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April
April 2024
Dramatic
If Liverpool don't win the Premier League, this was the day the dream died
Jurgen Klopp’s side rue several missed chances, and while only off the top on goal difference, this should have been a resounding statement of intent.
Kop Idol
Anxiety of title race shredded by sheer class of Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder produces moment of magic to send Liverpool back to top of Premier League.
sitting tight
Fresh twist in Gus Poyet's Ireland talks as Uruguayan eyes summer options
The 42 also understands that the FAI’s strict budget requirments are the reason the Uruguayan couldn’t bring his preferred backroom staff.
up front
'I'd be crazy to walk away from something I love' - Duff won't leave Shelbourne for Ireland
Tolka Park boss also insists his recent ‘leading light’ comments about League of Ireland were not disrespectful to current international squad.
Report
Shelbourne play out stalemate with Derry but extend lead at top to eight points
Goalless at Tolka Park as Candystripes miss chance to cut gap on Damien Duff’s side.
hunt is on
Gus Poyet still keen to be Ireland manager as FAI talks not dead in water
The former Greece boss wanted to bring four staff members with him for the role.
March
March 2024
Back to the drawing board
Gus Poyet turns down Ireland job offer
The Uruguayan was not permitted to take his preferred coaching staff for the role.
no friendly fire
Ireland resolute but moments to punish Belgians pass them by
Flickers of hope in the attacking third but it’s a stalemate in Dublin.
On the rise
Ogbene's next chapter in story that has already captured hearts and minds
Ireland international moving into a different phase of career for club and country with his ceiling still unknown.
High hopes
Jake O'Brien is Ireland's new tower of strength thriving in Lyon
The 22-year-old defender has already made a habit of upsetting the status quo as he prepares for senior international debut.
Freenot acceptable
Damien Duff reveals Shelbourne fitness coach was racially abused before Dublin derby
FreeDouble trouble
Jarvis' moments of magic send Shelbourne five clear at top
Winger scores twice to edge St Patrick’s Athletic 2-1 in Dublin derby at Richmond Park.
LOOK OUT FOR NO.1
League of Ireland goalkeepers in a halfway house between progress and pragmatism
Examining why the life of a number one is only going to get harder, as the game evolves so too will nature of mistakes.
stepping up
Vindication for Arteta on a night that Arsenal hope inspires thrilling end to season
Gunners still fighting on two fronts after goalkeeper David Raya proved to be the hero in penalty shootout with Porto.
Analysis hunt
The top contenders to replace Declan Devine, the manager who was on borrowed time at Bohs
Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford and his assistant Alan Reynolds are both in contention for the Dalymount Park job.
love of the game
'You're with your mates and enjoying winning matches, it's what it's all about'
Daniel Cleary and Jake Mulraney are League of Ireland rivals, but the childhood friends are a united front in charge of their local Leinster Senior League side.
Hot Topic
Party with pyro is over after League of Ireland's 'watershed moment'
Bohemians confirm fan who threw a flare has admitted their part and been banned indefinitely.
Cian Byrne was struck last Friday.
Bohs president labels incident 'idiotic, shameful, and utterly disheartening.'
The 42 understands players prepared to walk off if it happens again.