# Jon Walters

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# new boss

Jon Walters applies to be new CEO of English PFA

Walters says he wants to replace Gordon Taylor, who is ending his 40-year tenure at the end of the season.

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Feb 13th 2021, 1:04 PM

# Roy Keane

'To question someone like Johnny, how outspoken he's been on mental health, I just think it's poor form'

Shane Supple has spoken up on behalf of former Ipswich Town team-mate Jonathan Walters.

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Sep 11th 2019, 8:30 PM

# On the box

TV Wrap - Cartoonish rage and unfair comments overshadow Keane's interesting side at Bord Gáis Theatre

The Irish legend has caused ructions with comments about Jon Walters and Alex Ferguson at an Off The Ball event with Gary Neville.

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Sep 9th 2019, 3:36 PM

# response

Jon Walters: 'I've never been a person to hold grudges. There's plenty of things I could say'

Walters has responded to comments made by Roy Keane this week.

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Sep 7th 2019, 1:25 PM

# stinging attack

'Things were exaggerated. A pack of lies' - Keane lets rip at Walters, Arter and Ward

Roy Keane launched a stinging attack on the trio and confirmed his intention on returning to management.

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Sep 5th 2019, 8:33 AM

# Interview

'I was a little boy, I was still lost' - Jonathan Walters courageously opens up in Late Late interview

The former Ireland international spoke about the death of his mother on last night’s show.

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May 25th 2019, 3:50 PM

# dealing with the past

Jon Walters: 'Now that I'm finished as a player, I'll spend a lot of time on myself'

The recently-retired Ireland striker has opened up about the death of his brother.

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Mar 28th 2019, 12:41 PM

# Retiring

'Every time he has played for his country he has been an inspiration to all of us'

Seamus Coleman and Mick McCarthy have paid tribute to the retiring Jon Walters.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 8:20 PM

# CALLING IT A DAY

'It's been epic': Ireland striker Jonathan Walters announces retirement from football aged 35

The forward scored 14 goals in 54 international appearances for Ireland.

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Mar 22nd 2019, 4:10 PM

# Tug of War

'I've spoken to him' - Jon Walters hopes 'unbelievable' Rice commits to Ireland

‘He’s a player you’d welcome with open arms, how good he is and what he can do for the country.’

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Jan 4th 2019, 11:45 AM

# Reaction

'The Denmark 'keeper had the ball and we ran back into our own half. I don't see the point in that'

Jon Walters was critical of aspects of Ireland’s performance last night, but also remained optimistic for the future.

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Nov 20th 2018, 3:26 PM

# Tweet Elite

Paul Pogba's car, glory for St Finbarr's and more sporting tweets of the week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Nov 4th 2018, 10:30 AM

# falling out

Walters: 'I felt sorry for Stephen, because it wasn't his fault how it happened'

The Ireland striker was on Goals on Sunday, and was asked about the falling out between himself, Roy Keane and Harry Arter.

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Oct 7th 2018, 3:03 PM

# Treatment Table

'I'm obviously gutted: 6-month layoff for Ireland's Walters after he suffers Achilles injury

The 35-year-old suffered the injury while in action for Ipswich Town last Saturday.

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Sep 26th 2018, 5:30 PM

# Twittersphere

Gary Lineker's apology to James Milner and more tweets of the week

Plus, Rafa Benitez’s tribute to a retiring ex-Liverpool defender.

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Sep 23rd 2018, 10:30 AM

# stand by me

O'Neill: 'Roy Keane has never let me down. I'll take responsibility, because that's my job'

The Ireland boss has stood by his assistant and reaffirmed that morale in the Irish camp was not low.

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Sep 10th 2018, 9:30 PM

# tractor boy

Ireland striker Walters returns to Ipswich in search of regular game-time

The 34-year-old drops down a division after making just six appearances for Burnley.

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Aug 30th 2018, 5:19 PM

# COYBIG

It was Roy Keane versus two players in Ireland camp disagreement, Martin O'Neill says

But it was all quickly defused, the boss says.

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Aug 25th 2018, 4:53 PM

# inexperience

Keane: 'Younger players need to be given a bit of breathing space'

Martin O’Neill’s assistant is disappointed Sean Maguire won’t be involved next week, and says it took him 20-25 international games to find his feet.

