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Coleman in 'hybrid role' with Republic of Ireland

Coleman in 'hybrid role' with Republic of Ireland
BBC Sport Thursday 05 November 2026, 13:03 UTC 1 min read
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Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says it was "tempting" to include Seamus Coleman in his squad for this month's Nations League matches against Austria and Kosovo despite the defender having not played since June.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says it was "tempting" to include Seamus Coleman in his squad for this month's Nations League matches against Austria and Kosovo despite the defender having not played since June.
Coleman (PERSON) Republic of Ireland Republic of Ireland (LOCATION) Heimir Hallgrimsson (PERSON) Seamus Coleman (PERSON) Nations League (ORG) Austria (LOCATION) Kosovo (LOCATION)
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