Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry Paul Corry found Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach for the World Cup qualifier against Armenia far too conservative, and he doesn't hold out much hope of the Republic of Ireland making the play-offs. Soccer • 17 hrs
Hallgrimsson's tactics for Armenia astonishing - Corry Paul Corry found Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach for the World Cup qualifier against Armenia far too conservative, and he doesn't hold out much hope of the Republic of Ireland making the play-offs. Soccer • 17 hrs
Ebsole had 'full confidence' Ireland would get job done Player of the match Festy Ebosele felt the players had the "full confidence" that Ireland were going to get the win that was required against Armenia. Soccer • 15 Oct
Ebsole had 'full confidence' Ireland would get job done Player of the match Festy Ebosele felt the players had the "full confidence" that Ireland were going to get the win that was required against Armenia. Soccer • 15 Oct
Ireland beat 10-man Armenia to maintain play-off hopes Ireland secured the victory that was required to allow them to hold onto their World Cup hopes, beating Armenia 1-0 at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 15 Oct
Ireland beat 10-man Armenia to maintain play-off hopes Ireland secured the victory that was required to allow them to hold onto their World Cup hopes, beating Armenia 1-0 at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 15 Oct
Azaz and Smallbone named for must-win Armenia clash Finn Azaz and Will Smallbone have been named to start Ireland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm. Soccer • 14 Oct
Azaz and Smallbone named for must-win Armenia clash Finn Azaz and Will Smallbone have been named to start Ireland's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia at Aviva Stadium, kick-off 7:45pm. Soccer • 14 Oct
World Cup qualifying recap: Ireland 1-0 Armenia Read how it all unfolded as Ireland stirred themselves sufficiently to get the win they needed against 10-man Armenia. Soccer • 14 Oct
World Cup qualifying recap: Ireland 1-0 Armenia Read how it all unfolded as Ireland stirred themselves sufficiently to get the win they needed against 10-man Armenia. Soccer • 14 Oct
Preview: Dramatic night awaits with dream in balance Armenia put a major dent in Ireland's qualifying campaign, and now the eastern European side can potentially drive the final nail into the national team's World Cup ambitions. Soccer • 14 Oct
Preview: Dramatic night awaits with dream in balance Armenia put a major dent in Ireland's qualifying campaign, and now the eastern European side can potentially drive the final nail into the national team's World Cup ambitions. Soccer • 14 Oct
'We haven't nailed down what we are yet' - Treacy Keith Treacy feels the Republic of Ireland have yet to "nail down" a consistent identity under Heimir Hallgrimsson, and can look to teams like Scotland and Wales as examples of maximising the collective. Soccer • 14 Oct
'We haven't nailed down what we are yet' - Treacy Keith Treacy feels the Republic of Ireland have yet to "nail down" a consistent identity under Heimir Hallgrimsson, and can look to teams like Scotland and Wales as examples of maximising the collective. Soccer • 14 Oct
Collins feels top performance is coming against Armenia After Ireland's spirited showed against Portugal, Nathan Collins is hoping the energy from that display in Lisbon can be taken forward to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 14 Oct
Collins feels top performance is coming against Armenia After Ireland's spirited showed against Portugal, Nathan Collins is hoping the energy from that display in Lisbon can be taken forward to Tuesday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 14 Oct
Republic of Ireland v Armenia - all you need to know The Republic of Ireland welcome Armenia to Aviva Stadium for a must-win World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 13 Oct
Republic of Ireland v Armenia - all you need to know The Republic of Ireland welcome Armenia to Aviva Stadium for a must-win World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 13 Oct
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct
Positive Portugal performance sets up Armenia must-win The management called for an Irish performance, the players obliged. Nothing tangible in Lisbon, however, the rewards should come later for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side. Soccer • 13 Oct
Ogbene wary of Armenia rematch after 'life lesson' Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland that Tuesday night's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia will be just as difficult as their showdown with star-studded Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct
Ogbene wary of Armenia rematch after 'life lesson' Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland that Tuesday night's must-win World Cup qualifier against Armenia will be just as difficult as their showdown with star-studded Portugal. Soccer • 12 Oct
WC qualifying: Hungary beat Armenia for first win The Republic of Ireland's group rivals Hungary picked up their first win of the World Cup qualifying campaign as they saw off Armenia 2-0 in Budapest. Soccer • 12 Oct
WC qualifying: Hungary beat Armenia for first win The Republic of Ireland's group rivals Hungary picked up their first win of the World Cup qualifying campaign as they saw off Armenia 2-0 in Budapest. Soccer • 12 Oct
Onus versus Armenia more worrying than onerous Portugal While Keith Treacy does not expect the Republic of Ireland to get anything from Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Portugal, the former Boys in Green winger believes Heimir Hallgrimsson's side will find that daunting task less complicated in some ways than Armenia's visit to Dublin three days later. Soccer • 07 Oct
