Jim Crawford eyes up latest U-21 qualifying campaign Jim Crawford will send the Republic of Ireland into friendly battle with Wales on Friday afternoon with his sights already set on European Under-21s Championship ... Soccer • 25 Mar
Crawford calls up replacements for friendly with Wales Midfielder Luca Connell, goalkeeper Sam Blair and forward Ethon Varian have been called up to Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland under-21 squad for Friday's friendly ... Soccer • 22 Mar
Conor Noss included in new-look Ireland U21s squad Jim Crawford has filled his Republic of ireland Under-21s squad with fresh faces for Friday week's friendly against Wales, including Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Conor Noss. Soccer • 18 Mar
Wales friendly lined up for Crawford's Under-21s Jim Crawford's Republic of Ireland Under-21 side will take on Wales in a friendly in Wrexham on Friday, 26 March. Soccer • 25 Feb
Irish boss Crawford hugely impressed by 'brave' Afolabi It was a Saturday night when Jim Crawford heard about the online racist abuse Jonathan Afolabi received on Instagram. Soccer • 29 Jan
Jim Crawford backs 'exceptional' Irish duo to shine Republic of Ireland under-21 boss Jim Crawford has backed "exceptional pros" Troy Parrott and Michael Obafemi to come through frustrating periods at their clubs and ... Soccer • 28 Jan
Ireland U21s beaten by Italy in Pisa Italy inflicted Ireland's second defeat of the Under-21 Euro campaign in Pisa, leaving the Boys in Green likely negotiating their way to next year's finals ... Soccer • 13 Oct 20
Ireland U21s ready to take on whoever shows up Even before the news filtered through that Italy were replacing their Under-21 squad with the Under-20s for a crucial Euro 2021 qualifier, work was well ... Soccer • 13 Oct 20
Crawford challenges Obafemi to show his worth in Italy Michael Obafemi has been challenged to prove he can hack it in both international and Premier League football by firing the Republic of Ireland into ... Soccer • 12 Oct 20
Irish U21 boss not looking for excuses as Covid bites Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has admitted that the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic has played havoc with his preparations for the crucial ... Soccer • 12 Oct 20
Ronan 'open to anything' as he embraces life in Zurich Connor Ronan made a brave career decision in January 2019 that took him to Slovakia. Now, he's confident it's proven to be the making of ... Soccer • 09 Oct 20
Obafemi named in Ireland U21s squad for training camp Michael Obafemi has been named in a strong Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad that will head for a training camp ahead of the crunch qualifiers ... Soccer • 26 Aug 20
Ireland resume quest for U21 qualification in October Ireland's quest to qualify for their first ever Under-21 European Championships resumes in October with a top of the table clash with group favourites Italy. Soccer • 24 Jun 20
Crawford: 'Exceptional' U21s can reach first ever Euros Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford labelled the crop of players under his watch as an "exceptional group" but stressed that there needed to ... Soccer • 24 May 20
New U21 boss Crawford making most of Kenny lessons New Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford says he will use the lessons he has picked up from working with Stephen Kenny and welcomes ... Soccer • 08 Apr 20
Andy Reid: 'I want my teams to play good football' Creativity and freedom of expression are high on the list of what the new Andy Reid wants to see from his Republic of Ireland U18 ... Soccer • 18 Mar 19
