John Fallon

The master and the pupil. (1985) #michaellyster

Ex-PSG youth coach Cédric Cattenoy, former LOI managers Keith Long, Stephen Henderson and Dave Rogers, along with Johnny Dunleavy, available from FAI panel for clubs to interview/recruit. irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

'Other things are more important': Hallgrímsson says Ireland won't practice penalties irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

Heimir Hallgrimmson’s normality is his superpower Piece on the Republic of Ireland manager on the day he dropped the most delicate of ‘bombshells’ about his contract irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

Heimir Hallgrimsson confirms he’s extended contract with FAI for Euro 2028 campaign.

Troy Parrott has tonight the first of two assignments in Prague a week apart but on the Sparta line will be another Irishman. Visited Diarmuid O’Carroll in Czechia to hear about the latest role of a burgeoning coaching career and his influences. Fascinating backstory.

@covcityboys Be harsh to cull Kenny after Budapest impact. As stated, may depend on Idah’s recovery level.

@JFallonExaminer What about didzy…

Alan Browne, Harvey Vale and, likely, Josh Keeley set for Ireland World Cup playoff semi-final squad to be named on Thurs midday. irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

From tomorrow, the men's team will dominate discourse but the crash and burn folly of the FAI's latest strategy shouldn't escape continuous scrutiny. Also two LOI staff joining Ire underage squads for this window and the battle for last GK spot. Weekly col (€)

Priorities of exiled Celtic striker Čvančara called out by Czechia boss irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

Robbie Keane on FaceTime? 😱🤳 We asked @R_Graydon99 to rank Republic of Ireland players and it descended into chaos 🤣 🇮🇪 #StPatricksDay

Confusion abounds at Richmond as Rob Harvey books Darragh Markey for realising he was Derry’s 12th player on pitch. Scoreless with 13 left.

Troy Parrott Clase mundial 🇮🇪🦜

Sub Eoin Kenny grabs his second in the seventh of 17 stoppage time minutes. Dundalk 5 Waterford 0.

Dundalk's on-loan goalkeeper Conor Kearns looks to have sustained a terrible injury. Both sets of players frantically called for treatment after he fell clutching his knee. Stretcher on way and veteran Peter Cherrie warming up.

Declan McDaid lobs McMullan for 2-0 after 41. Another sublime assist by Horgan. Waterford in bother.

Dundalk take lead through Ronan Teahan against Waterford just past hour from Daryl Horgan’s pinpoint cross. Fully deserved too.

Some update on women’s development squad (U21 not U23) without definitive timeline, Gleeson’s equality claim v FAI a slow burner and US training base if reach men’s World Cup. Weekly col (€).

Outgoing ETB staff have pointed out that 18-year-old Adam Brennan, starring for Shamrock Rovers and part of provisional Ireland senior squad, is their latest graduate. Abbie Larkin followed Katie McCabe too.

*Euro rankings: irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/a…

FAI strategy 25-29 launch today. Amid corporatism overkill, targets: Fifa ranking men: top 20 (currently 59). Women: 15 (27). Annual LOI Euro club league phase (currently occurring). Essentially, cull of FAI staff switching onus onto clubs. (74% of targets from last strategy hit)