Kevin Kilbane: Hallgrímsson is laying foundations that might take Ireland to World Cup playoffs
Heimir Hallgrímsson is beginning to lay foundations that might take Ireland to the World Cup playoffs
Heimir Hallgrímsson
Articles about Ireland men's soccer manager Heimir Hallgrímsson
Ireland v Bulgaria: Golden opportunity to finally shake off the stigma of underachievement
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s decisions, from starting Troy Parrott over Evan Ferguson, to reinstating Matt Doherty, paid off at Plovdiv
Ken Early: League B of this silly competition won’t be seeing the last of Ireland just yet
Nations League: Troy Parrott shines as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side enjoy rare comfortable second half
‘We showed real character’: Hallgrímsson satisfied with Ireland win but sees room to improve
Head coach bemoans Ireland’s passive approach in second-half while singling out Matt Doherty for praise
Bulgaria 1 Ireland 2 FT as it happened: Doherty goal gives Ireland victory in Nations League playoff
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men put themselves in pole position to stay in League B after win in Plovdiv
Clinical Ireland secure rare victory on the road in Bulgaria
First-half goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty put Hallgrímsson’s side in strong position to avoid relegation in Nations League
‘This is a good game for us. We are ready to go again’: Ireland can put England defeat behind them against Bulgaria, Hallgrímsson says
But suspensions and injuries weigh on Republic’s hopes in first leg of crucial playoff in Plovdiv
‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role
The coach, who also leads a top-flight Bulgarian side, wants focus to be on Nations League playoff games against Ireland
What is at stake in Ireland’s Nations League playoff against Bulgaria?
All you need to know, and them some, as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team are in Plovdiv for the first leg of their League B relegation playoff
James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order
‘We’re a Christian family so we prayed and gave a lot of thanks to God’
Ireland to face Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies
African side are ranked 17th in the world, with the two nations never having met before at international level
Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad
Wolves defender has come back into favour after cementing his starting position in Vítor Pereira’s side
Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs
Will Smallbone and Callum O’Dowda withdraw from panel due to injury
Irish Player Tracker: Nathan Collins getting back to his best at Brentford
Defensive linchpin advancing credentials as among top young centre halves in the Premier League
José Mourinho takes Saint-Maximin to task in a remarkably public spat
Fenerbahce boss Jose drops winger after accusing him of being overweight
Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland
Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria
‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland
Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria
Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad
Watford’s James Abankwah and Rocco Vata and Jimmy Dunne of QPR are in line for debuts against Bulgaria
Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad
James Abankwah and Rocco Vata set for debuts ahead of Josh Honohan and Johnny Kenny
Kevin Kilbane: FAI must aim at League of Ireland players being picked for the Republic’s squad
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson’s contentious view on players moving abroad to further international chances may have sparked a healthy conversation
Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures
Ipswich Town winger certain to be sidelined for relegation play-off fixtures after ankle surgery
Record crowd a sign that many Irish fans now care more about the League of Ireland than the national team
Shamrock Rovers manager’s criticism of Heimir Hallgrímsson may have missed the point but his outburst will do the domestic game no harm
Robbie Keane upbeat as he continues down unique coaching path
Ireland’s record scorer says striker Troy Parrott has been underused by Heimir Hallgrímsson
Four Irish players who should be looking for a transfer this January (and one who should stay put)
January may have come too soon for Melia, Kelleher and O’Brien
Ken Early: The pursuit of calm, running from risk and Euro nationalism mark a mixed year of football
Moments of magic being sapped from the game as managers opt to cut out risky business
Kevin Kilbane: Hallgrímsson taking the first steps to making Ireland competitive again
Devising a game plan which makes the Republic a nightmare to play against is a task Iceland’s most successful international manager can accomplish
Ken Early on World Cup draw: Ireland face task to overcome Hungary, their football opposites
If Irish football has been subsisting on the poverty line, Hungarian football has had billions pumped into it
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
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