'A great honour' - Doherty handed armband for Latvia encounter
Matt Doherty has been handed the captain's armband for Wednesday night’s international friendly against Latvia.
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Evan Ferguson will get first start for Ireland at Aviva Stadium against Latvia
Evan Ferguson will make his first start in an Ireland shirt in tomorrow night's friendly international against Latvia at the Aviva Stadium.
Omobamidele relishing Mbappe challenge after tough year
The football gods are often fickle and cruel.
Graham Gartland: Fan patience key for Latvia game amid France focus
If the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Latvia on Wednesday ends up with an underwhelming performance, fans of the Boys in Green should factor in that manager Stephen Kenny will be testing out tactics with an eye towards next Monday's France match according to former Dundee United, Drogheda and Shamrock Rovers defender Graham Gartland.
Elliott: Ferguson clearly Ireland's best striking option
The pace of either Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi could be a potent asset for Ireland in the upcoming international window - but Evan Ferguson has already established himself as the leading attacking option, according to former Irish striker Stephen Elliott.
Mark Sykes: I'm just an Irish player playing for Ireland
Mark Sykes didn't feel particularly courageous when he declared his intention to switch international allegiance from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland back in 2020.
John Egan: FA Cup semi 'a bigger carrot' than Wembley
Republic of Ireland and Sheffield United defender John Egan says getting to the FA Cup semi-final is more important than the day out at Wembley that comes with it.