Smallbone: Ireland squad must buy into Heimir's belief Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone feels the squad must buy into a belief that World Cup qualification is possible ahead of the final warm-up match before the clash with Hungary in September. Soccer • 10 Jun
Smallbone: Ireland squad must buy into Heimir's belief Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone feels the squad must buy into a belief that World Cup qualification is possible ahead of the final warm-up match before the clash with Hungary in September. Soccer • 10 Jun
Smallbone scores but Liverpool extend lead at top Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone scored his first Premier League goal for Southampton but conceded a penalty as three goals from leaders Liverpool saw the Reds seal a 3-1 win at Anfield and extend their lead at the top of the table. Soccer • 08 Mar
Smallbone scores but Liverpool extend lead at top Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone scored his first Premier League goal for Southampton but conceded a penalty as three goals from leaders Liverpool saw the Reds seal a 3-1 win at Anfield and extend their lead at the top of the table. Soccer • 08 Mar
More injury woe for Irish midfielder Smallbone Southampton and Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone faces another spell on the sidelines and will miss Saturday's Premier League game at Manchester City. Soccer • 24 Oct 24
More injury woe for Irish midfielder Smallbone Southampton and Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone faces another spell on the sidelines and will miss Saturday's Premier League game at Manchester City. Soccer • 24 Oct 24
Coleman and Smallbone ruled out of Ireland squad Seamus Coleman and Will Smallbone have been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches with Finland and Greece due to injury. Soccer • 03 Oct 24
Coleman and Smallbone ruled out of Ireland squad Seamus Coleman and Will Smallbone have been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming UEFA Nations League matches with Finland and Greece due to injury. Soccer • 03 Oct 24
'Evan will be ready' - O'Shea upbeat about star striker John O'Shea expects Evan Ferguson will be ready to go for Ireland's highly anticipated UEFA Nations League opener on Saturday evening - when they go head-to-head with old foes England. Soccer • 05 Sep 24
'Evan will be ready' - O'Shea upbeat about star striker John O'Shea expects Evan Ferguson will be ready to go for Ireland's highly anticipated UEFA Nations League opener on Saturday evening - when they go head-to-head with old foes England. Soccer • 05 Sep 24
Cullen and Smallbone key to new-look Ireland formation Familiarity may well breed contempt, however, in John O'Shea's case it allowed him to hit the ground running when he took the reins of the national team last month. Soccer • 24 Mar 24
Cullen and Smallbone key to new-look Ireland formation Familiarity may well breed contempt, however, in John O'Shea's case it allowed him to hit the ground running when he took the reins of the national team last month. Soccer • 24 Mar 24
Strength in numbers still key for O'Shea's midfield Stephen Kenny may not have found what he was looking for, however, the former manager certainly knew what he was attempting to achieve while in charge of the national team. Soccer • 22 Mar 24
Strength in numbers still key for O'Shea's midfield Stephen Kenny may not have found what he was looking for, however, the former manager certainly knew what he was attempting to achieve while in charge of the national team. Soccer • 22 Mar 24
Championship wrap: Bazunu & Smallbone shine for Saints Republic of Ireland pair Gavin Bazunu and Will Smallbone both shone as Southampton moved up to second place in the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 victory at Swansea. Soccer • 20 Jan 24
Championship wrap: Bazunu & Smallbone shine for Saints Republic of Ireland pair Gavin Bazunu and Will Smallbone both shone as Southampton moved up to second place in the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 victory at Swansea. Soccer • 20 Jan 24
Championship wrap: Smallbone, Duffy and McNally net Republic of Ireland internationals Will Smallbone and Shane Duffy were both on target for Southampton and Norwich respectively in Saturday's English Championship, while Irish defender Luke McNally scored for Stoke. Soccer • 21 Oct 23
Championship wrap: Smallbone, Duffy and McNally net Republic of Ireland internationals Will Smallbone and Shane Duffy were both on target for Southampton and Norwich respectively in Saturday's English Championship, while Irish defender Luke McNally scored for Stoke. Soccer • 21 Oct 23
Smallbone in country over club mode ahead of Greece gig What's rare is wonderful; and Will Smallbone is certainly enjoying an extended spell away from the trials and tribulations of club football, as he works towards being involved in the Republic of Ireland's upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying double-header. Soccer • 08 Jun 23
Smallbone in country over club mode ahead of Greece gig What's rare is wonderful; and Will Smallbone is certainly enjoying an extended spell away from the trials and tribulations of club football, as he works towards being involved in the Republic of Ireland's upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying double-header. Soccer • 08 Jun 23
Championship: Smallbone on mark, Terriers shock Boro Huddersfield boosted their Sky Bet Championship survival hopes with a shock 4-2 victory over promotion-chasing Middlesbrough. Soccer • 01 Apr 23
Championship: Smallbone on mark, Terriers shock Boro Huddersfield boosted their Sky Bet Championship survival hopes with a shock 4-2 victory over promotion-chasing Middlesbrough. Soccer • 01 Apr 23
Dara O'Shea: We want to write our own history Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland are ready to embrace the challenge of taking on France as they look to "write their own history" at Lansdowne Road. Soccer • 24 Mar 23
