Heimir Hallgrimsson wants teams to hate playing his Ireland sideBy Damian Spellman, PA, AthensHeimir Hallgrimsson wants opposition teams to “hate” playing against the Republic of Ireland as he builds towards his dream of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals. However, his longer-term aim is to restore the country's reputation as a team which makes life intensely difficult for opponents. They are consistent in what they are doing, they are just good at it and that is why they are difficult to play against. They are a really good team, hard to break down and hard to beat, as you would have seen in England. Coming off the back of a win, it’s always a bit easier to reboot the energy.”

Source: Irish Independent October 12, 2024 17:23 UTC