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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Gibraltar calling, new job for Reid

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, John Kenny is joined by Paul Corry and James McMahon to review the latest LOI action, and to look ahead to the Republic of Ireland's date with Gibraltar, while Andy Reid talks about his new role as national U18 boss.

Soccer • 18 Mar 19

Mick finally got a chance to work with his players, some months after taking the Ireland jobs

McCarthy gets to work as key men are handled with care

Seamus Coleman and Sean Maguire both sat out Republic of Ireland training today but boss Mick McCarthy played down fears about their fitness.

Soccer • 18 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy and Robbie Keane at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night watching Shamrock Rovers take on Sligo Rovers

'It might not be pretty' - McCarthy will have game-plan

Mick McCarthy will take a no-nonsense approach to rebuilding the Republic of Ireland squad as he prepares to launch his second spell in charge.

Soccer • 16 Mar 19

Matt Doherty: "The step up from the Championship is really big and at the beginning I had a few performances that weren't great."

Doherty: I questioned if I was good enough

Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty has admitted he had doubts about whether he could make it in the Premier League.

Soccer • 16 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman is in line to start against Chelsea

Coleman gets clean bill of health to make timely return

Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman is in the frame to start for Everton against Chelsea after shaking off the illness that forced him out of last week's defeat to Newcastle.

Soccer • 15 Mar 19

Bamford has six goals to his name in the Championship this season

McCarthy won't speak to Bamford until the summer

Glenn Whelan and James Collins have been included in Mick McCarthy's finalised Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19

McCarthy keen for Ireland to 'get up and at them' again

Ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifiers, Mick McCarthy is keen for the Republic of Ireland to mike life uncomfortable for the opposition.

Soccer • 09 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy going through all the emotions at his first squad announcement

Mick's at the wheel with a mapped-out road to the Euros

Mick McCarthy named 38 players in his first squad back as Ireland manager, and you get the impression that he would have named more if possible, writes Ed Leahy.

Soccer • 08 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy said he was confident that Patrick Bamford would accept an Irish call-up in the near future

McCarthy opts for old heads and fresh forwards

It's a case of back with the old and waiting on the new as Mick McCarthy announced his first squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Soccer • 07 Mar 19

Glenn Whelan has been recalled to the Ireland squad

'I asked Glenn had he retired. He said he hadn't'

Mick McCarthy has recalled veteran midfielder Glenn Whelan to the Republic of Ireland squad, five months after it was presumed that the 35-year old had made his final appearance for the national side.

Soccer • 07 Mar 19

Padraig Amond has been included in Mick McCarthy's 38-man squad

Six uncapped players among McCarthy's 38-man squad

Mick McCarthy has named six uncapped players as part of the 38-man provisional squad for Ireland's upcoming European championship qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia.

Soccer • 07 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy names his first Ireland squad of the new era on Thursday

McCarthy must rely on form players for Euro openers

The rocky road to Dublin, aptly enough, begins with a trip to Gibraltar, as Ireland embark on their quest to qualify for UEFA Euro 2020, the tournament which is jointly hosted in the Irish capital.

Soccer • 06 Mar 19

Patrick Bamford could be ready to join the Republic of Ireland set-up

McCarthy steps up bid to lure Leeds striker Bamford

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy will meet Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford in the next few weeks to discuss the 25-year-old's international future.

Soccer • 04 Mar 19

Daire O'Connor has already caught the attention of Mick McCarthy

McCarthy impressed by Cork's O'Connor

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy looks unlikely to name any SSE Airtricity League of Ireland players in the first squad of his new reign, but he revealed that Cork City's Daire O'Connor has already caught his eye.

Soccer • 27 Feb 19

"I didn't think for one minute he was going to join us"

McCarthy has final say on Rice as he looks elsewhere

Even though he spoke about possibly building a team around Declan Rice, Republic of manager Mick McCarthy was ultimately not surprised that the West Ham player opted to pursue an international career with England.

