Don Givens after winning the Swiss league title with Neuchatel Xamax in 1987. Photo: Getty While he had made his debut for Manchester United as a teenager and had already made his mark with the Ireland team, the career of Don Givens was on the slide in 1981 when a new destination came calling. After...
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John O’Shea’s last match as Ireland manager? Ireland v Switzerland match preview
Following a good 0-0 result last time out against Belgium, John O’Shea looks to go one better in his final game as interim Republic of Ireland manager against Switzerland in the Avia on Tuesday the 26th of March. Switzerland come to Dublin following a 0-0 draw against Denmark with both sides looking to end the...
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‘Let’s wait and see’ – Ireland interim boss John O’Shea insists focus is solely on Switzerland
The former Manchester United defender also dodged a question about passing the baton to the next boss as well as the advice he would offer the FAI’s chosen one. O’Shea was appointed as interim boss for this month’s double-header with FAI director of football Marc Canham confirming three weeks ago that Stephen Kenny’s successor will...
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International Friendly Preview: Republic of Ireland -v- Switzerland – extratime.com
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND John O’Shea will be looking to end his stint as interim Ireland manager with a win when his side play host to Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday evening (kick-off 7.45pm). On Saturday we got our first glimpse of what the Boys in Green will be like under the...
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Switzerland call on rookie goalkeepers for Ireland clash as first choice Yann Sommer ruled out
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer receives medical treatment after sustaining an injury during Saturday’s friendly against Denmark at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen Switzerland will be forced to rely on a rookie goalkeeper in Tuesday’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin as veteran Yann Sommer has been forced to withdraw from their squad. Inter Milan player...
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The Ireland XI John O’Shea Should Pick Vs Switzerland To Unlock Team’s Attacking Potential | Balls.ie
After a decent performance against Belgium last night, John O’Shea will be keen for his Ireland side to build further momentum when they take on Switzerland on Tuesday night. Ireland were very solid at the back against the Belgians, although it’s fair to say that they lacked a little bit of bite in attack. That...
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Switzerland calls up Sierro, Kutesa for first time for Euro 2024 warmup games
Switzerland rewarded midfielder Vincent Sierro and winger Dereck Kutesa for standout seasons with their first squad calls on Thursday. The Swiss have European Championship warmup games at Denmark and Ireland this month. Sierro is having a career year at age 28 captaining Toulouse in the French league, and the 26-year-old Kutesa has starred for Servette,...
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Former Swiss national football team coach Artur Jorge dies at 78
Former Swiss national football team coach Artur Jorge. KEYSTONE Artur Jorge passed away on Thursday morning in Lisbon after a long illness, surrounded by his closest relatives, according to Portuguese media reports citing his family. This content was published on February 22, 2024 – 14:34 Artur Jorge was appointed coach of the national team by...
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New Ireland manager to start tenure against Belgium and Switzerland as FAI confirm 2024 double header
Evan Ferguson will be a key player for the next Ireland manager. The new manager of the Ireland men’s team will have two home games to bed in with the job in 2024 after the FAI today confirmed friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland. The Belgians will play in Lansdowne Road on Saturday March 23rd, with...