Could Jack Byrne become Ireland's next divisive creative player?
The Shamrock Rovers star impressed in a friendly against Bulgaria on Tuesday.
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Mick McCarthy was impressed with Kieran Sadlier, Sean Maguire and Aaron Connolly this weekend.
View ArticleHeadache for McCarthy as key defender Duffy 'likely to be out for weeks'
The Ireland manager may have to plan without his first choice centre-halves, following news that Richard Keogh’s season is over.
View ArticleAssessing Mick McCarthy's options as his side is plunged into defensive crisis
Ireland’s first-choice defence has played every minute of the campaign so far, but only Seamus Coleman is available for next month’s game with Georgia.
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The Irish manager has stuck with the tried and trusted with none of Stephen Kenny’s U21 squad called up for games away to Georgia and Switzerland.
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McCarthy was also unwilling to say too much about John Delaney, in light of the former CEO’s resignation from the FAI.
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The defender will miss 15 months of football having been injured in a car crash last week.
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Aaron Connolly has recently played against Man City, Burnley, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Chelsea.
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Mick McCarthy has also added Blackburn defender Derrick Williams to his plans for upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.
View ArticleMcCarthy on Ireland teen sensation Connolly: 'He deserves this chance'
The 19-year-old Galway native scored twice for Brighton against Tottenham on Saturday.
View Article'Not at all' - Playing Aaron Connolly in Georgia not a gamble, says Mick...
Shane Duffy and David McGoldrick will be given every chance to prove their fitness for this week’s double-header, meanwhile.
View Article'I’ve always had belief' - Egan ready to step up amid Irish defensive...
Mick McCarthy is likely to be without most of his first-choice defence for Saturday’s clash with Georgia.
View Article'I'm totally comfortable playing in that position' - Irish opportunity...
With Enda Stevens suspended, the Wolves defender looks to be at the top of the queue to fill in at left-back.
View ArticleHuge boost for Ireland as Duffy declares himself fit for crucial double-header
David McGoldrick won’t be involved in Georgia but may be available to play a part against Switzerland.
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Sean Maguire is back in the Irish fold – and has been working with Robbie Keane to force his way back into the starting team.
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Scott Hogan was surprised to be included in the Irish squad, but he is determined to prove he belongs there.
View Article'I’d be bonkers to leave him out' - Shane Duffy ready to start for Ireland...
Elsewhere, Mick McCarthy was flattered by the comparison drawn between his team and Michael Flatley.
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Aaron Connolly could feature for Ireland against Georgia today, after a whirlwind few weeks.
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Mick McCarthy’s men were held amid a disappointing stalemate in Tbilisi.
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Mick McCarthy defended his side’s performance after a 0-0 draw in Tbilisi.
View ArticleMcCarthy: Notion Ireland are much better than Georgia and should be...
The Irish boss also said he has no regrets over the timing of Aaron Connolly’s substitution.
View Article'It's my proudest moment in football by far, I'm just disappointed not to...
Aaron Connolly reflects on his senior debut for Ireland.
View ArticleIreland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long
Mick McCarthy’s side could only draw with Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.
View ArticleMcCarthy rules out McGoldrick and says Connolly is 'ready to start' against...
David McGoldrick will miss out on Tuesday night.
View Article'I gave out the jerseys the other day and there were lads with tears in their...
The Irish Defence Forces are off to the Chinese city of Wuhan to compete at the World Military Games this week.
View ArticleDo you agree with our Ireland team to face Switzerland?
Mick McCarthy has some big calls to make after Saturday’s frustrating stalemate against Georgia.
View ArticlePlayer ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Switzerland
It was a disappointing night for Ireland, as they were beaten 2-0.
View ArticleMcCarthy concedes Ireland were beaten by 'a considerably better team'
The Republic of Ireland manager saw his side go down 2-0 to Switzerland in Geneva this evening.
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Mick McCarthy also admitted Aaron Connolly endured a tough night in Geneva.
View ArticleIreland get another reminder that football from the Charlton era no longer...
The Boys in Green were well beaten by Switzerland in Geneva last night.
View ArticleIreland football matches are like Groundhog Day
With Irish football, the more things change, the more they stay the same, writes Paul Fennessy.
View ArticleChampionship leaders hit back to earn draw, McCarthy watches Manning
The Ireland boss was at Loftus Road to watch the Galway native.
View ArticleMcCarthy considering capping Troy Parrott in upcoming friendly with New Zealand
QPR’s Ryan Manning is also in contention for a first senior cap next month.
View ArticleRandolph hopeful of recovery while Parrott 'has real chance of starting' v...
Mick McCarthy has also played down worries over the fitness of Shane Duffy and Glenn Whelan, and said Troy Parrott has a ‘real chance’ of a senior debut next month.
View ArticleManning and Kelleher included in Ireland squad for New Zealand and Denmark
Mick McCarthy has named his 39-man provisional squad for next month’s double-header.
View ArticleMcCarthy hoping Brady can rediscover some form in time for crucial Denmark game
The Ireland boss is optimistic that Robbie Brady can bring some creativity to his team ahead of November’s crunch Euro 2020 qualifier.
View Article'None of you think we are that good or the players are that good'
The criticism of the Republic of Ireland team isn’t going away anytime soon, and Mick McCarthy is sick of it.
View ArticleCeltic youngster O'Connor and Parrott included in finalised Ireland squad
Mick McCarthy is glad to have the likes of Robbie Brady, Ciaran Clark and David McGoldrick back for this month’s games against New Zealand and Denmark.
View ArticleIreland boss Mick McCarthy slams Derby County for sacking Richard Keogh
‘If Richard got in an Uber and the Uber driver was drunk I don’t think they would have sacked him.’
View ArticleAaron Connolly emerges as injury doubt for upcoming Irish double-header
The Brighton striker was taken off at half-time against Manchester United earlier today.
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