Tom Cannon has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming friendlies with Hungary and Portugal. The Leicester City striker receives a first call-up despite the English FA showing interest in Cannon declaring for England. Born in Aintree, the 21-year-old played for Ireland at underage level. Troy Parrott returns to the squad, […]
The FAI has appointed John O’shea as interim head coach for the upcoming friendlies in March. The former Ireland defender will take charge of Ireland on a temporary basis for friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in March. He will be joined by Paddy McCarthy as his assistant coach during this international window. O’Shea will rejoin […]
The Republic of Ireland will face Belgium and Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in March. The first of the two friendlies will see Belgium visit Dublin on March 23rd for a 5pm kick-off, with Switzerland following three days later at 7.45pm. Ireland last faced Belgium in a 2-2 draw in March last year, while Switzerland […]