# Keith Andrews

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2022

Diplomatic

'It didn't affect me in the slightest' - Andrews not bothered by Keane's 'b*********r' comment

The current Irish assistant manager brushed off criticism from one of his predecessors in the role.

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Mar 29th 2022, 8:30 AM

meet the assistant

'When I go back into my local butcher's, they're quick to tell me about we should and shouldn't be doing'

Irish assistant boss Keith Andrews today spoke to the press ahead of tomorrow’s friendly with Lithuania.

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Mar 28th 2022, 1:08 PM

All time

the Wembley tape

'It irks me a lot' - Irish assistant boss Andrews still in the dark over source of Videogate controversy

Stephen Kenny had previously suggested there were people ‘behind the scenes or elsewhere’ behind the saga.

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Sep 28th 2021, 8:08 PM

right of reply

'No doubt' Irish players are capable of playing Kenny's passing style says assistant manager Andrews

Keith Andrews says it’s currently a case of ‘short-term pain for long-term gain.’

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Apr 6th 2021, 8:38 PM

New Era

Keane’s Ireland future looks bleak as FAI hold talks with Celtic over Duff

Stephen Kenny’s backroom team will not be announced until a sign-off is secured from Celtic while Keith Andrews prepares for life as Ireland assistant manager.

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Apr 5th 2020, 11:07 AM

Talent

'When he is ready to go, he will' - Praise for Irish prospect Farrugia as UK clubs hover

Irish U21s assistant manager Keith Andrews believes UCD winger Neil Farrugia is ready to make an immediate impact in English football.

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May 29th 2019, 2:52 PM

doubt

'Maybe he thinks he’s taken this team as far as they can go'

Keith Andrews believes Mauricio Pochettino could leave Spurs but feels it won’t impact on their Champions League final display.

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May 29th 2019, 12:29 AM

COYBIG

Andrews praises 'brilliant' Irish duo who helped secure Aston Villa's Premier League status

Glenn Whelan and Conor Hourihane have been an important part of the Villains’ squad over the course of the season.

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May 28th 2019, 2:24 PM

Up and Running

Andrews and Crawford join Ireland U21 coaching staff as Kenny names first squad

New Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny has unveiled his coaching team alongside his first squad.

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Jan 24th 2019, 3:00 PM

Explanation

'Keith has played 30-40 times for Ireland and I would never have a go at someone's ability'

Seamus Coleman has elaborated on his remarks made in relation to the pundit last month.

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Nov 12th 2018, 8:03 PM

as the crowe flies

'Football is such a bubble - once you're gone, you're gone. But I certainly don't look back with regret'

A different lifetime ago, Seamie Crowe was the most in-demand footballer in Ireland.

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Nov 11th 2018, 9:30 PM

SKILL

There was some Tony Kelly magic in Ballyea's win over Cratloe

The Clare midfielder led his club to the senior county title yesterday.

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Oct 22nd 2018, 11:04 AM

Critical

'It's been one of the worst years in recent memory for Irish football' - Andrews

The former Ireland midfielder says Martin O’Neill needs to ‘stop moaning’ about the quality of players at his disposal.

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Oct 17th 2018, 12:51 PM

New Addition

'Brazil have a huge task ahead of them when they meet France in the semi-finals'

USA legend Hope Solo made her long-awaited RTÉ panel debut today.

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Jul 2nd 2018, 6:35 PM

Reaction

'It's staggering he hasn't given this' - Controversy as non-penalty costs Serbia

With the game in the balance at 1-1, Aleksandar Mitrovic was wrestled in the box.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 10:05 PM

Farewell Sheasy

'What a servant and what a player he's been over such a long, long period'

John O’Shea makes his final appearance for Ireland this weekend, and a former team-mate has been speaking about his influence on the team.

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May 30th 2018, 1:52 PM

tipped for the top

'Get him capped' - Ex-Ireland midfielder feels time is right to call up West Ham teenager Rice

The 19-year-old Hammer, who is comfortable at centre-half or in midfield, has impressed Keith Andrews immensely.

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Jan 17th 2018, 5:38 PM

questions to be answered

'O'Neill has to come out and explain what's gone on'

Ex-Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews feels let down by how the current manager handled Stoke City’s interest.

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Jan 16th 2018, 7:21 PM

Ruthless Assessment

'Absolutely clueless. It hurt me watching that:' Keith Andrews slams Ireland's performance

Ireland’s World Cup hopes came to a crashing halt on Tuesday night.

