"The timing is unfortunate. On the day that Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne kick off Conference League campaigns, the FAI have scheduled Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad announcement for the October international window, a bad news distraction from a landmark that should be celebrated."
"For the first time ever, a league phase night in Europe will feature two League of Ireland clubs, with an era of expanded Uefa competitions energising club teams while also shining a light on the international side's worrying trajectory."
Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne begin Conference League campaigns on the same evening, creating a historic first for League of Ireland representation in a European league phase. The Football Association scheduled Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad announcement for the October international window on that same day, producing a distracting clash. Expanded UEFA competitions have energised domestic club teams and raised the profile of club football. The simultaneous club success and national team scheduling underscores a contrast between club momentum and concerns about the international side's trajectory.
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