Ireland's improving metrics vs the eye test

Updated / Tuesday, 7 Apr 2026 17:10

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Heimir Hallgrimsson has highlighted metrics pointing to Ireland's recent improvement. Graham Gartland reacts to what the numbers say and how it compares to the eye test when watching the Boys in Green in November and March. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Ireland's improving metrics vs the eye test 02:40

Ireland's improving metrics vs the eye test

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Heimir Hallgrimsson has highlighted metrics pointing to Ireland's recent improvement. Graham Gartland reacts to what the numbers say and how it compares to the eye test when watching the Boys in Green in November and March. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Hallgrimsson keen to keep Coleman on board 00:50

Hallgrimsson keen to keep Coleman on board

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is hopeful Séamus Coleman, who will turn 40 shortly after a Euro 2028 tournament that sees games hosted in Dublin, will stay on.

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Coleman hailed as Irish camp’s ‘battery’ by Hallgrimsson 00:53

Coleman hailed as Irish camp’s ‘battery’ by Hallgrimsson

Heimir Hallgrimsson offers Séamus Coleman highest praise and described him as an energy giver for Ireland

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Hallgrimsson laments 'painful' late loss to Portugal 04:37

Hallgrimsson laments 'painful' late loss to Portugal

Heimir Hallgrimsson lamented a "painful" late 1-0 defeat to Portugal that undid a resolute backs-to-the-wall performance in Lisbon

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The view from Lisbon as Ireland finalise prep 02:17

The view from Lisbon as Ireland finalise prep

Tony O'Donoghue reports from Lisbon as the Republic of Ireland are put through their final paces before facing Portugal.

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Hallgrimsson: Ireland need three points minimum from October 00:46

Hallgrimsson: Ireland need three points minimum from October

Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Lisbon, Heimir Hallgrimsson discusses the outcome he feels Ireland will need from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia.

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Hallgrimsson believes 'psychological' element to conceding early 02:59

Hallgrimsson believes 'psychological' element to conceding early

Heimir Hallgrimsson said he feels the slow start to his side's play is 'psychological' and that the intense build-up may have also played a factor in conceding two goals within 16 minutes in their 2-2 draw against Hungary

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Hallgrimsson on Coleman omission from Ireland squad 01:22

Hallgrimsson on Coleman omission from Ireland squad

Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to Tony O'Donoghue about the decision not to include captain Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad for September's World Cup qualifiers.

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'Conceding goals from crosses too often' | Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to Ireland's draw with Senegal 03:18

'Conceding goals from crosses too often' | Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to Ireland's draw with Senegal

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson reflects on his side's collective and individual performances in the 1-1 friendly draw against Senegal at Aviva Stadium.

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Hallgrimsson hopeful Parrott can face Senegal 02:03

Hallgrimsson hopeful Parrott can face Senegal

Heimir Hallgrimsson is hopeful that striker Troy Parrott can recover from illness in time to play a part in the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Senegal on Friday.

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