John O’Shea will renew acquaintances with Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday night still shuddering at the memories of his first encounter with Portugal’s superstar. In August 2003, the relatively unknown Sporting Lisbon teenager caused Manchester United all kinds of problems in a pre-season friendly at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, with Rio Ferdinand later joking that O’Shea […]
Interim boss John O’Shea is confident the Republic of Ireland are laying a foundation for future success after a morale-boosting friendly victory over Euro 2024 qualifiers Hungary. Substitute Troy Parrott’s stoppage-time goal secured a 2-1 win at the Aviva Stadium which ended the Hungarians’ 14-match unbeaten run in their penultimate warm-up fixture before they fly […]
Interim head coach John O’Shea will remain in charge of the Republic of Ireland for June friendlies against Hungary and Portugal. The 42-year-old oversaw a goalless draw against Belgium and a 1-0 loss to Switzerland last month after replacing Stephen Kenny on a temporary basis. Ireland host Hungary on Tuesday, June 4th at the Aviva […]
John O’Shea could remain interim Republic of Ireland manager after the Football Association of Ireland revealed Stephen Kenny’s permanent successor may not be in place until September. The 42-year-old former Manchester United and Ireland defender took charge of March’s friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland as officials continued their search for a replacement for Kenny, who […]
Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge as Vincent Kompany’s side twice came from behind with 10 men to frustrate the hosts as Ireland internationals Josh Cullen and Dara O’Shea scored late goals. At five league games it became Chelsea’s longest unbeaten run in the league in almost 18 months, […]
Seamus Coleman is confident former teammate John O’Shea has made a case for himself in the race to succeed Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager. The 35-year-old Everton defender returned to the international stage after a year’s absence when interim boss O’Shea selected him in his squad for the friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland […]
John O’Shea insists he is “more than ready” for management despite his spell as interim Republic of Ireland boss ending in disappointment. The former Manchester United and Ireland defender, placed in charge for this month’s friendly double-header against Belgium and Switzerland, saw his side go down 1-0 to the Swiss on Tuesday evening after Saturday’s […]
John O’Shea is thinking no further ahead than Tuesday night’s friendly against Switzerland amid speculation he could become permanent Republic of Ireland manager after all. The Football Association of Ireland’s director of football Marc Canham revealed last month as O’Shea was placed in interim charge that Stephen Kenny’s successor would be named in early April, […]
Interim Republic of Ireland boss John O’Shea backed Evan Ferguson to end his goal drought after seeing the Brighton teenager miss a penalty during Saturday’s 0-0 friendly draw with Belgium. The 19-year-old striker had a first-half spot-kick saved by Matz Sels at the Aviva Stadium to extend his run without a goal for either club […]
In a busy day of sport, Ireland’s women get their Six Nations campaign underway, while Joh O’Shea takes charge of Ireland for the first time. Here is the latest on all of Saturday’s action. Soccer John O’Shea takes interim charge of the Republic of Ireland for the first time this evening. They play a Belgium […]
John O’Shea will not allow the emotion of his journey from Under-15s player to Republic of Ireland manager to distract him as he prepares to guide his country into friendly battle with Belgium. The 42-year-old former defender won 118 senior caps for Ireland during a distinguished playing career which brought him five Premier League titles, […]
Interim Republic of Ireland manager John O’Shea has named his squad for the March friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland, with Jake O’Brien and Finn Azaz receiving debut call-ups. O’Brien has emerged as a key man for Ligue 1 side Lyon, with the centre-back winning a number of man of the match awards for his performances […]