Nathan Collins

Premier League wrap: Nathan Collins scores as Brentford beat Newcastle

Manchester City drop points again, this time away to Palace; Aston Villa victorious over Southampton

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 17:28

Ken Early: Naive Ireland need to remember this pain and at least learn to whinge

Ireland’s second-half capitulation against England again exposed this team’s fatal lack of gamecraft

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 06:00

Ireland desperate to relieve sinking feeling in Finland

Amid one of the grimmest runs in Irish football history, Heimir Hallgrímsson needs to find a way to get a positive result in Thursday’s Nations League clash

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 06:00

Heimir Hallgrímsson seeks to halt Ireland’s downward spiral in Helsinki

Nathan Collins to captain the Republic again in the absence of the injured Seamus Coleman

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 10:06

Kevin Kilbane: Matt Doherty’s omission puts Ireland squad on notice

New manager Heimir Hallgrímsson shows that hierarchy of selection exists for Ireland squad

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 13:08

Nathan Collins set to be named Ireland captain ahead of trips to Finland and Greece

Hallgrímsson stressed that Matt Doherty’s international career is not finished despite omission from the Nations League games next week

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 05:30

Nathan Collins ruled out of Ireland match against New Zealand

Defender picked up ankle injury during Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by Netherlands

Mon Nov 20 2023 - 11:41

Premier League round-up: Ireland’s Nathan Collins strikes late in Brentford win over West Ham

Manchester City go top; Brighton rescue a point at Everton; Burnley fall to sixth consecutive home defeat

Sat Nov 04 2023 - 17:32

Ken Early: Let Stephen Kenny finish his term with as much dignity as he can gather

Despite some saying Kenny’s three years were wasted, this was a better performance vs Gibraltar than under Mick McCarthy in 2019

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 22:39

Republic of Ireland 1 Netherlands 2: How the Irish players rated

Player ratings: Stephen Kenny’s side lose again as Euro 2024 qualification hopes run out of road

Sun Sept 10 2023 - 22:00

France 2 Rep of Ireland 0: How the Irish players rated as Euro 2024 hopes take another blow

Plenty of perspiration but not too much inspiration in Paris. Gordon Manning runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s side

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 22:01

The rise of Evan Ferguson has caught no one by surprise

The Brighton striker is now in a group of four Irish players to have scored a Premier League hat-trick

Mon Sept 04 2023 - 20:42

Irish players in the Premier League: Who are the runners and riders?

From Evan Ferguson to Caoimhin Kelleher, the players who will likely get game-time and those facing more frustration on the sidelines

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 10:00

Ireland centre back Nathan Collins seals club-record €27m move to Brentford from Wolves

Collins has signed a six-year deal with Bees with head coach Thomas Frank seeing ‘leadership potential’ for the 22-year-old in the future

Tue Jul 04 2023 - 14:21

Nathan Collins set to sign for Brentford in record Irish deal

The Republic of Ireland international made 31 appearances for Wolves last season

Mon Jul 03 2023 - 18:37

Family Affair: Rising Ireland stars Collins and Ferguson guided by ex-professional fathers

Nathan Collins: ‘You probably don’t really notice when you are young that you are being introduced to football so early’

Tue Jun 13 2023 - 14:47

Burnley clinch another home win to pile pressure on Everton

Premier League round-up: Ward-Prowse double helps Southampton to draw

Sun Apr 24 2022 - 16:58

All in the Game: Dover gesture to P&O workers ruthlessly mocked

Confusing crytpo strikes again in football; Collins adds name to Irish goalscorers list

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 10:00

Burnley move within a point of Everton with comeback win

Maxwel Cornet scores late winner while Nathan Collins scores first goal for Clarets

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 22:05

Manchester City regain top spot as Burnley’s relegation worries rumble on

Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gündogan on target at Turf Moor

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 17:39

Republic of Ireland 1 Lithuania 0: How the Irish players rated

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after Parrott’s late strike puts gloss on a dull night

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:14

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

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

Toney hits late double to ease Brentford’s relegation fears and deepen Burnley’s

Ireland defender Nathan Collins sent off after he concedes late penalty

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 17:42

Gunning for glory: Chesterfield head to the Bridge for daunting Chelsea clash

Dublin defender’s nomadic footballing life set for career highlight in FA Cup tie

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

More Ferdinand than McGrath: Andrew Omobamidele very much the modern defender

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 23:00

Stephen Kenny justified in making future Ireland plans as things start falling into place

Listening to the players it’s clear they have bought in completely to the manager’s approach

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 23:00

Ireland 4 Qatar 0: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after a comprehensive win in Dublin.

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 22:13

Wisdom of the crowd indicates a belief in Ireland’s new Stephen Kenny era

A crowd of 25,000 is expected for Tuesday night’s friendly match at the Aviva

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00

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

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 07:00

Nathan Collins, the latest Leixlip lad set to play key role in Ireland’s last line

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 23:05

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

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

Stephen Kenny announces Ireland squad for World Cup qualifiers

Aaron Connolly returns for next month’s fixture list, with Callum Robinson absent

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 13:37

Irish involvement likely to be sparse in new Premier League season

Realistically only four players at three clubs can expect first team football this season

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00

Marko Grujic completes permanent move from Liverpool to Porto

Burnley sign goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey following his release by Crystal Palace

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 14:35

Burnley complete deal for Ireland under-21 defender Nathan Collins

20-year-old from Leixlip signs four-year deal with Premier League side

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 16:33

John Egan out for two months due to foot injury

Difficult to know whether defender will be missed more by Ireland or Sheffield United

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 19:17

Iceland Under-21s keep their cool to break Ireland hearts

Jim Crawford’s side caught out at the death as Euro qualification dreams are shattered

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 15:55

Italy’s clinical finishing proves the difference against Ireland in Pisa

Manager Jim Crawford keeps positive outlook ahead of November double-header

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 20:03

Sports figures sign up to aid Variety’s ‘HeadsUp’ challenge

Doherty and Ward helping to fund raise for one of Ireland’s oldest charities

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 21:13

Kenny to be without Connolly and Afolabi from previous win over Sweden

Svanberg and Kulusevski unavailable for Sweden due to involvement with senior squad

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 19:13

Elbouzedi and Ireland finally break Armenia’s resistance

Stephen Kenny’s side top Euro 2021 qualifying group ahead of final match of the year against Sweden

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 19:58

Collins confident depleted Ireland under-21s can defeat Armenia

Kenny without eight first-choice players for must-win European Championship qualifier

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 01:00

Stephen Kenny switches to plan B for Ireland’s clash with Armenia

Several debutants for U-21 Euro qualifier including goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny names his Irish U21 squad without Parrott and Connolly

Jack Clarke, Aidan Keena and Thomas O’Connor selected for Armenia and Sweden

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 16:34

Stephen Kenny ‘feeling great’ after recovering from health-related episode

Ireland U21 manager names Parrott, Connolly and Obafemi in squad for Italy clash

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 06:00

Tottenham exit Carabao Cup after Colchester defeat

League Two team Crawley also won on penalties, beating Championship side Stoke

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 22:35

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