# Colin Bell

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# RIP

Former Manchester City and England midfielder Colin Bell dies at 74

Bell made 492 appearances and scored 152 goals for City during his 13-year stay at the club.

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Jan 5th 2021, 7:47 PM

# Irish Abroad

Cork's O'Sullivan into another US final, Keenan shines for Celtic, and United stun City

Some of the weekend’s interesting stories for Irish women’s football stars overseas.

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Oct 20th 2019, 10:02 PM

# coygig

The addition of 'fantastic' Gleeson, tuition from ex-boss Bell and transition to Irish culture

Ireland face Ukraine in a crunch, sold-out Euro 2021 qualifier at Tallaght Stadium tonight in Vera Pauw’s first game in charge.

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Oct 8th 2019, 7:15 AM

# continuity

Old boss Colin Bell helping successor Vera Pauw ahead of crunch qualifier with Ukraine

The former Dutch international has announced her squad ahead of her debut game next month.

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Sep 26th 2019, 3:09 PM

# Dismissed

Uncertainty for Colin Bell as Huddersfield Town sack Jan Siewert after 19 games

Bell left his role as Republic of Ireland women’s team manager seven weeks ago to join Jan Siewert’s staff.

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Aug 17th 2019, 10:22 AM

# Interview

The Irish international who emigrated to Australia

Julie-Ann Russell, Player of the Year in 2014, on putting her Ireland career on hold for a new life abroad.

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Jul 7th 2019, 10:00 AM

# Parting ways

FAI could not meet Colin Bell's financial demands as Ireland boss leaves for Huddersfield

Bell resigned his role as Women’s National Team manager yesterday to join Huddersfield Town.

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Jun 30th 2019, 6:42 PM

# Unhappy

'The progress around the women’s game is just going too slow' - Bell reveals FAI disagreement as he makes exit

The departing coach revealed he wanted to remain in his post, but his vision for the future did not survive an FAI Board meeting on Thursday.

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Jun 29th 2019, 10:22 PM

# Candidate

Dave Connell the frontrunner to succeed Colin Bell as Ireland manager

It is understood that the ex-Shamrock Rovers player is the popular choice among the players to take over.

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Jun 29th 2019, 11:52 AM

# WNT

'We’re going to watch the World Cup with a determination that when the Euros come around - we'll be there'

After missing out on this summer’s finals, Amber Barrett says the Ireland WNT will use their World Cup heartbreak to build for the future.

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Apr 27th 2019, 7:33 AM

# Work to do

'We've made a massive leap forward. The progress has been tremendous'

Now two years in the job, Ireland women’s manager Colin Bell believes his side have come a long way.

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Apr 25th 2019, 1:27 PM

# Drafted In

Wexford striker Rianna Jarrett called into Ireland squad to face Italy

Colin Bell has named his side for next month’s international friendly in Reggio Emilia.

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Mar 29th 2019, 2:32 PM

# 17 again

'I couldn't ask for any more to be honest... I'm living my dream, as cringe as that sounds'

Isibeal Atkinson’s rise has been meteoric, and she appears to have a very bright future ahead.

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Mar 28th 2019, 8:30 PM

# Friendly fires

Star duo return as Colin Bell's Ireland share the spoils with Wales in Spain

Megan Campbell and Leanne Kiernan both impressed in the goalless draw.

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Feb 28th 2019, 5:35 PM

# Back in action

Man City star returns to Ireland international duty after 16-month ACL injury nightmare

Campbell has not played for Ireland since rupturing her ACL during a Champions League game for Man City.

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Feb 22nd 2019, 6:38 PM

# Pot Luck

Dates confirmed as Ireland paired with Germany and Ukraine in Euro 2021 qualifying draw

The campaign begins in August 2019 and finishes in October 2020.

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Feb 21st 2019, 6:39 PM

# coygig

We go again: Ireland back in the spotlight as Euro 2021 draw takes place today

Colin Bell’s side will hope to reach a first-ever major tournament this time around.

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Feb 21st 2019, 7:15 AM

# Report

16-year-old striker makes debut as Ireland undone by Belgium

Emily Kraft started as a youthful side could not find a way past their stubborn opponents.

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Jan 20th 2019, 4:21 PM

# Perseverance

The Ireland and Liverpool star unwilling to settle for second best

After a trophy-filled career, Niamh Fahey hopes her club success can finally translate to international level.

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Jan 20th 2019, 7:30 AM

# Ready to go

Key trio return but West Ham teenager Kiernan ruled out as Ireland prepare for Belgium test

Megan Connolly, Harriet Scott and Tyler Toland are all available again for Colin Bell’s side.

