Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Irish Premier League Watch: Brentford Faces Ipswich Rivalry
As the Premier League kicks off, Ireland's manager has a growing pool of players to track across Europe.
Irish clubs
7 Premier League clubs
Ipswich regulars
4 in Ireland squad
Brentford staff
Damien Duff added
Ferguson injury
Out until October
What happened. Ipswich Town's promotion boosts the number of Irish players in the Premier League, giving Heimir Hallgrimsson more options to monitor.
- Tayo Adaramola left Crystal Palace for Cercle Bruges on a four-year deal.
- Evan Ferguson expected out until October after ankle surgery.
- Irish presence spans leagues in Belgium, Germany, Italy, and more.
Hallgrimsson will need to scout across Europe as Irish players spread beyond England.
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