Declan Rice reveals he refused to wear captain’s armband for win over Ireland
The Arsenal midfielder also admitted that he didn’t celebrate his goal out of respect for his Irish family. Declan Rice revealed in a post-match interview following England’s win over Ireland in Dublin that he turned down the opportunity to wear the captain’s armband for the game. The former Republic of Ireland player opened the scoring […]
1 year ago
John O’Shea had the perfect response to questions about Rice and Grealish
Both players switched allegiances to England after initially playing for Ireland. Republic of Ireland assistant manager John O’Shea has played down the return of Declan Rice and Jack Grealish to Dublin this weekend and insisted that his focus is on “players who want to be here”. Saturday’s UEFA Nations League clash between Ireland and England […]
1 year ago
Mick McCarthy says he would have capped Declan Rice and Jack Grealish for Ireland
“We should have played them before we did.” Mick McCarthy has questioned the decision by Martin O’Neill, his predecessor as Republic of Ireland manager, not to tie down Declan Rice and Jack Grealish to the national team. McCarthy didn’t directly refer to O’Neill but said that it is ‘sad’ that neither player were capped in competitive […]
2 years ago
Declan Rice comments during West Ham trophy parade see BBC quickly apologise
“Honestly, it is absolutely incredible.” Declan Rice and his West Ham teammates were in flying form as they enjoyed a raucous, sun-soaked home-coming in East London after their Europa Conference League triumph, on Wednesday, in Prague. The Londoners started the party late last night and kept it going as hordes of Hammers supporters welcomed back […]
3 years ago
Roy Keane names two players Man United should sign this summer
‘They’re going to be linked with lots of players.’ Roy Keane has named the two players that he believes Manchester United should sign this summer. United finished inside the top four in Erik ten Hag’s first season in charge at the club, winning the Carabao Cup and also still within a chance of winning the […]
3 years ago
Roy Keane makes quip about Declan Rice and Jack Grealish after England lose player to Germany
“It’s good that England have been given a taste of their own medicine.” Roy Keane joked that England have been given a taste of their own medicine after losing out on Jamal Musiala to Germany. Keane referred to Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, two England players who represented the Republic of Ireland before switching allegiance […]
3 years ago