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O’Shea urges media to get behind the players ahead of their visit to Finland
The former Manchester United and Ireland centre-back has said the dedication and sacrifice of the players have been forgotten
John O’Shea: We need to get away from media negativity around these Ireland players
Ahead of a massive Nations League double-header away to Finland and Greece, John O’Shea has called for an end to the ‘negativity’ towards the Republic of Ireland team. In a break from custom, the Ireland assistant manager launched a passionate defence of the players,
John O’Shea claims Ireland players are subjected to 'derogatory' comments
Ireland are preparing for Thursday's Nations League game against Finland in Helsinki and Sunday's clash with Greece in Athens
John O’Shea believes commentary around Irish players is ‘too derogatory’
John O’Shea, the Republic of Ireland assistant manager, believes the commentary around the current Irish players is “too derogatory.” “The dedication and the sacrifice that every player, and the levels these players are playing at, is sometimes forgotten about,” said O’Shea ahead of this week’s Nations League matches in Finland and Greece.
"We’re too derogatory towards these Ireland players" - O'Shea pleads for backing amid slump
Heimir Hallgrimsson last week highlighted the need to “stop the bleeding”, overhauling his squad with six changes between windows in a bid to chase that elusive win.
John O’Shea insists ‘the boss is the boss’ amid Republic of Ireland suggestions
John O’Shea insisted “the boss is the boss” amid suggestions he was still in charge of the Republic of Ireland. Former Iceland co-manager Heimir Hallgrimsson was appointed as Stephen Kenny’s successor in July after 118-times-capped O’Shea – since named as assistant head coach – stood in as caretaker for four games in the wake of Stephen Kenny’s departure in November.
John O'Shea: Comments around Irish players 'too derogatory'
Amid much negativity surrounding the Republic of Ireland squad, this after not qualifying for a major tournament since Euro 2016 and a somewhat underwhelming start to the Heimir Hallgrimsson reign, John O'Shea wants a bit more positivity when it comes to assessing the national team.
'We are too derogatory towards these players' - John O'Shea fights corner for Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland assistant head coach was speaking ahead of Nations League games away to Finland and Greece this week.
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John O’Shea: ‘If you tell me we’re going to play terribly but beat Finland, we’ll take it’
They were taking the Olympic and Paralympic banners down from the lampposts around Abbotstown on Tuesday morning. The signage ...
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A terrible performance but victory over Finland, John O'Shea would take that
O'Shea defended Heimir Hallgrímsson's decision to watch matches remotely rather than be in attendance at the ground, saying ...
John O’Shea says Republic of Ireland must grind out Nations League win in Finland to halt losing streak
JOHN O’SHEA believes that Ireland have to win by whatever means necessary in Helsinki to stop the rot. Ireland have lost ...
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Ireland assistant boss John O’Shea keeps in contact with Liam Delap as Ireland monitor potential allegiance switch
JOHN O’SHEA has kept in contact with Liam Delap about a possible switch to Ireland. Delap - who joined Ipswich Town from Manchester City this summer - – has played for England up to Under-21 ...