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    Can Alan Browne become a key player for Ireland?

    Eyebrows were raised when Cyrus Christie was selected in midfield recently against Wales and Denmark in the UEFA Nations League. Martin O’Neill chose to start the right back as a central midfielder for the double header, a decision which reportedly didn’t go down well with other members of the squad. The Republic of Ireland picked up […] More

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    Nations League relegation almost guaranteed by the Welsh kids

    Considering that fingers can certainly be pointed in Darren Randolph’s direction for the goal that proved to be Wales’ winner Tuesday night, it’s ironic that it was probably his stoppage-time save that stopped the atmosphere turning really poisonous. At least that’s how it felt after George Thomas fluffed his lines when one-on-one with the Middlesboro […] More

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    Hello to a new campaign, goodbye to a legend

    So, after what felt like the blink of an eye since our Euros came to an end, we find ourselves back at the coalface for the start of our World Cup qualifying campaign. And, unfortunately for me, with the memories of a great trip beginning to fade, family commitments mean that I won’t be able […] More