Louis van Gaal named Netherlands coach for third time

Louis van Gaal has been named as the new coach of the Netherlands, signing a deal through to next year’s World Cup final in Qatar, the Dutch football association said. It will be the 69 year old’s third stint as head coach of the national team.

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Improving Ireland earn draw with Hungary

An ever improving Ireland battled well in Budapest to earn a deserved draw with Hungary as the hosts prepare for Euro 2020. Stephen Kenny’s young guns finished the game well and a few certainly did enough to earn a call back from the Irish boss.

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Parrott produces the goods as Ireland beat Andorra

International Friendly Andorra 1-4 Ireland  Ireland survived a huge scare to come from behind and beat Andorra 4-1 to secure

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McClean strikes as Ireland held to draw by Qatar

An international window to forget for the Republic of Ireland ended with a 1-1 draw against Qatar in Hungary. James McClean gave the Boys in Green an early lead but Qatar hit back after the break through Mohammed Muntari meaning Stephen Kenny’s wait for a win as Ireland manager continues.

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Ireland left embarrassed by defeat to Luxembourg

Ireland’s World Cup dreams were left in tatters after an 85th minute Gerson Rodrigues gave Luxembourg a famous win at the Aviva Stadium. The result means manager Stephen Kenny is now without a win in his 10 matches in charge of the Boys in Green.

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