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ALKMAAR, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 10: Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar celebrates the fifth goal 4-1 with Mateo Chavez of AZ Alkmaar during the Dutch Eredivisie match between AZ Alkmaar v FC Groningen at the AFAS Stadium on August 10, 2025 in Alkmaar Netherlands (P

Parrott ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has been dealt a blow, with in-form attacker Troy Parrott ruled out of the crucial upcoming World Cup qualifier double-header against Hungary and Armenia.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Troy Parrott's AZ Alkmaar suffered disappointment in Dutch Cup final

Parrott on target in Cup final but AZ beaten

Troy Parrott slotted his 20th goal of the season from a re-taken penalty but AZ Alkmaar suffered disappointment against Go Ahead Eagles in a dramatic Dutch Cup final in Rotterdam.

Soccer • 22 Apr

Troy Parrott celebrates his goal with AZ Alkmaar team-mate Ibrahim Sadiq

Euro round-up: Parrott on target; Real into Copa final

Troy Parrott bagged his 14th league goal of the season as AZ Alkmaar drew 2-2 with RKC Waalwijk in tonight's Eredivisie encounter.

Soccer • 01 Apr

AZ Alkmaar's Wouter Goes (left) blocks a shot from Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min

Spurs keep their season alive as they edge past AZ

A brace by Wilson Odobert fired Tottenham into the Europa League quarter-finals with a 3-2 aggregate win over AZ Alkmaar to keep their season alive.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Troy Parrott came up against his former side

Parrott helps AZ gain lead against former club Spurs

Troy Parrott was centrally involved as a comical first-half own-goal from Lucas Bergvall consigned a lacklustre Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-0 loss away to AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Rodrigo Bentancur and Troy Parrott vie for possession in October's clash between Tottenham and AZ Alkmaar

Parrott fuelled by fond Spurs memories and cryogenics

AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott has no regrets about his time at Tottenham, but the Dubliner would be more than happy to score against his former club on Thursday.

Soccer • 05 Mar

Troy Parrott scored AZ's second to restore the Dutch side's lead

Europa League wrap: Parrott nets as AZ rout Galatasaray

Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott was among the goals as AZ Alkmaar claimed a commanding 4-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League play-off round tie against Turkish champions Galatasarary.

Soccer • 13 Feb

Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane before kick-off at the Groupama Arena

Parrott on target but Keane guides Ferencvaros to KOs

Robbie Keane's home managerial debut as Ferencvaros manager ended with a thrilling 4-3 Europa League win over an AZ Alkmaar side who had Republic of Ireland attacker Troy Parrott among its goalscorers.

Soccer • 31 Jan

Parrott finds the net again for AZ Alkmaar

Troy Parrott scored his sixth goal of the season for AZ Alkmaar but it wasn't enough for his club to avoid defeat to Utrecht in the Eredivisie on Sunday.

Soccer • 30 Sep 24

Troy Parrott celebrates his winning spot-kick

In-form Parrott the hero again for AZ Alkmaar

Republic of Ireland attacker Troy Parrott struck the winner from the penalty spot as AZ Alkmaar beat Swedish side Elfsborg 3-2 in their Europa League opener.

Soccer • 25 Sep 24

Troy Parrott in action for Excelsior last November as he vied for the ball against Riechedly Bazoer of his now current club AZ Alkmaar

Parrott flying the coop fits into Hallgrimsson horizons

Former Dundalk striker David McMillan discusses Troy Parrott's move to AZ Alkmaar and Heimir Hallgrimsson's suggestion that he would like to see more Republic of Ireland-eligible players in leagues outside of the English market.

Soccer • 15 Jul 24

Troy Parrott spent last season on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam

Parrott joins AZ Alkmaar on permanent deal

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott has made a swift return to the Eredivisie after Dutch top flight side AZ Alkmaar confirmed that they have signed the Dubliner from Tottenham Hotspur.

Soccer • 13 Jul 24

Watkins on target again as Villa cruise past AZ Alkmaar

Ollie Watkins continued his red-hot form as Aston Villa cruised to a statement 4-1 Europa Conference League win at AZ Alkmaar.

Soccer • 26 Oct 23

The Legia Warsaw team bus was stopped and two players taken off and arrested by Dutch police

Diplomatic row after Dutch police arrest Warsaw players

Dutch police have arrested two players from Polish soccer team Legia Warsaw following their Europa Conference League defeat against AZ Alkmaar, officials said, prompting an angry reaction in Poland.

Soccer • 06 Oct 23

West Ham players confronted some AZ Alkmaar fans after the game

West Ham players confront fans who attacked family area

David Moyes was concerned for members of his family after AZ Alkmaar fans attempted to attack a section of West Ham's support following their Europa Conference League semi-final win in the Netherlands.

Soccer • 19 May 23

West Ham beat AZ Alkmaar for European final place

West Ham are one game from ending their 43-year trophy drought after they kept their heads to sink AZ Alkmaar 1-0 and reach the final of the Europa Conference League.

Soccer • 18 May 23

Mathew Ryan of AZ Alkmaar fouls Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United resulting in the home side's penalty

West Ham come from behind to earn semi-final advantage

Goals from Said Benrahma and Michail Antonio kept West Ham's dreams of a first trophy in 43 years alive after a 2-1 victory in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final against AZ Alkmaar.

Soccer • 11 May 23

Mikey Leddy was on target for Shamrock Rovers

Hoops end Youth League campaign with creditable draw

Shamrock Rovers bowed out of the UEFA Youth League after a creditable 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar at Tallaght Stadium on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 04 Oct 22

Shamrock Rovers U19s are heading for Europe

Shamrock Rovers to face AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Youth League

Shamrock Rovers will face Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in the two-legged first round of the UEFA Youth League.

Soccer • 31 Aug 22

Celtic lost 2-1 in Holland but progressed to the Europa League group phase

Celtic stutter past Alkmaar to reach group phase

Kyogo Furuhashi's early goal proved crucial as Celtic reached the Europa League group stage despite a torrid night in Holland.

Soccer • 26 Aug 21

James Forrest of Celtic FC celebrates after he scores the second

Celtic strike twice to take control of AZ tie

Celtic beat AZ Alkmaar 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off round in Glasgow.

Soccer • 18 Aug 21

Ange Postecoglou is quietly confident ahead of Celtic's Europa League clash

Celtic boss taking nothing for granted in Europe

Ange Postecoglou wants to see more proof that his players are making progress with his style of football when they host AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

Celtic lost their Scottish Premiership season opener at Hearts on Saturday

AZ on cards for Celtic if they beat Jablonec

Celtic will play AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League play-offs if they get past Jablonec of the Czech Republic in the third round.

Soccer • 02 Aug 21

AZ Alkmaar believe they should have been made the top placed team as they had beaten Ajax both home and away in the league.

AZ Alkmaar question decision to give Ajax European spot

AZ Alkmaar have written to UEFA as they want the governing body to overturn the Dutch football association's (KNVB) decision to award Ajax Amsterdam the country's sole automatic berth in the group phase of next season's Champions League.

Soccer • 25 May 20

Ajax are on top of the Eredivisie through goal difference

Dutch top flight likely over after ban extended

The Dutch football federation (KNVB) announced its intention to call an end to the season, subject to discussions with UEFA, following the government's decision to extend a ban on large gatherings until September

Soccer • 21 Apr 20