Kieran Shannon: Character not in question but Ireland must eradicate latest flaw

Adam Idah’s header against Hungary last Saturday night followed a rich tradition of Ireland levellers.

WAKING US UP: Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson at training in the FFA Football Academy, Yerevan, Armenia. Pic: Ryan Byrne, Inpho

It doesn’t seem to matter how many managers we go through but the Late Onslaught and Equaliser has been a staple of Irish football for decades now.

Think Tony Cascarino’s header against England and Alan McLoughlin in Windsor under Jack.