Hallgrimsson bullish in pursuit of World Cup goal

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Hallgrimsson bullish in pursuit of World Cup goal

One of the striking aspects of Heimir Hallgrimsson's latest squad announcement was how bullish the Republic of Ireland manager was about what next summer could look like. But very much in a matter-of-fact way.

New faces in the squad as Ireland boss says road to World Cup 2026 begins with June friendlies

Heimir Hallgrímsson gives insight into thinking as he names squad for June friendlies with Senegal and Luxembourg.

Ireland Boss Lays down Bold Plans: World Cup or Bust

World Cup or Bust Heimir Hallgrimsson’s latest Ireland squad is up for discussion as Dan McDonnell joins Will Slattery fresh from a trip to FAI HQ in Abbotstown. The Icelander has opted to leave out a host of Ireland’s Championship players with the hope that they will be fit and firing come the World Cup qualifiers in the autumn. Robbie Keane’s success in Hungary and Stephen Kenny’s rant about the lack of League of Ireland sportsmanship is up fo…

Heimir has total belief Ireland will make World Cup

Heimir Hallgrímsson believes. And he wants us all to believe, too. However, the most significant group of people that the Icelander needs to convince that Ireland can qualify for next summer’s World Cup are the players. He knows that it will take time to fully repair the confidence of this team. He has spoken before of how the Irish jersey seems to weigh heavy on the shoulders of the players. But having led Ireland to successive wins in competit…

Hallgrimsson explains giving Ireland aces summer off before World Cup qualifiers

HEIMIR HALLGRIMSSON insisted Ireland must fake it until they make it as he said he is already thinking about next year’s World Cup. The manager left some big names out of his squad for friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg next month, with Josh Cullen and Finn Azaz among the stars omitted. Heimir Hallgrimsson named his Ireland squad for the June friendlies against Senegal and LuxembourgBen McShane/Sportsfile Finn Azaz is one of the big names…