Hoppípolla – that is why the reporters invaded Martínez’s space after their huddle with the Republic of Ireland’s stoic Icelandic manager. Heimir Hallgrímsson would know all about Hoppípolla, the ethereal tune by his countrymen Sigur Rós. Coleman, he adds, is a “really, really, really big battery” for the Irish squad, “in so many ways”. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and Séamus Coleman during Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal at the Aviva Stadium last week. Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and his backroom staff celebrate Tory Parrott’s late goal to win last weekend's match against Hungary.
