Daniel McDonnell
Independent.ie
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Irish round-up: Another clean sheet for Bazunu, Idah hooked at half-time and Shane Duffy a doubt
In a season that has tested his character and confidence, Gavin Bazunu enjoyed an afternoon to remember by frustrating Manchester United and was given a ringing endorsement by his new manager Ruben Selles. → Read More
The major calls Stephen Kenny must make with Ireland squad
Next Thursday, Stephen Kenny will sit down for his second official engagement of the Euro 2024 campaign, his squad announcement for the visit of France to Dublin on March 27. → Read More
FAI seek observations from Dundalk and Shelbourne following post-match altercation
The FAI have asked Dundalk and Shelbourne for their observations on a skirmish between staff and squad members in the aftermath of Monday night’s League of Ireland encounter at Oriel Park. → Read More
Shamrock Rovers’ winless start continues as Derry City show title intentions at packed Tallaght Stadium
It’s a novel concept really. Bring two teams who like to play football together on a good surface in a modern stadium and you end up with a pretty decent product. → Read More
Who is Mikey Johnston and why is he the sort of player Stephen Kenny needs?
It was big news in Scotland, back in May 2017, when it emerged that the FAI were on the trail of Mikey Johnston. → Read More
Kerry enter new world as daydreams become real for League of Ireland debutants
Gavin O’Connor’s Saturday will be a familiar one, a drive from Tralee to Castlebar with his father Tim to watch his county’s flagship team take on Mayo. It’s a sporting experience that has been available to the Kerry season ticket holder for all of his life. → Read More
How Tinder of transfer market is reshaping player recruitment for League of Ireland clubs
The introduction of international breaks to the League of Ireland season were designed to cope with a high volume of U-21 calls, but they have become necessary for another reason. → Read More
Why Man City’s Premier League rivals are in no place to claim moral high ground
It was Lucas Leiva, the former Liverpool midfielder, who captured the mood of giddiness that accompanied the breaking news of strife for Manchester City. → Read More
Super-agent Jorge Mendes paves the way for Matt Doherty’s unexpected move to Atletico Madrid
Deadline-day morning was enlivened by the giddy and almost incredulous reaction to the news that Matt Doherty was on the verge of a move to Atletico Madrid. → Read More
No Ireland return for Anthony Barry despite talks, as Stephen Rice to stay in FAI role
Anthony Barry will not be returning to Stephen Kenny's Ireland staff despite holding informal talks with the manager about the possibility. → Read More
Daniel McDonnell: Roy Barrett’s departure exposes flaws in the FAI board
It’s been over a month since the last FAI AGM, but anyone suffering withdrawal symptoms will get their fix tomorrow. → Read More
Daniel McDonnell: A fairytale ending for the World Cup after an evening where dreams and nightmares came to life
After a World Cup that rewrote the rules for all of the wrong reasons, a final that will make every other decider in our lifetime feel like an anti-climax. → Read More
Meet the Irishman who swapped fire safety in Dublin for stadium building in Qatar
Wednesday morning at Doha Golf Club and the sun is shining on Niall Keogh, a 44-year-old Dubliner, sitting in what he calls his second office on the balcony overlooking the 18th green. → Read More
Daniel McDonnell: A victory for Lionel Messi’s Argentina is one the football world craves – but will it happen?
This will be Lionel Messi’s World Cup final, or his bitter World Cup farewell. Everything else is likely to be a sub-plot when tomorrow’s showdown in the Lusail Stadium finishes. → Read More
Daniel McDonnell: Why can't Ireland be more like Croatia? The answer is not as simple as people think
On the eve of Croatia’s latest showdown with a global superpower, their manager Zlatko Dalic gave a line that was always going to strike a chord with Irish ears. → Read More
Daniel McDonnell: English heartache won’t last long on current evidence
There was a time when England’s departure from a major tournament felt like the end of days. On Saturday, it felt closer to the end of the beginning. → Read More
Orange fire still burns bright in evergreen Louis van Gaal
Combative one minute and cheerful the next, Louis van Gaal is at ease in big match mode with a packed press conference room hanging on his every word. → Read More
Ranking the remaining eight World Cup contenders – Brazil are still the most likely to be the last men standing
Three quarters of the teams who arrived in Qatar for the World Cup have been sent packing, with an elite eight remaining. So what is the case for and against the remaining contenders? → Read More
Last dance extended as Luka Modric passes on the torch
Before the penalty shootout started, Luka Modric’s last act was to give a hug to Dominik Livakovic, the Croatian goalkeeper who held his World Cup future in his hands. → Read More
Daniel McDonnell: Qatar World Cup is Disneyland for fans but rave reviews lose sight of the reality
The airport-style security queues for Qatar stadiums provide ample time for a mindless scroll through social media. → Read More