Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford sees Aaron Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of Israel clash
Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before.
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In-form Scott Hogan admits Ukraine game caught him out
Scott Hogan admitted that he struggled with the physical challenge of starting Ireland's last match in June when Stephen Kenny’s side played out a 1-1 draw with Ukraine.
Aaron Connolly the only senior on U21s' radar, insists Crawford
Jim Crawford says it was never a possibility that any of Stephen Kenny's senior Republic of Ireland internationals would follow Aaron Connolly back to the Under-21s for Friday's European Championships play-off against Israel in Tallaght.
Stephen Kenny's Shane Duffy defensive dilemma for Scotland clash
Stephen Kenny has a selection dilemma in defence ahead of Saturday's trip to Glasgow, and the Ireland manager admitted that fairness is sometimes overlooked when getting the right balance for his team.
Wolves: Lage could make 'another Diego Costa-type signing' at Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers may now move for another free agent to add to the arrival of Diego Costa, after Nathan Collins saw red against Manchester City on Saturday, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Wolves: Lage now 'made to look silly' over £108k-a-week duo at Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made themselves look ‘a bit silly’ after being left with little depth at centre-back following the departures of Willy Boly and Conor Coady in the summer, according to journalist Dean Jones.
Micah Richards highlights Man City change that helped Jack Grealish against Wolves
Micah Richards says Jack Grealish benefitted from added freedom against Wolves and backed the Manchester City playmaker to follow-up his 'menacing' display at Molineux.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland squad focus, U21s vs Israel and FAI Cup quarter-final drama
Ex-Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers and journalist David Sneyd join Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast to discuss the Ireland squad for the Nations League games, plus a focus on Nathan Collins, Robbie Brady and Michael Obafemi.