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Republic Of Ireland Women March On In World Cup
U17 Women's World Cup The Republic of Ireland women’s U17 side continued their historic World Cup journey with a 3-0 victory over Ghana in their final FIFA World Cup, Group D match. That result, coupled with Brazil’s 2-0 victory over Canada in the same group, means...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 14th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
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A Night of Shocks In Last Nights Airtricity League Action
Airtricity League Well, we were all wondering when it was going to come and last night it came, the big shock of this Seasons Airtricity League of Ireland. Starting at the bottom of the table Bray Wanderers were hoping they could lift themselves off the foot of the table...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 14th, 2010 at 11:09 am
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Irish Refs Set For Champions League
Champions League first for Irish Referees A team of Irish match officials will take charge of a Champions League group stage match for the first ever time this Wednesday, signalling a major breakthrough for Irish referees. Alan Kelly will become the first ever Irish referee...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 14th, 2010 at 10:09 am
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Nadal Nadir At Flushing Meadows – Grand Slam Greatness Achieved
Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal joined the ranks of the all-time greats of tennis as he beat Novak Djokovic to win the US Open and complete his set of Grand Slam titles. The Spaniard, 24, won a rain-interrupted final 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2 at Flushing Meadows in New York. Nadal’s...
by Bob McKenzie at September 14th, 2010 at 07:09 am
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Bohemians V Drogheda United Preview
Bohemians V Drogheda United Second-from-the-top faces bottom as Bohemians look to consolidate recent good form and Drogheda scrap to avoid relegation. The two sides met only three weeks ago in a re-fixed match in Hunky Dorys Park. It took a superb cross-field pass from Conor...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 13th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
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Premiership Weekend Preview
The Premiership Well after the week Wayne Rooney has had, he could probably do without ending it with a trip to Goodison Park. The Manchester United striker can expect a hostile reception – but it’s something the Everton manager David Moyes doesn’t want...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 10th, 2010 at 08:09 pm
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Portugal Sack Coach Queiroz
Former Portuguese Manager Carlos Queiroz Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has been dismissed following the country’s poor start to Euro 2012 qualifying and the coach’s own lengthy suspension for disciplinary reasons. Queiroz was banned from coaching the national...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 9th, 2010 at 09:09 pm
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Guy Richardson Appointed Head Of Operations For 2013 Lions Tour
British & Irish Lions The British and Irish Lions announced today the appointment of Guy Richardson as Director of Operations for the 2013 Tour to Australia. Guy was seconded from the Scottish Rugby Union for the duration of the Lions Tour to South Africa in 2009. His...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 9th, 2010 at 07:09 pm
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Monty Fears Useless Tag
European Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie Colin Montgomerie fears he might be branded “Captain Useless” if Europe fail to win the Ryder Cup back from the United States. Montgomerie, who captains Europe against Corey Pavin’s US team in next month’s...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 9th, 2010 at 03:09 pm
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Toshack And Football Association of Wales Part Ways
Football Association of Wales The Football Association of Wales have confirmed that Mr. John Toshack, Wales National Team Manager, and the Association have mutually decided to cease his employment from the post with immediate effect. The FAW will make an announcement on...
by Daniel Pitcher at September 9th, 2010 at 03:09 pm