Mark McGuinness - Get to know Ireland's latest new call-up
3 Oct 2024
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Selection
'I called Matt for an explanation. He was not happy' - Hallgrimsson on dropping Doherty
Updated
3 Oct 2024
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America: Where fans of the worst professional team in the world are made to feel lucky
Chicago White Sox this year set a new record for the worst season for more than a century this year, but it could be worse for their fans. They could be Oakland Athletics fans.
Gavin Cooney
3 Oct 2024
3
student exchange
UCD hold on in Iceland to advance to next round of Uefa Youth League
2 Oct 2024
0
Absentees
Smallbone and Coleman to miss Ireland's Nations League double-header
2 Oct 2024
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AnalysisComment
Villa's win over Bayern is no shock - it was won by the team with the world-class manager
A brilliantly-organised Villa frustrated their illustrious opponents and condemned Vincent Kompany to defeat.
Gavin Cooney
2 Oct 2024
1
playback time
Watch all the highlights of Ireland's famous WXV win over New Zealand
30 Sep 2024
9
Political Football
The battle to control world football’s calendar - and how it could push the game’s top players to strike
29 Sep 2024
5
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Paranoid online fans conspiring to miss the point of watching the Premier League
Man City/Arsenal led to another slew of claims from fans of grand conspiracies against their team.
Gavin Cooney
26 Sep 2024
0
Analysischance to make a marc
October board meeting to be key test of FAI's own appetite to implement player pathways plan
26 Sep 2024
0
Fronting Up
FAI accept they missed opportunity to apply for Brexit funds as wait for academy investment goes on
The FAI had much better news today with their largest-ever allocation under the sports capital grants programme.
25 Sep 2024
14
Mcstaying
Kevin McStay to remain in charge of Mayo
22 Sep 2024
2
Comment
Arsenal can take pride from City draw but deep down they'll know they needed to win
A stop-start game of muscle and rancour ended in heartbreak for Arsenal.
Gavin Cooney
22 Sep 2024
5
ian graham
Arguments, compromise and the stress of chasing City: how the data revolution changed Liverpool
Ian Graham was part of a group led by Jurgen Klopp that used every innovation they could in pursuit of ‘the best team the world’s ever seen’.
21 Sep 2024
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Why do we love Rory McIlroy more when he is losing?
Some Irish fans held an ambivalence to McIlroy at the height of his success. It’s all changing now.
Gavin Cooney
19 Sep 2024
5
opening up
Mageean says Olympic injury woe left her 'empty' and 'crushed'
19 Sep 2024
2
balancing the scales
Slovan stroll shows Scales, Idah and Celtic are biggest winners of new format
Liam Scales showed he should be an international starter as Celtic enjoyed a thumping 5-1 win in Glasgow.
Gavin Cooney
18 Sep 2024
2
LOI
FAI promise to close ownership 'loophole' with Dundalk now close to the brink
16 Sep 2024
15
AGM debrief
FAI show unity in impressive pitch for money but can't shake questions around Hallgrimsson appointment
15 Sep 2024
0
working from home
Hallgrimsson not planning to attend games to scout Irish players
14 Sep 2024
13
Political Football
FAI issue early vote of confidence to Hallgrimsson and make case for State funding at AGM
14 Sep 2024
11
Preview
Adeleke to renew Olympic rivalries in Diamond League final
13 Sep 2024
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landscape report
Uefa report 20% increase in LOI attendances
12 Sep 2024
12
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All hope is now lost for Irish fans - there is nothing left to believe in
Some teams are known for passing out from the back, others for playing on the counter-attack. Ireland are known for losing games.
Gavin Cooney
12 Sep 2024
10
down to work
Hallgrimsson outlines his plan to raise his Irish players from their low ebb
11 Sep 2024
1
Preview
The Irish Open: A testament to our native genius for golf despite its turbulent era
We preview this week’s Irish Open at Royal County Down.
Gavin Cooney
11 Sep 2024
2
Reaction
'It feels like the jersey is too heavy for some players'
10 Sep 2024
10
grim situation
Ireland left in pit of despair after another Greek defeat
Ireland fell to a 2-0 defeat at home.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Sep 2024
3
Starting XI
Hallgrimsson makes three changes for Greece clash
10 Sep 2024
21
Preview
Ireland's biggest risk would be to avoid changes for early reunion with old foes Greece
Ireland bid to kickstart the Heimir Hallgrimsson era against familiar opponents in Dublin.
Gavin Cooney
10 Sep 2024
9
clarity
'The boss is the boss' - O'Shea says he's not the gaffer despite taking media duties
9 Sep 2024
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Unhappy
'It is not always in my hands' - Kelleher confirms he wants to leave Liverpool
9 Sep 2024
6
easing himself into it
Don't expect big changes against Greece as Hallgrimsson maintains back-seat role
The new manager will continue to lean on assistant John O’Shea for Tuesday’s game, to the point that O’Shea is taking over his media duties.