Republic of Ireland General Discussion Thread 2026

Ferguson looked OK today. Put in a great ball that Kudus should have scored from, before getting a shot away later on. Should get more opportunities under Potter, you would think.

Got motm too, I think he should be the front runner for the RB position v Bulgaria.

What has that got to do with discussion about the Republic of Ireland football team at all ?

Szmodics only back from injury and many would say Idah has had a better season. I think it's Idah or Ferguson up front with Parrott/Szmodics coming in from the wing

If Parrott makes a big impression in the 2 games against Tottenham (and wouldn't he just love to) then he has to have a great chance of starting up front against Bulgaria.

Ferguson has looked sharp though in his sub appearances for West ham and a couple of starts and a goal or 2 before the Bulgaria game would probably swing it for him.

Parrott is having the type of season we would have killed for one of our strikers to have a couple of years ago. Granted a lot of his goals have been penalties but he is starting for a decent European club and scoring in big matches. Should definitely be a starter in March.

This.

If Ferguson is fit HH will start him imo. Can't find the quotes but HH was bigging him up mad after taking over.

Along the lines he feels Ferguson is someone who'll make things happen out of nothing or doesn't need the ball on a plate to take his chances. He definitely sees Ferguson as our best and likely first choice striker.

Ferguson came on for a sub for the final 17 mins against Leicester.

Parrott played 120 mins in the cup. Missed his penalty but AZ progressed anyway to the final.

probably played there against Greece away. He’s a good footballer. Is he our best option in any position in the Irish team? Heimar doesn’t think so. Think Parrott needs injuries to others to establish himself.

A lot of the women's games have groups of (usually young teen girl) teams on a team day out at them. It makes for a very wholesome (if slightly high pitched) atmosphere. It can be a bit irritating at times, but mostly it's great to see the enthusiasm.

I actually find it more annoying on the tv - because the microphone often seems to be right beside a particularly bad offender. It's less piercing in person. Although, the last match we were at (missed the Turkey one because I was sick) my very non-screechy teen was channelling her inner grumpy old man and complaining that they should just be quiet and watch the football, if that's what they were there for. 🤣