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Jan 8th 2019, 12:54 PM

# Potential

The 16-year-old German-born footballer dreaming of glory with Ireland

Frankfurt’s Emily Kraft is considered one of the most promising players in the underage set-up.

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Dec 27th 2018, 7:00 PM

# WNT

US-born Le Havre goalkeeper and talented U17 duo called up to Ireland squad

Colin Bell has named 20 players to attend the final training camp of 2018.

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Nov 5th 2018, 12:28 PM

# Goal Machine

'In PE class a fella turns around and says: lads she’s playing in the Aviva next week, so go easy on the tackles'

Ireland and Peamount United striker Amber Barrett looks ahead to today’s Women’s FAI Cup final and reflects on a whirlwind 18 months.

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Nov 4th 2018, 7:30 AM

# in and out of football

'It kept me mentally occupied... I wasn't just sitting around twiddling my thumbs'

Stephanie Roche talks injuries, Italy, punditry and her lifelong dream with Ireland.

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Oct 13th 2018, 7:30 AM

# well beaten

Long-range screamer lights up disappointing night as Ireland humbled by Poland

The Girls in Green were on the wrong end of a 4-0 scoreline.

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Oct 9th 2018, 7:02 PM

# bringing youth through

Retirements see Ireland boss Bell add new faces to his squad for Poland trip

Karen Duggan and Aine O’Gorman stepped away from the international set-up this week.

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Sep 28th 2018, 3:27 PM

# Hanging up the boots

Former Ireland International Player of the Year Karen Duggan announces retirement aged 27

The Peamount footballer made her Ireland debut in 2013 and has also secured All-Ireland camogie titles with Kilkenny.

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Sep 26th 2018, 6:30 PM

# Wave Goodbye

After 12 years and 100 caps, Ireland legend Aine O'Gorman announces retirement from international football

The Wicklow native made her debut for the national side as a 16-year-old.

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Sep 17th 2018, 5:18 PM

# Reaction

'She's improved dramatically in the last year and a half'

Ireland boss Colin Bell was full of praise for Leanne Kiernan after her brace in the team’s final World Cup qualifier on Friday evening.

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Sep 1st 2018, 6:00 AM

# Report

Four-star Republic of Ireland end campaign on a high with comfortable win over the North

Leanne Kiernan and Katie McCabe got the goals for Colin Bell’s side.

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Aug 31st 2018, 7:29 PM

# Potential

From Leaving Cert to London: The Irish teen prodigy making an impact on both sides of the water

Ahead of today’s clash with Northern Ireland in Tallaght, Leanne Kiernan discusses her recent move to West Ham and hopes for the future.

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Aug 31st 2018, 7:15 AM

# thinking outside the box

Ireland's soccer stars can learn from World Cup hockey heroes, says Colin Bell

Colin Bell says he would be keen to meet up with fellow national coach Graham Shaw and exchange ideas.

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Aug 31st 2018, 5:45 AM

# resilience

After 3 career-threatening injuries, in-form Ireland star feeling like 'the old Rianna' again

The 24-year-old striker has had a tough time in recent years, overcoming numerous setbacks in the process.

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Aug 30th 2018, 5:46 PM

# promise

'She's just turned 16, but needs to be in this environment'

Ireland manager Colin Bell has high hopes for teenage starlet Jessica Ziu.

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Aug 28th 2018, 9:00 PM

# Boost

'This time last year, I can guarantee you that nobody knew who these three girls were'

Colin Bell says the recent transfers of Leanne Kiernan, Claire O’Riordan and Heather Payne are a positive sign for Irish football.

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Aug 28th 2018, 6:36 PM

# dream on hold

'Keep believing. We're in touching distance, we will be back'

Ireland’s wait to reach a first-ever major tournament goes on.

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Jun 13th 2018, 10:06 AM

# Mixed Fortunes

Good and bad news for Ireland ahead of must-win World Cup qualifier

Louise Quinn is set to feature despite suffering a fractured nose, but Harriet Scott has been ruled out.

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Jun 11th 2018, 6:55 PM

# Work to do

'Norway were the better side but you cannot concede those types of goals and expect to stay in the game'

Ireland manager Colin Bell says his side are still striving to bridge the gap between them and the top nations after last night’s loss.

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Jun 9th 2018, 8:15 AM

# WNT

Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes dealt a blow with Norway defeat

A brace from Lisa-Marie Utland saw Colin Bell’s team go down in this evening’s qualifier.

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Jun 8th 2018, 7:26 PM

# Coverage

RTÉ to broadcast Ireland's away tie in crucial World Cup double-header after home game blackout

Colin Bell’s charges are facing two crucial games against Norway in Group 3.

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Jun 8th 2018, 5:23 PM