Eoin Doyle

RTÉ Sport soccer analyst

Now or never for historic Hearts, but I hope it's never

Former Hibernian striker Eoin Doyle can appreciate the historic nature of Hearts' title shot this weekend, but that doesn't mean he wants them to succeed.

Soccer • 15 May

International gap massive but Heimir must cap Victor now

I sometimes feel with international selection debates that everyone is right and everyone is wrong at the same time, writes Eoin Doyle

Soccer • 08 May

Bank holiday double bill will determine Shels storyline

A Friday night game, followed by a Monday evening, and suddenly the LOI table can look completely different by the time people are dragging themselves back into work on Tuesday morning. For Shelbourne, this is one of those weekends, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 01 May

St Pat's the only team capable of challenging the Hoops

With just over a quarter of the Premier Division season completed, just one teams look capable of challenging Shamrock Rovers. Eoin Doyle tells us why.

Soccer • 24 Apr

New version of Byrne having the desired effect

One of the biggest reasons Shamrock Rovers look like themselves again is the form of Jack Byrne.

Soccer • 17 Apr

Front-footed Dundalk creating more than a stir

In a football climate where so much of the conversation revolves around back fives, territory, long throws, set-pieces and not making mistakes, there is something refreshing about a side that genuinely tries to win matches.

Soccer • 10 Apr

"For Sligo, it's about stopping the slide"

Sligo looking to stop the slide at St Pat's

Now that the doom and gloom around the nation's near-miss in the chase for a World Cup place has begun to lift, the focus shifts back to the bread and butter.

Soccer • 03 Apr

Optimism should emerge from Prague heartbreak

Eoin Doyle recounts his own take on the highs and lows of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off qualifier against Czechia in Prague, opining that when the current disappointment subsides, there is real cause for optimism.

Soccer • 27 Mar

Lucky or good? Hallgrimsson possesses both qualities

Eoin Doyle will be at Dalymount Park to watch league leaders Bohemians in action tonight, but is already thinking ahead to next week's World Cup semi-final play-off in Prague.

Soccer • 20 Mar

Bohemians' unlikely defence key to unexpected title tilt

Eoin Doyle has been impressed by Bohemians' start to the season but says any title charge will depend on a defensive line-up few would have expected to see.

Soccer • 13 Mar