'It's in our hands now' - Crawford reacts to big win Jim Crawford was "exceptionally proud" of his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side after a 2-0 win away over Sweden in their European Championship qualifier. Soccer • 29 Mar
Sweden clash the 'most important to date' for Crawford Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has told his players their European Championship qualification dream lies in their own hands. Soccer • 28 Mar
Cashin and Odubeko called up to Under-21 squad Derby County's Eiran Cashin and Doncaster Rovers' Mipo Odubeko have both been handed their first Republic of Ireland Under-21 call-up. Soccer • 15 Mar
Crawford delighted to keep Irish U-21 Euro hopes alive Jim Crawford told RTÉ Sport that his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side are right back in contention to qualify for the 2023 European Championships after … Soccer • 17 Nov 21
Ireland match-winner O'Neill enjoys 'best feeling ever' Ollie O'Neill says his winning goal for Ireland U-21s against Sweden with the last kick of the game has a fairytale quality about it. Soccer • 16 Nov 21
Kayode trusting the process ahead of vital Sweden clash Republic of Ireland U21 attacker Joshua 'JJ' Kayode has said that the fierce battle for starting berths up front can only be a good thing … Soccer • 16 Nov 21
U-21 call-up for West Ham's Armstrong Oko-Flex Republic of Ireland U-21s manager Jim Crawford has named a 25-man squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Sweden, with a first call-up … Soccer • 03 Nov 21
'Soft' Ireland U21s were caught cold - Crawford Republic of Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford said his players had learned a harsh lesson on being ready to fight from the start in their … Soccer • 13 Oct 21
Crawford aiming for the perfect October for Irish U21s Jim Crawford has challenged his Republic of Ireland U21s to set up their November double-header against Italy and Sweden by completing a perfect October in … Soccer • 11 Oct 21
Ireland U-21s at full strength to face Montenegro The Republic of Ireland Under-21s will go into Tuesday's Euro 2023 qualifier in Montenegro with their strongest squad available following a relaxation of coronavirus travel … Soccer • 09 Oct 21
Recap: Republic of Ireland U21s 2-0 Luxembourg U21s Jim Crawford's Ireland sank Luxembourg in their Group F European Championship qualifier in Tallaght. Read back on how the action unfolded. Soccer • 08 Oct 21
Crawford looking for creative spark against Luxembourg Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford is expecting to face a Luxembourg side intent on reversing their away day blues when the sides meet … Soccer • 08 Oct 21
Crawford: 'Camp not disrupted by Montenegro issue' Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has said that the camp has not been disrupted by the state of flux surrounding their squad availability … Soccer • 07 Oct 21
Caulfield: LOI players being treated like 'guinea pigs' Galway United manager John Caulfield has said that League of Ireland players are being treated "like guinea pigs" and also called for the Republic of … Soccer • 02 Oct 21
Ireland U21s look to home-based players for Montenegro The Republic of Ireland Under-21s may have to travel to Montenegro for a crucial European Championship qualifier with an entirely home-based squad due to quarantine … Soccer • 01 Oct 21
Irish U21 boss Crawford excited by prodigious Ferguson Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has admitted his huge excitement at the emergence of 16-year-old striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 06 Sep 21
Evan Ferguson among newcomers to Ireland U21 squad Jim Crawford has handed maiden Republic of Ireland Under-21 call-ups to six players including Brighton's Evan Ferguson for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against … Soccer • 27 Aug 21
Crawford wants U21s to be inspired by shining Knight Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has challenged his new generation of players to be inspired by Jason Knight's elevation to the senior team. Soccer • 29 May 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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 21
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