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James McClean should start on the left wing, according to Paul Corry

Corry feels Kenny will try to pick experience

Stephen Kenny has to go with whatever experience he can find in his squad for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier with Serbia, according to RTÉ Soccer analyst Paul Corry.

World Cup 2022 • 23 Mar 21

Ireland, Serbia and favourites Portugal are likely to battle for top spot

Paul Corry: Luckless Kenny needs four points this week

Paul Corry tells RTÉ's Morning Ireland that Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has had little luck since he took over the national team last year, but that the team needs to aim for four points from this week's qualifiers.

Soccer • 22 Mar 21

The panel preview Thursday's encounter against Slovakia in the Euro 2020 play-offs

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Sizing up Slovakian challenge

Host Adrian Eames is joined by Paul Corry, Stephen Elliot and James O'Toole to preview the Euro 2020 semi-final play-off with Slovakia, journalist Lukas Vráblik gives an insight into the opposition view.

Soccer • 05 Oct 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Stuttering start for Kenny

Presenters Adrian Eames and James O'Toole Paul Corry, Vinny Perth and RTÉ Soccer Correspondent Tony O'Donoghue look back on Stephen Kenny's first two days in the Ireland job.

Soccer • 07 Sep 20

'They certainly seem as if they've turned a bit of a corner'

Paul Corry: Milan not the ideal draw for Rovers

Shamrock Rovers would have preferred anyone else in the Europa League draw, their former player Paul Corry told RTÉ 2FM's 'Game On' programme.

Soccer • 01 Sep 20

Fans are keen for the off-field battle to end and see a return to action

Rowing LOI clubs 'in danger of losing public interest'

Former UCD and Shamrock Rovers midfielder Paul Corry feels League of Ireland clubs are risking the loss of public interest amid disagreements over the format for the resumption of the season.

Soccer • 03 Jul 20

Troy Parrott has been on the end of some criticism from Spurs boss Jose Mourinho

I don't want to see Troy make mistakes I made - Corry

Paul Corry has warned Troy Parrott that success at elite level only comes with absolute dedication to the game.

Soccer • 10 Mar 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Harry Kenny on glorious Hoops days

This week Adrian Eames is joined by former St Pat's and Bray Wanderers boss Harry Kenny, ex-Sheffield Wednesday and UCD midfielder Paul Corry, Soccer Republic producer James O'Toole and RTÉ Sport's Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 09 Mar 20

Have yourself a sporty little Christmas

Christmas is a time for family, friends and self-indulgence but what about the sports stars who entertain us during the festive season? Eoin Ryan hears of the sacrifices involved in elite soccer, rugby, racing and Gaelic Games over the holidays.

Other sport • 25 Dec 18

The key final battles in latest chapter of epic rivalry

Paul Corry looks at the key battles ahead of a Super Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

"I've played under lots of great managers...but I'd have loved to have played under Stephen."

King Kenny proves his worth once again for Dundalk

Paul Corry reflects on the 2018 season, which again proved that Stephen Kenny appears to have the Midas touch when it comes to managing in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.

Soccer • 26 Oct 18

'Professional football players read the media and scroll their social media accounts as often as the rest of the world does'

O'Neill needs to talk tactics, not talk his team down

The Republic of Ireland hasn't got world class players any more - but the players that are there don't need their manager to remind them of that.

Soccer • 18 Oct 18

It looks like we're going to lose Declan Rice, and every Irish fan will be understandably demoralised.

If Declan Rice 'unliked' us then it's O'Neill's fault

Declan Rice can go and play for a progressive, exciting England team, or stay with a limited, fractured Ireland. Like it or not, it doesn't look like a tough choice.

Soccer • 04 Oct 18

'Wouldn't it be nice for the club to invite Liam back to Richmond for that Derry game, to give him to send off he deserves as the most successful manager in their history'

Results spelled end but Liam left with head held high

Liam Buckley's departure from Richmond Park brings a long and successful period to an end for St Patrick's Athletic but it was the right move for a club that had gone stale.

Soccer • 27 Sep 18

'It's all or nothing for Cork; they must win this game'

Cork must go back to basics or concede title to Dundalk

Our League of Ireland expert casts his eye over a game that City simply have to win to keep their league hopes alive.

Soccer • 20 Sep 18

Big guns to be tested in FAI Cup quarter-finals

Paul Corry looks ahead to the FAI Cup quarter-finals and is predicting an upset with UCD, Longford and Limerick looking to cause a shock.

Soccer • 06 Sep 18

Derry City drew one and lost the other 13 of their matches

Rethink needed on unbalanced underage leagues

One-sided results at underage level mean it's time to devise a new concept and ensure the pathway for our best young players is there, writes Paul Corry.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

'It may be a case that the management team need a more experienced head to come in and guide them'

The future is bright but Rovers need investment now

Work being done at the Shamrock Rovers academy is ensuring a bright future for the club, but their senior squad - and possibly their coaching staff - is in need of reinforcement now, writes Paul Corry.

Soccer • 23 Aug 18

'In the week that the hockey team made World Cup history and, with Katie Taylor defeating all before her, hopefully these Champions League heroes can make some history of their own'

After hockey glory, Wexford take to international stage

Wexford Youths are in Champions League action this week, but after the hockey team grabbed the nation's imagination at the weekend, it is noticeable how low key Europe's blue ribbon women's club competition remains.

Soccer • 09 Aug 18

Time to put the players back at centre of FAI-PFAI row

The FAI have to address breakdown in relations with PFAI for the greater good.

Soccer • 02 Aug 18

'What happens if they don't get a move or secure their contracts? How do they pay their mortgage, or car loan?'

My friends at Bray are concerned about livelihoods

It's a worrying time for the players of Bray Wanderers, who continue to be granted a license despite continued financial problems.

Soccer • 06 Jul 18

'Being a professional footballer is the best job in the world, but we need to think about those who fail to achieve their dream. What will they do for the rest of their lives?'

Studious League of Ireland passing the education exam

More than ever, education is a crucial part of a young footballer's development and League of Ireland clubs are investing in their players' futures both on and off the pitch.

Soccer • 07 Jun 18