Nathan Collins to captain the Republic again in the absence of the injured Seamus Coleman
Just before Heimirh took his second Republic of Ireland training session of the week, at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, the Icelander addressed the “downward spiral” of results he has inherited from predecessors John O’Shea and Stephen Kenny.
“If you are on a downward spiral it’s good to do something different in a different country, a different environment, shake things up,” said Hallgrímsson. “The players are staying together much more and are closer, that’s a good team-building thing, to travel and stay somewhere else.
Nathan Collins and Adam Idah at Republic of Ireland squad training in Helsinki. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Heimir-Hallgrimsson Nations-League Nathan-Collins
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bonner Maher the ‘bread winner’ for a talented Tipperary generationPatrick ‘Bonner’ Maher retires after a career that yielded three senior All-Irelands
Read more »
Paul O'Hehir's Ireland Q&A - Key questions amid ongoing rut for Boys in GreenIreland face Finland in Helsinki on Thursday before travelling to face Greece in Athens on Sunday
Read more »
Nathan on performing in prison, controversy, and dreams of playing Croke ParkLocked Up: Country music star Nathan Carter performed in Roscommon’s Castlerea Prison for one night only, and RSVP Country had a front row seat and access to all areas
Read more »
Nathan Collins set to be named Ireland captain ahead of trips to Finland and GreeceHallgrímsson stressed that Matt Doherty’s international career is not finished despite omission from the Nations League games next week
Read more »
Wolves remain without a win as Brentford strike early again through Nathan CollinsThe latest sports news from The42.ie in 60 seconds
Read more »
Lisa McHugh looks radiant celebrating daughter’s christening with husband NathanThe country music singer and her husband Nathan Khan welcomed their second child, a little girl named Hallie, back in July, with the family now marking her milestone moment
Read more »