Brendan

@reptracker Delighted for hunt

The FAI have confirmed a major overhaul of Ireland’s underage international coaching structure with a new full-time model introduced across the pathway from U15 to U19 level. Five full-time International Lead Coaches have been appointed with Noel Hunt, Chelsea Noonan, John Cotter, Keith O’Halloran and James Scott taking up those roles, while Conor McCormack, Graham Gartland, Mark Connors and Richie Smith will work as full-time International Coaches. The new structure moves away from the traditional single age-group setup and instead creates a connected coaching pathway across all international teams with a stronger focus on long-term player development and alignment throughout the system.

@Ryan16035493 @RTEsport I’m on about senior clubs that they are currently with, totally different level

@Sphereworld20 @RTEsport Melia has made of 100 appearances for st pats and Brennan has pretty much played every game this season

Ireland senior status may come 'too early' for trio - Keith Treacy #COYBIG rte.ie/sport/soccer/2…

@RTEsport 💯

Keith Treacy is concerned that senior caps may end up arriving "too early" in the nascent careers of some of the Republic of Ireland newcomers in the squad to face Qatar and Canada #COYBIG 📺/🎧 #RTESoccerPodcast: rte.ie/sport/soccer/2…

@RFCLatest That’s why when proper football is played results happen fair play to him

🤣 Matty Jacob is a Premier League player. #readingfc

@noriordan So gets one or two goals and gets a senior call up no doubt talented still huge development needed

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley cannot remember a player going places as quickly as Adam Brennan is but says staying put in Ireland has been the key and a lesson for all young players. thesun.ie/sport/16992718…

@SeanOCSport He has too much say regarding the national team constantly moaning others just have to get on with it

Stephen Bradley has congratulated Shamrock Rovers' Ed McGinty and Adam Brennan for earning their first 🇮🇪 senior call-ups but feels a bigger discussion needs to be had regarding LOI clubs being without key players while the season is ongoing. More here 👇 independent.ie/sport/soccer/h…

@SirthomasVIII @HuangKad Correct

@HuangKad no idea where you've got this from but i struggle to believe ritchie is on 9 grand a week

Probably talking about MoM and Matt Richie. Two of our highest earners and spent hardly any time on the pitch #readingfc

@HuangKad @ks2418 @Arobertsroyals Ffs those wages are not correct pl u21 would not be earning that and Ritchie doubt it too wing and Marriott had to be on huge wages

@ks2418 @Arobertsroyals We were paying all his wages

@1895Calum And others standing by videoing instead of helping him Christ what has the world become

can't wait for them to explain how death is an acceptable punishment for shoplifting.

@yellowpackjim And others standing by watching instead of helping

Now there’s a guy who’s just realised he’s killed someone

@reptracker Would you rate him over Mullins

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲? 🇮🇪 Although it probably came a lot sooner than many expected, including Rory himself, it felt like the arrival of a very high potential talent. Finneran has captained Ireland throughout the age groups and has consistently been one of the standout performers every single time he has pulled on the green jersey. A proper Rolls Royce of a midfielder. Elegant on the ball, intelligent off it and a real leader despite only being 18 years of age. He dictates play, progresses the ball forward brilliantly and reads the game at such a high level for someone so young. Ireland have badly needed a natural number six who can both break up play and control games with the ball, and Finneran has all the attributes to become that player long term. I’ve said it before and I’ll probably say it again, but stylistically he really does remind me of Declan Rice (unfortunately) in the way he moves, carries the ball, breaks up play and controls midfield areas. What was also hugely encouraging was the belief shown in him by the senior staff. To trust an 18-year-old who hasn’t yet played regular senior football shows just how highly he is rated behind the scenes, and by all accounts he really impressed throughout the camp. Of course, the next step now is regular senior football at club level because that is what will ultimately determine how quickly he can establish himself long term in the Ireland setup. But even in his short cameo yesterday, you could see the quality immediately. It genuinely feels like this is only the beginning for Rory Finneran and I think supporters who were there yesterday will look back in 10 or 15 years’ time and remember they witnessed the debut of a potential game changer for Irish football.

@LeagueOne25 They will be back up

Oxford United’s average home attendance during the 2025/2026 season was 11,078 It was the 23rd highest average attendance in #SkyBetChampionship 👏 🟡 #oufc

@IrelandFootball Omahoney u17 and u19 fai poty prolific at underage, championship goals not a sniff unless injured, Mullins not a sniff best midfield in u21

Announcing our squad for the upcoming fixtures against Qatar & Canada 🇮🇪🫡 Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has named a 24-man squad with a selection of first time call-ups 👏 Thu 28th May | 🇮🇪 v 🇶🇦 Sat 6th June | 🇨🇦 v 🇮🇪

@IrelandFootball Beautiful ball from Moran

GOAL! Tom Cannon again! ⚡️ 55’ | 2-0

@seidodge Thought it was Cawley

Ireland v Grenada via a stream, in front of nobody, with Darragh Maloney on commentary. I can’t see me finishing this one

@IrelandFootball Abysmal

HT | Chances in the first 45’ but we go into the break scoreless. Watch the second half shortly on the RTÉ Player 💻

@reptracker The whole team are let’s call a spade a spade

Only Adam Idah will know how he missed that chance

@Default69202648 Legend

What a player Seamus Coleman has been for Ireland and Everton. Definitely coaching material ☘️ Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career bbc.com/sport/football…

@o_reachtaire Shocking

Jesus the Shamrock Rovers third is one of the ugliest shirts I ever saw