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May
May 2024
SAINTS RISING
Excitement, emotion and suspicion - Factors at play in Stephen Kenny's League of Ireland return
The new manager of St Patrick’s Athletic begins his reign against Derry City today.
FreeSTRAIGHT TO WORK
'A bit surreal... I need to work. That's just the way I’m built. I’m happier doing that'
Premier League
Manchester United have mastered the superficial for 10 years. Will it really be so easy to change?
Cash Injection
Shelbourne set for €1 million windfall in new investment deal
The 42 understands that a Dublin businessman is set to take a minority share of the League of Ireland club for a seven-figure sum.
long term vision
St Pat's make breakthrough in Stephen Kenny talks as decision imminent
The 42 understands that discussions have been positive and former Republic of Ireland boss could accept job early next week.
FreeComeback Kid
Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's share spoils in absorbing four-goal derby
Teenager Mason Melia secures a point after Saints twice came from behind at Tallaght Stadium.
New Beginnings
Stephen Kenny in advanced talks with St Patrick's Athletic about becoming new manager
Wild West
Caulfield's Galway living on the edge amid week of League of Ireland madness
After a managerial sacking at St Pat’s and shock appointment at Bohs, John Caulfeld has his side flying high.
marching on
St Pat's boss pays price for failure to live up to owner's expectations
Jon Daly was shown the door by Garrett Kelleher after a disappointing start to this season.
origin
'He can cut you in half with a sentence' - Lasting impact of Liverpool's new boss
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne recalls the emergence of Arne Slot from their time together at SC Cambuur.
April
April 2024
Flashback
20 years on from Arsenal Invincibles' title party at Spurs - 'No champagne, just water'
Ahead of a crucial North London derby today, The 42 digs through archives of Gunners’ last Premier League success.
Euros
Róisín Ní Riain adds another silver to sign off with five-medal haul at Para Swimming Europeans
Freespirit
'We'd be lost without them' - Damien Duff explains bringing fan onto pitch to give team talk
Freederby delight
Shelbourne end five-game winless run with vital victory to maintain top spot
John Martin’s 33rd-minute strike was enough to edge out St Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 at Tolka Park.
crystal clear
Irish football's grave diagnosis cannot be allowed become terminal
Appointment of new FAI chief executive will be crucial to implenting changes required to halt country’s decline.
Drama
Derry City cannot afford to swing between exhilaration and despondency
The title challengers have already been through the mill this season as they prepare for the visit of Shamrock Rovers.
dubliner
'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'
Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.
Bohemians on the double to end Shelbourne's unbeaten start to season
Jordan Flores scored a penalty and back-post header in 2-1 victory at Tolka Park.
woes
O'Donnell departure leaves Dundalk facing a gamble that needs to pay off
Lilywhites are at their lowest ebb for a decade and need a manager who can help avoid relegation.
on and on
FAI planning to announce new manager next week as job unlikely to interest Barry
The 42 understands that Anthony Barry prefers to take on his next full-time position in club football.