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Nov 15th 2017, 12:57 PM

PREDICTION

'At the moment, if Martin fell in muck he’d still smell of Old Spice. I think we’re going to qualify'

Ex-Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews believes Ireland will come through next month’s World Cup play-off with Denmark.

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Oct 24th 2017, 5:00 PM

stepping up to the plate

'James has been the player of the campaign so far. He leads by example'

Ex-Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews says the Derry winger’s comments about commitment were ‘refreshing’ to read.

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May 31st 2017, 5:42 PM

Youth development

Former Ireland midfielder Andrews joins St Pat's coaching staff

The ex-Blackburn Rovers man will look after the Saints’ underage sides while completing his Uefa Pro License.

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Dec 22nd 2016, 1:29 PM

future plans

'At 15, a lot of our team that didn't get an opportunity fell out of love with football'

The former Ireland international speaks about how the transition from youth to senior level is no longer as difficult for players.

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Nov 22nd 2016, 4:15 PM

Opinion

Ireland shouldn't be 'chasing' in-form Championship star

Keith Andrews says Brentford’s Scott Hogan needs to declare for the Boys in Green sooner rather than later.

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Nov 19th 2016, 6:00 AM

Call of Duty

'You shouldn't have to go out of your way to try and persuade players to play for Ireland'

Keith Andrews feels English-born striker Scott Hogan should state his international intentions.

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Sep 26th 2016, 7:30 AM

Looking Back

Where are they now? The last Irish team to play a Euros play-off first-leg

Remember when Stephen Kelly was being preferred to Seamus Coleman at right back?

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Nov 12th 2015, 11:37 PM

disgusted

Keith Andrews 'disgusted' over FAI's €5m FIFA pay-out

Andrews labelled the loan ‘hush money’.

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Jun 6th 2015, 1:14 PM

Pastures new

Ex-Ireland international Keith Andrews' miserable spell at Watford is set to end

The Dubliner has been frozen out of the first team at Vicarage Road.

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Jan 9th 2015, 8:52 PM

Irish Abroad

Keith Andrews left in limbo after Watford fallout while Galway teenager is in talks with QPR

The midfielder has been been deemed surplus to requirements at Vicarage Road.

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Dec 12th 2014, 9:54 AM

Sublime

Ireland's Keith Andrews hits a pass that Xavi would be proud of

The former Irish international exquisitely set up Matej Vydra for Watford’s first goal today.

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Nov 1st 2014, 10:30 PM

The Bhoy Roy

Celtic job too good for Roy to turn down, says Andrews

“For Roy, I don’t think there could be a better job,” Irish international midfielder Keith Andrews said.

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May 29th 2014, 9:59 PM

Interview

'We’ve had a successful season and it’d be nice to finish it at Wembley' - Stephen Ward

Ahead of the play-off semi-final, Stephen Ward is hoping to fire Brighton into the Premier League for the very first time.

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May 8th 2014, 1:14 PM

keeping on

Damien Duff: I'm not planning on hanging up my boots anytime soon

The ex-Ireland international says he “definitely” wants to play in the League of Ireland in the future.

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Mar 30th 2014, 2:15 PM

Gizza loan

Fit-again Keith Andrews moves to Brighton on loan

Andrews made his return to competitive action last weekend after almost eight months out with injury.

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Aug 10th 2013, 2:34 PM

COYBIG

Keith Andrews hopeful Stephen Kelly will work way back into Trap's plans

The Bolton midfielder was put on the spot after the Champions League action tonight.

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Feb 19th 2013, 11:04 PM

giddy up

'Keith Andrews looks like Kramer from Seinfeld' -- midfielder's new hair sends Ireland wild

Take a bow, son.

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Feb 19th 2013, 7:48 PM

The Generation Game

'Instead of playing chess with Duffer, I'm playing Mario Kart with Robbie Brady'

Ireland’s Player of the Year for 2012 Keith Andrews speaks about being one of the squad’s most senior members.

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Feb 5th 2013, 1:57 PM

recognised

Andrews, McCarthy and Brady scoop prizes at FAI awards night

The annual ceremony was held at RTE earlier tonight.

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Feb 3rd 2013, 11:10 PM

COYBIG

Irish Eye: Walters' nightmare helps Chelsea storm Fortress Britannia

Plenty of Ireland’s exports found themselves in the thick of the action in England this weekend.

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Jan 14th 2013, 12:31 PM

Euro 2012

Remember these? The 17 iconic moments that defined Euro 2012

It seems like a lifetime ago now.. but relive the madness with this collection of images.

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Dec 29th 2012, 12:24 PM