James McClean

Arise, Sir David and stop your complaining

Beckham back on the nice list; Duff survives fashion faux pas; Ronaldo fondly forgets former team-mates

Mon Dec 09 2024 - 06:00

FAI apologise for offence caused by ‘Londonderry’ in playoff match programme

James McClean called appearance of just Londonderry in a map of Ireland as ‘disgusting’

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 16:00

James McClean’s personal principles inked on his arms and legs

The Derry man is a lightning rod for the usual suspects’ criticism but his courageous refusal to wear the poppy, given his background, is entirely understandable

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 05:30

‘It might be a bit of bitterness towards me’ - Declan Rice responds to criticism from James McClean

Former Ireland winger McClean had said on RTÉ that Rice is not a ‘world class’ midfielder

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 13:01

James McClean brands FAI managerial search a ‘shambles’

Welcome to Wrexham star heavily critical of his former Republic of Ireland and Derry City boss Stephen Kenny

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00

End-of-season atmosphere marks the end of an era that never took off

Desperately wanting something to work not enough as Kenny era peters out

Wed Nov 22 2023 - 11:39

Ireland 1 New Zealand 1 as it happened: International friendly

In what is likely to be Stephen Kenny’s final match, how will Ireland fare at the Aviva Stadium?

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 22:25

Ireland player ratings v New Zealand: Adam Idah and Mikey Johnston the standout performers

Substitute goalkeeper Mark Travers pulled off a string of saves to keep New Zealand at bay

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 22:11

Mary Hannigan: McClean shares frustrations ahead of what is likely to be his and Kenny’s swansong

Rugby grappling with ‘ticking time bomb’ of brain injury case while Ballygunner chase third Munster title in a row

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 13:26

James McClean: ‘Maybe when I retire I will get more recognition for my football ability than I do now’

Wrexham winger hesitant to bow out of international football following the New Zealand clash after 103 caps over 12 years

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 23:00

FAI ‘regrets’ expenses error and expresses intention to meet gender balance

Failure to appoint two female independent directors to expanded board could result in loss of funding

Thu Nov 16 2023 - 16:53

James McClean called up to Ireland squad to play Netherlands

Will Smallbone and Festy Ebosele ruled out through injury for Euro 2024 qualifier

Thu Nov 16 2023 - 14:59

Some wear poppies to remember, while others drink to forget

London Letter: Royal British Legion volunteers sell red poppies as Remembrance Sunday approaches

Wed Nov 08 2023 - 06:00

Brazil president praises ‘real idol’ Lionel Messi in naked pop at Neymar

All in the game: Wrexham fans lay all their love on James McClean; and Liverpool player discusses ‘sick’ Erling Haaland

Mon Nov 06 2023 - 06:00

Ireland v Greece: Kick off time, TV channel and team news ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier

All you need to know ahead of Friday night’s international action

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 18:47

James McClean divided opinion but few matched his passion for Ireland

The winger was as honest on the pitch as off it, and only four players have won more caps

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 18:39

James McClean set to retire from international football

Derry-born wing-back will call it a day after next month’s friendly vs New Zealand

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 10:49

Troy Parrott ‘channelled the disappointment the way you would want him to’

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny praises striker for his poise in scoring late winner

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:47

Troy Parrott repeats happy knack of getting Ireland out of jail

Striker scores deep into injury-time to save Ireland’s blushes against lowly Lithuania

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:25

Stephen Kenny makes six changes for Lithuania friendly

Will Keane gets first start for Republic of Ireland while John Egan captains the team

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 19:00

Jason Knight just glad to be centre stage for club and country

‘I want to play my best for the club. And when I come away with Ireland it is the same’

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 23:00

Ireland will stick to their guns as Belgium come to town

Stephen Kenny has no intentions of changing his philosophy with results improving

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 07:30

Kenny sends out clear message with exclusion of McGrath from squad

Republic’s manager includes uncapped pair Conor Ronan (St Mirren) and Oxford’s Mark Sykes

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 23:00

Lessons from Portugal feat help Kenny plan for Ireland’s clash with Belgium

Manager focusing on getting balance right in attack so players complement each other

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Republic of Ireland 0 Portugal 0: How the Irish players rated

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side after the draw against Portugal

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 22:03

Stephen Kenny backs Aaron Connolly to ‘have a big part to play’ in Ireland’s future

Brighton forward will miss final qualifiers against Portugal and Luxembourg with Achilles injury

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 23:00

Kelleher and Ogbene make first Ireland starts against Qatar

Stephen Kenny makes five changes in total for friendly international

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 18:59

Stephen Kenny believes 3-4-2-1 makes the most of Ireland’s resources

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 23:00

Robinson silences his critics and eases the pressure on Kenny

West Brom striker strikes twice in Baku to help seal a long-awaited first competitive win for Ireland’s manager

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 15:15

Azerbaijan 0 Ireland 3: Irish player ratings

Eamon Donoghue runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side after win in Baku

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 19:57

Callum Robinson makes the Liveline brigade eat their words in Baku

West Brom striker scores twice to give Stephen Kenny his first competitive victory

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 19:14

Callum Robinson and Adam Idah start against Azerbaijan

John Egan captains the side as Aaron Connolly dropped for World Cup qualifier

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 16:53

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 23:00

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 16:19

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 06:10

Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00

McClean calls for support for Kenny as he launches broadside at media critics

Wigan winger says new players need time to bed in under young manager

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 23:00

James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 14:10

Same old emotions and same old results for Kenny’s winless Ireland

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:22

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 01:00

Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 19:37

Ken Early: Ronaldo saves his superhero entrance until the cruel, closing scene

After nearly 90 minutes of frustration, he was still ceaselessly moving in search of an opening

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 06:00

Shane Long ruled out of Portugal game after testing positive for Covid-19

Player isolating as Stephen Kenny hands St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath a spot in side

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 18:51

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 14:25

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 23:00

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 16:24

Wigan warn League One clubs will be charged if James McClean is abused

Wigan send letter to other clubs after re-signing Republic of Ireland winger

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 15:14

Championship highways and byways await for Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Three-game window in September could prove make-or-break for Kenny

Manager must trust his young players’ progress can be franked by the required results

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 23:00

Trouble lies ahead if Stephen Kenny can’t get his message through to Ireland’s players

Wanting and saying are failing to translate into doing after 12 matches in charge

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny firmly focused on preparation for future challenges

Ireland boss using valuable 10-day camp in Catalonia to allow a diverse group to bond

Mon May 31 2021 - 06:00

Malachy Clerkin: Ireland will beat Andorra . . . won’t they?

The Stephen Kenny era is in a twilight zone and will die on the vine without positive results

Mon May 31 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny left clinging to the hope of better forward options next autumn

Integration of young players will continue but lack of natural goalscorer remains concern

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 06:00

James McClean

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