Séamus Coleman’s experience will be needed if Ireland are to get anything out this World Cup qualification campaign. Photo: Sportsfile
In the immediate aftermath of a torrid evening in Armenia, Heimir Hallgrimsson urged journalists to be kind to his Irish players.
The sentiment wasn’t exactly shared by all members of the wider staff group. Like the opinions expressed by ex-players outside the camp, there is a belief that the dressing room needed to hear some home truths.