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Kyle Bainbridge: The divided divisions of English football

Kyle Bainbridge: Wembley should not be sold off

Kyle Bainbridge: UEFA Nations League is pointless

Kyle Bainbridge: Is Jose Mourinho now the "not so special one" at Manchester United?

Kyle Bainbridge's England All-Star XI

Kyle Bainbridge: Who can cover for the injured Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City?

Kyle Bainbridge: Do modern-day footballers wield too much power?

Kyle Bainbridge: Will England succeed in their 2030 World Cup bid?

Kyle Bainbridge: England pride restored at 2018 World Cup

Kyle Bainbridge: England's World Cup win over Tunisia and VAR
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Andy Robertson: 'I nearly joined Stoke instead of Liverpool'
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Mick McCarthy confirmed as Republic of Ireland manager with Stephen Kenny as successor

Mick McCarthy has been confirmed as Republic of Ireland manager. The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] turned to McCarthy after Martin O'Neill stepped down last week following a run of one win in 11 games. He will be assisted by former Wolves boss Terry Connor and Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane, who made his debut under McCarthy during the 59-year-old's first spell in charge. A former Ireland captain who won 57 caps and played at Euro 1988 and the 1990 World Cup, McCarthy succeeded Jack Charlton as Irish manager in 1996. After missing out on qualification for two major tournaments following play-off defeats to Belgium and Turkey, McCarthy led Ireland to the 2002 World Cup. He has signed a two-year contract and will be succeeded by Stephen Kenny after the Euro 2020 finals - Kenny has left his post with Dundalk and take charge of the Ireland U21s. "I'm honoured and excited to be back with the Republic of Ireland. I am delighted that the FAI board and CEO have given me this opportunity to lead the team to Euro 2020," said McCarthy. "I have been involved in club football for the last 15 years, so this will be a new challenge but one that I know well. I'm delighted to have Terry Connor, a trusted colleague and excellent coach, and Robbie Keane, one of the finest players who I had the pleasure of managing, helping me as assistant coaches. "I am looking forward to getting started and embracing this challenge to qualify for Euro 2020, where it would be fantastic to play in front of the Ireland supporters in Aviva Stadium." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Martin O'Neill opens up on Republic of Ireland departure

Martin O'Neill has stated that he left his role as Republic of Ireland manager "with a heavy heart", having fulfilled one of his "lifetime ambitions" by taking on the role. His five-year tenure as Republic boss ended on Wednesday after Ireland failed to win a game as they were relegated from Nations League Group B. The Football Association of Ireland said O'Neill's departure, and that of Roy Keane as his assistant, was by mutual consent, adding that its board "will meet promptly to discuss the process of recruiting a new manager". In a statement released by the League Managers' Association, O'Neill said: "I have had the great honour of managing the Republic of Ireland national football team for the past five years and it is with a heavy heart that I leave this role. "It was one of my lifetime ambitions to take charge of the Irish senior squad and I would like to thank the FAI board for giving me that opportunity. "I will not forget the night in Lille when we beat Italy to secure the nation's best-ever achievement in the Euros competition, the terrific night we beat the world champions Germany at home in Dublin, or James McClean's goal in that euphoric win against Wales in Cardiff that put us through to the play-offs for this year's World Cup. "The Irish fans have been a source of motivation to myself, the team and the whole backroom staff, embodying the passionate Irish spirit, and I thank them for their fervent support of the team. "I am also very proud of the relationships I have built with the players, who have carried that very same spirit, imbued by the fans, on to the field of play." O'Neill added: "A special thanks to Roy Keane my assistant, an inspirational figure in the world of football, Seamus McDonagh, Steve Guppy and Steve Walford for their brilliant contributions and to those backroom staff at the FAI that were of enormous help to me. "Knowing that the past year would be a transitional phase for the squad, I have capped 12 new players in the last nine games, with the aim that they become significant international contributors in the coming campaign. "To the players, I reserve great praise and admiration for the phenomenal commitment they have shown whilst wearing the Irish shirt. Having had these great experiences in my spell as the Irish international manager, I am looking forward to my next adventure in football." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.

Ryan Giggs accuses Wales players of complacency against Albania

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has hit out at his "complacent" players after their 1-0 friendly defeat in Albania. Tuesday's loss in Elbasan was Giggs' fifth in nine matches in charge. Wales wasted several chances before conceding a second-half penalty, which Bekim Balaj converted to condemn the visitors to defeat. “The performance was not good enough, we deserved what we got,” said the Wales manager. “We totally controlled the first half and we thought it was going to be easy. It’s nothing to do with hard work or the ability of the players. “Quite simply, it was concentration and complacency. We just turned up thinking we would win, someone would score the goal, someone would get us out of trouble.” Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Corry Evans: 'Northern Ireland can learn from Nations League campaign'

