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Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford (R)

'Soft' Ireland U21s were caught cold - Crawford

Republic of Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford said his players had learned a harsh lesson on being ready to fight from the start in their European Championship qualifier defeat to Montenegro.

Soccer • 13 Oct 21

Jim Crawford's side face Montenegro on Tuesday

Crawford aiming for the perfect October for Irish U21s

Jim Crawford has challenged his Republic of Ireland U21s to set up their November double-header against Italy and Sweden by completing a perfect October in Montenegro.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Colm Whelan scored Ireland's goal in their 1-1 draw in Luxembourg last month

Crawford looking for creative spark against Luxembourg

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford is expecting to face a Luxembourg side intent on reversing their away day blues when the sides meet in Tallaght tonight for their Group F European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Jim Crawford talks to his players during a training session on Monday

Crawford: 'Camp not disrupted by Montenegro issue'

Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford has said that the camp has not been disrupted by the state of flux surrounding their squad availability for Tuesday's European Championship qualifier away to Montenegro.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Galway United boss John Caulfield has slammed the decision to include extra League of Ireland players in the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the trip to Montenegro

Caulfield: LOI players being treated like 'guinea pigs'

Galway United manager John Caulfield has said that League of Ireland players are being treated "like guinea pigs" and also called for the Republic of Ireland to forfeit their European U21 Championship qualifier with Montenegro if certain players are prevented from travelling.

Soccer • 02 Oct 21

Ireland's Garcia McNulty signs long-term Wolfsburg deal

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Anselmo Garcia McNulty has been tied down on a long-term contract by Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg.

Soccer • 27 Jun 21

Weakened Ireland looking for crucial points in Iceland

The Republic of Ireland under-21s can consolidate their place at the top of their European championship qualifying group with a good result against Iceland this afternoon in Reykjavik.

Soccer • 15 Oct 19

Troy Parrott was sent off midway through the second half of Ireland's draw with Italy

'Troy's been sent off for getting pushed in the face'

Republic of Ireland U21 midfielder Conor Coventry hailed the side's performance in their goalless draw with top seeds Italy in Tallaght Stadium tonight but admitted his disappointment they couldn't claim the win.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

Ronan Curtis in action against Kristian Dimitrov of Bulgaria

'Their time will come' - Curtis talks up Kenny's U-21s

Ronan Curtis revealed the Republic of Ireland's senior stars are keeping a close eye on the Stephen Kenny's exciting crop of Under-21s and fully expect them to start knocking on the first-team door sooner rather than later.

Soccer • 11 Sep 19

Adam Idah scored two second half penalties to make sure of victory

Ireland U21s impress in demolition of China in Toulon

Stephen Kenny's Ireland Under-21s made a blistering start to their Toulon Tournament this afternoon by easing past China at Stade de Lattre in Aubagne.

Soccer • 03 Jun 19

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny celebrates after the game

Kenny encouraged by Under 21s' attitude in opener

Stephen Kenny felt the Republic of Ireland U-21s could have added to the three goals they scored against Luxembourg but he was nonetheless delighted with the effort shown in his first game in charge.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

Brandon Kavanagh replaces the injured Simon Power

Hoops teen Brandon Kavanagh called into Ireland U21s

Brandon Kavanagh has become the third Shamrock Rovers player to be called up for international duty this week after Stephen Kenny drafted him into his Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad.

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

David McMillan: 'If I was involved with the club I'd be trying to appoint in-house'

McMillan: Vinny Perth the man to take over at Dundalk

Former Dundalk striker David McMillan believes Vinny Perth is the right man to take over from Stephen Kenny at Dundalk, despite the Lilywhites No 2 not having the required pro license.

Soccer • 01 Jan 19

Ireland's Henry Charsley dejected after Germany's second goal

Ireland U21s hit for six by ruthless Germans

The Republic of Ireland's ambitions of reaching next year's Under-21 European Championships automatically are all but over after group leaders Germany soundly beat Noel King's side at Tallaght Stadium to move five points clear with two games left.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

Than Boyle has been called into the Ireland U21s

Ethan Boyle called up for U21s' crucial German showdown

Shamrock Rovers defender Ethan Boyle has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the crucial European Championship qualifier against Germany on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 10 Sep 18

Ronan Curtis started up front against Norway

Ireland U21s go in search of goals against Israel

Republic of Ireland Under-21s face Israel at Tallaght Stadium this afternoon, looking to hit the goal trail after they were held to a 0-0 draw against Norway on Thursday.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Noel King: 'The anxiety lifts a notch when you get closer to the game.'

King warns U21s to prepare for serious Azerbaijan test

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Noel King has warned his players they may have to compete with Champions League quality if they are to emerge from their gruelling trip to Azerbaijan with a victory.

Soccer • 04 Sep 17

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