Heimir Hallgrimsson on Ireland players: 'They are not as confident as they should be in my opinion. They probably carried something from the past'

"Heimir Hallgrimsson has called on Ireland fans to support the players instead of turning on them in the inevitable backlash following Tuesday evening's humiliation in Armenia. The Ireland boss believes that members of his squad are struggling under the weight of the jersey, with the Icelander retaining the view that his team are not in a downward spiral and are good enough to qualify for a major tournament, even though he accepted it was "difficult to see the light" in the aftermath of Yerevan."

"The Ireland boss believes that members of his squad are struggling under the weight of the jersey, with the Icelander retaining the view that his team are not in a downward spiral and are good enough to qualify for a major tournament, even though he accepted it was "difficult to see the light" in the aftermath of Yerevan."

Ireland fans are urged to support the players rather than turn on them after Tuesday evening's humiliation in Armenia. Several squad members are struggling under the weight of the jersey and experiencing pressure that affects performance. The team is assessed as not being in a downward spiral and is considered still good enough to qualify for a major tournament. Confidence remains that qualification is achievable despite recent results. The recent defeat in Yerevan has created a bleak atmosphere and made it difficult to see a clear path forward in the immediate aftermath. Support from supporters is framed as crucial to help players recover morale and rediscover form ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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