Tactics Truck: Ireland Withstand Barrage On Left-Flank To Take The Edge
Mehmed Bazdarevic, manager of Bosnia-Herzegovina, had clearly done his homework. Recordings of Ireland’s recent visit to Warsaw would have revealed a very fragile Irish left-flank, that crumbled in the...
View ArticleIreland Left-Back Crisis A Worry Ahead Of Bosnia Tie
Dennis Irwin, Ian Harte, John O’Shea. Where have all the left backs gone? The left back position for Ireland was in safe hands for the best part of 20 years. However, things have dried up, and as...
View ArticleThe Ireland XI Martin O’Neill Should Pick To Face Bosnia And Herzegovina
Tonight is as big a game as any that has taken place at the Aviva Stadium since the stadium opened in 2010, as Ireland and Bosnia and Herzegovina face off for the one spot at Euro 2016. Martin...
View ArticleTweet: Conor McGregor Shows Support For Irish Team After Euro-Playoff Heroics
When Conor McGregor spoke to Gareth A. Davies recently, he informed the combat sports journalist that he found it hard to “engage” with many common conversational topics due to his all-consuming...
View ArticleWalters The Star As Ireland Book Place At Euro 2016
Jonathan Walters booked the Republic of Ireland’s place at next summer’s European Championships in France with a fine display against a lacklustre Bosnian side in Dublin on Monday night. After a solid...
View ArticleFrom The Jaws Of Despair, Ireland Snatch Salvation In What Was A Memorable...
Even by Ireland’s standards, this qualification campaign has been heavy on the drama, writes Simon O’Keeffe. The extremes of elation and desolation have been reached with such regularity over the past...
View ArticleTactics Truck: O’Neill Persists With Diamond Formation That Sparked Ireland’s...
One year and three days ago, the Republic of Ireland lost away to Scotland by a single goal. The nation’s chances of even securing a playoff looked remote at best. Last night, it won that playoff,...
View ArticleJonathan Walters: The player Of The People
Watching Jonathan Walters lately in an Irish shirt is a reminder of the previous first generation to represent Ireland. He strikes us as an honest man and someone who is proud to represent the country...
View ArticleThree Ireland Players Who Need To Shake Things Up Before Euro 2016
After Ireland’s aggregate victory over Bosnia on Monday, Joe Gleeson profiles three players who need to improve this winter to be in with a chance of starting at Euro 2016. “Obviously narrowing it down...
View ArticleTransfers That Shook The League Of Ireland: Part Three
With the domestic transfer window well and truly underway, Pundit Arena continues its look back at some moves that sent shockwaves throughout the League of Ireland. In this, the third of a four-part...
View ArticleRepublic Of Ireland Will Face Belgium, Sweden & Italy At Euro 2016
It’s been a nervous wait since Jon Walters’s brace versus Bosnia and Herzegovina sealed the Republic of Ireland’s place at Euro 2016 and we now know who the Boys in Green will face in the group stage....
View ArticleLong Read: An In-Depth Look At The Republic Of Ireland’s Group E Opponents
The Republic of Ireland have been handed a very difficult draw for the Euro 2016 finals in what is arguably the group of death, containing Belgium, Italy and Sweden. While it seems to be a daunting...
View ArticleAlan Judge And Harry Arter Have Earned A Shot In Ireland’s Midfield
When the Republic of Ireland head to Paris next summer for their Euro 2016 opener against Sweden they will carry the hopes of a nation as Ireland look to get out of the Euro group stages for the first...
View ArticleWhat Should The FAI’s New Year’s Resolutions Be?
With a reasonably well set feel good factor about Irish football lately owing to a glamorous European draw accompanied by play-off wins against Bosnia and Herzegovina plus a fine victory over the World...
View ArticleRepublic Of Ireland Legend Damien Duff’s Career In Numbers
Former Republic of Ireland star Damien Duff announced his retirement from professional football on Monday evening. The legendary Irish winger released the following statement, explaining why he had...
View ArticleIreland Should Do Everything To Snare Patrick Bamford From England
The FAI should do everything in their power to coax Patrick Bamford into committing his international future to Ireland, writes Richard Barrett. Patrick Bamford and manager Aitor Karanka will...
View ArticleThere Are Lessons To Be Learned By The FA And FAI Ahead Of Euro 2016
Ahead of Euro 2016, both England and the Republic of Ireland will be in positive mood, but could a lesser known footballing nation show both countries the way when it comes to developing young talent...
View ArticleThis Shane Supple Story About Roy Keane Makes For Interesting Reading
Shane Supple is a name that will ring a few bells with both football and GAA fans. Supple is a former Ireland U-21 international goalkeeper, who came through the youth system at Ipswich Town before...
View ArticleRepublic Of Ireland Record Significant Ranking Milestone As Euros Excitement...
The feel-good factor surrounding the Republic of Ireland team has shown no signs of abating, especially after FIFA’s release of the latest world rankings. One place behind Northern Ireland in 29th...
View ArticleListen: Rep. Of Ireland Winger On Why He Had To Leave Everton
Aiden McGeady has spoken out about his decision to leave Everton on loan to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday during the January transfer window. McGeady has been limited to a solitary appearance...
View Article
