'It's about time' - Treacy enthused by Kerr return Keith Treacy believes it was high time for the FAI to bring Brian Kerr back into the fold at the top level of Irish football and would like to see the former Republic of Ireland manager's temporary role in John O'Shea's interim management team extended into a longer-term proposition. Soccer • 05 Mar 24
'It's about time' - Treacy enthused by Kerr return Keith Treacy believes it was high time for the FAI to bring Brian Kerr back into the fold at the top level of Irish football and would like to see the former Republic of Ireland manager's temporary role in John O'Shea's interim management team extended into a longer-term proposition. Soccer • 05 Mar 24
O'Shea wants Ireland to mix it to fix it John O'Shea is planning to build a side in his own image when it comes to taking charge of national team for the upcoming games with Belgium and Switzerland. Soccer • 05 Mar 24
O'Shea wants Ireland to mix it to fix it John O'Shea is planning to build a side in his own image when it comes to taking charge of national team for the upcoming games with Belgium and Switzerland. Soccer • 05 Mar 24
FAI suggest new Ireland boss is almost finalised The FAI expects to confirm the new Republic of Ireland head coach by early April, with the association holding off naming Stephen Kenny's successor due to "existing contractual obligations". Soccer • 04 Mar 24
FAI suggest new Ireland boss is almost finalised The FAI expects to confirm the new Republic of Ireland head coach by early April, with the association holding off naming Stephen Kenny's successor due to "existing contractual obligations". Soccer • 04 Mar 24
Kerr returns to Ireland set-up as O'Shea names coaches Brian Kerr has returned to the Republic of Ireland national team set-up having been named as a technical advisor for the upcoming international fixtures with Switzerland and Belgium. Soccer • 01 Mar 24
Kerr returns to Ireland set-up as O'Shea names coaches Brian Kerr has returned to the Republic of Ireland national team set-up having been named as a technical advisor for the upcoming international fixtures with Switzerland and Belgium. Soccer • 01 Mar 24
Stopgap O'Shea may be the charismatic steward we need In his first column for RTÉ Online, Eoin Doyle outlines the qualities he would like to see in the next Ireland manager, qualities which he believes John O'Shea possesses. Soccer • 01 Mar 24
Stopgap O'Shea may be the charismatic steward we need In his first column for RTÉ Online, Eoin Doyle outlines the qualities he would like to see in the next Ireland manager, qualities which he believes John O'Shea possesses. Soccer • 01 Mar 24
FAI 'reactive' but O'Shea brings 'safe hands' - Treacy Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy believes the Boys in Green will be in "safe hands" under the stewardship of incoming interim manager John O'Shea. Soccer • 29 Feb 24
FAI 'reactive' but O'Shea brings 'safe hands' - Treacy Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy believes the Boys in Green will be in "safe hands" under the stewardship of incoming interim manager John O'Shea. Soccer • 29 Feb 24
Higgins: O'Shea will be 'calming influence' for Ireland Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins believe interim Republic of Ireland boss John O'Shea will be a "calming influence" for the two friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland. Soccer • 29 Feb 24
Higgins: O'Shea will be 'calming influence' for Ireland Derry City manager Ruaidhrí Higgins believe interim Republic of Ireland boss John O'Shea will be a "calming influence" for the two friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland. Soccer • 29 Feb 24
5 items in O'Shea's interim Ireland inbox John O'Shea has been handed the reins for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming double header against Switzerland and Belgium. Can he make an immediate impact with the national team? Soccer • 28 Feb 24
5 items in O'Shea's interim Ireland inbox John O'Shea has been handed the reins for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming double header against Switzerland and Belgium. Can he make an immediate impact with the national team? Soccer • 28 Feb 24
O'Shea appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager John O'Shea has been appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager for the two friendly international matches against Belgium and Switzerland in March. John OShea • 28 Feb 24
O'Shea appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager John O'Shea has been appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager for the two friendly international matches against Belgium and Switzerland in March. John OShea • 28 Feb 24
John O'Shea leaves Birmingham City coaching role John O'Shea has left his role as Birmingham City first team coach, it was confirmed on Saturday. Soccer • 14 Jan 24
John O'Shea leaves Birmingham City coaching role John O'Shea has left his role as Birmingham City first team coach, it was confirmed on Saturday. Soccer • 14 Jan 24
Five of Kenny's backroom staff leave Ireland roles The FAI has confirmed the departures of five members of Stephen Kenny's backroom staff, after the decision not to renew the Dubliner's contract as Ireland manager. Soccer • 23 Nov 23
Five of Kenny's backroom staff leave Ireland roles The FAI has confirmed the departures of five members of Stephen Kenny's backroom staff, after the decision not to renew the Dubliner's contract as Ireland manager. Soccer • 23 Nov 23
Rooney named as Birmingham boss, O'Shea to join staff Birmingham have announced the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with current Republic of Ireland assistant coach John O'Shea joining his backroom staff. Soccer • 12 Oct 23
