday’s 0-0 draw agains...Full Story »

Conor Bradley effort enough as Northern Ireland extend Scotland’s winless streak

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by PA7 hits

Scotland’s winless run became a concern after it was extended to seven games with a dismal 1-0 friendly defeat by Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.The Tartan Army were looking for a response following a 4-0 defeat by the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Friday night but were shocked when midfielder Conor Bradley fired in for the visitors after 32 minutes.The home side picked up the pace after t...Full Story »

Conor Bradley ‘absolutely buzzing’ after scoring Northern Ireland winner

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by PA5 hits

Conor Bradley was “absolutely buzzing” after his first Northern Ireland goal was enough for Michael O’Neill’s side to beat disappointing Scotland 1-0 in a friendly at Hampden Park.A deflected shot from Bradley in the 32nd minute put Northern Ireland in front against the run of play, and despite having more than 80 per cent possession, Scotland could not find a way back as...Full Story »

Xherdan Shaqiri stunner condemns John O’Shea’s Republic of Ireland to defeat

Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2024 by PA7 hits

A piece of magic from Xherdan Shaqiri ensured John O’Shea’s reign as interim Republic of Ireland head coach ended in disappointment as Switzerland eased to a 1-0 friendly victory in Dublin.The Chicago Fire midfielder’s sweet 23rd-minute free-kick proved the difference between the sides, but did not fully reflect the control the visitors exerted on a night when Ireland, ranked 4...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson misses penalty as Ireland fail to take chances in Belgium draw

Posted Sunday, March 24, 2024 by PA8 hits

Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as the Republic of Ireland passed up the opportunity to hand interim head coach John O’Shea a notable scalp against Belgium.The Brighton striker, who reported for international duty without a goal in 20 games for his club, saw his first-half spot-kick saved by Nottingham Forest keeper Matz Sels to ensure the friendly contest at a blustery Aviva Stadium ended ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill hails young Northern Ireland stars after draw in Romania

Posted Saturday, March 23, 2024 by PA17 hits

Michael O’Neill praised the attitude of his young Northern Ireland players after watching them take the game to Romania in an encouraging 1-1 draw in Bucharest.Having spoken this week about a “rebirth” for Northern Ireland, putting a disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign behind them and looking to the future with a new generation of players, O’Neill picked a startin...Full Story »

Jamie Reid’s debut goal helps Northern Ireland earn encouraging draw in Romania

Posted Saturday, March 23, 2024 by PA11 hits

Jamie Reid scored just seven minutes into his international debut as Northern Ireland earned an encouraging 1-1 draw away to Romania.Stevenage striker Reid, getting his first taste of international football at the age of 29, gave Michael O’Neill’s men a dream start in Bucharest.Euro 2024-bound Romania hit back when Dennis Man beat Conor Hazard for power in the 23rd minute, but O&rsqu...Full Story »

James McClean’s Republic of Ireland farewell ruined by New Zealand friendly draw

Posted Wednesday, November 22, 2023 by PA10 hits

Matt Garbett ruined James McClean’s farewell party as the Republic of Ireland were held to an embarrassing friendly draw by New Zealand.Both McClean – who was making his 103rd and final senior appearance for his country – and manager Stephen Kenny, out of contract on the final whistle and with seemingly little hope of an extension, might have hoped for a rousing conclusion at t...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill calls Northern Ireland win over Denmark step in right direction

Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by PA18 hits

Michael O’Neill called Northern Ireland’s 2-0 win over Denmark a step in the right direction but knows his side remain a long way from the finished article.In their final Group H fixture of a miserable campaign, O’Neill’s side finally beat someone other than minnows San Marino as second-half goals from Isaac Price and Dion Charles earned Northern Ireland their first compe...Full Story »

Northern Ireland end poor Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with win over Denmark

Posted Tuesday, November 21, 2023 by PA21 hits

Northern Ireland saved their best until last as they ended a miserable Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on a high note with a 2-0 win over Group H winners Denmark.Second-half goals from Isaac Price and Dion Charles got Windsor Park roaring again as Northern Ireland recorded only their third win of the year, and the first against anyone other than San Marino.The match was effectively a dead rubber &...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny confident with Republic of Ireland’s solid base for bright future

Posted Sunday, November 19, 2023 by PA13 hits

Stephen Kenny is confident the foundation is in place for a brighter future for the Republic of Ireland despite seeing their disappointing Euro 2024 campaign fizzle out in the Netherlands.Ireland knew before kick-off at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam that they would not be going to next summer’s finals after their feint hopes of snatching a play-off spot had finally been extinguished....Full Story »

