Eoin Doyle

Without radical change, Irish football has yet to hit rock bottom

It's been a sobering week for anyone hoping for a resurgence under the new manager Heimer Hallgrimss...

St Patrick's Athletic gain confidence in defeat as rebuild looms

St Patrick's Athletic's European campaign came to a commendable end on Wednesday night, as they put ...

Everyone will feel the heat when Shels and Bohs collide

Shelbourne prepare to face Bohemians tonight at Tolka Park in a significant night for the title chal...

Europe is exciting but league is the bread and butter

As Irish clubs enjoy their European endeavours, the significance of maintaining strong domestic perf...

Commercial break: Time for private investment in an independent LOI

In recent months the conversation around the League of Ireland clubs potentially breaking away from ...

Betting levy and welfare fund a good wager for football

This week I'm going to play the game that shouldn't be played and wonder why Irish football doesn’t ...

Two ways to fund Irish football's future generations

Last week, we delved into the pressing need for funding elite football academies in Ireland, drawing...

Damien Duff-inspired Shelbourne best in class but Derry are finding form

As the League of Ireland Premier Division passes the midpoint and we find ourselves in the mid-seaso...

O'Shea advancing managerial claim with pragmatism and confidence

International friendlies are often tedious, uninspiring affairs, and Tuesday night's clash between I...

Jon Daly appointment could prove clever move Dundalk need

They say a week is a long time in football, two weeks an eternity. The League of Ireland had two sea...

Realistic Stephen Kenny committed to long-term St Pat's project

St Patrick's Athletic have made a huge statement of intent with the appointment of Stephen Kenny, wh...

Incredible fanbase helps Sligo Rovers compete against wealthier rivals

Sligo Rovers stand as a testament to the power that community spirit and perseverance can still wiel...

Jon Daly deserved time but St Pat's couldn't afford to wait

Jon Daly's dismissal as manager of St Patrick's Athletic brings to an end a tenure that has been, by...

Goals win games, son - whether striker gets them or not

"Goals win games, son." Paul Cook used to say the simplest things and such was his manner and aura, ...

Noel King accession smacks of nostalgia over strategic planning

In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Dundalk FC announced on Monday the appointment ...

Two LOI men who fit the bill for FAI chief executive

The departure of Jonathan Hill as CEO of the Football Association of Ireland marks the end of an era...