“You can stick the World Cup.’” Roy Keane has had the last word on the World Cup Saipan debacle that caused a media frenzy back in 2002, and he explains exactly what he thinks of Mick McCarthy. In some ways the story has been told to death, but you will go far to find a […]

2 years ago

“The inches we need are everywhere around us.” Enda McNulty reveals how Al Pacino’s famous ‘inches’ speech from Any Given Sunday was used as a theme for the Armagh team that won the All-Ireland in 2002. McNulty is a renowned sports psychologist and author, but back in ’02 he was corner back for Armagh’s greatest […]

3 years ago

“I wouldn’t fancy fighting Mick or Roy to be honest.” Shay Given has opened up about the 2002 World Cup in Saipan; that infamous Roy Keane bust-up with Mick McCarthy and just how far Ireland could have gone if he had’ve stayed. It’s a story that’s been done to death, but every time you dig […]

3 years ago

Armagh’s only All-Ireland winning team. In 2002 Armagh won their first, and only All-Ireland title when they defeated Kerry in Croke Park. After trailing at half time, they came out in the second half and made history by defeating The Kingdom, and immortalising themselves as the greatest Orchard county team of all time. The following […]

4 years ago

“Do you want to be like me?” The weekend’s games were dominated by the weather forecast, with matches postponed and others played in horrendous conditions that played a crucial role in the game. The dissing of Dublin’s decline continued as Mayo trampled them in Croke Park, but the feel good story was a third win […]

4 years ago