Tag: Republic of Ireland

Irish Eyes Now Turn To The World Cup

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Irish eyes now turn to the World Cup and Russia 2018. Republic of Ireland players can be reasonably proud of their performances, as their Euro 2016 participation ends. The Boys in Green, came up against a very determined host nation in France. Despite going behind to an early goal via Robbie Brady, the French didn’t wilt in […] READ MORE

Football Never Left Home

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Apart from a few German whistles emerging from the corner of the stadium, Wembley had fallen silent. A sea of white had greeted the players as they entered the field of play two and a half hours prior, but now the sea was still. Gareth Southgate stepped up for the 11th spot-kick, and for the […] READ MORE

Euro 2016 Draw – England draw Wales

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England and Wales have drawn each other at Euro 2016 in Group B along with Russia and Slovakia. Meanwhile the Republic of Ireland are up against Belgium, Italy and Sweden in the “Group of Death” and Euro Debutants Northern Ireland face tough matches against World Champions Germany, Poland and Ukraine in Group C. The home-nations […] READ MORE

Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016: Six Points or Simply No Point

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Republic of Ireland squad announced for Gibraltar and Georgia upcoming fixtures:    Goalkeepers: David Forde, Shay Given, Darren Randolph Defenders: Richard Keogh, Marc Wilson, Séamus Coleman, Cyrus Christie, John O’Shea, Alex Pearce, Ciaran Clark, Paul McShane Midfielder: James McCarthy, Jeff Hendrick, Stephen Ward, Glenn Whelan, Eunan O’Kane, Aiden McGeady, James McClean, Robbie Brady, Anthony Pilkington, […] READ MORE

Wales’ World Cup Qualification Chances

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Being in pot one for the World Cup 2018 draw was seen as a beneficial scenario to Wales fans, as it meant that they had the chance to see which groups they wanted to avoid before being drawn. Others were more sceptical of the position for the same reason — Wales could have been placed in […] READ MORE