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Sportspeak.eu http://sportspeak.eu/logos/sportspeak_logo_300x300.pnghttp://sportspeak.eu sport, soccer, football, rugby, horse racing, GAA, match report, preview, news no Sportspeak.eu webmaster@sportspeak.eu http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/05/bohemians-1-0-sporting-fingal-post-match-reaction/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/05/bohemians-1-0-sporting-fingal-post-match-reaction/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:20:45 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1242 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/05/bohemians-1-0-sporting-fingal-post-match-reaction/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Tonight Bohemians put in a really hard fought display beating new boys Sporting Fingal by just a single goal to nil, Bohemians were handed a massive lifeline late on when referee Derek Tomney proved the FAI have no good referees and pointed to the spot after it appeared Anto Murphy was taken off the ball in the box, this was not the case. Killian Brennan stood up and put it in the net and gave the champions a nervy 3 points in front of a capacity crowd in Dalymount Park.</p> <p>After the game Sportspeak’s chief soccer hack Daniel “Pitchside” Pitcher caught up with Sporting Fingal manager Liam Buckley, Goal scorer Killian Brennan and Bohs manager Pat Fenlon.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1242&type=feed" alt="" /> Tonight Bohemians put in a really hard fought display beating new boys Sporting Fingal by just a single goal to nil, Bohemians were handed a massive lifeline late on when referee Derek Tomney proved the FAI have no good referees and pointed to the [...] http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/04/bohs-preparing-for-lightning-to-strike-for-a-third-time/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/04/bohs-preparing-for-lightning-to-strike-for-a-third-time/#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:18:49 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1226 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/04/bohs-preparing-for-lightning-to-strike-for-a-third-time/feed/ 0 <p>Bohemians begin the defence of their Premier Division title with a tricky Dublin derby against FAI Cup-holders Sporting Fingal. Bohs have played all of their eight new signings in the pre-season games, which included competitive matches in the Leinster Senior Cup (v Bluebell United) and Setanta Sports Cup (v Coleraine). “We’re looking forward to the start of the season,” Bohs manager Pat Fenlon said. “It’s been a long pre-season but the Coleraine game helped us. We have brought in a few players, but they are all experienced players at this level and shouldn’t take long to gel together. “We’re really looking forward to the game. Fingal have a good squad and in fairness to them they always have a go at teams.”</p> <p>Bohemians will be without defender Ken Oman who is definitely out with a knee injury, while Jason Byrne is doubtful for the opening match. He came off before half-time in last Saturday’s match against Coleraine. Paddy Madden, who has been impressive in pre-season matches, scoring regularly, looks a likely starter on the day after his 20th birthday (4th March 2010).</p> <p>Sporting Fingal won promotion last season after defeating Bray Wanderers in a play-off. In Liam Buckley, they have an experienced manager, who has managed to strengthen an already impressive team. Shane Barrett, Ger O’Brien, Kenny Browne and ex-Bohs star Glen Crowe are among those who have joined for this season.</p> <p>Bohemians’ line-ups in their last three matches have been:</p> <p>v Shelbourne (friendly, 19th February, 2-0): Chris O’Connor, Owen Heary (Jason McGuinness, 60), Brian Shelley, Steven Gray, Mark Rossiter, Mark Quigley, Glenn Cronin, Paul Keegan (Ryan McEvoy, 70), Killian Brennan (Anto Murphy, 60), Raffaele Cretaro (Jason Byrne, half-time), Paddy Madden</p> <p>v Bluebell United (Leinster Senior Cup, 23rd February, 1-0): Barry Murphy, Owen Heary, Conor Powell, Jason McGuinness, Steven Gray, Mark Quigley (Anto Murphy, 75), Glenn Cronin, Paul Keegan (Ruaidhri Higgins), Killian Brennan, Jason Byrne, Paddy Madden (Aaron Greene, 65)</p> <p>v Coleraine (Setanta Sports Cup, 27th February, 3-1) : Barry Murphy, Owen Heary, Conor Powell, Brian Shelley, Jason McGuinness, Anto Murphy, Glenn Cronin, Mark Rossiter, Killian Brennan (Aaron Greene 74), Mark Quigley (Gary Burke 84), Jason Byrne (Paddy Madden 34)</p> <p>This Week Sportspeak’s Chief Soccer writer Daniel “Pitchside” Pitcher exclusively spoke to Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon.<br /> </p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1226&type=feed" alt="" /> Bohemians begin the defence of their Premier Division title with a tricky Dublin derby against FAI Cup-holders Sporting Fingal. Bohs have played all of their eight new signings in the pre-season games, which included competitive matches in the [...] http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/02/glen-whelan-and-kevin-doyle-reflect-on-brazil-defeat/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/02/glen-whelan-and-kevin-doyle-reflect-on-brazil-defeat/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:32:14 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1205 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/02/glen-whelan-and-kevin-doyle-reflect-on-brazil-defeat/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Brazil produced a breath-taking second-half performance as they ran-out 2-0 winners over the Republic of Ireland in their friendly international at the Emirates Stadium. Giovanni Trapttoni’s side upstaged their more illustrious opponents for the majority of the opening half, with Robbie Keane, Damien Duff and Kevin Doyle all forcing good saves from Julio Cesar. But the South American giants took the lead just before the break when Robinho was adjudged to be on-side and his low cross was deflected past Shay Given by Keith Andrews. Ireland were second-best for the rest of the game, with Kaka, Dani Alves and Robinho running their opponents ragged. They created a number of goal-scoring chances, but only manged to convert one of them as Robinho bagged the man-of-the-match award when he applied the finish to a scintillating attacking move. The only silver-lining for Giovanni Trapattoni was the international debut for James McCarthy, who came off the bench in the second-half to win his first cap. After the game Glen Whelan and Kevin Doyle gave their opinions on the match.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1205&type=feed" alt="" /> Brazil produced a breath-taking second-half performance as they ran-out 2-0 winners over the Republic of Ireland in their friendly international at the Emirates Stadium. http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/02/interview-with-pat-fenlon/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/02/interview-with-pat-fenlon/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:32:29 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1191 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/03/02/interview-with-pat-fenlon/feed/ 0 <p><br /> This Friday night the new Airtricity League will begin with games taking place right across the country, among the games taking place is a massive clash between League and EA Sports Cup Champions Bohemians and FAI Cup Champions and new Premier side Sporting Fingal. Today Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon Spoke Exclusively to Sportspeak’s chief Soccer Correspondent Daniel “Pitchside” Pitcher on how his preparations are going for Friday’s big opener.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1191&type=feed" alt="" /> This Friday night the new Airtricity League will begin with games taking place right across the country, among the games taking place is a massive clash between League and EA Sports Cup Champions Bohemians and FAI Cup Champions and new Premier side [...] http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/28/manchester-united-vs-aston-villa-carling-cup-final-preview/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/28/manchester-united-vs-aston-villa-carling-cup-final-preview/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:09:46 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1170 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/28/manchester-united-vs-aston-villa-carling-cup-final-preview/feed/ 0 <div id="_mcePaste"> <p><br /> The Carling cup may not have the prestige of the Premier League, champions league or even FA cup but its a chance for Both Manchester United and Aston VIlla players to stake a claim in the history books.</p> <p>Through all their success Manchester United have never managed to defend a cup title while for villa its a chance at their first piece of glory since 1996. Martin O’Neil wants the trip down Wembely way to become a familiar one.</p> <p>Cup finals though are a much more familiar scenario for United and Alex Fergeson has paid tribute to the work O’Neil has done to get villa to the final.</p> <p>Team news and sir Alex has a few dilemma’s, he will have to do without new England captain Rio Ferdinand who has a back injury while Nani is suspended</p> <p>On the other hand Villa have almost a full squad to choose from captain Stillion Petrov is in contention after recovering from a slight illness. Brad Freidl, James collins and Emiel Heskey are back after being rested against crystal Palace in mid week. the action begins at 3.</p> </div> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1170&type=feed" alt="" /> The Carling cup may not have the prestige of the Premier League, champions league or even FA cup but its a chance for Both Manchester United and Aston VIlla players to stake a claim in the history books. http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/28/dcu-claim-ulster-bank-sigerson-success/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/28/dcu-claim-ulster-bank-sigerson-success/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:06:17 +0000 Cóilin Duffy http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1168 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/28/dcu-claim-ulster-bank-sigerson-success/feed/ 0 <p><br /> DCU captain Paddy Andrews spoke to Sportspeak’s Cóilín Duffy after his sides 1-11 to 0-10 Ulster Bank Sigerson Cup final win over UCC in Leixlip this afternoon.