THE42′S EOIN O’CALLAGHAN has won the inaugural Investec 20×20 Media Award for his piece on Anne O’Brien.
The Dublin-born footballer enjoyed a hugely successful career on the continent in the 1970s and ’80s. Her death in 2016 made headlines in Italy, France, Sweden and elsewhere as she was remembered for her many achievements on the pitch.
The new prize, part of the 20×20 campaign, has been established to recognise ‘excellence in Irish journalism focused on women in sport’.
“Anne O’Brien was dubbed ‘the greatest footballer you’ve never heard of’,” says Anna Kessel, judging panel chair.
“Eoin’s retelling of her story for 21st century readers seeks to redress that injustice, at the same time beautifully encapsulating why this women’s sports media prize is so vital – providing a platform to women’s sport stories that would otherwise be missed.”
Jim Beglin’s ‘I think we scored george’ comment will be up there with some of George’s best from Euro 88, Italia 90 etc.
“yes, a sensational goal” the confused tone is brilliant
Eamon is right
Holohan was tripe last night. All the fuss over a very average player. Gives the ball away too much. As always Liam Brady is correct.
More bullshite from the master of bullshitters
Could be worse could be tv3! Happy land everybody’s mates!
I’d like to see Brady play in the hole a little bit more with Wes comming on after with half hour left.
Chippy?!
He’ll defo start, only played for 60 mins. O’Neill was taking him off that early to make sure he’s ok for Monday