John O'Shea

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 […]

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

Ireland vs. Switzerland: All the biggest moments, talking points and player ratings

IRELAND 0-1 SWITZERLAND After a weekend draw with Belgium, the world No.19 side came to town. Our live hub of the Ireland vs. Switzerland match (above) had all the biggest moments, talking points, best scores and full Ireland player ratings. Xherdan Shaqiri was the match-winner with a first-half free that left Gavin Bazunu flummoxed. Mikey […]

IRELAND 0-1 SWITZERLAND After a weekend draw with Belgium, the world No.19 side came to town. Our live hub of the Ireland vs. Switzerland match (above) had all the biggest moments, talking points, best scores and full Ireland player ratings. Xherdan Shaqiri was the match-winner with a first-half free that left Gavin Bazunu flummoxed. Mikey […]

2 years ago

Two new players included as John O’Shea names Ireland squad

Belgium and Switzerland await for Ireland’s home matches in March. John O’Shea has named his first Ireland squad as interim manager, ahead of the two friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in March. The squad includes a return for Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Michael Obafemi, and Calum O’Dowda, as well as first call […]

Belgium and Switzerland await for Ireland’s home matches in March. John O’Shea has named his first Ireland squad as interim manager, ahead of the two friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in March. The squad includes a return for Seamus Coleman, Robbie Brady, Michael Obafemi, and Calum O’Dowda, as well as first call […]

2 years ago

John O’Shea exits the pitch to raucous applause following his final game for Ireland

COYBIG. Ireland took on the USA at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the second of their summer friendlies. Starting at the extremely precise time of 8.08pm in Dublin, the Boys in Green took on the States in a game that saw national hero John O’Shea leave the pitch one last time. The Waterford-native played […]

COYBIG. Ireland took on the USA at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in the second of their summer friendlies. Starting at the extremely precise time of 8.08pm in Dublin, the Boys in Green took on the States in a game that saw national hero John O’Shea leave the pitch one last time. The Waterford-native played […]

8 years ago

PIC: FAI reveal unreal Official Match Programme cover for John O’Shea’s last game

Not many players would get a send-off like this… Few players have given as much to the Ireland cause over the past two decades as John O’Shea has. Tonight, the man they call Josh will make his final appearance for the boys in green when he lines out against the USA in the Aviva Stadium. […]

Not many players would get a send-off like this… Few players have given as much to the Ireland cause over the past two decades as John O’Shea has. Tonight, the man they call Josh will make his final appearance for the boys in green when he lines out against the USA in the Aviva Stadium. […]

8 years ago

Michael D. Higgins pens heartwarming tribute to John O’Shea

It’s the end of an era for Ireland and John O’Shea. This evening, John O’Shea will line-out for Ireland for the 117th and final time, bringing to the end a fantastic Ireland career. Football fan and President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has written a typically classy tribute letter to honour the Waterford man ahead […]

It’s the end of an era for Ireland and John O’Shea. This evening, John O’Shea will line-out for Ireland for the 117th and final time, bringing to the end a fantastic Ireland career. Football fan and President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has written a typically classy tribute letter to honour the Waterford man ahead […]

8 years ago