</p> <p>DCU led by 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time, and despite David Goold and Seamus Hayes being influential on the restart for UCC a 40th minute goal from Meath’s Brian Sheridan kept DCU ahead and take a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1168&type=feed" alt="" /> DCU captain Paddy Andrews spoke to Sportspeak's Cóilín Duffy after his sides 1-11 to 0-10 Ulster Bank Sigerson Cup final win over UCC in Leixlip this afternoon. http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/25/interview-with-jamie-heaslip-2/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/25/interview-with-jamie-heaslip-2/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:27:55 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1149 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/25/interview-with-jamie-heaslip-2/feed/ 0 <p><br /> This Saturday Ireland will face England in a crucial RBS Six Nations match in Twickenham. Sportspeak caught up with Jamie Heaslip who admitted that whether or not its a competitive game every player wants to be in a team to face England and that whether people like rugby or not, it’s the one game everyone in the country will be interested in watching. He also spoke of his excitement about playing Twickenham.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1149&type=feed" alt="" /> This Saturday Ireland will face England in a crucial RBS Six Nations match in Twickenham. Sportspeak caught up with Jamie Heaslip who admitted that whether or not its a competitive game every player wants to be in a team to face England and that [...] http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/24/interview-with-donncha-ocallaghan/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/24/interview-with-donncha-ocallaghan/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:03:05 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1142 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/24/interview-with-donncha-ocallaghan/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Donncha O’Callaghan has returned to full fitness and has been named in Declan Kidney’s team to play England on Saturday. He told Sportspeak that he was delighted and honoured to be back playing in a green jersey. Donncha also spoke about his long time friend and team mate John Hayes who joins the ranks of rugby’s test centurions. O’Callaghan  told Sportspeak that Hayes “Would rather be off milking his cows” than being the centre of attention;</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1142&type=feed" alt="" /> Donncha O'Callaghan has returned to full fitness and has been maned in Declan Kidney's team to play England on Saturday. He told Sportspeak that he was delighted and honoured to be back playing in a green jersey. Donncha also spoke about [...] http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/24/interview-with-declan-kidney-2/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/24/interview-with-declan-kidney-2/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:55:33 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1139 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/24/interview-with-declan-kidney-2/feed/ 0 <p><br /> Ireland head coach Declan Kidney yesterday made four changes from the side who were hammered by France. for this weekends must win game with England. Donncha O’ Callaghan comes back into the team for the first time this year meaning Leo Cullen drops to the bench. Rory Best comes in at hooker for the suspended Jerry Flannery. Jonathan Sexton wins the number 10 shirt after his impressive performance for Leinster on Saturday, meaning O’ Gara drops to the bench. Finally on the Bench is Connachts Sean Cronin who has been named for the first time in the Six Nations Championship. Kidney explains his selections.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1139&type=feed" alt="" /> Ireland head coach Declan Kidney yesterday made four changes from the side who were hammered by France. for this weekends must win game with England. Donncha O' Callaghan comes back into the team for the first time this year meaning Leo Cullen [...] http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/23/interview-with-brian-odrsicoll/ http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/23/interview-with-brian-odrsicoll/#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:14:24 +0000 Daniel Pitcher http://sportspeak.eu/?p=1132 http://sportspeak.eu/2010/02/23/interview-with-brian-odrsicoll/feed/ 0 <p><br /> This Saturday Ireland will face England in the Six Nations in Twickenham, and Irish captain Brian O Driscoll spoke about the importance of putting the thrashing at the hands of France out of his mind. He also spoke about his team mate John Hayes winning his 100th cap for Ireland.</p> <img src="http://sportspeak.eu/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=1132&type=feed" alt="" /> This Saturday Ireland will face England in the Six Nations in Twickenham, and Irish captain Brian O Driscoll spoke about the importance of putting the thrashing at the hands of France out of his mind. He also spoke about his team mate John Hayes [...]