Tag: Republic of Ireland

  • Everton chairman: Roy Keane says some stupid things

    Everton chairman: Roy Keane says some stupid things

    Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane “says some stupid things”, claims Everton chairman Bill Kenwright after the former midfielder hit out at the Merseyside club. The former Manchester United midfielder claimed that James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman have been told to withdraw from the national squad by exaggerating injury on numerous occasions by Everton.…

  • Roy Keane hits out at Everton

    Roy Keane hits out at Everton

    Roy Keane has hit out at Everton for pressuring Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy from playing for the Republic of Ireland. Ireland boss Martin O’Neill was forced to be without the duo for the games against Gibraltar and Germany in October, despite both playing against Aston Villa in the Premier League immediately after the international…

  • Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb

    Liverpool legend slams retiring referee Webb

    Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has revealed his delight at referee Howard Webb’s decision to retire. The Yorkshireman, considered by many to be the best official in England, last appeared at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil but has decided not to continue next term. He has now been appointed technical director of Professional Game…