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'I was very impressed with Bazunu, even though he conceded the four goals'

Bazunu buoyant amid a Southampton side all at sea

Former St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Conan Byrne gives his take on Gavin Bazunu's debut in goal for Southampton on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast and also backs Matt Doherty to reclaim his Tottenham starting spot.

Soccer • 08 Aug 22

Matt Doherty and his Spurs team-mates are being put through their paces in South Korea

Doherty relishing Spurs 'tortured' pre-season demands

Matt Doherty has described Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte's training sessions as mental torture and said the ongoing pre-season was the toughest one of his career.

Soccer • 15 Jul 22

Matt Doherty receives medical attention at Villa Park

Doherty to miss league run-in and June internationals

Matt Doherty is facing a number of months on the sidelines after rupturing his medial collateral ligament (MCL) during Saturday's Premier League victory over Aston Villa.

Soccer • 11 Apr 22

Doherty had struggled for game time since his move from Wolves

In-form Doherty says he was always staying with Spurs

Tottenham defender Matt Doherty insists he never had any intention of quitting the club.

Soccer • 04 Apr 22

Doherty on mark as five-star Spurs put Toon to sword

Tottenham moved into the top four of the Premier League with a statement 5-1 win over Newcastle which piles the pressure on north London rivals Arsenal.

Soccer • 03 Apr 22

The Ireland wing-back has won his place back for Tottenham

Kelly outlines the factors behind Doherty's renaissance

Former Ireland and Tottenham full-back Stephen Kelly explains why Matt Doherty is enjoying a 'rejuvenation' in form for his club under Antonio Conte and in time for the coming week's international friendlies.

Soccer • 22 Mar 22

Matt Doherty and Seamus Coleman had contrasting nights at the office.

Doherty flying just as Coleman sucked into Everton woes

Spurs' hammering of Everton on Monday night held up the stark contrast in fortunes of Republic of Ireland pair Matt Doherty and Seamus Coleman.

Soccer • 08 Mar 22

Son Heung-min wants to see Spurs players step up

Spurs players determined to improve for Conte - Son

Son Heung-min says Tottenham's players are determined to improve for the "special" Antonio Conte.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

Matt Doherty gave Spurs the lead in the 10th minute

Doherty on the mark as Spurs brush aside Leeds

Republic of Ireland international Matt Doherty opened the scoring for Tottenham in a 4-0 win away to Leeds United that increases the pressure on Marcelo Bielsa's Premier League strugglers.

Soccer • 26 Feb 22

Matt Doherty leaves the pitch with an injury against Qatar

Doherty 'improving' but will miss Spurs' Dutch trip

Republic of Ireland full-back Matt Doherty will miss Tottenham's UEFA Europa Conference League game with Vitesse Arnhem due to injury.

Soccer • 20 Oct 21

Kenny will be hopeful that his side turned a corner last night

Players reiterate support for Kenny after Serbia draw

Senior players Matt Doherty and Shane Duffy have come out in support of manager Stephen Kenny after the Republic of Ireland's draw with Serbia last night.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

"I guess the worst thing is that we actually lost"

Doherty ponders 'the five minutes we had to hold out'

Matt Doherty has urged the Republic of Ireland to soothe the bitter disappointment inflicted upon them by Cristiano Ronaldo by finally opening their World Cup qualifying account against Azerbaijan.

Soccer • 03 Sep 21

Kenny and Matt Doherty during a training session in London last November

'What hurt Matt during the year was getting Covid'

Stephen Kenny believes Matt Doherty has performed well for Ireland during his tenure but feels the Tottenham right-back was "knocked for six" after he got Covid-19 last November.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Jose Mourinho lasted just 17 months as Spurs manager

Spurs team partly to blame for Mourinho exit - Doherty

Matt Doherty has admitted he and his Tottenham team-mates have to take their share of responsibility for former boss Jose Mourinho's premature departure.

Soccer • 06 Jun 21

Doherty and Stevens ruled out for Ireland

Matt Doherty and Enda Stevens have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad to play Qatar because of injury.

Soccer • 29 Mar 21

Doherty has made 13 Premier League appearances for Spurs this season, with three of those coming off the bench

Matt Doherty backed to 'turn things around' at Spurs

Matt Doherty can turn his fortunes around at Spurs and prove why he was one of the most effective full-backs in the league, according to former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Elliott.

Soccer • 06 Mar 21

Matt Doherty's position in the Spurs team was the only thing that the two pundits agreed upon

Keane and Redknapp clash over quality of Spurs team

Roy Keane got into a heated argument with Jamie Redknapp as the former Manchester United captain claimed top sides "wouldn't touch" any Tottenham player beyond Harry Kane and Son Heung-min.

Soccer • 28 Feb 21

Matt Doherty started as a left wing-back against Liverpool

Connolly: I worry about Doherty at Tottenham

Former Republic of Ireland striker David Connolly tells RTÉ's Game On that he fears for Matt Doherty's future at Tottenham after another indifferent display against Liverpool.

Soccer • 29 Jan 21

Matt Doherty: 'We try to get the best out of each other'

'I love it here' - Doherty delight with Spurs battle

Tottenham right-back Matt Doherty feels his rivalry with Serge Aurier is making them both better players.

Soccer • 12 Dec 20

Graham Burke and Aaron McEneff are called in

Hoops duo and Parrott called up as Covid rules out two

Shamrock Rovers duo Graham Burke and Aaron McEneff are among four more players called up to the Republic of Ireland squad after the number of players ruled out from the original group rose to 13 today.

Soccer • 16 Nov 20

Jose Mourinho is happy to see real competition among Spurs players

Mourinho relishing Spurs competition for places

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is revelling in how his players are worried about their place in the team.

Soccer • 17 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny could not fault the efforts of his players

Proud Kenny hails his players after penalty heartbreak

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was left feeling proud of his players and the nature of their performance after they were denied a place in the Euro 2020 play-off final, losing to Slovakia on penalties.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

Matt Doherty feels the Ireland team are very confident going into the game in Slovakia

Confidence to attack, experience not to panic - Doherty

The Ireland squad are full of confidence heading into tomorrow night's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia, according to Matt Doherty.

Soccer • 07 Oct 20

Harry Kane will look to fire Spurs into the Europa League group stages

Maccabi Haifa apologise for degrading remark about Kane

Maccabi Haifa have issued an apology to Tottenham after one of their players made a degrading comment about Harry Kane in a video that has gone viral.

Soccer • 30 Sep 20

Matt Doherty: "His sense of humour is very good, he can have a joke with you."

'It's been a pleasure' - Doherty hails fun-loving Jose

Tottenham defender Matt Doherty has been won over by Jose Mourinho's sense of humour following his summer arrival.

Soccer • 30 Sep 20