Soccer • 27 Feb 19

Matt Doherty has been ever-present for Wolves in the Premier League this season

On song Matt Doherty living the dream

republic of Ireland and Wolves defender Matt Doherty on an incredible season in the Premier League and his eagereness to add to his international caps.

Soccer • 20 Feb 19

Declan Rice training with the Irish U21 side in 2017

Fenlon: Rice saga only highlights domestic deficiencies

The Declan Rice saga only serves to highlight "a blockage" in how we are going to develop players in this country, says Pat Fenlon

Soccer • 14 Feb 19

Republic of Ireland fans have been asked to wait before making travel arrangements for the Gibraltar game

FAI urge fans to hold off on Gibraltar travel plans

The FAI have urged Republic of Ireland fans to hold off on making plans for the away clash with Gibraltar as UEFA have still not made a decision on where the game will be played.

Soccer • 17 Jan 19

McCarthy and Southgate spoke about Rice

As the saga over Declan Rice's international future enters its end stages, Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has revealed he has spoken with his English counterpart Gareth Southgate about the West Ham player.

Soccer • 12 Jan 19

Stephen Kenny is the SSE Airtricity/SWAI Personality of the Year for 2018.

Stephen Kenny wins soccer writers award

New Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has been named SSE Airtricity/SWAI Personality of the Year for 2018.

Soccer • 11 Jan 19

Mick McCarthy met with Declan Rice last month

'I can't do any more' - McCarthy waits on Rice decision

Mick McCarthy says he will not put further pressure on Declan Rice to declare for the Republic of Ireland and indicates that he expects the player will soon make his mind up having recently agreed a new contract with West Ham.

Soccer • 03 Jan 19

Declan Rice was superb for West Ham in their win against Southampton

Rice is better than John Stones at same age - Ian Rush

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush believes Declan Rice is better than John Stones was at the same age, and backed the 19-year-old to become a top-class ball-playing centre-half.

Soccer • 28 Dec 18

McCarthy: 'Rice could be a future Ireland captain'

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has said the meeting with Declan Rice over his international future was "really good" and that he believes the West Ham man could win 100 caps in the green shirt.

Soccer • 23 Dec 18

James McCarthy (L) and Leighton Baines in Everton training earlier this month

McCarthy ready to make long-awaited competitive return

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy could hand new boss Mick McCarthy a festive boost by making his competitive comeback over the Christmas period after 11 months out with a broken leg.

Soccer • 20 Dec 18

Niall Quinn played under Mick McCarthy during the latter's first term as Ireland boss

Quinn: McCarthy-Kenny arrangement 'peculiar'

Niall Quinn says he finds the Republic of Ireland's managerial situation "peculiar".

Soccer • 15 Dec 18

Mick McCarthy

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Gibraltar calling, new job for Reid

McCarthy gets to work as key men are handled with care

'It might not be pretty' - McCarthy will have game-plan

Doherty: I questioned if I was good enough

Coleman gets clean bill of health to make timely return

McCarthy won't speak to Bamford until the summer

McCarthy keen for Ireland to 'get up and at them' again

Mick's at the wheel with a mapped-out road to the Euros

McCarthy opts for old heads and fresh forwards

'I asked Glenn had he retired. He said he hadn't'

Six uncapped players among McCarthy's 38-man squad

McCarthy must rely on form players for Euro openers

McCarthy steps up bid to lure Leeds striker Bamford

McCarthy impressed by Cork's O'Connor

McCarthy has final say on Rice as he looks elsewhere

On song Matt Doherty living the dream

Fenlon: Rice saga only highlights domestic deficiencies

FAI urge fans to hold off on Gibraltar travel plans

McCarthy and Southgate spoke about Rice

Stephen Kenny wins soccer writers award

'I can't do any more' - McCarthy waits on Rice decision

Rice is better than John Stones at same age - Ian Rush

McCarthy: 'Rice could be a future Ireland captain'

McCarthy ready to make long-awaited competitive return

Quinn: McCarthy-Kenny arrangement 'peculiar'

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