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Mikey Johnston issues Netherlands warning as Ireland look to finish on high
Mikey Johnston issues Netherlands warning as Ireland look to finish on high
Mikey Johnston has warned the Netherlands not to underestimate the Republic of Ireland as the Dutch attempt to book their place at the finals of Euro 2024. Barring an unlikely sequence of events which would hand Ireland a play-off place, they will not be in Germany next summer, but the Netherlands will be if they can take maximum points from their remaining Group B fixtures against Stephen Kenny’s men and Gibraltar next month. Monday night’s last-gasp 1-0 win in Greece as the Republic beat Gibraltar 4-0 in Faro left the Netherlands in pole position to claim second place behind France, but Celtic winger Johnston, who was on the scoresheet along with Evan Ferguson, Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson, is determined to end a disappointing campaign on a high. Asked if he saw the trip to Amsterdam as a chance to bloody the nose of one of European football’s big guns, who won 2-1 in Dublin last month, the 24-year-old said: “I think we have shown we can do that. “Obviously the results haven’t gone our way, but we went toe-to-toe with them and it’s just fine margins. “At either end in the box, we’ve not been good enough at times, conceding goals we shouldn’t have and maybe we’ve not taken our chances as well. “This group has given everything to qualify and that’s all we can ask.” Our group is obviously tough, but we are not making excuses, we still believed we could qualify from the group. Mikey Johnston Ireland always knew they had a tough task to get out of the group when they were drawn against both the Dutch and World Cup runners-up France. But defeat by the Greeks in Athens in their second fixture left them up against it and they will head into their final fixture with only six points banked from the first seven, all of them against whipping boys Gibraltar. That return has left manager Kenny facing a review next month which might well have been brought forward despite assurances to the contrary had things gone badly at the Estadio Algarve, and few commentators expect him to remain in his role. Asked to assess the campaign, Johnston said: “Obviously it’s disappointing that we haven’t qualified. Our group is obviously tough, but we are not making excuses, we still believed we could qualify from the group.” Whether or not Kenny is involved in the international set-up beyond November remains to be seen, but Johnston will hope his efforts to date in the green shirt will lead to further caps. His six appearances so far – the last of them a first start – have yielded two goals and an exciting brand of football which has at times been missing from Kenny’s team despite the manager’s attempts to adopt a more progressive approach. Johnston spent last season on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal, but has missed the start of the new campaign back at Celtic after suffering a stress fracture in his back, and he is now looking to catch the eye of club boss Brendan Rodgers. He said: “I’m just trying to work my way behind the scenes to get my opportunity. The manager has got tough decisions to make. He has got wingers that he has brought in for a few million and whatever, so it’s up to me to get into the team.” Read More On this day in 2018: Shahid Khan withdraws £900m offer to buy Wembley from FA Dallas Cowboys bounce back to edge past Los Angeles Chargers Stephen Kenny focused on fixtures instead of future after Ireland beat Gibraltar David Brooks looks to impress for Wales at a major tournament Northern Ireland U21s lose late on against Serbia I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics
2023-10-17 16:00
Dollar steady on mounting Fed hike bets, debt ceiling deal optimism
Dollar steady on mounting Fed hike bets, debt ceiling deal optimism
By Rae Wee SINGAPORE The dollar held firm on Monday supported by growing expectations of further rate hikes
2023-05-29 13:28
Wasted welfare money sparks candidates' feud in election for Mississippi governor
Wasted welfare money sparks candidates' feud in election for Mississippi governor
The Democrat trying to unseat Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is pushing hard to tie the Republican incumbent to tens of millions of dollars in welfare misspending that happened while Reeves was lieutenant governor
2023-08-02 22:59
BYU gets welcomed to Big 12 with massive Kansas hit, scoop-and-score
BYU gets welcomed to Big 12 with massive Kansas hit, scoop-and-score
BYU has officially had its welcome to the Big 12 moment, thanks to none other than Kansas. Although Lance Leipold certainly has Kansas football in a fantastic p
2023-09-24 06:23
Aceu Loses to a Door in Apex Legends
Aceu Loses to a Door in Apex Legends
A recent clip showcased one of the rare times Brandon "aceu" Winn got caught off guard in Apex Legends.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kamala Harris breaks from White House's silence Trump's legal issues in interview
Kamala Harris breaks from White House's silence Trump's legal issues in interview
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday called for "accountability" for the events of January 6, 2021, marking a notable departure from the White House's policy of silence on former President Donald Trump's legal issues.
