‘The Slovakia lad put the second goal in with his arm’
Despite some encouraging displays, the Boys in Green had to settle for a draw last night.
View ArticleWes Hoolahan and John O'Shea left on the bench for crucial relegation clash
Meanwhile, Robbie Brady starts for Norwich in what will be his 40th appearance this season in all competitions
View ArticleAthletic, competitive, versatile: Man Utd's new Irish starlet Lee O'Connor
The latest addition to Nicky Butt’s academy is highly rated in his native Ireland and has set his sights on emulating former Red Devil John O’Shea.
View ArticleWhich defenders will Ireland take to the Euros?
Martin O’Neill faces a few tough calls ahead of the squad announcement on 28 May.
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The Sunderland defender is hoping his issues at club level won’t impact on his international chances.
View ArticleMartin O'Neill says the pitch could be 'a problem' for Ireland-Belgium tomorrow
The Ireland boss also jokingly referred to Roy Keane as “the werewolf of Manchester” today.
View Article'We've got a big chance now against Italy' - John O'Shea
The Ireland captain says his side needs to learn from their mistakes today.
View Article'I'm not going to get involved in that now' - John O'Shea on retirement talk
At 35, many people suspect the defender has played his last game for his country.
View Article'I couldn't speak more highly of him' - O'Neill hoping O'Shea puts off...
The Ireland boss says he wants the defender to stick around for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.
View ArticleStuani strikes twice for Boro as O'Shea joins Moyes' injury list
Alvaro Negredo impressed again for Aitor Karanka’s side.
View ArticleKeane, O'Dowda and Pearce included as O'Neill names squad for Oman and Serbia...
Seamus Coleman and John O’Shea have also been named despite their injury concerns.
View ArticleConversation with O'Neill persuaded O'Shea to continue his international career
The 35-year-old currently has a year left on his Sunderland contract.
View ArticleInjury worry for Ireland as O'Shea hobbles off in heavy Sunderland defeat
The Waterford native appeared to pick up a hamstring issue in the first half of the 4-1 loss to Arsenal.
View Article'We have been playing with nine men for the last eight years'
The RTÉ pundit feels James McCarthy and Glenn Whelan are liabilities to the Irish team.
View ArticleO'Neill on McClean: He’s a lunatic, but a great lunatic
The Irish manager says the star’s obsessive work rate can sometimes be to the detriment of his wellbeing.
View Article'You grew up going to Croke Park watching Wexford play, or Waterford... or...
Ireland and Wales met at the GAA’s headquarters 10 years ago this week.
View ArticleBale could have broken my leg, says O'Shea
Manager Chris Coleman defended the Real Madrid star’s challenge.
View Article3 Ireland players who had a good week and 3 who didn't
It’s been a mixed week for the Boys in Green, as they earned a vital point against Wales but also lost to Iceland.
View Article6 candidates to take over as Ireland captain while Seamus Coleman recovers
The identity of the Boys in Green’s skipper for the remainder of the World Cup qualifying campaign has yet to be confirmed.
View Article'I needed to get out. I was getting too comfortable playing reserve football...
Young defender Tommy Robson says he’s matured significantly during his loan spell at Limerick.
View ArticleJohn O'Shea among the Irish players to be released by clubs
The veteran defender’s stay at Sunderland has come to an end.
View ArticleO'Shea signs new deal and Borini leaves for Milan as Sunderland begin life...
The Ireland international has penned a new one-year contract, while Borini heads to AC Milan on loan.
View ArticleNo McGoldrick but Walters included as Ireland squad fly out to Georgia
Both the Burnley attacker and John O’Shea took a full part in training today.
View ArticleIt's looking bleak for Sunderland and their Republic of Ireland quartet after...
The Black Cats’ long winless run now stands at 14 Championship matches after a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough.
View Article'When something's taken away from you like that... emotions are so raw at...
John O’Shea recalls his memories of playing in international play-offs and what it would mean to play in another World Cup.
View ArticleColeman faces daunting task as Sunderland break record
The Black Cats have now gone 20 games without a win.
View Article7 footballers we may be seeing the last of in 2018
Ireland international John O’Shea and others who may be contemplating hanging up their boots.
View ArticleJohn O'Shea dismisses report suggesting he is set to retire at the end of the...
The 36-year-old joined Sunderland in 2011.
View ArticleMan of the match John O'Shea swats away retirement talk with first goal in...
The 36-year-old dismissed reports earlier this week that suggested he planned to retire at the end of the season.
View ArticleAfter 117 caps, John O'Shea confirms imminent retirement from international...
The Sunderland player will represent his country for the last time against USA on 2 June.
View Article'Sometimes players retire themselves, and that’s fine. It’s what John has...
Ireland boss Martin O’Neill says he would like to see Daryl Murphy and Wes Hoolahan at John O’Shea’s final international game next month.
View Article'What a servant and what a player he's been over such a long, long period'
John O’Shea makes his final appearance for Ireland this weekend, and a former team-mate has been speaking about his influence on the team.
View ArticleGeorge Weah's son plans to thank John O'Shea for 'everything he's done for...
The PSG and USA teenager is expected to feature against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.
View Article'The squad was announced... I think my dad learned a lesson that day not to...
John O’Shea will wear the Ireland shirt one final time in front of home fans tomorrow evening.
View ArticleDo Ireland have a gameplan? Talking points ahead of tonight's friendly with...
We say goodbye to a great servant, while the new players will be eager to impress against a youthful American team tonight.
View ArticleAs it happened: Ireland vs USA, international friendly
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland took on the United States in an international friendly, with John O’Shea making his final appearance.
View ArticleFirst international goals for Graham Burke and Alan Judge hand Ireland...
In John O’Shea’s final appearance, the Boys in Green ran out 2-1 winners at the Aviva Stadium.
View Article'He's had a really tough time. He thought his career was over'
Martin O’Neill paid tribute to Ireland’s match-winner Alan Judge after tonight’s match.
View ArticleAfter 637 days of pain and heartache, Ireland's match-winner got his just...
Having contemplated quitting football not so long ago, Alan Judge enjoyed a moment to savour at the Aviva.
View ArticleVeteran Irish defender John O'Shea leaves Sunderland to make Championship return
The former Manchester United player has signed with Reading ahead of the 2018-19 season.
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