Onus versus Armenia more worrying than onerous Portugal While Keith Treacy does not expect the Republic of Ireland to get anything from Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Portugal, the former Boys in Green winger believes Heimir Hallgrimsson's side will find that daunting task less complicated in some ways than Armenia's visit to Dublin three days later. Soccer • 07 Oct
Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players. Soccer • 11 Sep
Tactical naivety leads to doubts around Heimir future After a week in which Ireland produced one of their worst performances in living memory, big questions are being asked of manager Heimir Hallgrimsson and just what he's asking of his players. Soccer • 11 Sep
Armenia debacle shines spotlight on Hallgrimsson tenure "We probably need a miracle to qualify," admitted Heimir Hallgrimsson, following Ireland's humiliating 2-1 defeat to Armenia. Soccer • 10 Sep
Armenia debacle shines spotlight on Hallgrimsson tenure "We probably need a miracle to qualify," admitted Heimir Hallgrimsson, following Ireland's humiliating 2-1 defeat to Armenia. Soccer • 10 Sep
Hallgrimsson 'takes the blame' amid pessimistic mood Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was taking responsibility for the Republic of Ireland's damaging defeat to Armenia in Yerevan and admitted that any hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup look to be longest of shots. Soccer • 11 Sep
Hallgrimsson 'takes the blame' amid pessimistic mood Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was taking responsibility for the Republic of Ireland's damaging defeat to Armenia in Yerevan and admitted that any hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup look to be longest of shots. Soccer • 11 Sep
Player Ratings: Day of Armenian acrimony for Ireland Here's how we rated the Ireland players after the 2-1 defeat to Armenia which has left Ireland which just one point from a possible six in the World Cup qualification group. Soccer • 11 Sep
Player Ratings: Day of Armenian acrimony for Ireland Here's how we rated the Ireland players after the 2-1 defeat to Armenia which has left Ireland which just one point from a possible six in the World Cup qualification group. Soccer • 11 Sep
Doherty dropped as Ogbene and Taylor start in Armenia Matt Doherty has been left out of the Ireland side for this evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan. Soccer • 09 Sep
Doherty dropped as Ogbene and Taylor start in Armenia Matt Doherty has been left out of the Ireland side for this evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan. Soccer • 09 Sep
Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 09 Sep
Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 09 Sep
Kelly: In-game management better than last Armenia trip Stephen Kelly feels the Republic of Ireland's in-game management has improved as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side look to build on the comeback draw against Hungary when they face Armenia on Tuesday. Soccer • 08 Sep
Kelly: In-game management better than last Armenia trip Stephen Kelly feels the Republic of Ireland's in-game management has improved as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side look to build on the comeback draw against Hungary when they face Armenia on Tuesday. Soccer • 08 Sep
Hallgrimsson expects early test against Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson will expect his players to be tuned in from the first whistle as Ireland take on Armenia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Yerevan. Soccer • 08 Sep
Hallgrimsson expects early test against Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson will expect his players to be tuned in from the first whistle as Ireland take on Armenia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Yerevan. Soccer • 08 Sep
O'Shea: No excuses in Armenia Dara O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland they can have no excuses as they head into their World Cup qualifier in Armenia having banked a hard-fought first point of the campaign against Hungary. Soccer • 08 Sep
O'Shea: No excuses in Armenia Dara O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland they can have no excuses as they head into their World Cup qualifier in Armenia having banked a hard-fought first point of the campaign against Hungary. Soccer • 08 Sep
Ronaldo brace steers Portugal to easy win over Armenia Cristiano Ronaldo took his international goal tally to 140 in 222 appearances with two as Portugal opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Armenia in Group F. Soccer • 06 Sep
Ronaldo brace steers Portugal to easy win over Armenia Cristiano Ronaldo took his international goal tally to 140 in 222 appearances with two as Portugal opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Armenia in Group F. Soccer • 06 Sep
Treacy: Ireland 'sleepwalking' into Euro 2024 qualifers Speaking on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast, former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy fears the Boys in Green are 'sleepwalking' into the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign after a mixed UEFA Nations League campaign. Soccer • 29 Sep 22
Treacy: Ireland 'sleepwalking' into Euro 2024 qualifers Speaking on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast, former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy fears the Boys in Green are 'sleepwalking' into the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign after a mixed UEFA Nations League campaign. Soccer • 29 Sep 22
Defiant Kenny defends team after 'crazy' Armenia clash Stephen Kenny was defiant in defence of his side's performance after securing a slender 3-2 victory over Armenia, despite "a few minutes of absolute madness", that almost proved costly at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 28 Sep 22
Defiant Kenny defends team after 'crazy' Armenia clash Stephen Kenny was defiant in defence of his side's performance after securing a slender 3-2 victory over Armenia, despite "a few minutes of absolute madness", that almost proved costly at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 28 Sep 22
