Ken Early on World Cup draw: Ireland face task to overcome Hungary, their football opposites
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Heimir Hallgrímsson
Articles about Ireland men's soccer manager Heimir Hallgrímsson
Ireland to open World Cup qualifying campaign at home to Hungary
Ireland drawn alongside Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, and Armenia for next year’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers
2026 World Cup draw: Ireland’s path looks complicated, good luck would be welcome
One thing is clear even before Friday’s draw: Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team need to improve to reach the tournament
‘We’re not hiding’: Heimir Hallgrímsson making no excuses for 5-0 loss to England
As Republic of Ireland draw Bulgaria in Nations League relegation play-off in March, head coach is keeping World Cup qualifiers in sight
‘I think Bulgaria is an okay draw’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson reacts to Ireland’s playoff opponents
Northern Ireland beat Bulgaria 5-0 at Windsor Park during recent Nations League campaign
Heimir Hallgrímsson to pick up the pieces after Wembley humbling in World Cup play-off push
Ireland have potential to improve for clash with Nations League C runner-up, as Andrew Moran’s impressive cameo stands out in defeat to England
Ken Early: Naive Ireland need to remember this pain and at least learn to whinge
Ireland’s second-half capitulation against England again exposed this team’s fatal lack of gamecraft
Heimir Hallgrímsson rows back on ‘we gave up’ statement after Ireland’s heavy defeat to England
Ireland manager ‘lost for words’ after three-goal salvo and second yellow for Scales in chaotic second half following solid first half
TV View: Roy Keane watches future son-in-law score against Ireland, for better or worse
Green shoots could be seen for Ireland against England at Wembley until everything went to muck
‘Heimir Ball’ needs Ireland to be comfortable out of possession
'I am more prepared because I know my players better than I did in September'
Conor Coventry joins Republic of Ireland squad as Jason Knight replacement for England game
Knight picked up second yellow card of the campagin in win over Finland
Kevin Kilbane: Hints of green shoots as Ireland find a way
Ireland were fortunate to secure the three points before a tough trip to Wembley but steady progress is evident under Heimir Hallgrímsson
Clinical England strong favourites to sweep Ireland aside at Wembley
Victory for home side secures automatic promotion to Nations League A but visitors keen to maintain momentum
Liverpool must think Mamardashvili is something very special if they believe he’s better than Kelleher
Evan Ferguson at one end and Caoimhin Kelleher come up with big plays, alongside a regen of Craig Bellamy
‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again
Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland
Ireland 1 Finland 0 FT: Nations League as it happened
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s ride their luck but make themselves safe from automatic relegation
Ireland v Finland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men play the Finns on Thursday and England on Sunday in the Nations League
Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling
Brady’s absence is significant as the veteran inspired victory over Finland last month in Helsinki
Heimir Hallgrímsson unaware of criticism around Robbie Keane’s visit to Ireland camp
Nathan Collins complimentary of former Ireland captain’s interaction with the squad on Monday
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s options narrow ahead of taxing double-bill for Ireland
Assistant-coach John O’Shea welcomes call-ups for Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien to replace injured trio Coleman, Idah and Duffy
Ireland’s Séamus Coleman, Shane Duffy and Adam Idah ruled out of Finland and England games
Heimir Hallgrímsson calls Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien up as replacements
Matt Doherty misses out on Ireland squad for matches against Finland and England
Nations League: Andy Moran in line to play a part in Ireland's final games as Heimir Hallgrímsson backs him to be a success at senior level
Hallgrímsson and Tuchel bring foreign eyes to old failings for Ireland and England
Appointments of Icelander and German prove that FAI and FA do not trust their own coaching infrastructures
Ireland show signs of improvement but Hallgrímsson still has to solve ‘something psychological’
Emergence of Festy Ebosele and return to fitness of Evan Ferguson among positives from an encouraging international window
Ken Early: Unless execution improves, Ireland will not be qualifying for anything for a while
Bodies on the line defending can only take this team so far as Ireland offer more gifts to grateful Greeks
Ireland take home some positives as one-game winning streak comes undone
Greece took advantage of Irish lapse in concentration, but there were encouraging performances on the pitch
Greece continue to hold upper hand over Ireland as they capitalise on mistakes
Caoimhín Kelleher was outstanding in Nations League game, but his late error gifted Greeks the clinching goal
Republic of Ireland lose 2-0 to Greece in Athens: As it happened
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side fail to build on Thursday’s win over Finland
Greece v Ireland preview: Hallgrímsson needs a calculated approach to banish bad Irish memories of Athens
Rejuvenated Irish team hope to prove Finland win wasn’t a false dawn as they face Greek side boosted by England victory
‘We could have a perfect game and still lose to a team like Greece’: World Cup qualification remains Hallgrímsson’s aim
Republic of Ireland aim to keep momentum from Finland win going against Greece in Athens
Greece’s rising capabilities on show with victory over England
Ireland will face a Greece with a new sense of purpose
Ireland swap Helsinki for Athens with a spring in their step
Heimir Hallgrímsson hopes his team can build on the good things in the victory over Finland
Ireland’s Robbie Brady on win in Finland: ‘It’s not like we’re all a crop of bad players’
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson emphasised importance of only current player to feature at a major tournament
Heimir Hallgrímsson hails boost in confidence after first Ireland win for new boss
We need to start thinking about Greece’ says manager after comeback win in Helsinki
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