Martin O'Neill Archives - League of Ireland

John O’Shea retires from International Football with 117 caps for Ireland

- May 10, 2018 1

The Football Association of Ireland has paid tribute to defender John O'Shea following his retirement from international football with the Republic of Ireland. One of only six senior men's players to reach 100 caps, O'Shea made his senior debut against Croatia at the old Lansdowne Road in 2001 and has played

Republic of Ireland to take on Celtic for Scott Brown’s Testimonial

- March 26, 2018 3

The Football Association of Ireland can confirm that a Republic of Ireland XI will travel to Glasgow to take on Celtic in Scott Brown's testimonial match on Sunday, May 20. The game in Celtic Park will kick off at 14:00 and ignites a busy summer period for Martin O'Neill's squad with

Sean Maguire’s success at Preston is a tremendous advert for the League of Ireland

- March 26, 2018 0

It's been a memorable couple of months for Sean Maguire. The striker has netted five goals in four games for Preston North End since returning from injury and the former Cork City finisher has been rewarded with another call-up to Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad. His success in the

Sean Maguire makes his first start for Ireland

- March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 0

Sean Maguire has been named in the Ireland starting line up for the first time as Martin O'Neill's men take on Turkey at 5.30pm. He starts up top with Scott Hogan in a very attacking line up. BREAKING: Seamus Coleman returns to captain the side while Declan Rice and Scott Hogan

10 ex – League of Ireland players named in Martin O’Neill’s 30 man provisional squad for Turkey

- March 8, 2018 1

The League of Ireland is now quite obviously blooding higher quality players as a third of Martin O'Neill's provisional squad for the Turkey friendly has come from the League of Ireland. Seamus Coleman (Sligo Rovers) Matt Doherty (Bohemians) Kevin Long (Cork City) Shane Long (Cork City) Enda Stevens (Shamrock Rovers,UCD, St Patrick's Athletic) David Meyler (Cork

Could we not do an O’Neill swap?

- January 15, 2018 0

Opinion piece: Brian Quigley If only Michael and Martin O’Neill could just swap jobs. The football community down here would get an Irish man in charge who has managed successfully in the League of Ireland [with Shamrock Rovers], has a proven track record of getting the most out of limited resources

Ireland Boss Martin O’Neill Interested in Stoke Job?

- January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 1

One of the primary tenets of sports betting is understanding the importance of value. Understanding how the odds work is obviously key, but that’s where most amateur bettors wind up falling short. Most preseason odds would have told you that Stoke City would not be among the clubs at risk

Is Stephen Kenny a real contender for the Ireland job?

- January 11, 2018 1

With all the speculation that Martin O’Neill is set to take up the role of manager at Premier League side Stoke City, it leaves many people asking the question, ‘who will be the next Ireland manager?’ Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny’s name is being mentioned continuously as a possible replacement, and the

The wheels come off the O’Neill bus as Ireland exit through play offs

- November 15, 2017 0

Christian Eriksen masterclass compounded a disastrous evening for the boys in Green with a hat-trick of the highest quality to book Denmark a place at next years World Cup. Heartbreak, devastation, a slaughter and massacre are words that will no doubt do the rounds throughout the media as, in yet another

Sean Maguire makes the final cut for Martin O’Neill’s squad

- October 2, 2017 0

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill confirmed his squad ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Round clashes with Moldova and Wales. Injury rules out goalkeeper Keiren Westwood (ribs), while striker Kevin Doyle has retired due to concussion-related symptoms. A number of players are carrying knocks and will be assessed by