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April
April 2024
Analysis Analysis
Madrid weave their unique magic as Tuchel makes mockery of decision to replace him
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid shared the honours in a pulsating first leg.
Analysis Arsenal
Arsenal flirt with humiliating disaster but no matter - they should win all their remaining games
Arsenal endured a very nervy finish but they held on in what was their toughest remaining game. Holding on is all they need to do from now to the end.
dealing with success
'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act
Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.
Political Football
'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan
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We have decided to become a minnow of international football. When are the FAI going to change it?
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
stark reality
FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'
Analysis Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager
A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton
LOI
'They need to be comfortable handing over money' - Bradley hints at reasons for LOI's lack of investment
honours even
10-man Shelbourne stand firm against Rovers in goalless draw
Shane Farrell was sent off in a game dictated by the poor quality of the Tolka Park pitch.
on and on it goes
FAI: No permanent men's manager until September, hope to appoint O'Shea as interim for June games
Canham apologised and acknowledged supporters’ frustration around a process that began in November last year.
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The diary of a journalist covering the FAI's managerial search
As the FAI’s search for a new manager reaches its 149th day, we publish the diary Gavin Cooney has been keeping while reporting on the process.
Analysis Analysis
Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit
Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.
Analysis FAI
Jonathan Hill: The remote CEO who underwhelmed in an impossible job
Outgoing CEO struggled for big wins in a role that came with plenty of baggage.
Analysis 2024 Masters
Dominant, clinical and Tigeresque - Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler era
Nobody could live with Scheffler as he kicked for home on the back nine – and he arguably won without his A game.
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La Rochelle seek to absorb Rebel county then travel to Dublin as continuity Cork
Ronan O’Gara knows European champions need an injection of Corkness to give them the edge against Leinster.
Big Preview
Masters preview: Rory returns to battle more demons, Lowry stands genuine chance of winning
We look ahead to the 2024 Masters.
Analysis euro 2025 qualifying
Ireland rattled England when it got chaotic - but that was the only kind of game they could win
hitting the right notes
'It is quite an anthem, I love singing it' - Patten already on same hymn sheet as new team-mates
Analysis Talking Points
Encouragement in defeat, McCabe and O'Sullivan below-par, and a key tactical difference
Some talking points from Ireland’s 1-0 loss to France in Metz.
euro 2025 qualifying
Early goal condemns battling Ireland to opening-day defeat to France
A fifth-minute goal meant Ireland started their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 loss in Metz.
March
March 2024
jaeger makes a bomb
Jaeger hangs on for first PGA Tour victory as Scheffler misses chance to force play-off
Analysis Premier League
Advantage Liverpool after City and Arsenal serve up a turkey
A draw suited both sides and yet was cheered most loudly on Merseyside.
talking point
Nobody beats their old boss and few ever beat Guardiola - Arteta on cusp of something special
column
Laugh at culture war over England jersey - but we may soon have our own cross to bear
The Irish team has so far avoided becoming the focus of a culture war in the same way as the English team has.
the never ending story
'That’s a wait and see job' - O'Shea in the dark with the rest of us about FAI's managerial search
Cutting The Mustard
'I think he will be in the running' - Captain Coleman backs O'Shea for Irish job
Reaction
O'Shea: 'I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager'
O’Shea is set to step aside for the incoming Irish boss next month.
huffed and puffed
Shaqiri free-kick enough for Switzerland to beat limited Ireland
Ireland’s old problems were on show in a 1-0 defeat.
