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January
January 2024
Analysis Blow
Confusion of past 48 hours undermines FAI's progress in manager search
Lee Carsley has reportedly rejected the chance to become Ireland boss despite positive talks.
new dawn
New arrivals and returning stars will soon get a sense of vibrant and intense League of Ireland
Aaron McEneff’s loan move to Shamrock Rovers has caught the eye after a mixed experience with Perth Glory in Australia.
Brothers in Arms
'It's more important to be a good person than a talented footballer'
Childhood friends and Ireland U21 internationals Sinclair Armstrong and Aidomo Emakhu catch up with The 42 in London.
Der Kaiser
When Franz Beckenbauer demanded a friendly with Ireland to help qualify for Italia 90
The 42 digs through the archives to get a sense of ‘Der Kaiser’s’ visits to Dublin for both club and country.
Last year
2023
Planning
United must accept this pain to restore their lost respect
Erik ten Hag’s beleagured side ended the year with another miserable defeat at Nottingham Forest.
spirit
Wexford's youths a small example of League of Ireland's organic growth
Secondary school students from Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town uniting under the one banner.
Freebest of 2023
The 42's Best of 2023: (Irish) Footballers' Lives - a weekend in north-west England
David Sneyd travels to England to spend a weekend with an array of Irish football people, including Stephen Kenny, John O’Shea and Nathan Collins.
Freebest of 2023
The 42's Best of 2023: Darron Gibson's addiction, recovery, and the moment his life changed
Darron Gibson welcomed David Sneyd into his home to share a struggle that few people knew about.
Star
Rise of Katie McCabe brings new, more ambitious challenges
A stellar 2023 for club and country provides the 28-year-old with added confidence in prime of her career.
talking point
'We were so soft' - Is Pochettino's allure at risk amid Chelsea chaos?
If he is no longer the coach who can get the best out of young players with shedloads of talent, then what sets him apart from the rest?