2023-09-07 02:07
Gisele Bündchen auctions off dress for $48k at charity gala
Gisele Bündchen auctions off dress for $48k at charity gala
A Stella McCartney gown previously worn by Gisele Bundchen has sold for a whopping $48,000 at the supermodel’s annual charity gala. On 20 May, Bündchen attended the Luz Alliance Gala in Miami to benefit the Brazil Foundation. The Brazilian model wore the Stella McCartney dress to the event before auctioning it off her back, ultimately raising a reported $1m in humanitarian pandemic relief to families in Brazil. The white gown, which featured a one-shoulder sleeve and swooping neckline, was previously worn by Bündchen at the Hollywood for Science Gala in 2019. Four years later, it appeared that the former Victoria’s Secret Angel had reworked the dress by removing the long cape that fell from the sleeve on one side. Her stylist, Evet Sanchez, said on Instagram that Bündchen removed the cape to give the dress a “fresh” look. She styled the sustainable white gown with a matching ivory clutch, green heels, and emerald-and-diamond earrings. Taking to Instagram, the mother of two shared her praise for those who attended the event and donated to the Luz Alliance Fund – which Bündchen founded in 2020 to support environmental conservation and rehabilitation projects in Brazil. “I used to think how can I make a difference?” she captioned the post, which included photos from the charity gala. “I am just one person in this enormous world and there is just too much to do, but early on I understood that to amplify change it is essential to join forces and that through dedication and collaboration, everything is possible.” “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank everyone who was at the Luz Alliance Gala yesterday, helping us to support nature,” she continued. “Together we were able to raise funds that will help so many people and projects in Brazil.” Bündchen added, “As Desmond Tutu said: ‘Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.’” During the event, Gisele Bündchen also made a rare red carpet appearance with her fraternal twin sister, Patricia. Speaking to People, she thanked her sister for the work she’s done with the Brazil Foundation and expressed how happy she was to attend the gala with her. “This was my first gala and couldn’t have done it without my sister Pati who worked diligently with the Brazil Foundation to organise this special evening,” Bündchen said. “It was very special to have her here tonight. She worked so hard to organise this event as she does every day.” The model went on to describe her close relationship with her twin sister, adding: “I know she’s got my back like I got hers. We trust each other and we always want the best for one another and that is priceless.” Bündchen, who announced her divorce from NFL star Tom Brady last year, also reflected on how much her family means to her. In addition to Patricia, she has four other sisters: Rafaela, Graziela, Gabriela, and Raquel. “My family is everything to me and my sisters are my best friends even if sometimes we disagree,” she shared. “Family is what gives us our foundation, they are our greatest teachers, and they help us become who we are.” Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady, who finalised their divorce in October 2022 after 13 years of marriage, share a 12-year-old son, Benjamin, and nine-year-old daughter, Vivian. Read More Gisele Bündchen makes rare appearance with twin sister Patricia Gisele Bündchen poses solo on Met Gala red carpet following Tom Brady divorce Tom Brady pays tribute to exes Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan on Mothers’ Day Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals Princess Diana inspired her wedding dress Bridal suits: The best tailored looks for brides who don’t want to wear a dress Elle Fanning wows fans with daring cut-out dress at Cannes: ‘My nips could never’
2023-05-24 06:02
Biden Asks Congress for $56 Billion in Domestic Spending
Biden Asks Congress for $56 Billion in Domestic Spending
President Joe Biden is asking lawmakers to approve just under $56 billion in disaster relief and other domestic
2023-10-26 09:38
How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans
How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans
Two clashing climatic behemoths, one natural and one with human fingerprints, will square off this summer to determine how quiet or chaotic the Atlantic hurricane season will be
2023-05-25 23:25
'AGT' Season 18: Viewers call out judges for saying yes to 'Baby Gaga' Zoe Erianna just because she's 6
'AGT' Season 18: Viewers call out judges for saying yes to 'Baby Gaga' Zoe Erianna just because she's 6
'We have already seen acts that we know she can't beat, so sooner or later she's going to have to get eliminated,' an 'AGT' fan said
2023-06-07 11:41
Crypto Enthusiasts Stoked by Bitcoin-ETF Hype Shrug Off Ether-Fund Push
Crypto Enthusiasts Stoked by Bitcoin-ETF Hype Shrug Off Ether-Fund Push
Ether-futures ETFs could be coming to the US soon, but the cryptocurrency market doesn’t seem to care. Eight
2023-08-17 23:51
Catholic Church honors Polish family persecuted for sheltering Jews in unprecedented beatification
Catholic Church honors Polish family persecuted for sheltering Jews in unprecedented beatification
The Catholic Church beatified on Sunday a Polish family of nine, including a new-born baby, who died at the hands of Nazi Germans during World War Two for sheltering a Jewish family from the Holocaust.
2023-09-11 00:24