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Bosun Lawal training with the Ireland squad during the summer, with former Stoke midfielder and Ireland coach Glenn Whelan looking on from the sidelines

Walters believes Lawal can play at top level

Former Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters believes that Bosun Lawal has the potential to play at the top level following his move from Scotland to the English Championship.

Soccer • 13 Aug 24

Jonathan Walters and Andy Pilley attend a Waterford game in March

Walters exits role with Waterford

Jonathan Walters brief tenure as technical director at Waterford FC has come to an end after the former Republic of Ireland striker opted to step down from his post with the Blues.

Soccer • 07 May 23

Jonathan Walters will share the role with sister club Fleetwood Town in League One

Walters appointed as Waterford technical director

Former Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters has been appointed as Waterford FC's new technical director.

Soccer • 23 Dec 22

Roy Keane in action for Manchester United back in 2002

Peter Crouch: One look from Keane made me sell my car

Peter Crouch spoke to RTÉ 2fm's Game On about how the game has changed, camaraderie in the dressing room, and Roy Keane not approving of his new Aston Martin.

Soccer • 08 Apr 20

Jonathan Walters (R) with Roy Keane during Ireland camp back in 2015

Jon Walters: 'I don't know why people listen to him'

Jonathan Walters has said he doesn't "know why people listen" to Roy Keane in response to comments the former Republic of Ireland assistant boss made about the striker this week.

Soccer • 07 Sep 19

'I'm ok with it but I struggle when I speak about it'

Walters opens up about dealing with family tragedies

Jonathan Walters spoke candidly on the Late Late Show about the losses he has suffered in his family over the years.

Soccer • 25 May 19

Jon Walters has scored 14 goals in 53 international appearances

Jon Walters heading 'home' to Ipswich

Republic of Ireland forward Jonathan Walters looks set to return to former club Ipswich on loan from Burnley.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

Jonathan Walters: 'I have spoken to the manager and I think I'm available to go if needs be'

Walters admits he may have to leave Burnley

Jonathan Walters has admitted he could leave Burnley this summer in the search for regular football.

Soccer • 25 May 18

Jonathan Walters: 'I believe in myself. I think I can do a job. I'm still fit. I'm still in good nick.'

'As long as I'm needed, I'll play'

Jonathan Walters has said he's not ready to walk away from the Republic of Ireland and vowed to help the next generation of talent make their mark for their country.

Soccer • 19 Apr 18

Wes Hoolahan and Daryl Murphy may choose to make Tuesday night's game their last for Ireland

End of an era? 5 Irish players likely to retire

Tuesday night's crushing 5-1 loss to Denmark ended Ireland's hopes of reaching the World Cup in Russia and has probably brought down the curtains of the careers of a number of Irish players.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

The Republic of Ireland squad took part in a training session at the FAI National Centre.

Hendrick completes session ahead of Denmark clash

Jeff Hendrick's chances of lining out for the Republic of Ireland this weekend have received a timely boost after he completed a training session with the squad.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

Daryl Murphy operated as a lone striker in Cardiff

Murphy enjoys leading the line as play-off is reached

Daryl Murphy is relishing his emergence from Robbie Keane's shadow as his career moves into its twilight.

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

Walters is set for a spell on the sidelines

Walters could be facing a long spell out through injury

Republic of Ireland striker Jon Walters will miss Burnley's Premier League game at Everton on Sunday and faces a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, manager Sean Dyche has confirmed.

Soccer • 30 Sep 17

Jonathan Walters was eager to remind people that Ireland's qualifying fate is still in their own hands

Walters stays upbeat as attentions turn to Serbia

Republic of Ireland frontman Jonathan Walters is focusing on the positives after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Georgia in their World Cup qualifying Group D clash.

Soccer • 03 Sep 17

Walters and O'Shea look set to be available for selection

Walters and O'Shea take full part in Ireland training

Defender John O'Shea and forward Jonathan Walters both took a full part in Ireland training this morning.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Possible suspensions could see Sean Maguire called in the Ireland squad for Tuesday

Maguire could be called up for Serbia, says Keane

Roy Keane holds out hope that Sean Maguire may yet be called into the Ireland squad for next week's World Cup qualifier with Serbia in Dublin.

Soccer • 30 Aug 17

Martin O'Neill has opted against naming Sean Maguire in his full Ireland squad

Maguire and Doyle miss out for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has named his 25-man squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Georgia and Serbia, with Sean Maguire and Kevin Doyle among those to miss out.

Soccer • 28 Aug 17

Jon Walters in action for his new club at Tallaght Stadium

Walters: Burnley can survive among the big boys again

Jon Walters has seen enough of his new club Burnley to be sure there will be no case of 'second season syndrome' at Turf Moor.

Soccer • 11 Aug 17

Jonathan Walters completes move to Burnley

Republic of Ireland striker Jonathan Walters is on his way to Burnley, the club announced that he has signed a two-year deal.

Soccer • 07 Jul 17

Walters not willing to contemplate qualification yet

Jonathan Walters is refusing to even contemplate World Cup qualification after helping the Republic of Ireland come back from the dead to make it to Euro 2016.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

James McClean celebrates Ireland's third goal

Ireland banish Mexico memories with convincing win

James McClean staked a big claim for a starting place in next Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Austria, as he scored Ireland's third goal in a well-earned 3-1 victory over Uruguay.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

Jon Walters helps Seamus Coleman after the captain suffered a double leg break

Walters backs Coleman to come back better than before

Jon Walters has backed Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman to return to his best after his rehabilitation from a double leg break.

Soccer • 04 Apr 17

Kevin Doyle is desperate to feature for his country this Friday night

'I appreciate it now more than ever' - Kevin Doyle

Kevin Doyle said he appreciates pulling on the green shirt more than ever before and is is desperate for a chance to add to his 14 international goals.

Soccer • 21 Mar 17

Jon Walters is confident Ireland can deliver against Wales

Ireland can cope with injury crisis, insists Walters

Jonathan Walters admits that the Republic of Ireland's injury list ahead of their World Cup qualifier with Wales is daunting but he believes that the team have proven that they thrive on adversity.

Soccer • 20 Mar 17

Premier League: Chelsea leave it late, Foxes win again

Chelsea's march towards the league title continued at Stoke, but they had to rely on a Gary Cahill goal in the 87th minute to grab a 2-1 win, while resurgent Leicester City continued their winning ways.

Soccer • 18 Mar 17