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May 25th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Committed to the cause

'I couldn't have left it like that': Walters puts retirement on hold for Euro 2020 campaign

The striker said he would have retired this summer had the Boys in Green reached the World Cup.

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Apr 19th 2018, 3:30 PM

# Family Tragedy

‘I put up a wall and locked it away’ - Ireland international Jon Walters on the death of his mother

The Burnley footballer was just 11 years old when his mum died.

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Mar 8th 2018, 10:02 PM

# Under the knife

Further injury setback for Walters as Irish striker's future up in the air again

The 34-year-old was reportedly the subject of interest from Sunderland, but now faces another two months out.

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Jan 18th 2018, 3:37 PM

# split allegiances

'If I was Stoke, I'd be clamouring to appoint O'Neill' - Ireland's Jon Walters

The ex-Potters forward would like to see his international manager take over from Mark Hughes.

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Jan 14th 2018, 1:38 PM

# Support

Injured duo link up with Irish squad as they prepare to fly out to Copenhagen

Seamus Coleman and Jon Walters have joined up with the Boys in Green ahead of their vital World Cup play-off games.

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Nov 9th 2017, 2:23 PM

# fyi

9 stats on Martin O'Neill's Ireland that might surprise you

There are a couple of good potential pub quiz questions in here.

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Nov 6th 2017, 5:59 PM

# road to russia

'We're hopeful it will settle down quickly. It already is' - Positive update on Walters injury

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has been discussing the Ireland forward’s fitness issues.

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Oct 12th 2017, 6:18 PM

# Blow

Walters ruled out 'for weeks' as play-off hopes fade

The Irish striker could be absent for much longer than expected.

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Oct 11th 2017, 1:49 PM

# Blow

Jon Walters officially ruled out of Ireland's final two World Cup qualifiers

Martin O’Neill named his provisional squad this afternoon, and said that the striker will be out for ‘a number of weeks’ with a knee injury.

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Sep 26th 2017, 1:42 PM

# Concern

Two players emerge as doubts for Ireland's crucial World Cup qualifiers

Jon Walters and James McCarthy both face a race to be fit ahead of next month’s games.

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Sep 22nd 2017, 1:37 PM

# Reaction

'The players are absolutely adamant we should have had a penalty'

Martin O’Neill was remaining upbeat despite seeing his side suffer what could prove a costly loss.

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Sep 5th 2017, 11:41 PM

# downbeat

'We threw the kitchen sink at them' - Walters admits 'sombre' atmosphere after Serbia loss

The Ireland skipper insists all is not lost despite suffering a major setback tonight.

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Sep 5th 2017, 11:38 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Who will win tonight's Ireland-Serbia game?

Group D’s current top two face off at the Aviva Stadium this evening.

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Sep 5th 2017, 6:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Georgia v Ireland, 2018 World Cup qualifier

Georgia played Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Tbilisi.

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Sep 2nd 2017, 5:00 PM

# Analysis

Is Robbie Brady back to his best and more Georgia-Ireland talking points

The Burnley star has struggled to recapture his Euro 2016 form for the Boys in Green.

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Sep 2nd 2017, 7:00 AM

# Ready to go

No McGoldrick but Walters included as Ireland squad fly out to Georgia

Both the Burnley attacker and John O’Shea took a full part in training today.

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Aug 31st 2017, 1:48 PM

# Influential

Walters an injury worry ahead of Ireland's World Cup qualifying double-header

The Burnley striker has been ruled out of this weekend’s Premier League meeting with Tottenham, while team-mate Jeff Hendrick is also a doubt.

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Aug 25th 2017, 6:59 PM

# Worry

Watch: Blistering Robbie Brady finish gives O'Neill reason for cheer after Walters woe

The 33-year-old attacker required treatment after picking up a knock.

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Aug 23rd 2017, 10:04 PM

# weight off the shoulders

Court case may have affected Hendrick's Ireland performances, says O'Neill

The Burnley midfielder was cleared of violent disorder earlier this month.

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Jul 21st 2017, 3:56 PM

# Up and Running

Jon Walters bags debut goal for Burnley in win over Shamrock Rovers

Sean Dyche’s men enjoyed a good run-out in their pre-season friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

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Jul 14th 2017, 11:29 PM

# Interview

'It was November and I’d played more games for Ireland than for Stoke'

Jon Walters says the desire to play regular first-team football prompted his move to Burnley.

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Jul 14th 2017, 6:00 AM