However, Hallgrimsson's plan would fall apart before his eyes early in the second half, as a lapse in concentration would set the tone for the rest of Ireland's night. Ireland, who suffered a 2-0 defeat to England at their Dublin home ground in September ...

Ireland manager ‘lost for words’ after three-goal salvo and second yellow for Scales in chaotic second half following solid first half

This isn't an Ireland that beats England, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. This is an Ireland that loses to Luxembourg and draws at home to Azerbaijan, and gives up three goals to a largely second string England in six minutes.

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson was furious about his side’s humiliating 5-0 hammering against England, suggesting his players “gave up” after Liam Scales’ sending off. A Nations League campaign that started with a 2-0 defeat to Lee ...

Heimir Hallgrímsson says his players lost their heads during six minutes of madness - as he attempted to wrap his head around the second-half collapse at Wembley last night. England scored three goals and Ireland’s Liam Scales saw red during a calamitous period shortly after the break.

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they will need to be better than they were in Nations League victory over Finland if they want to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.

Heimir Hallgrimsson is certain that his Irish players will approach a daunting Wembley date against England today with a greater level of maturity than was evident in Thursday’s fortunate win over Finland.