Eoin Doyle

RTÉ Sport soccer analyst

Cooke stance contributed to Saturday's shambolic scenes

Over the last number of months and particularly throughout this entire situation surrounding Ireland's games against Israel, Eoin Doyle has become increasingly concerned by the leadership of FAI president Paul Cooke.

Soccer • 1 hr

Where is the FAI board during this strange, sad week?

If you are angry about the Israel games going ahead, do not build a narrative that the players are somehow responsible for that decision or complicit simply because they pull on an Ireland jersey, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 25 Sep

Hoops are vulnerable but have enough to get over line

Eoin Doyle assesses the year that has been for Shamrock Rovers and why he still believes they have enough to retain the title, despite two strong rivals.

Soccer • 18 Sep

Battle of the LOI underachievers at Tolka Park

There's a busy Friday night in store in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, but for Eoin Doyle, Shelbourne against Derry City at Tolka Park is the standout fixture.

Soccer • 11 Sep

Gaffney was an immense asset - a striker like no other

Players are forgotten quickly enough in football. When someone like Rory Gaffney finishes up, it's important that a few words are written about the brilliant player he was, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 04 Sep

European exit further compounds flat atmosphere at Rovers

Time will tell whether this summer has merely been a bad European campaign for Shamrock Rovers or the first sign that Irish football's dominant force is beginning to come back towards the pack.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Showgrounds showdown vital but coming years are critical

Friday night at the Showgrounds carries the feel of a season-defining game even with nine league matches still to play, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 21 Aug

Under-achieving Derry should take heed of McClean gripes

James McClean's complaints about the environment should provoke some introspection at a club which hasn't won a league title since 1997, writes Eoin Doyle

Soccer • 14 Aug

Collins and McClean are more alike than they realise

Roddy Collins and James McClean are two compelling characters, and the League of Ireland is a better place for their honesty. But right now McClean needs to focus his energy on getting Derry City back to winning matches, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 07 Aug

Kenny and St Pat's need to take the next step

If Stephen Kenny reaches the end of his contract without making St Patrick's Athletic champions, both he and the club will have to regard the project as a failure, writes Eoin Doyle.

Soccer • 31 Jul