Rooney named as Birmingham boss, O'Shea to join staff Birmingham have announced the appointment of Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with current Republic of Ireland assistant coach John O'Shea joining his backroom staff. Soccer • 12 Oct 23
O'Shea convinced Ireland will turn tables on Greece John O'Shea says Republic of Ireland are determined to avenge their Greek tragedy when the two nations meet in Dublin next week. Soccer • 04 Oct 23
O'Shea convinced Ireland will turn tables on Greece John O'Shea says Republic of Ireland are determined to avenge their Greek tragedy when the two nations meet in Dublin next week. Soccer • 04 Oct 23
O'Shea joins Kenny backroom team as assistant coach Former Republic of Ireland captain John O'Shea has been added to Stephen Kenny's management team a month away from the beginning of the Euro 2024 qualification campaign. Soccer • 22 Feb 23
O'Shea joins Kenny backroom team as assistant coach Former Republic of Ireland captain John O'Shea has been added to Stephen Kenny's management team a month away from the beginning of the Euro 2024 qualification campaign. Soccer • 22 Feb 23
Cork's O'Shea suffers narrow defeat at Ally Pally Ireland's John O'Shea suffered an agonising 3-2 loss to Lithuania's Darius Labanauskas in their first-round match at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Darts • 21 Dec 22
Cork's O'Shea suffers narrow defeat at Ally Pally Ireland's John O'Shea suffered an agonising 3-2 loss to Lithuania's Darius Labanauskas in their first-round match at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace. Darts • 21 Dec 22
O'Shea takes up coaching position at Stoke City John O'Shea has joined the coaching staff at Championship club Stoke City. Soccer • 22 Jul 22
O'Shea takes up coaching position at Stoke City John O'Shea has joined the coaching staff at Championship club Stoke City. Soccer • 22 Jul 22
'The Joker' falls short after brilliant run to final Corkman John O'Shea had a brilliant run to the final of the Players Championship 14, but his hopes were ended by a clinical Michael Smith. Darts • 10 May 22
'The Joker' falls short after brilliant run to final Corkman John O'Shea had a brilliant run to the final of the Players Championship 14, but his hopes were ended by a clinical Michael Smith. Darts • 10 May 22
Duffy holding on to hope of home Euro finals in 2028 Shane Duffy has not given up hope of playing for the Republic of Ireland at a European Championship finals on home soil. Soccer • 25 Mar 22
Duffy holding on to hope of home Euro finals in 2028 Shane Duffy has not given up hope of playing for the Republic of Ireland at a European Championship finals on home soil. Soccer • 25 Mar 22
'Joker' John O'Shea aiming to make his mark in 2022 Just over two years on from winning the BDO's World Masters title, John O'Shea is savouring a different kind of triumph. Darts • 17 Jan 22
'Joker' John O'Shea aiming to make his mark in 2022 Just over two years on from winning the BDO's World Masters title, John O'Shea is savouring a different kind of triumph. Darts • 17 Jan 22
O'Shea among five Irish players to win PDC tour cards Cork's John O'Shea has won a PDC tour card for the first time and was one of five Irish darts players to come through Q School this week. Darts • 16 Jan 22
O'Shea among five Irish players to win PDC tour cards Cork's John O'Shea has won a PDC tour card for the first time and was one of five Irish darts players to come through Q School this week. Darts • 16 Jan 22
Communication key for all managers, insists Ferguson Manchester United great Alex Ferguson says the ability to communicate effectively with the entire dressing room is one of the biggest lessons he learned in management. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
Communication key for all managers, insists Ferguson Manchester United great Alex Ferguson says the ability to communicate effectively with the entire dressing room is one of the biggest lessons he learned in management. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
John O'Shea excited by Irish football future John O'Shea believes there is some exciting talent coming through the Irish ranks that could have a positive impact at senior level in the coming years. Soccer • 12 Oct 21
John O'Shea excited by Irish football future John O'Shea believes there is some exciting talent coming through the Irish ranks that could have a positive impact at senior level in the coming years. Soccer • 12 Oct 21
Kelly: Senior role 'natural progression' for O'Shea Stephen Kelly believes it would be a "natural progression" for John O'Shea to step into the vacancy left by Damien Duff on Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's senior coaching staff. Soccer • 11 Jan 21
Kelly: Senior role 'natural progression' for O'Shea Stephen Kelly believes it would be a "natural progression" for John O'Shea to step into the vacancy left by Damien Duff on Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's senior coaching staff. Soccer • 11 Jan 21
O'Shea: Greenwood rise a huge saving for Man United John O'Shea believes the impressive rise of Mason Greenwood represents a timely saving when it comes to Manchester United's squad rebuild. Soccer • 16 Aug 20
O'Shea: Greenwood rise a huge saving for Man United John O'Shea believes the impressive rise of Mason Greenwood represents a timely saving when it comes to Manchester United's squad rebuild. Soccer • 16 Aug 20
Aaron Hughes back in classroom for life after football Former Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes has swapped facing the likes of Didier Drogba and Emile Heskey on the football field to sharing a classroom with them. Soccer • 19 Apr 20
Aaron Hughes back in classroom for life after football Former Northern Ireland defender Aaron Hughes has swapped facing the likes of Didier Drogba and Emile Heskey on the football field to sharing a classroom with them. Soccer • 19 Apr 20
