Paul Corry

SSE Airtricity League Columnist

'Professional football players read the media and scroll their social media accounts as often as the rest of the world does'

O'Neill needs to talk tactics, not talk his team down

The Republic of Ireland hasn't got world class players any more - but the players that are there don't need their manager to remind them of that.

Soccer • 18 Oct 18

It looks like we're going to lose Declan Rice, and every Irish fan will be understandably demoralised.

If Declan Rice 'unliked' us then it's O'Neill's fault

Declan Rice can go and play for a progressive, exciting England team, or stay with a limited, fractured Ireland. Like it or not, it doesn't look like a tough choice.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

'It's all or nothing for Cork; they must win this game'

Cork must go back to basics or concede title to Dundalk

Our League of Ireland expert casts his eye over a game that City simply have to win to keep their league hopes alive.

Soccer • 20 Sep 18

Big guns to be tested in FAI Cup quarter-finals

Paul Corry looks ahead to the FAI Cup quarter-finals and is predicting an upset with UCD, Longford and Limerick looking to cause a shock.

Soccer • 06 Sep 18

Derry City drew one and lost the other 13 of their matches

Rethink needed on unbalanced underage leagues

One-sided results at underage level mean it's time to devise a new concept and ensure the pathway for our best young players is there, writes Paul Corry.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

'It may be a case that the management team need a more experienced head to come in and guide them'

The future is bright but Rovers need investment now

Work being done at the Shamrock Rovers academy is ensuring a bright future for the club, but their senior squad - and possibly their coaching staff - is in need of reinforcement now, writes Paul Corry.

Soccer • 23 Aug 18

'In the week that the hockey team made World Cup history and, with Katie Taylor defeating all before her, hopefully these Champions League heroes can make some history of their own'

After hockey glory, Wexford take to international stage

Wexford Youths are in Champions League action this week, but after the hockey team grabbed the nation's imagination at the weekend, it is noticeable how low key Europe's blue ribbon women's club competition remains.

Soccer • 09 Aug 18