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Extra.ie
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Irish winger Mikey Johnston on brink of historic move to Brazilian giants
For most of history Irish players have rarely ventured past the British Isles for their football. With the proximity and similar sporting culture, Irish footballers have always assimilated well into British football, but in recent years that's begun to change. However with the current Brexit rules making it more difficult for Irish players to move to Britain at a young age, we've started to see more move across Europe. Mikey Johnston of Republic of Ireland Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Some noteworthy examples are the likes of Troy Parrott in The Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar, Matt Doherty's brief spell at Atletico Madrid and Gavin Bazunu in Belgium at Standard Liège last season. We've even seen Irishmen take managerial jobs in Europe like Robbie Keane in Hungary. However it's even rarer to see an Irish player in South America, but that could be about to change. We've even seen Irishmen take managerial jobs in Europe like Robbie Keane in Hungary. However it's even rarer to see an Irish player in South America, but that could be about to change. Pic: Stuart Leggett/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Mikey Johnston is a tricky winger who has 15 caps with the Republic of Ireland National team. Born in Glasgow, Johnston came up through the Celtic academy and chose to declare his allegiance with Ireland back in 2023. His skills and exciting play made him an instant favourite among fans and after struggling to find regular game time at Celtic, Johnston made the move to England to play for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship in 2024 after he made his Ireland debut. He too became a fan favourite at The Hawthorns and has bagged 10 goals in just over 60 games for the Baggies before one of the most sensational transfer rumours in Irish football history popped up over the weekend. Per @LewisCox_star Ireland International Mikey Johnson looks to be closing on a move to Flamengo! 🤯The Brazilain Giants look set to seal a deal around £5m Flamingo were recently knocked out of the Club World Cup in the Round of the 16 stage 2-4 against Bayern
Irish Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Callum O'Dowda joins up with Robbie Keane at Hungarian side Ferencváros
Ferencváros have confirmed the signing of Republic of Ireland international Callum O'Dowda from Cardiff City. The 30-year-old left-sided player will link up with Robbie Keane 's squad ahead of the Hungarian champions' European qualifier on July 22nd. O'Dowda is the Hungarian champions' seventh signing of the summer and he is the first Irish player to join the club since Keane took over the club in January. He joins the club after Cardiff finished bottom of the Championship last season. O'Dowda has 32 caps for Ireland, scoring one goal, and had spent nine seasons in the Championship, for Cardiff and previously for Bristol City. READ MORE Ferencváros are seeded for the second round of the Champions League draw and will play the winners of the tie between Noah and Buducnost Podgorica. Four Ferencváros players were called up to the latest Hungary squad, who will be Ireland's first opponents in 2026 World Cup qualifying in September
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
O'Dowda leaves Cardiff to join Ferencvaros
Callum O'Dowda has left Cardiff City to join Hungarian side Ferencvaros for an undisclosed 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international, capped 32 times by his country, joined the Bluebirds in July 2022 after leaving Bristol City.O'Dowda, who can play in midfield or at full-back, spent six years at Ashton Gate after signing from Oxford had been linked with a return to Oxford following Cardiff's relegation from the Championship last season. O'Dowda played 94 games for Cardiff, scoring six times, including 45 appearances in the 2024-25 under a succession of managers.A statement on the Cardiff website said: "We'd like to thank Callum for his efforts over the past three seasons and wish him the best of luck for the future." Hungarian heavyweights Ferencvaros are managed by former Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane.
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ex-Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has been appointed as No2 to former Celtic star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has been appointed as Robbie Keane's No.2 at Hungarian champions Ferencvaros. And the ex-Dons boss admits he already feels at home with the Budapest club. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 3 Glass lasted less than a year at Aberdeen Credit: PA 3 Ferencvaros boss Robbie Keane Credit: Getty 3 Ferencvaros are in the Champions League next season Credit: Getty Glass was sacked at Pittodrie after just 11 months in charge in February 2022, with Aberdeen sitting ninth in the league and having just been knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Motherwell. The 49-year-old returned to management at USL Championship club Memphis 901, but the club folded last year. Now he's been handed the opportunity to be assistant manager to former Celtic loan striker and Ireland legend Keane. The 44-year-old led Ferencvaros to the Hungarian title and will play in the Champions League this upcoming season. Glass said: "When Robbie called me, I looked at the club closely. "I was already well aware of the history of Ferencvaros, even coming from Scotland. "They are a famous club and I have been given this opportunity to help the club do better. "We have big games coming up in the Champions League and we are hoping to win another title too. "The city is beautiful, the people have been very friendly and I am happy to be here and the club have been so welcoming. "I actually played here over 30 years ago for a Scotland Under 21s game and scored! Aberdeen brutally troll EVERY Premiership rival with video including Celtic captain crying & Rangers TV's 'corrupt' clip "I know we have to win and I am here to help Robbie as much as possible." And 146-times capped Keane is looking forward to working with Glass, who replaced his former No.2 Rory Delap who returned to England for family reasons. He added: "Stephen is very experienced and he's been around for a long time. "He's been a manager and knows the game inside out. "He's very good with people, which is really important. He'll be great to be around. "His knowledge of football is very high and I am looking forward to working with him." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Real Tottenham player' – Jack Grealish tipped for shock Spurs transfer by manager they could meet in Champions League
ROBBIE KEANE has urged Spurs to sign Jack Grealish - because he is 'a real Tottenham player'. England star Grealish, 29, has no future at Manchester City after being frozen out by Pep Guardiola. 3 Everton are among the clubs considering a move for the former £100million man, but former Spurs man Keane wants his old club to win the race. Speaking to bookmakers betway, the 44-year-old said: 'I love Jack. 'I think he's a wonderful football player, and he's a real Tottenham player with the way he plays and moves on the pitch. 'I really think that he could fit into the Tottenham team, whether he plays on the left, as a high No. 8 or as a No. 10. I'd definitely be hoping for that move to happen.' Keane, who is manager of Hungarian side Ferencvaros, believes Spurs need at least 'two or three' new signings, prioritising a holding midfielder. Should Cristian Romero leave, then another centre-back would also be on Keane's shopping list. Thomas Frank wants another winger and is very keen on both Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace and his old Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, who netted 20 goals last season. Former Liverpool and Leeds star Keane added: 'Bryan Mbeumo is one who I think could come and fit in well. 'He's had a good season, scored some goals and got some assists, and now has teams like Man Utd looking at him. "I'd expect him to do very well at Spurs.' 3
