‘Nothing clicked’ – Hallgrimsson wants Ireland to fight back in Portugal
Ireland boss reflects on Armenia defeat and calls for reaction Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has broken his silence on last month’s shock 2-1 defeat to Armenia, describing it as a game where “nothing clicked.” The result left Ireland’s World Cup hopes in serious jeopardy. After three weeks of reflection, Hallgrimsson said he has struggled to […]
5 months ago
Hoops boss reveals disrespectful FAI made him leave Ireland job interview
Very poor form. When Stephen Kenny left his role as Ireland boss in 2023, Stephen Bradley was an obvious candidate to replace him, given his success with Shamrock Rovers. Speaking with Off the Ball, Bradley revealed that he was initially ‘approached through back channels’, before a meeting with then FAI CEO Johnathan Hill, and then […]
9 months ago
Bradley refuses to give view on controversial FAI man’s reign
The Hoops boss was coy with the media. Marc Canham stepped down as FAI CFO earlier in the week, following a relatively unpopular three-year reign. There was little improvement at the organisation during his time, and the feeling throughout Irish football is that a change was needed. When asked about his view on Canham’s time […]
11 months ago
Ex-Ireland women’s coach slams treatment from FAI
“The news came as a shock.” Former assistant coach of the Ireland women’s football team, Colin Healy, has blasted the FAI in a statement released today, January 16. Healy – who togged out for Ireland, Celtic, and Cork City during his playing career – was let go from his position along with manager Eileen Gleeson […]
1 year ago
Drogheda United issue statement after Conor McGregor posts trophy photo
The MMA fighter’s cousin was an unused sub in the club’s FAI Cup final win last November. FAI Cup winners Drogheda United have released a statement distancing themselves from Conor McGregor after the UFC star posed for photographs with the trophy at his pub in Dublin. McGregor, who was found liable for assault by an […]
1 year ago
FAI announce creation of new National League with promotion to League of Ireland
“This is the first stage of the creation of a new FAI National League and is an exciting moment for Irish football.” The FAI have announced the creation of a new National League, with the aim of a greater connection between grassroots and professional football in Ireland. They are set to launch the league – […]
1 year ago