A different ball game as Ireland win controversial Israel clash
Nations League: Israel 0 Republic of Ireland 3 (Parrott 13, Idah 16, Moylan 25)
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Timeline on an Irish footballing controversy not seen since Saipan
Thursday, 10pm: Following defeat in Kosovo, Ireland captain Dara O’Shea reiterates plans for a player meeting to be held the following day. The sole item on the agenda is the players’ approach to playing on Sunday against Israel.
Ireland v Israel live updates: Controversial match set to go ahead
After what must rank as the most dramatic day in Irish football since Saipan, tonight’s Nations League game between Ireland and Israel looks set to go ahead. Kick-off is set for Debrecen, Hungary at 7.45pm Irish time. We will keep you updated with any and all developments over the next few hours and during the game itself.
Republic of Ireland defender Jimmy Dunne named as reserve goalkeeper for Israel game
Jimmy Dunne, the QPR defender, has been redesignated as a goalkeeper for tonight’s Uefa Nations League game against Israel after Gavin Bazunu’s withdrawal.
Reigning champs Athlone ‘right where we want to be’ ahead of FAI Cup final against Shelbourne
Much of the chat in the build-up to Sunday’s FAI Cup final has been centred on the misfortune of it being staged on the same day as Ireland’s game against Israel in Debrecen. The latter fixture, and everything around it, has, naturally enough, hoovered up the bulk of this week’s sporting attention.
Ireland v Israel: Day of infamy exposes serious lack of leadership in FAI
Not even the most pessimistic forecasts of the reality of playing Israel could have foreseen a day as abject and rancorous as this.
Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu says he will not play against Israel
Bolton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has confirmed he has refused to participate in the Republic of Ireland’s controversial Nations League fixtures with Israel as a matter of “principle”.
‘It would be wrong to participate’: Gavin Bazunu on decision to withdraw from squad for Israel match
Irish goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has released a statement on social media after his decision to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad before their matches against Israel in the Nations League.