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Irish Star Dies At Isle Of Man TT Races
Derek Brien Irish rider Derek Brien has been killed in an accident at the Isle of Man TT. The county Meath man, 34, crashed on the first lap of Monday’s opening Supersport event, which led to the race being halted. Brien, a former Manx Grand Prix winner and a regular...
by Bob McKenzie at June 6th, 2011 at 03:06 pm
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Robbies Nifty Fifty Gives Macedonia A Kick In The Balkans
Macedonia 0 – 2 Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane made history by scoring his 50th and 51st international goals in the Republic of Irelands Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Macedonia in Skopje tonight. Keane has scored 5 goals in the last week In a game that was paused...
by Daniel Pitcher at June 4th, 2011 at 10:06 pm
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Banana Skin Match In Skopje In Prospect As Skipper Wins War Of The Strained Groin
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has been passed fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia in Skopje tonightKeane, who suffered a groin injury during a training session on Thursday, will partner Simon Cox in attack, after completing a full session in the...
by Bob McKenzie at June 4th, 2011 at 09:06 am
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Its The Final Red Card As Scholes Hangs Up His Boots
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has retired from playing professional football at the age of 36, but will join the club’s coaching staff. One of many trophies: Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs with the FA Cup in 1996 Scholes, who has spent his entire career at...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 31st, 2011 at 03:05 pm
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Captain Keane Scores To Lift Carling Nations Cup
Republic of Ireland 1 – 0 Scotland Robbie Keane netted the goal that allowed the Republic of Ireland to lift the Carling Nations Cup at Scotland’s expense on an evening when it was always going to be winner takes all. And in so doing, he netted his 49th goal...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 29th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
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Brilliant Barca Bitchslap United Into Embarrassment To Lift Champions League
Barcelona 3-1 Man Utd After all the hype there was only one side in it as the Champions League final was settled at Wembley as a vibrant Barcelona destroyed Manchester United’s dreams of repeating their 1968 triumph at the old venue. United were simply bitch slapped...
by Bob McKenzie at May 28th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
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Twitter Ye Not As The Best Take on The Best At Wembley
It’s not all about the now named superstar footballer this years Champions League final actually features the two current top teams in Europe- it does not happen very often, that the cream make it all the way to the top. History will be made as either Barcelona the...
by Bob McKenzie at May 27th, 2011 at 05:05 pm
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Republic of Ireland Embarrass Northern Rivals
Republic of Ireland 5 – 0 Northern Ireland Stephen Ward and Simon Cox both marked their full Republic of Ireland debuts with goals in the 5-0 rout of neighbours Northern Ireland in the Carling Nations Cup. Captain Robbie Keane was also on target, scoring twice, once...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 25th, 2011 at 08:05 am
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Thats Your Lotti Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked Only 2 hours after the final whistle in Goodison Park, the scene of Chelsea’s last day Premier League defeat to Everton, Chelsea have sacked manager Carlo Ancelotti after only 12 months in charge at the club, despite last season winning...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 22nd, 2011 at 08:05 pm
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Its Blue Magic In Cardiff As Leinster Snatch Amazing Victory From The Jaws Of Defeat
Leinster 33-22 Northampton Man of the Match, Jonathan Sexton In a breath taking game of rugby, Leinster mounted the greatest blue comeback since Fine Geal’s great election win this year, to beat Northampton and be crowned Heineken European Cup Champions for the second...
by Daniel Pitcher at May 21st, 2011 at 07:05 pm