However, his longer-term aim is to restore the Republic’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. “Moments like this just bring not only them, people together and make you realise life is more than football. Coming off the back of a win, it’s always a bit easier to reboot the energy.”

Source: The Herald October 12, 2024 09:51 UTC