Eoin Doyle

RTÉ Sport soccer analyst

Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure

A sell-out Aviva Stadium on the eve of our opening qualifier against Hungary suggests that optimism is once again in the air – and, naturally, a lot of that hope is being pinned on the shoulders of one man: Evan Ferguson.

Soccer • 05 Sep

Worrying stat underpins night of double joy for LOI

In a week when Irish football had good reason to examine its flaws, its clubs gave us every reason to celebrate its potential.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Classics tee up most monumental night in LOI history

After one of the great European nights in League of Ireland history, Eoin Doyle says we are no longer asking whether our clubs can compete; now we're asking how far they can go.

Soccer • 22 Aug

Sligo's bit o' red card reversal must sharpen ref focus

There was a time not long ago when appealing a red card in the League of Ireland was a waste of paper, ink, and hope. However recent decisions point to a maturing league, writes Eoin Doyle, who is hoping for more incentives for referees to improve.

Soccer • 15 Aug

Criticism of Drogheda's style is unfair and misplaced

In football, style of play has long been a subject of debate. From tika taka, to route one, to the low block, there's no shortage of philosophies and preferences.

Soccer • 08 Aug

O'Sullivan can master the impact of football's cruelty

Cathal O'Sullivan's upward trajectory has been blown off course by a second ACL injury, but as he's shown in the past, the Cork City man can triumph over adversity.

Soccer • 01 Aug

Zefi's stalled career shows domestic bliss can be best

Kevin Zefi left the League of Ireland for Italy in a blaze of publicity as a teenager, but his lining out for Sligo Rovers in a friendly last week shows the domestic game is a proven testing ground for young players with big ambitions, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 25 Jul