Ross Tierney's strike labelled 'criminal' as he scores rocket in Ireland U21 training The Motherwell man sent a rocket volley into the top corner during the training session in Tel Aviv Irish Mirror · Sep 27, 2022
Jim Crawford reveals injury concern, confirms Israel's senior reinforcements Ireland's Under-21s are in Tel Aviv ahead of Tuesday's night's European Championships play-off second-leg, with the tie poised at 1-1. Irish Mirror · Sep 26, 2022
'I don’t see why we can't win' - Aaron Connolly bullish about Ireland's chances in Israel The much-criticised striker showed plenty of appetite and no shortage of quality either as he earned Player of the Match honours Irish Mirror · Sep 23, 2022
Ireland U21s 1-1 Israel U21s: Evan Ferguson's brilliant header cements fine Irish comeback effort Jim Crawford's side can feel confident enough that they can progress on Tuesday Irish Mirror · Sep 23, 2022
Stephen Kenny could promote some U21 prospects for November friendlies, says Jim Crawford Ireland Under-21 Jim Crawford has already lost a host of eligible players to Stephen Kenny's senior side - and he expects that trend to continue. Irish Mirror · Sep 22, 2022
Stephen Bradley maintaining Euro dreams despite Hoops' comprehensive loss against Gent Shamrock Rovers fell to a 3-0 defeat away to KAA Gent in a disappointing display, but now must turn their attentions to Sunday's FAI Cup quarter-final clash against Derry City Irish Mirror · Sep 15, 2022
Brendan Rodgers calls for Leicester to be brave as pressure mounts on Foxes boss Leicester have had an awful start to the season, and the pressure is mounting on Brendan Rodgers. Irish Mirror · Sep 15, 2022
Jim Crawford on Aaron Connolly call-up and contract negotiations with the FAI Ireland Under-21 boss Jim Crawford has named his squad for the Euros play-off against Israel Irish Mirror · Sep 15, 2022
Ireland U21 star Will Smallbone joins Stoke on season long loan The attacking midfielder has starred for Jim Crawford's U21 side this year Irish Mirror · Jul 23, 2022
Crawford ready to prove Euro play-off rivals wrong Ireland Under-21 boss Jim Crawford was in Nyon for Tuesday's draw and overheard some less-than-complimentary comments about his side. Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2022
Jim Crawford reacts to Italy defeat and who Ireland can get in Under-21 play-off draw Defeat on Tuesday evening to Italy means the Boys in Green are heading to the play-offs and a second chance to qualify for next year's European Championships. Irish Mirror · Jun 14, 2022
Conor Coventry insists Ireland U21s are 'coming here to win' ahead of last qualifier in Italy While they already have a play-off booked, they're desperate to top the group and secure automatic qualification Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2022
Conor Coventry hoping Ireland Under-21s can seal maiden finals spot Victory in Ascoli would send Jim Crawford’s men to the top of Group F The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
Ireland U21s boss Jim Crawford has some top advice for his stars as they look to get ahead at club level Crawford knows how tough it is to break into first-team football in the UK, where most of his players are based, from his time in the mid-90s with Newcastle United. Irish Mirror · Jun 12, 2022
Irish Mirror · Jun 11, 2022 In clinching play-off, Ireland's U21s have gone further than these underage stars-turned-senior aces Jim Crawford's side has made history - but several star-studded Under-21 teams in the past have flopped in their Euro qualification campaigns.
Irish Mirror · Jun 10, 2022 History of failure among Ireland U21s puts current crop's success into proper perspective They've already assured themselves of a play-off for the Euros with top spot very much still within their reach too
Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2022 Ireland U21s manager Jim Crawford not content with play-off spot as he urges players to finish with a flourish Today worked out well for Crawford and his side without them having to kick a ball but there's still work to do as top spot is up for grabs
Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2022 What time and TV channel is Sweden v Italy on today in the Euro 2023 Under-21 qualifiers? Including all the TV and live stream information as well as betting odds.
Irish Mirror · Jun 6, 2022 Jim Crawford hails his U21 heroes, tips Will Smallbone for senior promotion Ireland's 3-1 win over Montenegro pushed them closer to Euro qualification, with Southampton ace Will Smallbone once again starring
Irish Mirror · Jun 5, 2022 'Jonathan Hill was talking to people within the English govt' - Crawford recalls Covid nightmare The Ireland Under-21 chief was forced to name two squads ahead of last October's trip to Podgorica.
Irish Mirror · Jun 3, 2022 Ireland U21s 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0: Brace for imperious Will Smallbone while Mipo Odubeko also nets It was a perfectly satisfactory evening's work for Jim Crawford's side
Irish Mirror · Jun 3, 2022 Lee O'Connor was a mascot before becoming Ireland's most capped underage player Lee O'Connor has been capped at every level, including senior, and once led the Under-21s out as a mascot!
Irish Mirror · Mar 28, 2022 Jim Crawford says Sweden game the most important of his reign as U21 boss The Republic of Ireland face Sweden in a UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier on Tuesday evening
Irish Mirror · Mar 27, 2022 Republic of Ireland U21's v Sweden U21's kick off time, TV channel information, team news and more Ireland take on Sweden in a crunch clash on Tuesday evening
Dublin Live · Mar 17, 2022 Bohemians' Promise Omochere interesting UK clubs says Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford The 21-year-old was left out of a particularly competitive squad for the European Championships qualifier in Sweden at the end of the month but is under consideration for a June recall.