Quiz: Can you name these World Cup-winning captains through the years?
Skill level: Expert This Quiz is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst We’re nearing the end of the World Cup, and one lucky soul will be the centre of attention for the biggest moment of his life as he lifts the trophy. Many of football’s greatest names have got their […]
2 weeks ago
Quiz: Name the Ireland XI that faced Germany at the 2002 World Cup
What a time to be alive! This Quiz is sponsored by Lynx, Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst They were heady days, and we really did not know how good we had it. Roy Keane had left, but Ireland had been invigorated by his absence. In their opening group game, they drew 1-1 […]
3 weeks ago
Shamrock Rovers boss hits out at Heimir Hallgrimsson over selection of wonderkid
Interesting… Shamrock Rovers manager, Stephen Bradley, has criticised the inclusion of one of his young stars in Ireland’s recent friendly camp in May. Ireland played Qatar and Canada in what was intended to be World Cup warm-up games for the ongoing North-American tournament. Although, meaningless games, Heimir Hallgrimsson was able to showcase the talent that […]
1 month ago
Ireland warned of huge punishment for wider sport if Israel game had been boycotted
The Minister of state for Sport outlined that if Ireland hadn’t fulfilled their Nations League fixture vs Israel, there would be wider sport ramifications. Earlier on Friday, the FAI confirmed the fixture will take place. However, the controversial match will be played behind closed doors. While still being listed as a ‘home game’ for Ireland, […]
1 month ago
FAI announce official decision for Ireland v Israel venue
BREAKING The FAI have confirmed that Ireland’s home fixture v Israel in the Nations League will be moved to a neutral venue according to RTE. Originally, the match was scheduled to take place on the 4th of October, in the Aviva Stadium. After a meeting on Thursday, the decision has been made to move the […]
1 month ago
Legal letters sent to FAI and Irish government over staging of Israel game
A decision has been made… Overnight, pro-Palestinian protester group Stop The Game, sent legal letters to the FAI, Sport Ireland, the Minister for Sport and the Minister for Justice. The statement comes after yesterday’s news that the FAI are set to move Ireland’s controversial Nations League fixture against Israel to a neutral venue. The match, […]
1 month ago