In the immediate shocking aftermath of the Armenia defeat, he was probably the calmest person in the stadium. Hallgrimsson said the players were suffering and suggested it would be a good idea not to kick them too much while they were down. He talked about the Czechs’ record of 15 wins and only one defeat in the last 18 matches at home. Hallgrímsson sees his task not so much as to motivate or hype them up as to help them relax, clear their minds and focus. Now they have this experience to be ready for a game like this.”Séamus Coleman after Ireland's win in Hungary.

Source: The Irish Times March 20, 2026 18:01 UTC