McGrath: Hallgrimsson 'smart' to give O'Shea some reins Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath believes Heimir Hallgrimsson has been shrewd in letting his assistant John O'Shea take on a more front-facing role in the early part of his Boys in Green tenure. Soccer • 09 Oct 24
McGrath: Hallgrimsson 'smart' to give O'Shea some reins Republic of Ireland legend Paul McGrath believes Heimir Hallgrimsson has been shrewd in letting his assistant John O'Shea take on a more front-facing role in the early part of his Boys in Green tenure. Soccer • 09 Oct 24
Recognition giving Andrew Omobamidele extra motivation Andrew Omobamidele will prepare to lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo for the second time in his fledgling international career with the praise of Irish football royalty still ringing in his ears. Soccer • 10 Nov 21
Recognition giving Andrew Omobamidele extra motivation Andrew Omobamidele will prepare to lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo for the second time in his fledgling international career with the praise of Irish football royalty still ringing in his ears. Soccer • 10 Nov 21
McGrath: Kenny not the man to lead Ireland forward Stephen Kenny has a difficult job as Republic of Ireland manager, but isn't the right man to bring about an upturn in fortunes, according to former defender Paul McGrath. Soccer • 29 Sep 21
McGrath: Kenny not the man to lead Ireland forward Stephen Kenny has a difficult job as Republic of Ireland manager, but isn't the right man to bring about an upturn in fortunes, according to former defender Paul McGrath. Soccer • 29 Sep 21
McGrath recounts Charlton's kindness and loyalty Famed for his humility as much as for his remarkable displays in the green of Ireland, Paul McGrath heaped praise on team-mates who were more like brothers and the paternalistic influence of late Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton. Soccer • 09 Aug 20
McGrath recounts Charlton's kindness and loyalty Famed for his humility as much as for his remarkable displays in the green of Ireland, Paul McGrath heaped praise on team-mates who were more like brothers and the paternalistic influence of late Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton. Soccer • 09 Aug 20
McGrath and O'Brien become Hall of Famers Former Republic of Ireland international stars Paul McGrath and Anne O'Brien have both been inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame. Soccer • 08 Aug 20
McGrath and O'Brien become Hall of Famers Former Republic of Ireland international stars Paul McGrath and Anne O'Brien have both been inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame. Soccer • 08 Aug 20
Paul McGrath looks back on when Joxer went to Stuttgart Paul McGrath spoke of his friendship with Christy Moore and memories of the Republic of Ireland's glory years on RTÉ Radio 1's Des's Island Discs. Soccer • 11 May 20
Paul McGrath looks back on when Joxer went to Stuttgart Paul McGrath spoke of his friendship with Christy Moore and memories of the Republic of Ireland's glory years on RTÉ Radio 1's Des's Island Discs. Soccer • 11 May 20
'The last hurrah' - McGrath remembers painful play-offs As the Republic of Ireland embark on their ninth international play-off, Paul McGrath remembers his own painful play-off memories and expects Martin O'Neill's side to get the job done against Denmark. Soccer • 11 Nov 17
'The last hurrah' - McGrath remembers painful play-offs As the Republic of Ireland embark on their ninth international play-off, Paul McGrath remembers his own painful play-off memories and expects Martin O'Neill's side to get the job done against Denmark. Soccer • 11 Nov 17
'We've always been fighters' - McGrath eyes Welsh scalp Paul McGrath has said the Republic of Ireland have nothing to fear when the Welsh come to town next week for a crunch World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 17 Mar 17
'We've always been fighters' - McGrath eyes Welsh scalp Paul McGrath has said the Republic of Ireland have nothing to fear when the Welsh come to town next week for a crunch World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 17 Mar 17
McGrath hails Southgate's England appointment Ireland legend Paul McGrath has hailed the appointment of ex-Aston Villa team-mate Gareth Southgate as England boss. International • 30 Nov 16
McGrath hails Southgate's England appointment Ireland legend Paul McGrath has hailed the appointment of ex-Aston Villa team-mate Gareth Southgate as England boss. International • 30 Nov 16
AUDIO: Paul McGrath remembers 'elation' of Euro 88 Paul McGrath has described "the elation" amongst the Irish team after beating England at Euro '88 and claimed the Republic of Ireland could have gone on to win the tournament had they not succumbed to the Dutch in Gelsenkirchen. Euro 2016 • 05 Jun 16
AUDIO: Paul McGrath remembers 'elation' of Euro 88 Paul McGrath has described "the elation" amongst the Irish team after beating England at Euro '88 and claimed the Republic of Ireland could have gone on to win the tournament had they not succumbed to the Dutch in Gelsenkirchen. Euro 2016 • 05 Jun 16
Paul McGrath: Irish spirit can defy odds again Paul McGrath believes the Republic of Ireland have the spirit and togetherness required to emulate the feats of Jack Charlton's teams of the 90s ahead of their Euro 2016 odyssey. Soccer • 21 May 16
Paul McGrath: Irish spirit can defy odds again Paul McGrath believes the Republic of Ireland have the spirit and togetherness required to emulate the feats of Jack Charlton's teams of the 90s ahead of their Euro 2016 odyssey. Soccer • 21 May 16
Paul McGrath: Villa players don't respect the club Former Aston Villa great Paul McGrath delivered a scathing assessment of the beleaguered club’s board and players as he reacted to the news of Remi Garde’s dismissal. Soccer • 31 Mar 16
Paul McGrath: Villa players don't respect the club Former Aston Villa great Paul McGrath delivered a scathing assessment of the beleaguered club’s board and players as he reacted to the news of Remi Garde’s dismissal. Soccer • 31 Mar 16
McGrath: Grealish could have been Ireland's star Paul McGrath believes Jack Grealish might regret choosing to declare for England, saying that the Aston Villa midfielder could have been a "top player" for Ireland and might find it hard to break into Roy Hodgson's team. Soccer • 29 Sep 15
McGrath: Grealish could have been Ireland's star Paul McGrath believes Jack Grealish might regret choosing to declare for England, saying that the Aston Villa midfielder could have been a "top player" for Ireland and might find it hard to break into Roy Hodgson's team. Soccer • 29 Sep 15
Ireland can win in Glasgow, insists McGrath Paul McGrath believes that a new-found cohesion in the Ireland team can enable Martin O'Neill's side to claim a vital Euro 2016 qualification victory over Scotland. Soccer • 12 Nov 14
Ireland can win in Glasgow, insists McGrath Paul McGrath believes that a new-found cohesion in the Ireland team can enable Martin O'Neill's side to claim a vital Euro 2016 qualification victory over Scotland. Soccer • 12 Nov 14
