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John Egan is out of action for eight weeks

Egan out of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers

John Egan has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers after his club revealed that he will need surgery on a dislocated toe.

Soccer • 19 Feb 21

John Egan leaves the field of play at the London Stadium

Egan sustains 'serious injury' after Sheffield Utd loss

Sheffield United have confirmed that John Egan has sustained "a serious foot/leg injury" after he was stretchered off late on in the club's Premier League defeat to West Ham at the London Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Feb 21

Stephen Kenny addresses the Republic of Ireland squad during yesterday's training session in Dublin

Forget bubbles, international players operating in suds

Lisa Fallon was impressed by Ireland's intention to retain possession and probe for openings against Wales, but an end product needs to be found quickly.

Soccer • 13 Oct 20

The Republic of Ireland international misses out because of his 12th-minute dismissal in the 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa

Blades without suspended John Egan for Leeds visit

Sheffield United will be without John Egan and the injured Lys Mousset when Leeds visit Bramall Lane in the Yorkshire derby on Sunday.

Soccer • 25 Sep 20

Chris Wilder was late for his post-match press conference after trying to quiz referee Graham Scott on the decision to send off John Egan

Egan dismissal leaves Wilder further confused by VAR

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder's unhappy relationship with VAR reached another low on Monday as his side lost 1-0 at Aston Villa having played most of the match with 10 men.

Soccer • 21 Sep 20

Sheffield United began the new campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves

John Egan not buying into 'second season syndrome' talk

John Egan has dismissed talk of Sheffield United suffering 'second season syndrome' but insists the club cannot rest on their laurels after taking the Premier League by storm.

Soccer • 20 Sep 20

Enda Stevens: "There's always a chance, especially in a one-off game."

'It's brilliant' - Stevens urges Hoops to conquer Milan

Republic of Ireland defender Enda Stevens is backing his old club Shamrock Rovers to defy the odds and put it up to AC Milan when they clash in the Europa League.

Soccer • 01 Sep 20

John Egan (R) in action against Spurs' Harry Kane last season

Egan signs new four-year contract with Sheffield United

Sheffield United's Republic of Ireland defender John Egan has signed a new four-year contract with the club.

Soccer • 21 Aug 20

Watch: Egan strikes again to nab dramatic Blades win

John Egan's stoppage-time header earned Sheffield United a dramatic 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 08 Jul 20

John Egan smashes home his first Premier League strike

Egan shows 'a striker's instinct from a centre-half'

John Egan was understandably delighted as he notched his first Premier League goal to salvage a draw for Sheffield United at Burnley.

Soccer • 05 Jul 20

Egan's equaliser was his first Premier League goal

John Egan goal earns point for Blades at Burnley

Republic of Ireland defender John Egan's first Premier League goal earned Sheffield United a point at Burnley as the two European hopefuls shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.

Soccer • 05 Jul 20

Stephen Kenny in conversation with Tony O'Donoghue

Kenny wants to build his team on defensive quartet

Stephen Kenny believes the Republic of Ireland have one of the best international back fours in Europe - and he's ready to use that as the platform to build his vision.

Soccer • 09 Apr 20

Sheffield United beat Bournemouth to close on top four

Sheffield United are within two points of the Premier League's top four spots after overcoming Bournemouth at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 09 Feb 20

Sheffield United have taken the top flight by storm

Chris Wilder talks up 'remarkable' Blades story

Chris Wilder thinks the rise of Sheffield United is one of the stories of the season so far.

Soccer • 17 Jan 20

Ciaran Clark scuffs home what proved to be the match winner against Bournemouth

Clark on the mark, VAR denies McGoldrick against Spurs

Burnley and Newcastle pick up home wins, Everton claim valuable away victory while VAR the centre of attention in the 1-1 draw between Spurs and Sheffield United.

Soccer • 09 Nov 19

Egan and Stevens set to be rewarded for Blades form

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has suggested Republic of Ireland internationals Enda Stevens and John Egan are be in line for improved long-term contracts at the club.

Soccer • 08 Nov 19

Browne reflects after the second Swiss goal

Players seek positives after sobering night in Geneva

John Egan told RTÉ Sport that the Ireland players will take confidence from their second-half showing after last night's disappointing 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in Geneva.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

'It's not been the easiest journey but I wouldn't swap it for anything in the world'

Egan rise to national team a reward for resilience

It's been a roundabout journey for John Egan to wind up in an Irish shirt but the Cork-born central defender never stopped believing he would get there.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

John Egan and Shane Duffy were at the heart of the Irish defence in Tbilisi

Egan and Duffy building defensive partnership

John Egan and Shane Duffy started together as Ireland centre-back pairing for the first time at senior level and both feel that it is onwards and upwards after the goalless draw against Georgia.

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

'At Sheffield United we have a unique way of playing a back three. It's a bit gung-ho but it's organised chaos, it's brilliant'

Egan set for seamless move from club to country

Nothing has changed in John Egan's mind as he settles into a week-long preparation for Ireland's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

John Egan will wear the armband for the visit of Bulgaria

Egan to captain much-changed Ireland for Bulgaria clash

Mick McCarthy has confirmed that John Egan will captain Ireland in tonight's international friendly clash with Bulgaria.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

John Egan: "You're playing against top teams every week, so you're being asked different questions and coming up against the best strikers."

Egan says top-flight experience has sharpened him up

John Egan is hoping his baptism of fire in the Premier League will further equip him for international football as he targets a place in the Ireland team.

Soccer • 08 Sep 19

John Egan: "We'll be playing against some of the best teams in Europe, in the world."

Egan ready to take on big boys with 'band of brothers'

John Egan celebrated Sheffield United's promotion to the Premier League with gusto but he's determined to go into the top division with "no fear" alongside his Blades "band of brothers".

Soccer • 23 May 19

Graham Burke will hope make a major impact with Preston North End

Six Irish Championship players to watch

With the return of the Championship this weekend, we take a look at six Irish players most likely to make a major impact in that league this season.

Soccer • 10 Aug 18

'As soon as I heard of United's interest and having spoken to the manager I was eager to get the deal over the line,' says Egan.

Ireland international John Egan signs for Sheffield Utd

John Egan has signed a four-year deal with Sheffield United from fellow Championship side Brentford United.

Soccer • 19 Jul 18