Republic losing to Armenia could prove to be a good thing, says Nathan Collins
Nathan Collins has insisted the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League defeat in Armenia could prove to be a good thing in the long run.
Stephen Kenny Sport News
Stephen Kenny admits Ireland only have themselves to blame for Armenia defeat
Stephen Kenny admitted the Republic of Ireland had only themselves to blame after slipping to defeat in their Nations League opener in Armenia.
Republic of Ireland losing to Armenia could prove to be a good thing, says Nathan Collins
Nathan Collins has insisted the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League defeat in Armenia could prove to be a good thing in the long run.
Collins: Loss in Armenia could prove a good thing in long run
Nathan Collins has insisted the Nations League defeat in Armenia could prove to be a good thing in the long run. The defeat at the Republican Stadium may not rank alongside last year's World Cup qualifier reverse at the hands of Luxembourg in terms of humiliation, but it left manager Stephen Kenny and his players with questions to answer after they were unable to find a way past a side ranked 45 places below them. Speaking ahead of Wednesday evening's clash with Ukraine at the Aviva Stadium, Burnley defender Collins said: "I don't know if it will affect confidence because we know what we can do. "It could nearly be good for us as it will add fuel to the fire. We need a reaction and we have said it in there. Whether we show it on Wednesday, we know we need one. "In a way, it's probably good for us as we've been on a high lately. And now we know we need a reaction, so if we get that it should be good for us." Kenny admitted after the game that the Republic had only themselves to blame after they squandered first-half chances and then simply ran out of ideas. It was Ireland's first defeat in nine games, but the Nations League record remains miserable with no wins and just two goals scored in 11 games.
Republic losing to Armenia could prove to be a good thing, says Nathan Collins
Nathan Collins has insisted the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League defeat in Armenia could prove to be a good thing in the long run.
Didi Hamann offers Ireland ray of hope after Armenia shock
Didi Hamann offered Ireland a ray of hope on what was a bitterly disappointing day for Stephen Kenny's side in Yerevan.
'We have made life difficult for ourselves' - Kenny admits team must do better after defeat
A very disappointed Stephen Kenny offered up no excuses for his side's unexpected defeat in Armenia and admits that his side have it all to do if they are to have a chance of winning their Nations League group.
Stephen Kenny admits Ireland only have themselves to blame for Armenia defeat
Stephen Kenny admitted the Republic of Ireland had only themselves to blame after slipping to defeat in their Nations League opener in Armenia.