Bazunu, Jason Knight and Mikey Johnston all come in, in place of Caoimhin Kelleher, Will Smallbone and the injured Chiedozie Ogbene, meaning that uncapped players Finn Azaz and Jake O’Brien await a summons from the bench if they are to make their senior debuts. Ireland: Bazunu; Collins, O’Shea, Omobamidele; Doherty, Cullen, Knight, Brady; Szmodics, Ferguson,...
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Knight, Johnston and Bazunu to start against the Swiss
John O’Shea has made three changes for tonight’s international friendly against Switzerland. Jason Knight, Mikey Johnston and Gavin Bazunu all come into the team in place of Will Smallbone, the injured Chiedozie Ogbene and Caoimhin Kelleher. Otherwise, the interim manager has named the same side that impressed against Belgium on Saturday. Nathan Collins, Dara O’Shea...
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Ireland v Switzerland: TV channel, team news and kick-off time on Tuesday
The Republic of Ireland men’s soccer team play their second game under interim manager John O’Shea on Tuesday evening, March 26, at the Aviva Stadium. Former Manchester United player and Ireland assistant O’Shea was given the helm approaching two friendly matches (Belgium on Saturday and Switzerland on Tuesday) as the FAI failed to secure the...
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Ireland v Switzerland: What time, what channel and all you need to know
Ireland v Switzerland: All you need to know The second of John O’Shea’s two games as interim Irish boss take place this week with a visit from Switzerland. Here’s all you need to know about the match. Where and when is it on? The game takes place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with a...
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Ireland vs Switzerland: Where to watch the match online, live stream, TV channels, and kick-off time | Goal.com UK
How to watch the international friendly match between Ireland and Switzerland, as well as kick-off time and team news. John O’Shea will be hoping to end his brief spell as Republic of Ireland manager on a high when the Boys in Green welcome Switzerland to Dublin on Tuesday night. The former Manchester United defender is...
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Ireland’s Swiss roles – The Boys in Green who called Switzerland home
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,...