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'He's a bright, very intelligent footballer that's very good with the ball at his feet'

McCarthy: Debutant Troy Parrott has 'something special'

One specific moment at training was enough to convince Mick McCarthy that Troy Parrott possesses "something special", as the Ireland manager prepares the teenager striker for his international debut on Thursday night.

Soccer • 13 Nov 19

David McGoldrick's goal for Sheffield United was ruled out following a VAR check

Mick McCarthy: VAR is ruining the game

Mick McCarthy has claimed VAR is ruining football after admitting referees used to get "95%" of decisions correct anyway.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Can Ireland sink the Danes?

On this week's RTÉ Soccer podcast, Adrian Eames is joined by former Ireland international Keith Treacy, veteran LOI referee Paul Tuite, Alan Cawley, James O'Toole and Anthony Pyne to look ahead to a huge week for Mick McCarthy's Boys in Green.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

Mick McCarthy speaking in Dublin this afternoon

McCarthy in the dark over visiting All Whites

Mick McCarrthy admits that it has proven difficult to research Thursday's opponents New Zealand, but is very familiar with striker Chris Wood having signed the player on loan while in charge of Ipswich Town.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

Mick McCarthy has hit out at Derby County

McCarthy slams Derby for sacking captain Keogh

Mick McCarthy says he is "astounded" by Derby County's decision to sack club captain Richard Keogh.

Soccer • 09 Nov 19

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

Troy Parrott will make his senior Republic of Ireland debut against New Zealand

Parrott in Ireland squad for critical Euro qualifier

Troy Parrott has been named in Mick McCarthy's final Republic of Ireland squad for the decisive Euro 2020 qualifier with Denmark on Monday week.

Soccer • 07 Nov 19

Glenn Whelan has earned 90 caps for the Republic of Ireland

Whelan adds to McCarthy worries ahead of Denmark clash

Glenn Whelan has become the latest injury concern for Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifier showdown with Denmark in two weeks' time.

Soccer • 04 Nov 19

Mick McCarthy named his extended Republic of Ireland squad at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon

McCarthy keeps options open & cards close to his chest

Mick McCarthy named a 39-man extended panel for the meetings with New Zealand and Denmark, and then littered his press conference with vague hints about who does, and does not, have any genuine hope of featuring in the match that matters.

Soccer • 29 Oct 19

Parrott and Manning included in extended Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy has included Troy Parrott and Ryan Manning in his extended squad for the upcoming friendly with New Zealand, and the winner takes all Euro 2020 qualifier clash with Denmark.

Soccer • 29 Oct 19

Darren Randolph is a vital player for Ireland

Randolph injury concern intensifies for Ireland

The injury concern over Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Darren Randolph has intensified with Middlesborough manager Jonathan Woodgate saying he is a doubt for the Euro 2020 qualifier with Denmark.

Soccer • 24 Oct 19

Mick McCarthy hints at giving Parrott Ireland chance

Troy Parrott is in contention to make his senior Republic of Ireland debut against New Zealand next month.

Soccer • 23 Oct 19

Down but not out, Ireland must seek solutions before Denmark visit next month

One more chance for McCarthy to rely on old reliables

After taking a single point from a possible six after fixtures in Georgia and Switzerland, The Republic of Ireland have one last shot at qualification. Ed Leahy believes the Denmark showdown is a last shot at redemption for some of Mick McCarthy's preferred players.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

Dejected Ireland players leave the field after their defeat to Switzerland

Irish in last-chance saloon as gambles fail to pay off

Mick McCarthy rolled the dice in Switzerland, now he's in the last-chance saloon. Ed Leahy reflects on a frustrating night at the office.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy consoles Alan Browne at the final whistle

Doherty now in box seat to start 'cup final' - McCarthy

Mick McCarthy has already turned his sights on a "cup final in the Aviva" to book a ticket to the Euros and admitted Matt Doherty will start in the absence of the suspended Seamus Coleman.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

Swiss roll over Ireland to leave Danish showdown

Ireland were unable to secure their place at Euro 2020 as they came out the wrong side of a 2-0 result against Switzerland at the Stade de Geneve.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

Ireland fans enjoying Geneva this afternoon

Postcard from Geneva: All our troubles seem so far away

Ed Leahy reports from the Swiss capital, where the Republic of Ireland gear up for this evening's Euro 2020 qualifier in a wet Geneva.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

Mick McCarthy: 'I think everybody would have taken the position we're in now, going to Switzerland and if we win we qualify, if we beat Denmark we qualify.'

'I don't get it' - McCarthy baffled by Irish negativity

A defiant Mick McCarthy has insisted he would have taken heading into the final two games of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with their fate still in their own hands - and aired his bemusement at negativity in the wake of Saturday's stalemate in Georgia.

Soccer • 14 Oct 19

David McGoldrick is out of the Switzerland game

David McGoldrick ruled out of crucial Swiss showdown

David McGoldrick has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's huge Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 13 Oct 19

Republic of Ireland players, from left, Derrick Williams, John Egan and Alan Browne

Reality bites but Ireland still have two shots at glory

Ireland were handed a timely reality check in Tbilisi, but the mission remains clear and obvious: one win from two games and we're going to the Euros.

Soccer • 13 Oct 19

McCarthy admits his team must hold onto the ball better

Mick makes his point as possession still hard come by

Mick McCarthy tried to put a positive spin on the stalemate in Tbilisi, but it was clear that the Ireland manager was not happy with his side's performance, reports Ed Leahy

Soccer • 13 Oct 19

'Had you offered me four points from two games against Georgia prior to the competition, I'd have taken it'

McCarthy happy with 'point gained' in Georgia

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy described his side's goalless draw against Georgia in Tbilisi as "a point gained."

Soccer • 12 Oct 19

WATCH Mick McCarthy press conference ahead of Georgia

The Republic of Ireland manager talks to media before the Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia in Tbilisi

Soccer • 11 Oct 19

Vladimir Weiss spoke about his hopes to secure a first victory over Ireland

'Ireland play every time like Michael Flatley dancing'

Georgia manager Vladimir Weiss has said that Ireland play football like Michael Flatley dancing and has also singled out Shane Duffy as the key man ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier in Tbilisi.

Soccer • 11 Oct 19

Duffy will have every chance to prove his fitness

Duffy: I would have been heartbroken to miss out

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has been given a boost ahead of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier with Georgia, after Shane Duffy joined up with the squad today.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19