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Sunday 18 November 2018

Liam Brady (inset) believes Irish football has regressed under John Delaney

'We've regressed badly' - Liam Brady takes aim at John Delaney over Irish football's current woes

Ireland legend Liam Brady has criticised FAI chief executive John Delaney's role in the current state of the Irish soccer team.

Time to deliver: Martin O’Neill and FAI chief executive John Delaney have plenty to think about after a dismal run of results and mounting dissatisfaction among supporters. Photo: Sportsfile

International Soccer

Daniel McDonnell: 'Eight Games, Four Goals, No Hope'

A year which was supposed to be about restoring pride has ended up battering confidence. After Denmark, a steady downward slide has gathered pace.

Hands across the border: Tanaiste Simon Coveney welcomes DUP leader Arlene Foster to the Aviva Stadium. Photo: PA

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Jonathan Liew: 'Friendly fire shows just how far Ireland has come but Brexit poses real threat to fragile peace'

As the team bus rolled ominously through the streets of Belfast, the Irish players joked morbidly about which of them was going to get murdered first.

Croatia's Dejan Lovren and Tin Jedvaj. Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

International Soccer

Croatia boss to speak to Dejan Lovren after he used Instagram post to taunt Sergio Ramos

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic plans to speak privately with Dejan Lovren after the Liverpool defender's unsavoury comments about Sergio Ramos on social media.

International Soccer

Angry and frustrated Coleman says below-par Ireland players must bounce back in Aarhus

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman has admitted that he is both hurt and angry by the team's run of form but stressed that actions - and not words - are what matter now.

International Soccer

Callum Robinson targeting win in Denmark as Ireland are relegated in UEFA Nations League

Callum Robinson has insisted the Republic of Ireland have...

All at sea: Ronan Curtis. Photo: Sportsfile

International Soccer

David Kelly: 'FAI insistence on propping up rudderless regime is baffling as Denmark loom'

When there is no hope left, the safest option is to cling desperately to the past in order to change the future.

Nicolai Jorgensen celebrates after scoring for Denmark against Wales at Cardiff City Stadium. Photo: Reuters

International Soccer

Denmark's victory condemns Ireland to third seeding

Denmark overcame Wales in a passionate encounter in Cardiff to clinch promotion to the top tier of the Nations League and in the process condemned Ireland to bottom place in the group, which means a third seeding for the Euro 2020 draw.

International Soccer

Depay and Wijnaldum on target as Holland win over France confirms Germany relegation

Germany were relegated from Group A1 of the Nations League after Holland earned a surprise 2-0 win over France.

England manager Gareth Southgate. Photo: Reuters

International Soccer

Southgate urges England to go for jugular

Gareth Southgate has told his England players they must go for the jugular against Croatia tomorrow in a match for which he will bring back all his big guns.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill shakes hands with Darren Randolph after the game. Photo: Sportsfile

International Soccer

Jonathan Liew: 'Tepid meeting shows how far Ireland has come - but Brexit threatens fragile peace'

As the team bus rolled ominously through the streets of...

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Alan McLoughlin celebrates in Windsor Park after the final whistle. Photo: Bob Thomas

'We've regressed badly' - Liam Brady takes aim at John Delaney over Irish football's current woes

Daniel McDonnell: 'Eight Games, Four Goals, No Hope'

Jonathan Liew: 'Friendly fire shows just how far Ireland has come but Brexit poses real threat to fragile peace'

Croatia boss to speak to Dejan Lovren after he used Instagram post to taunt Sergio Ramos

Angry and frustrated Coleman says below-par Ireland players must bounce back in Aarhus

Callum Robinson targeting win in Denmark as Ireland are relegated in UEFA Nations League

David Kelly: 'FAI insistence on propping up rudderless regime is baffling as Denmark loom'

Denmark's victory condemns Ireland to third seeding

Depay and Wijnaldum on target as Holland win over France confirms Germany relegation

Southgate urges England to go for jugular

Jonathan Liew: 'Tepid meeting shows how far Ireland has come - but Brexit threatens fragile peace'

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Daniel McDonnell: 'Eight Games, Four Goals, No Hope'

David Kelly: 'FAI insistence on propping up rudderless regime is baffling as Denmark loom'

Vincent Hogan: Echoes of an angry past in 'derby' stalemate

David Kelly: 'Gaffers' dinner date may thaw frostiness'

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