'We don't have an identity and that's the big problem' Former Republic of Ireland striker Stephen Elliott believes the Boys in Green's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign is already a write-off and that there is a … Soccer • 21 Jun
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's 'low-ebb' and Zambia test Stephen Elliott and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo to discuss Ireland's performances against Greece and Gibraltar in-depth and react to the European draws for LOI … Soccer • 20 Jun
Cawley: O'Donnell exit would leave sour taste for Pat's RTÉ Soccer analyst Alan Cawley has said he would be "genuinely shocked" should Stephen O'Donnell depart St Patrick's Athletic for Dundalk, believing the Saints would … Soccer • 01 Dec 21
Dundalk in danger of losing their legacy - Cawley Dundalk could be left with no legacy from their long period of success following a dramatic collapse in the last number of months, according to … Soccer • 18 Apr 21
Kenny paying the price for 'mismanagement and neglect' Stephen Kenny is paying the price for over two decades of "mismanagement and neglect" of Irish football in the wake of the Republic of Ireland's … Soccer • 28 Mar 21
Connolly: I worry about Doherty at Tottenham Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly tells RTÉ's Game On that he fears for Matt Doherty's future at Tottenham after another indifferent display against … Soccer • 29 Jan 21
Coleman and Doherty: Is Kenny poised to play the two? RTÉ Soccer analysts Kenny Cunningham and Alan Cawley debated whether Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty can play in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 semi-final … Soccer • 30 Sep 20
League return is 'realistic' ahead of more tough calls With the League of Ireland targeting the third week in June as a resumption of on-the-field action in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Alan … Soccer • 20 Mar 20
LOI Preview: Alan Cawley's team-by-team guide Former Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Alan Cawley casts his eye over every Premier Division club ahead of the start of the SSE Airtricity … Soccer • 14 Feb 20
'It's not as if Jack Byrne will be playing' - Cawley Alan Cawley has no issue with Shamrock Rovers fielding a second team in the SSE Airtricity League First Division and the RTE soccer pundit believes … Soccer • 10 Feb 20
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Can Ireland sink the Danes? On this week's RTÉ Soccer podcast, Adrian Eames is joined by former Ireland international Keith Treacy, veteran LOI referee Paul Tuite, Alan Cawley, James O'Toole … Soccer • 11 Nov 19
The UCD dilemma - should they change their approach? UCD are looking for a new manager after parting ways with Collie O'Neill. Is now the time for the club to consider a new philosophy? Soccer • 20 Aug 19
RTÉ Soccer Podcast - Focus on Cork City Adrian Eames joins Alan Cawley and Noel Spillane for a focus into current events at Cork City and the Premier Division. Soccer • 02 Jul 19
RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Is North-South approach the answer? On this week's RTE Soccer Podcast, Adrian Eames is joined by Alan Cawley, former Longford Town and Cork City boss Alan Mathews, Rob Wright and … Soccer • 29 Apr 19
Mathews: League of Ireland must be top of the pyramid The future of the League of Ireland must be foremost amongst any FAI restructuring, says Alan Mathews, who adds that an All-Ireland league is an … Soccer • 30 Apr 19
Cawley: 'Childish' FAI and PFAI dispute is salvageable The bitter row which has broken out between the FAI and PFA Ireland over the fund proposal for League of Ireland clubs is childish, but … Soccer • 30 Jul 18
Cawley: Hoops keeper needs time to 'develop properly' Alan Cawley says that Shamrock Rovers' star 16-year-old goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu needs time to "develop properly" after making a sensational start to his career. Soccer • 10 Jul 18
Cawley says Sligo Rovers home form is 'desperate' Alan Cawley says Sligo Rovers' terrible home form has left them in an 'unacceptable' position in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Soccer • 03 Jul 18
Cawley fears for Sligo after loss to Bohemians Soccer Republic analyst Alan Cawley feels Sligo Rovers are in "serious, serious trouble" following their loss to Bohemians on Saturday in The Showgrounds. Soccer • 07 May 18
Dunphy: O'Neill is no longer a good manager Eamon Dunphy believes that Ireland boss Martin O'Neill's tactics show he "doesn't understand what he's got in his squad and how to get the best … Soccer • 15 Nov 17
Dunphy: I never said Messi was finished Eamon Dunphy has denied writing off Lionel Messi prior to his El Clasico heroics on Sunday night in a tempestuous exchange with fellow 2fm Game … Soccer • 25 Apr 17
Dunphy: Klopp must do some shopping in January While Liverpool have much going for them in pursuit of at last winning the Premier League, Eamon Dunphy believes their dodgy defence will undermine their … Soccer • 31 Oct 16
Kenny must debate dropping Rogers - Cawley Stephen Kenny has a big decision to make with his goalkeeper selection ahead of tonight’s top of the table clash between Dundalk and Cork City, … Soccer • 11 Oct 16
'Bono's sunglasses' obstructing O'Neill's view Martin O’Neill’s excuse for not calling Daryl Horgan into the Ireland squad is “lame” and “absolute rubbish”, according to Alan Cawley. Soccer • 30 Sep 16
VIDEO: Cawley - Shamrock Rovers living in the past Shamrock Rovers fans and those running the club need to readjust their expectations in the wake of Pat Fenlon’s sacking, according to Alan Cawley. Soccer • 05 Jul 16