Steve Clarke's Scotland a template for next Ireland manager to follow
Scotland's approach under Steve Clarke would be a suitable template for the next Republic of Ireland management team to follow, according to Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland.
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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: LOI 2024 season preview and England not the litmus test for next Ireland manager
Keith Treacy and Graham Gartland join Raf Diallo to preview the 2024 SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season which will kick off on Friday with Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk live RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player, while they also look ahead to the First Division campaign.
Cork City alarm bells started ringing after Colin Healy left - Johnny McDonnell
While Cork City's fate was sealed when they lost the SSE Airtricity promotion/relegation final to Waterford on Friday, Johnny McDonnell believes "alarm bells were ringing" as soon as former manager Colin Healy stepped away from the club in May.
Record FAI Cup final attendance a 'barometer' for the LOI - Graham Gartland
The record attendance and raucous atmosphere at Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final shows the potential for growth within Irish domestic football, according to three-time former cup winner Graham Gartland.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: St Pat's FAI Cup final joy and the November window for Stephen Kenny's Ireland
Graham Gartland and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to analyse St Patrick's Athletic's FAI Cup final win over Bohemians, discuss the upcoming window for Stephen Kenny's Ireland, react to Waterford's play-off final win, run through the final round of Women's Premier Division games ahead of Sunday's cup final showpiece and talk ex-U21 international Jake O'Brien's progress for struggling French giants Lyon and the potential knock on effect for English clubs scouting in Ireland.
Naj Razi an 'exciting prospect' amid Euro giants' interest
Graham Gartland believes Naj Razi is one of the most exciting prospects emerging from within Irish football as the Shamrock Rovers youngster earns apparent interest from some of Europe's leading clubs.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Four-in-a-Rovers, Ireland WNT, Drogheda takeover and Darron Gibson interview insights
Raf Diallo is joined by Graham Gartland, journalists David Sneyd and Barry Landy and RTÉ Sport online's Anthony Pyne. Graham reviews Shamrock Rovers' four-in-a-row title win and the latest League of Ireland action; David discusses his recent interview with Darron Gibson on the42.ie in which the ex-Ireland and Manchester United midfielder opened up about an addiction to sleeping pills; Barry gives an insight into Drogheda United's takeover by the owners of Walsall; and Anthony talks Ireland's Women's Nations League campaign as Eileen Gleeson's side close in on early promotion.
Irish opportunity knocks as Liam Scales faces Champions League 'acid test' with Celtic
A first Republic of Ireland cap will be on the horizon for Liam Scales if the Celtic defender can hit the ground running in the Champions League, according to ex-Drogheda and Dundee United centre-back Graham Gartland.