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Malaysia 1997 remembered: A glorious chapter in Irish football

Declan Whooley talks to all 18 squad members, as well as manager Brian Kerr, as he revisits the Republic of Ireland's third place finish in the Under-20 World Cup and discovers a bond that lasts to this day.

Soccer • 10 Dec 17

Brian Kerr only lost two games as Republic of Ireland senior manager

Talking Sport: Kerr should be central to Irish football

The 20 years since Ireland's third place finish in Malaysia have taught us that Brian Kerr's is a football mind Irish football cannot bear to be without.

Soccer • 08 Dec 17

Irish players and management celebrate claiming third at the 1997 Youth World Cup in Malaysia

Malaysia 1997 - A glorious chapter in Irish football

Declan Whooley spoke to the manager and the entire 18-man squad to relive that magical journey to a semi-final against a star-studded Argentina side where a long-lasting bond still holds to this day.

Soccer • 11 May 18

Chris Coleman's Irish heritage will have no effect on his approach to tonight's game

Wales on verge of historic mathematical achievement

Top-seeded Wales are three games away from a first World Cup finals in 60 years, thanks to some clever planning, a Golden Generation... and Brian Kerr.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

O'Neill's contract extension will see him remain in charge for the 2020 European Championships qualification campaign

Kerr: Strange timing to award O'Neill new deal

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr says the decision to award Martin O'Neill a contract extension two games out from the conclusion of the qualifying campaign is a "strange" one.

Soccer • 06 Oct 17

There is certainly a bit of pressure on the Irish management ahead of this crucial qualifier

Kerr: 'We can't depend on the hoof and hope stuff'

The Republic of Ireland will have to show a marked improvement from their previous home games in this World Cup qualifying campaign if they are to have any chance against a Serbia side that has "so many good players", says Brian Kerr.

Soccer • 05 Sep 17

Argentina's referee Nestor Pitana gestures during the clash between Portugal and Mexico

Video assistant referees - the case for and against

Didi Hamann believes the use of video assistant referees is "farcical", and warned the system cannot work in the long run.

Soccer • 18 Jun 17

Sean Maguire will move to Preston at the end of July

Kerr: Maguire needs to do it at a higher level

Brian Kerr believes Martin O'Neill was right to resist the temptation to call up Cork City striker Sean Maguire to his Republic of Ireland squad, and said the striker needs to prove himself at a higher level before he can hope to pull on the green shirt.

Soccer • 06 Jun 17

The Republic of Ireland players ahead of kick-off against Iceland

Fans were swizzed out of an international match - Kerr

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr said fans were "swizzed out of an international match" after the 1-0 defeat to Iceland at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 29 Mar 17

James Milner gave Liverpool the lead from the penalty spot

Man United are out of the title race - Brian Kerr

RTÉ Soccer analyst Brian Kerr believes that Sunday's 1-1 draw with Liverpool has ended any remaining hopes Manchester United had of mounting a title challenge.

Soccer • 16 Jan 17

Kerr critical of 'farcical' World Cup expansion

Money and politics are the main reasons for the FIFA World Cup being expanded from 32 to 48 teams, according to former Ireland manager Brian Kerr.

Soccer • 10 Jan 17

Ireland centre halves Shane Duffy and Ciaran Clark talk during the away in over Moldova

Kerr: Ireland need to settle on defensive pairing

Brian Kerr says a settled central defensive partnership will be key to qualification for the World Cup in two years’ time with Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill having used four centre halves in three games so far.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Brian Kerr questioned where is the leadership in the FAI in relation to the league?

VIDEO: Kerr vents frustration at FAI in debate

Brian Kerr didn't hold back in telling the FAI's Fran Gavin what he thought of the Association's strategic plan to help League of Ireland clubs.

Soccer • 09 Aug 16

Brian Kerr and Adrian Eames in the Stade de France

Column: Home away from home in the Stade de France

The RTÉ Radio 1 commentators described all the drama of the opening Euro 2016 Group E game, with Brian Kerr rising to the occasion more than others.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

The loss of Sligo captain Tim Clancy was crucial says Brian Kerr

VIDEO: Kerr sees positives for struggling Sligo

Sligo Rovers’ thumping 4-0 defeat at the hands of Bray Wanderers means their wait for a first win in this year’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division continues, though Brian Kerr took positives in the heavy defeat.

Soccer • 29 Mar 16

Richie Towell could make his Brighton debut in two weeks

'Very tough' for Towell to make Euro 2016 squad

Brian Kerr and Kenny Cunningham feel it is very unlikely Richie Towell can break into the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016.

Soccer • 18 Dec 15

Dundalk scored a precious away goal last week

Brian Kerr has a 'good feeling' about Dundalk

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes Dundalk have what it takes to progress past BATE Borisov in tonight’s Champions League qualifying tie at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 22 Jul 15

Ireland will need to control the game from the opening exchanges like Scotland did at Celtic Park

Brian Kerr: Ireland need solid start for victory

Former manager Brian Kerr believes that Ireland need to begin the match against Scotland the way they finished the game against Poland if they are to have a chance of winning Saturday’s EURO 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 12 Jun 15

Brian Kerr managed the Republic of Ireland for over two years

PODCAST: Kerr waits on right management offer

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr admits it is unlikely he will receive a suitable offer to return to management, but remains keen to be back involved in such a role.

Soccer • 21 Apr 15

Owen Heary's side beat Galway United on Friday

Kerr bemused by timing of Sligo appointments

RTÉ Soccer analyst Brian Kerr has questioned Owen Heary’s appointment of new coaching staff at Sligo Rovers just weeks into the season.

Soccer • 14 Apr 15

Kerr felt that Jon Walters was the right option for Martin O'Neill

Kerr: Ireland need seven points from crunch games

Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes seven points from the matches against Scotland, Germany and Poland will be required for automatic qualification for EURO 2016.

Soccer • 30 Mar 15

St Pat's beat Derry City 2-0 in Sunday's FAI Cup final

Kerr hits back at Collins' Cup final comments

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has rejected claims by Roddy Collins that Sunday's FAI Cup final between St Patrick's Athletic and Derry City was an "embarrassing" standard of football.

Soccer • 04 Nov 14

Dundalk celebrate Patrick Hoban's late winner against Limerick

Kerr: Belief now part of Dundalk armoury

Ex-Ireland boss Brian Kerr says Dundalk’s penchant for late goals can give them the “belief” needed to claim the Premier Division title.

Soccer • 21 Aug 14

Brian Kerr and Richard Dunne at an Ireland press conference in 2003

Kerr: Dunne’s class evident from early age

Former Ireland boss Brian Kerr has hailed Richard Dunne as “superb” after the QPR defender announced his retirement from international soccer.

Soccer • 01 Aug 14

Brian Kerr