Corry Evans has claimed that Northern Ireland can take confidence from their Nations League campaign even if things did not go their way. Valentino Lazaro struck a stoppage-time winner for Austria as Norn Iron lost 2-1 on Sunday evening, making it four defeats out of four for Michael O'Neill's men who have suffered relegation to League C. Evans had earlier scored his first international goal in eight years to cancel out Xaver Schlager's strike, and it had looked like being enough to give Northern Ireland their first Nations League point. "It's always disappointing when you lose the game with the last kick of the ball," the Blackburn Rovers man told Sky Sports. "But we can take a lot of positives out of the performance. "The manner of the way we played; going a goal down we came back to level the game and at that stage it looked like we were the only side going to go win the game, but it wasn't to be. "We have to take great confidence from the way we have been playing in the campaign and take that into the Euro 2020 qualifiers." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Gareth Southgate calls Harry Kane "best goalscorer in world"

Gareth Southgate has described Harry Kane as the "best goalscorer in the world" after the Tottenham Hotspur star's late winner sent England into the inaugural Nations League semi-finals. The Three Lions came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley on Sunday to pip Spain to top spot in group A4 and relegate their opponents. Kane's 85th-minute strike came at the perfect moment for England, and ended an eight-game goal drought with the national team for the captain. Southgate told Sky Sports: "He's the best goalscorer in the world. You're always loathe to take a player off of his ability. "He's our main penalty-taker, leader and his hold-up play is critical. We have huge belief in him and he is so hungry to lead the team further." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic claims "it's coming home" for England

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic has praised England following their UEFA Nations League defeat on Sunday by saying "it's coming home very soon". The Three Lions ran out 2-1 winners over the Vatreni at Wembley to secure their place in the semi-finals of the competition and relegate their opponents. Croatia beat England in the semi-finals of the World Cup last summer and made it clear afterwards that they were irked by talk around England of 'football coming home'. However, Dalic has now suggested that Gareth Southgate's team have the chance to win silverware. "They have a young and fast team. It's coming home, very soon," he told Sky Sports. "I think England showed already at the World Cup. They, I think, exceeded expectations. They have a really young and very fast team, which is very important in modern football. "I'd like to congratulate England on a deserved win and for qualifying for the final four of the Nations League." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Jordan Pickford: 'England have improved since 2018 World Cup'

Jordan Pickford has claimed that England have got better since reaching the World Cup semi-finals. The Three Lions play Croatia in a winner-takes-all clash in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, with a place in the last four of the competition up for grabs. Croatia beat England in the semi-finals of the World Cup and the two sides drew 0-0 in a behind-closed-doors match in Rijeka last month. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the game, goalkeeper Pickford said he thinks England's level has increased since the summer. "I think it had to. We want to progress as a group and progress for England and become better and better. "We couldn't just rest after getting knocked out in the semi-finals; that was the start to move forward and become as good as we can as a group. "We are definitely progressing and the first hurdle was we wanted to beat these top teams in the world. "Some people said we don't beat the top teams and we know we are capable of doing it." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Ronald Koeman hails "enormous steps" for resurgent Netherlands

Ronald Koeman has proudly declared Netherlands to have taken "enormous steps" after they beat world champions France 2-0 on Friday in the UEFA Nations League. The three-time World Cup finalists have failed to qualify for the last two major international tournaments, but have enjoyed a resurgence under Koeman. A draw on Monday against Germany will be enough for them to finish top of their Nations League group due to their superior head to head record with France. Former Southampton and Everton boss Koeman said: "This was a complete match at the very highest level. "I was not expecting a perfect match from our side but that's really what it was. We were very, very good. "I was surprised by the France line-up and the way they played, but our match was perfect. We dominated the match for 90 minutes. "I also did not expect that this team would be as far in their reading of a match. We have shown on such a night that we have made enormous steps. From the beginning to the end we played really well." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.
Eric Dier: 'I put marker down on Sergio Ramos'

England midfielder Eric Dier has claimed that he "put a marker down" with his crunching challenge on Spain defender Sergio Ramos on Monday night. The Tottenham Hotspur man was shown a yellow card for the 11th-minute tackle on the Roja captain inside the hosts' penalty area. However, the incident seemed to set the tone, with England taking control of the first half as two goals from Raheem Sterling and a Marcus Rashford strike had Gareth Southgate's side 3-0 up at the interval. Spain rallied after the break, with substitute Paco Alcacer pulling a goal back before Ramos grabbed a second with the last touch of the Nations League contest as the visitors secured a famous 3-2 success. "I think it's really important that we respect our opponents and Ramos is one of the best of all time, really," Dier told Sky Sports. "It's important to respect them, but at the same time, once we start the game, it's every man for himself and we have to put our foot down, put a marker down and be aggressive - still with respect, but we have to be aggressive, be on the front foot and show that nothing is going to intimidate us. "That's just as important as playing good football and all the other aspects. I think Ramos is a great example of that. He does everything so well, but at the same time he puts his foot down and he's not going to be bullied. We have to be the same way." Share your thoughts about this news story on Football Manics by signing up for FREE to the website, visiting the forum and joining the chat with fellow football fans.

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