Hallgrimsson believes 'psychological' element to conceding early

Updated / Sunday, 7 Sep 2025 00:14

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 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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Hallgrimsson delighted with first 45 minutes but bemoans 'passive' approach after the break 03:39

Hallgrimsson delighted with first 45 minutes but bemoans 'passive' approach after the break

Heimir Hallgrimsson was positive about his side's 2-1 win over Bulgaria but feels they can work on second-half passivity ahead of the second leg in Dublin on Sunday

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Ireland finalise prep for Bulgaria first leg 02:05

Ireland finalise prep for Bulgaria first leg

Tony O'Donoghue reports from Plovdiv as the Republic of Ireland are put through their paces ahead of Thursday's Nations League play-off first leg against Bulgaria.

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'I apologise for that' | Heimir Hallgrimsson clarifies LOI comments and explains Ireland squad picks 09:43

'I apologise for that' | Heimir Hallgrimsson clarifies LOI comments and explains Ireland squad picks

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue after naming his squad for the UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria.

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Treacy: Heimir's 'relaxed' team remark very telling 01:45

Treacy: Heimir's 'relaxed' team remark very telling

Keith Treacy puts the microscope over one of Heimir Hallgrimsson's comments during the November window. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Treacy: Hallgrimsson was trying to let Doherty down gently 02:17

Treacy: Hallgrimsson was trying to let Doherty down gently

Matt Doherty was initially left out of the Ireland squad before Monday's belated call-up but Keith Treacy reckons Heimir Hallgrimsson had been trying to "phase" him out. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Stephen Kelly on evolution under Hallgrimsson 01:10

Stephen Kelly on evolution under Hallgrimsson

Stephen Kelly on the signs of the 'back to basics' approach that are already becoming visible to him under Heimir Hallgrimsson. Watch or listen to the full RTÉ Soccer Podcast on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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