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'I thought to a man, the players that came on we're abosutely outstanding'

'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 22

Jim Crawford's side take on Sweden on Tuesday

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 22

Eiran Cashin (left) has been called into the U21 squad

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 22

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 Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Sweden.

Soccer • 17 Nov 21

Ollie O'Neill celebrates his late goal. The victory moves Jim Crawford's side to within four points of the Swedes in Group F with a game in hand

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

Joshua Kayode is hoping to help Ireland to a big three points against Sweden

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 as they prepare for tonight's crucial European U21 Championship qualifier against Sweden at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Oko-Flex in action for the U19s against Denmark two years ago

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 for West Ham United's Armstrong Oko-Flex.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford (R)

'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 European Championship qualifier defeat to Montenegro.

Soccer • 13 Oct 21

Jim Crawford's side face Montenegro on Tuesday

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 Montenegro.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Manager Jim Crawford faced losing up to seven of his UK and Germany-based players for the game in Podgorica as Montenegro is on the red list of both nations and they would have had to quarantine on their return

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 rules.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Tyreik Wright (R) in action against Kevin D'Anzico

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

Colm Whelan scored Ireland's goal in their 1-1 draw in Luxembourg last month

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 in Tallaght tonight for their Group F European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Jim Crawford talks to his players during a training session on Monday

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 for Tuesday's European Championship qualifier away to Montenegro.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Galway United boss John Caulfield has slammed the decision to include extra League of Ireland players in the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the trip to Montenegro

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 Ireland to forfeit their European U21 Championship qualifier with Montenegro if certain players are prevented from travelling.

Soccer • 02 Oct 21

Republic of Ireland players celebrate Conor Coventry's goal against Bosnia & Herzegovina

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 restrictions on UK and Germany-based players.

Soccer • 01 Oct 21

Evan Ferguson's progress has been hugely impressive

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 in Premier League 2 action with Brighton in February

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 Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 27 Aug 21

Jason Knight's progress has been impressive

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: 'The 21s, I just can't emphasise what a huge part with all the players' development it would be if we qualified for the finals'

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 qualification.

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 with Wales.

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

Crawford's side head to Wales in preparation for the qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 3 September.

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

Jonathan Afolabi was subjected to racist abuse on social media

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 prove their class.

Soccer • 28 Jan 21

Jack Taylor, Conor Coventry and Conor Masterson react after Italy's second goal

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 as one of the best runners-ups.

Soccer • 13 Oct 20