Heimir Hallgrímsson

Articles about Ireland men's soccer manager Heimir Hallgrímsson

Kevin Kilbane: Hallgrímsson taking the first steps to making Ireland competitive again

Devising a game plan which makes the Republic a nightmare to play against is a task Iceland’s most successful international manager can accomplish

Sat Dec 21 2024 - 06:00

Ken Early on World Cup draw: Ireland face task to overcome Hungary, their football opposites

If Irish football has been subsisting on the poverty line, Hungarian football has had billions pumped into it

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 22:28

Ireland to open World Cup qualifying campaign at home to Hungary

Ireland drawn alongside Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, and Armenia for next year’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 13:03

2026 World Cup draw: Ireland’s path looks complicated, good luck would be welcome

One thing is clear even before Friday’s draw: Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team need to improve to reach the tournament

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 16:16

‘We’re not hiding’: Heimir Hallgrímsson making no excuses for 5-0 loss to England

As Republic of Ireland draw Bulgaria in Nations League relegation play-off in March, head coach is keeping World Cup qualifiers in sight

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 23:00

‘I think Bulgaria is an okay draw’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson reacts to Ireland’s playoff opponents

Northern Ireland beat Bulgaria 5-0 at Windsor Park during recent Nations League campaign

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 12:57

Heimir Hallgrímsson to pick up the pieces after Wembley humbling in World Cup play-off push

Ireland have potential to improve for clash with Nations League C runner-up, as Andrew Moran’s impressive cameo stands out in defeat to England

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 23:00

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

Heimir Hallgrímsson rows back on ‘we gave up’ statement after Ireland’s heavy defeat to England

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

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 21:21

TV View: Roy Keane watches future son-in-law score against Ireland, for better or worse

Green shoots could be seen for Ireland against England at Wembley until everything went to muck

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 21:09

‘Heimir Ball’ needs Ireland to be comfortable out of possession

'I am more prepared because I know my players better than I did in September'

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 06:00

Conor Coventry joins Republic of Ireland squad as Jason Knight replacement for England game

Knight picked up second yellow card of the campagin in win over Finland

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 13:02

Kevin Kilbane: Hints of green shoots as Ireland find a way

Ireland were fortunate to secure the three points before a tough trip to Wembley but steady progress is evident under Heimir Hallgrímsson

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00

Clinical England strong favourites to sweep Ireland aside at Wembley

Victory for home side secures automatic promotion to Nations League A but visitors keen to maintain momentum

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00

Liverpool must think Mamardashvili is something very special if they believe he’s better than Kelleher

Evan Ferguson at one end and Caoimhin Kelleher come up with big plays, alongside a regen of Craig Bellamy

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 22:56

‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 22:30

Ireland 1 Finland 0 FT: Nations League as it happened

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s ride their luck but make themselves safe from automatic relegation

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 22:20

Ireland v Finland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men play the Finns on Thursday and England on Sunday in the Nations League

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 15:16

Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling

Brady’s absence is significant as the veteran inspired victory over Finland last month in Helsinki

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 23:00

Heimir Hallgrímsson unaware of criticism around Robbie Keane’s visit to Ireland camp

Nathan Collins complimentary of former Ireland captain’s interaction with the squad on Monday

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 11:57

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s options narrow ahead of taxing double-bill for Ireland

Assistant-coach John O’Shea welcomes call-ups for Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien to replace injured trio Coleman, Idah and Duffy

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 19:58

Ireland’s Séamus Coleman, Shane Duffy and Adam Idah ruled out of Finland and England games

Heimir Hallgrímsson calls Matt Doherty, Ryan Manning and Jake O’Brien up as replacements

Mon Nov 11 2024 - 11:13

Matt Doherty misses out on Ireland squad for matches against Finland and England

Nations League: Andy Moran in line to play a part in Ireland's final games as Heimir Hallgrímsson backs him to be a success at senior level

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 13:37

Hallgrímsson and Tuchel bring foreign eyes to old failings for Ireland and England

Appointments of Icelander and German prove that FAI and FA do not trust their own coaching infrastructures

Sat Oct 19 2024 - 06:00

Ireland show signs of improvement but Hallgrímsson still has to solve ‘something psychological’

Emergence of Festy Ebosele and return to fitness of Evan Ferguson among positives from an encouraging international window

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 23:00

Ken Early: Unless execution improves, Ireland will not be qualifying for anything for a while

Bodies on the line defending can only take this team so far as Ireland offer more gifts to grateful Greeks

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 06:00

Ireland take home some positives as one-game winning streak comes undone

Greece took advantage of Irish lapse in concentration, but there were encouraging performances on the pitch

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 22:41

Greece continue to hold upper hand over Ireland as they capitalise on mistakes

Caoimhín Kelleher was outstanding in Nations League game, but his late error gifted Greeks the clinching goal

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 22:14

Republic of Ireland lose 2-0 to Greece in Athens: As it happened

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side fail to build on Thursday’s win over Finland

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 21:40

Greece v Ireland preview: Hallgrímsson needs a calculated approach to banish bad Irish memories of Athens

Rejuvenated Irish team hope to prove Finland win wasn’t a false dawn as they face Greek side boosted by England victory

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 06:00

‘We could have a perfect game and still lose to a team like Greece’: World Cup qualification remains Hallgrímsson’s aim

Republic of Ireland aim to keep momentum from Finland win going against Greece in Athens

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 23:00

Greece’s rising capabilities on show with victory over England

Ireland will face a Greece with a new sense of purpose

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00

Ireland swap Helsinki for Athens with a spring in their step

Heimir Hallgrímsson hopes his team can build on the good things in the victory over Finland