After years in the footballing wilderness, Ireland's hero last night is finally getting due recognition
Darren Randolph was deservedly named man of the match in Copenhagen.
Darren Randolph was deservedly named man of the match in Copenhagen.
The ex-Arsenal striker says Denmark now have the advantage ahead of the second leg in Dublin.
Ireland’s centre-half is confident of another cleen sheet in Tuesday’s World Cup play-off second
Martin O’Neill said he was “very pleased” with the Irish players’ effort this evening.
Martin O’Neill’s men held the home side to a 0-0 stalemate at Parken Stadium tonight.
Ireland took on Denmark, with a spot in Russia 2018 up for grabs.
The Boys in Green are away in Copenhagen for the first leg.
The upcoming games with Denmark will have a huge impact on the manager’s legacy.
The first leg kicks off at 7.45pm tonight.
The home side have got plenty of experience throughout the team.
The Dubliner has come up with a couple of massive moments for Ireland in recent years.
Age Hareide and the Ireland boss were team-mates at Manchester City and Norwich City.
Journalist Klaus Egelund gives the view from Denmark ahead of their World Cup play-off first-leg against Ireland this weekend.
It’s a big week for a lot of countries.
Seamus Coleman and Jon Walters have joined up with the Boys in Green ahead of their vital World Cup play-off games.
“If they are capable of beating the security, stay quiet and take off the green jersey,” a DBU official added.
Martin O’Neill faces some difficult calls in the coming days.
The midfielder says Ireland must stop Christian Eriksen, but warned that they can’t concentrate on one player.
The countdown is on to the first leg in Copenhagen next Saturday.
The Ireland assistant boss won’t be telling his players to pull out of tackles during this weekend’s World Cup play-off, however.
James McClean and Darren Randolph are among the individuals on a yellow card from previous games.
Ciaran Clark has struggled to get into the Newcastle side, while Shane Duffy has thrived at Brighton.
Martin O’Neill admits his side will be forced to defend for long periods in the upcoming World Cup play-off matches against Denmark.
Nicolai Jorgensen was last season’s Eredivisie top scorer.
Shay Given chats to The42 about facing Iran in Tehran and other past World Cup play-offs.
Some of Ireland’s likely starting XI to face the Danes have fared better than others at club level in recent weeks.
Denmark coach Age Hareide is well aware of their upcoming World Cup play-off opponents’ strengths.
Kasper Dolberg looks unlikely to feature against Martin O’Neill’s side.
The Toffees midfielder may not be available for the Boys in Green’s crucial upcoming play-off matches against Denmark.
Ireland manager Martin O’Neill also spoke highly of ‘improving’ Preston pair Sean Maguire and Alan Browne.
The Boys in Green meet the Danes over two legs in November.
Martin O’Neill will name his provisional squad to face Denmark in the World Cup play-offs this afternoon.
Ex-Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews believes Ireland will come through next month’s World Cup play-off with Denmark.
The ex-Ireland full-back is hopeful Shane Duffy is available for this weekend’s Premier League meeting with West Ham.
The Danes feel they have enough quality to get past the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup play-offs.
There’s a lot more to Denmark than world-class Tottenham star Christian Eriksen.
Martin O’Neill is also happy that the second leg against Denmark will be at home.
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