Ireland lack 'world-class figure' in team, says Alan Browne
Alan Browne has admitted that Ireland lack a "world-class figure" to lead them back to international football’s promised land.
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Heimir Hallgrimsson aiming to solve Ireland puzzle piece by piece
As the September international window came to a close and the Ireland squad started to make their way back to their respective clubs, Heimir Hallgrimsson was left to pick up the pieces following a double defeat to begin his tenure.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Heimir's first dance, Ireland v England and Greece review and the Dundalk situation
Former St Pat's, Shelbourne and Drogheda United manager Johnny McDonnell and RTÉ Sport's Conor Neville join Raf Diallo to review a losing start for new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson against England and Greece, with a focus on the issues underpinning the defeats both tactically and in regard to waning confidence levels among the players and fanbase.
Johnny McDonnell: Boring work on 'structure' key for Ireland
Former St Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne and Drogheda United manager Johnny McDonnell says new Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has plenty of work to do on the shape and structure of the team and recommends sticking with the switch to a back four.
IOC move on election rules puts up legal hurdles to Coe running for top Olympic job
In a move by the IOC that apparently could block Sebastian Coe as an expected presidential candidate, the Olympic governing body has clarified its complex election rules before a deadline Sunday to enter the race.
Ireland’s Andrew Omobamidele ‘completely understands’ fans’ frustrations
Andrew Omobamidele has promised frustrated fans there is better to come after Ireland slipped to a second successive defeat at the start of the new Nations League campaign.
Manchester Airport delays and cancellations on Wednesday, September 11 - full list
Over the summer Manchester Airport welcomed a record number of passengers, with 6.56million travellers passing through the northern travel hub in July and August. Although the summer holiday period has come to an end, autumn is still a popular time to go away for many people, especially those without school age children.
'We were all fans once' - Andrew Omobamidele appeals to Irish support to stick with team
Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele insisted the side could take positives from their first-half display against Greece and appealed for Irish supporters to stay with the team, stressing "we were all fans once".