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# after thoughts
When is a debut not a debut? Talking points from Ireland's friendly with Celtic
Today’s meeting with the Scottish treble-winners gave Martin O’Neill the chance to look at some of his untested players.
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May 20th 2018, 9:53 PM
# after thoughts
Who would want the Bray job? The talking points from this week's SSE Airtricity League
Elsewhere, Finn Harps suffer worst ever home defeat and St Patrick’s Athletic continue to get exposed at the back.
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May 16th 2016, 5:55 PM
# after thoughts
Dundalk maintain perfect record on the road and this week's LOI talking points
Meanwhile, Cork kept a second consecutive clean sheet but Galway and Longford need to work on their defending.
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May 3rd 2016, 4:28 PM
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Ugly scenes overshadow Dublin derby and the weekend's League of Ireland talking points
The brother of an Ireland winger shone for Derry City, while Dundalk edged out Sligo at home and Cork had to settle for a point.
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Apr 18th 2016, 12:04 PM
# Reaction
Hoolahan, Christie and O'Kane shine and other thoughts from Ireland's draw with Slovakia
Rob Elliot’s chances of heading to Euro 2016 were also dealt a significant blow tonight.
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Mar 29th 2016, 11:03 PM
# after thoughts
A good day for the Irish boys and the Premier League talking points
Louis van Gaal is on borrowed time, and Stoke’s big signing hasn’t taken long to find his feet.
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Feb 13th 2016, 9:36 PM
# after thoughts
Chelsea fans turn on players in support of Mourinho and the Premier League talking points
Van Gaal’s days could be numbered, James McClean in trouble again and Leicester City hold onto top spot.
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Dec 19th 2015, 9:44 PM
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Fabregas becoming a liability for Chelsea and today's Premier League talking points
Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane and Alexis Sanchez all rediscovered their goalscoring touch, while Man City suffered back-to-back league defeats.
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Sep 26th 2015, 9:33 PM
# Talking Points
Is the title already beyond Chelsea and 5 thoughts from this weekend's Premier League
Also, Man United have bragging rights over Liverpool, Leicester still unbeaten and Wes Hoolahan is flying at Norwich.
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Sep 13th 2015, 10:17 PM
# after thoughts
Ireland shows why he's not a top player and talking points from today's Premier League
We also discuss Man United’s issues up front and a first Premier League win for Bournemouth.
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Aug 22nd 2015, 7:41 PM
# after thoughts
Bohs pull off a shock, Heary under pressure and this weekend's LOI talking points
Elsewhere, Drogheda spoiled Limerick’s Markets Field homecoming and Cork closed the gap at the top.
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Jun 8th 2015, 4:55 PM
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Are unbeaten Cork too cautious? Talking points from this weekend's SSE Airtricity League
Fans were left disappointed with the Dublin derby while the champions marched on and have yet to concede a goal.
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Mar 30th 2015, 11:00 AM