Dara O'Shea: We want to write our own history Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland are ready to embrace the challenge of taking on France as they look to "write their own history" at Lansdowne Road. Soccer • 24 Mar 23
Smallbone sets sights on France after dream debut Will Smallbone hopes he has given Stephen Kenny a selection headache for Monday's face-off with France after a superb debut for the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 23 Mar 23
Smallbone sets sights on France after dream debut Will Smallbone hopes he has given Stephen Kenny a selection headache for Monday's face-off with France after a superb debut for the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 23 Mar 23
Familiar frailties a concern ahead of France fixture Ireland dug in to snatch a 3-2 victory over Latvia, however, there were flaws in the performance that would most likely have proved fatal against a better quality of opposition. Soccer • 23 Mar 23
Familiar frailties a concern ahead of France fixture Ireland dug in to snatch a 3-2 victory over Latvia, however, there were flaws in the performance that would most likely have proved fatal against a better quality of opposition. Soccer • 23 Mar 23
Championship wrap: Browne and Smallbone on the mark Alan Browne and Robbie Brady combined for what proved to be the winning goal in an incident filled 2-1 victory for Preston North End away to Birmingham City. Soccer • 21 Jan 23
Championship wrap: Browne and Smallbone on the mark Alan Browne and Robbie Brady combined for what proved to be the winning goal in an incident filled 2-1 victory for Preston North End away to Birmingham City. Soccer • 21 Jan 23
'A good prospect' - Kenny expects call-up will aid Evan Stephen Kenny explained his decision to bring untested striker Evan Ferguson into the Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming friendly fixtures against Norway and Malta. Soccer • 10 Nov 22
'A good prospect' - Kenny expects call-up will aid Evan Stephen Kenny explained his decision to bring untested striker Evan Ferguson into the Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming friendly fixtures against Norway and Malta. Soccer • 10 Nov 22
Championship wrap: Kelly and Smallbone find the target Georgie Kelly nabbed the winner to earn Matt Taylor his first win as Rotherham boss as they beat Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield 2-1. Soccer • 15 Oct 22
Championship wrap: Kelly and Smallbone find the target Georgie Kelly nabbed the winner to earn Matt Taylor his first win as Rotherham boss as they beat Yorkshire rivals Huddersfield 2-1. Soccer • 15 Oct 22
Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships. Soccer • 29 Sep 22
Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships. Soccer • 29 Sep 22
Smallbone back as Saints and Palace play out 2-2 draw Draw specialists Crystal Palace and Southampton could not be separated at Selhurst Park after an entertaining 2-2 draw in a game which saw Will Smallbone make his first Premier League start in nearly a year. Soccer • 15 Dec 21
Smallbone back as Saints and Palace play out 2-2 draw Draw specialists Crystal Palace and Southampton could not be separated at Selhurst Park after an entertaining 2-2 draw in a game which saw Will Smallbone make his first Premier League start in nearly a year. Soccer • 15 Dec 21
Will Smallbone opens up on alopecia & injury challenges Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Will Smallbone has spoken openly about a dreadful injury last year coincided with his alopecia. Soccer • 08 Dec 21
Will Smallbone opens up on alopecia & injury challenges Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Will Smallbone has spoken openly about a dreadful injury last year coincided with his alopecia. Soccer • 08 Dec 21
Hasenhuttl backs Irish U21 Smallbone after penalty miss Ralph Hasenhuttl told Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone to keep his "head up" after his penalty miss proved crucial in the Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
Hasenhuttl backs Irish U21 Smallbone after penalty miss Ralph Hasenhuttl told Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone to keep his "head up" after his penalty miss proved crucial in the Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea. Soccer • 27 Oct 21
Carabao Cup wrap: Arsenal and Chelsea progress Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the latter two clubs advancing after surviving a penalty shootout. Soccer • 26 Oct 21
Carabao Cup wrap: Arsenal and Chelsea progress Arsenal, Chelsea and Sunderland are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup, with the latter two clubs advancing after surviving a penalty shootout. Soccer • 26 Oct 21
Will Smallbone facing 'half a year out' with ACL injury Republic of Ireland under-21 midfielder Will Smallbone is out for the season after suffering an ACL injury against Leicester City last Saturday. Soccer • 18 Jan 21
Will Smallbone facing 'half a year out' with ACL injury Republic of Ireland under-21 midfielder Will Smallbone is out for the season after suffering an ACL injury against Leicester City last Saturday. Soccer • 18 Jan 21
Obafemi named in Ireland U21s squad for training camp Michael Obafemi has been named in a strong Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad that will head for a training camp ahead of the crunch qualifiers in October and November. Soccer • 26 Aug 20
Obafemi named in Ireland U21s squad for training camp Michael Obafemi has been named in a strong Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad that will head for a training camp ahead of the crunch qualifiers in October and November. Soccer • 26 Aug 20
Smallbone part of Saints' future, says Hasenhüttl Ireland underage international Will Smallbone has signed a new four-year deal with Southampton. Soccer • 10 Jun 20
Smallbone part of Saints' future, says Hasenhüttl Ireland underage international Will Smallbone has signed a new four-year deal with Southampton. Soccer • 10 Jun 20
