Republic of Ireland General Discussion Thread 2026

I don't know man. I don't really have a vested interest to be honest. I find it more amusing than anything. The players could sue Southampton, Hull could sue because they think they should go straight up instead of playing Middlesbourgh. Oxford might sue because Southampton spied on them and they got relegated. Southampton fans could sue the club because they've paid for transport/ hotels etc. Maybe this incident needs it's own thread. Whatever happens I can see a Netflix documentary coming down the line and I'll enjoy the laughs from it.

Dawson Devoy won't be joining up with the Ireland squad until after the Shams and Bohs match so will miss the Qatar game.

Said earlier that Molumby was likely kept around for that reason as he's not travelling to Canada with the team. No word on whether Adam Brennan and Ed McGinty will be available for Canada.

I'd assume Rovers won't release their first choice keeper to warm the bench for Ireland but surely Bradley has no issue with Brennan going since he was so vocal about Victor Ozhianvuna being called up for Grenada.

Squad update:

Injuries have ruled out Middlesbrough duo Alan Browne & Alex Gilbert, while Southampton pair Finn Azaz & Ryan Manning have also been forced to withdraw. Strasbourg defender Andrew Omobamidele will also miss the window through injury

To manage the squad across the two fixtures in Dublin & Montreal, several players have been added to the group with specific availability:

Qatar only: Defender Dara O’Shea & midfielder Jack Moylan return to the squad for the home fixture only. Caoimhín Kelleher will also be available for the Qatar match only

Canada only: Charlton Athletic midfielder Conor Coventry & Bohemians’ Dawson Devoy will link up with the squad later this week specifically for the trip to Canada

Both Fixtures: Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath and St. Mirren’s Killian Phillips have been called up for the duration of the international window

Hibernian striker Owen Elding will also remain with the squad for training purposes throughout the window. Elding will integrate with the senior environment while the final stages of his citizenship process is completed

You have absolutely no idea whether McGrath would have taken a penalty

McGrath has probably got the best record of any Irish player taking penalties. Would have been foolish to not have him taking a penalty as one of the first 5 if called up in March.

Lucky we didn't qualify for the world cup with all these sudden injuries eh

And if we were in the World cup people would complain that we didn't have enough build up or training before it started.

Says Ireland was the reason for him leaving Everton to prolong his career. It's gonna be interesting to see where he goes this summer.

Was also asked about the games against Israel.

I’m late to this story but what genius within the F.A.I decided it would be a good idea to play Israel.

From a pure footballing perspective it’s not like they are a strong side who would really test the ability of an experimental Irish side. You could choose 10+ decent teams within Europe that are available as not going to WC.

From a moral or political standpoint,it’s a terrible thing to be accommodating such a reprehensible regime.

Rant over!……would be interested in others thoughts on this choice of opposition.