John O’Shea backs future Ireland stars Shane Duffy and Jack Byrne to shine
The Sunderland defender expects the pair to play a big part in the Irish team in the coming years.
View ArticleHere’s what the Ireland starting XI to face Slovakia should be
Martin O’Neill is set to field another experimental side for Tuesday’s game at the Aviva Stadium.
View Article‘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.
View Article'Fitness has never been a problem for me' - O'Shea plays down Sunderland...
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.
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