Ireland lack 'world-class figure' in team, says Alan Browne
Alan Browne has admitted that Ireland lack a "world-class figure" to lead them back to international football’s promised land.
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John Stones taken by Lee Carsley's style with England
John Stones praised the changes to England's playing style made by interim head coach Lee Carsley after the team recorded back-to-back wins in their first matches since the departure of Gareth Southgate.
Heimir Hallgrimsson aiming to solve Ireland puzzle piece by piece
As the September international window came to a close and the Ireland squad started to make their way back to their respective clubs, Heimir Hallgrimsson was left to pick up the pieces following a double defeat to begin his tenure.
Decade of decline as Ireland freefalling down rankings
The Republic of Ireland qualified for consecutive tournaments at Euro 2012 and 2016, which might suggest that it was a golden era for the game in the country; however, it was midway between the two that Ireland sank to their lowest ever position since the FIFA rankings began in 1992.
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Heimir's first dance, Ireland v England and Greece review and the Dundalk situation
Former St Pat's, Shelbourne and Drogheda United manager Johnny McDonnell and RTÉ Sport's Conor Neville join Raf Diallo to review a losing start for new Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson against England and Greece, with a focus on the issues underpinning the defeats both tactically and in regard to waning confidence levels among the players and fanbase.
Johnny McDonnell: Boring work on 'structure' key for Ireland
Former St Patrick's Athletic, Shelbourne and Drogheda United manager Johnny McDonnell says new Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has plenty of work to do on the shape and structure of the team and recommends sticking with the switch to a back four.
'We were all fans once' - Andrew Omobamidele appeals to Irish support to stick with team
Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele insisted the side could take positives from their first-half display against Greece and appealed for Irish supporters to stay with the team, stressing "we were all fans once".
'It feels like the jersey is too heavy for some players' - Heimir Hallgrimsson
Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that the weight of wearing the Ireland jersey is affecting players' confidence following Tuesday night’s defeat to Greece.