Wout Weghorst fires Netherlands to Euro 2024 as Ireland end with whimper

Posted Sunday, November 19, 2023 by PA19 hits

Wout Weghorst fired the Netherlands into the Euro 2024 finals as the Republic of Ireland’s dismal campaign ended with a whimper.Hoffenheim’s on-loan Burnley frontman, whose winner in Dublin in September left Ireland with a mountain to climb, repeated the dose in Amsterdam to secure a 1-0 victory which was far more comprehensive than the scoreline suggested.As a result, the Dutch secu...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill urges Northern Ireland to stick to plan

Posted Saturday, November 18, 2023 by PA14 hits

Michael O’Neill could point to individual and collective mistakes after Northern Ireland lost 4-0 to Finland in their penultimate Euro 2024 qualifier but the inexperience of his young squad played a major role in Helsinki.Northern Ireland played well for much of the first half but fell behind to Joel Pohjanpalo’s penalty just before the break, and Daniel Hakans then doubled the lead ...Full Story »

Finland put Northern Ireland to the sword in Helsinki

Posted Saturday, November 18, 2023 by PA19 hits

Struggling Northern Ireland found no respite in the freezing temperatures of Helsinki as they suffered a seventh defeat of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign in a 4-0 loss to Finland.Michael O’Neill’s injury-ravaged side started well but crumbled after Joel Pohjanpalo’s penalty late in the first half, with second-half goals from Daniel Hakans, Teemu Pukki and Robin Lod piling ...Full Story »

Shea Charles dismissed as Northern Ireland lose at home to Slovenia

Posted Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by PA16 hits

Ten-man Northern Ireland returned to the all-too-familiar feeling of defeat as Adam Cerin’s early free-kick put Group H leaders Slovenia on the verge of qualifying for Euro 2024 with a scrappy 1-0 win at Windsor Park.Saturday’s 3-0 victory over minnows San Marino ended Northern Ireland’s five-game losing streak but it proved only a temporary reprieve in an injury-ravaged qualif...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny focused on fixtures instead of future after Ireland beat Gibraltar

Posted Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by PA19 hits

Stephen Kenny is thinking only of the Republic of Ireland’s final Euro 2024 qualifier in the Netherlands after avoiding a potential banana skin against Gibraltar.Monday evening’s 4-0 win over Group B’s basement boys handed Ireland just a second victory in seven attempts in qualification, and they will head for Amsterdam next month to face a Dutch side still to secure a place at...Full Story »

Ireland brush aside Gibraltar to spare Stephen Kenny further torment

Posted Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by PA21 hits

Under-fire manager Stephen Kenny was spared further punishment as the Republic of Ireland eased to a 4-0 Euro 2024 qualifying victory over Gibraltar.Brighton teenager Evan Ferguson fired the visitors into an eighth-minute lead at the Estadio Algarve with his third senior international goal before Celtic winger Mikey Johnston, Wolves defender Matt Doherty and substitute Callum Robinson struck to ...Full Story »

Northern Ireland U21s lose late on against Serbia

Posted Tuesday, October 17, 2023 by PA20 hits

Northern Ireland Under-21s lost 2-1 to Serbia in their Euro 2025 qualifier after Milos Pantovic struck a late winner at Mourneview Park.Ciaran McGuckin cancelled out Vladimir Lucic’s opener with a second-half spot-kick, but the visitors took full advantage of a moment of Northern Irish indecision to seal all three points.Serbia skipper Lucic handed his side a 1-0 lead with a super strike, ...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill hails Paul Smyth impact on first Northern Ireland start

Posted Sunday, October 15, 2023 by PA15 hits

Michael O’Neill was delighted to see Paul Smyth grab his Northern Ireland chance with both hands as the QPR winger got a goal and an assist on his first international start in a 3-0 win over San Marino.Smyth, who also had a goal disallowed, did his best to light up what was a largely drab affair at Windsor Park as Northern Ireland ended a run of five straight defeats in Euro 2024 qualifyin...Full Story »

Paul Smyth stars as Northern Ireland see off San Marino

Posted Saturday, October 14, 2023 by PA18 hits

Paul Smyth marked his first start for Northern Ireland with a goal and an assist as they saw off San Marino 3-0, but although Michael O’Neill’s side ended a five-game losing streak it was a largely drab affair at Windsor Park.QPR striker Smyth, earning a sixth cap, got his first competitive goal for his country just five minutes in and then teed up Josh Magennis to get the second mom...Full Story »

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