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# Captain Fantastic

This year
2023
Katie McCabe: Arsenal ambitions, Chelsea bid, and Ireland using their platform
The Ireland captain speaks out about an eventful few weeks with club and country.
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Feb 25th 2023, 6:15 AM
'The keeper would have anticipated a cross' - Seamus Coleman on wonder goal
The Ireland international’s strike proved the difference as the Toffees edged Leeds.
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Feb 19th 2023, 8:58 PM
Last year
2022
Conscious not to be a one-hit wonder, family ties and a childhood dream realised
Louise Ward captained Kilkerrin-Clonberne to All-Ireland senior glory in Croke Park on Saturday.
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Dec 12th 2022, 6:45 AM
Seamus Coleman urges Ireland to enjoy tough Euro 2024 draw not fear it
Ireland face Malta in their final friendly before they launch their qualifying campaign.
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Nov 19th 2022, 10:29 PM
Odegaard double downs Wolves and sends Arsenal five clear atop Premier League
The Norwegian’s brace gave the Gunners a healthy lead at the top as league pauses for the World Cup.
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Nov 12th 2022, 10:01 PM
Analysis: Can McCabe solve injury-ravaged Ireland's latest problem?
Ireland are depleted by injury ahead of their World Cup play-off.
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Oct 3rd 2022, 1:49 PM
Katie McCabe couldn't be happier after being 'f**king kicked up and down the pitch'
The Fighting Irish have been given permission to party by a ‘very proud’ Vera Pauw tonight.
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Sep 6th 2022, 9:00 PM
'To get to a World Cup play-off just a stone’s throw away from my house is pretty special'
Katie McCabe hails from Kilnamanagh. Last night at Tallaght Stadium was an unforgettable one for the Ireland captain.
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Sep 2nd 2022, 7:00 AM
Shouting for Meath to enemies now, lofty All-Ireland aims and 2012 final memories
Anna Galvin: ‘There’s no point setting out at the start of the year without aiming for the pinnacle, the ultimate prize.’
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Jul 28th 2022, 10:00 AM
All time
'All of my dreams came through in a weekend' - New father Bermingham toasts Pat's Cup success
The Pat’s captain became a father for the first time ahead of leading Pat’s to the FAI Cup.
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Nov 29th 2021, 6:00 AM
Katie McCabe: 'There's still a lot of football to be played'
The Ireland captain was keen to move on to the next one after last night’s disappointing result.
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Nov 26th 2021, 7:15 AM
'Absolutely terrible' to more cup success - every title lift gets better for Wexford's iconic captain
Kylie Murphy was raw, honest, and straight-talking as ever after yesterday’s FAI Cup final.
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Nov 22nd 2021, 7:00 AM
'True hero, true blue' Seamus Coleman signs new Everton deal
The Blues and Republic of Ireland skipper is staying at Goodison Park until 2023.
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Jul 28th 2021, 5:32 PM
'Phenomenal' Aherne to captain 'hunted and chased' Dublin again in Drive for Five
‘When she speaks, everyone knows to listen,’ Carla Rowe says of the long-serving Sky Blues skipper.
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May 18th 2021, 3:59 PM
'We often joke that we literally feel like full-time professionals without getting paid'
Wexford Youths great Kylie Murphy reflects on 10 years of the Women’s National League, and the strides made this off-season.
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Mar 20th 2021, 3:00 PM
Ireland international the matchwinner for Liverpool in important victory at Crystal Palace
Reds skipper Niamh Fahey was on target on another busy day for the Irish across the water.
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Mar 8th 2021, 9:27 AM
Seamus Coleman delighted to end 11 years of derby hurt
The Irish international was the only Everton player to feature the last time they beat Liverpool.
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Feb 20th 2021, 8:16 PM
Aherne makes history by becoming first captain to lift four successive All-Irelands
‘She’s a phenomenal leader, she’s the most selfless person,’ said Noelle Healy of her skipper.
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Dec 20th 2020, 7:06 PM
'Being told I was captaining Ireland was cool, pretty humbling, unexpected'
Stand-in skipper James Ryan admits Ireland will need to up their game significantly if they are to get a result in Twickenham next week.
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Nov 13th 2020, 11:22 PM
Stuttgart, the 2002 World Cup, and the second coming - Mick's Ireland career
The 61-year-old will walk away from the Ireland set-up with many fond memories.
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Apr 5th 2020, 4:10 PM
Three-week lay-off leaves Henderson in race against time for Atletico showdown
The Liverpool captain sustained a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat in Madrid.
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Feb 21st 2020, 2:20 PM
'He's fairly similar to Maurice Fitz' - Kerry legend Moynihan lauds 'exceptional' Clifford
High praise for the Kingdom skipper.
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Feb 5th 2020, 5:14 PM
'Excellent' Browne singled out for praise after Preston ease to Championship win
In tonight’s other fixture, Dan Crowley’s Birmingham and Middlesborough drew 1-1.
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Jan 21st 2020, 10:53 PM
Klopp lauds 'exceptional' Henderson after Premier League leaders go a year without defeat
Liverpool overcame Sheffield United at Anfield last night.
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Jan 3rd 2020, 9:10 AM
Major coup for Chelsea as English women's top-flight leaders sign Australia's World Cup star
‘The WSL is the best league in Europe,’ Sam Kerr said. ‘I want team success and I don’t want it to come easy.’
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Nov 13th 2019, 12:00 PM
'We'll go there on the front foot and this team and this nation is always capable of a big result'
Seamus Coleman is promising a positive return performance in Geneva next month.
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Sep 6th 2019, 1:44 PM
From Rush to Lord's: Eoin Morgan on top of the world
The Dubliner was never scared to chase his sporting dreams even if it meant swimming against the tide. On Sunday, he achieved all of those and more.
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Jul 15th 2019, 12:44 PM
'The whole idea of being a footballer for me is to play in the Premier League. It’s not to have a nice car'
Seamus Coleman talks about what it means to captain Ireland, the next generation of players and recovering from setback at Everton.
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Jun 12th 2019, 8:00 AM
'We probably won't reap the benefits of it, but the generations behind us will'
After making her 100th Cork City appearance, Ciara McNamara hopes to pave the way for others to follow suit.
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May 25th 2019, 7:30 AM
Vincent Kompany thunderbolt sees Man City take massive step towards Premier League glory
The veteran skipper scored a phenomenal effort from range to beat Leicester City on Monday night.
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May 6th 2019, 10:20 PM
Coleman's fine form recognised with Premier League Player of the Month nomination
Robbie Keane is the last Irishman to claim the prize back in 2007.
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Apr 5th 2019, 2:11 PM
2017 and 2018 All-Ireland winning captain and Player of the Year to lead Dublin again
Sinéad Aherne is a real leader.
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Jan 31st 2019, 10:03 AM
The Alchemist: Why Pádraig Harrington is an ideal fit for the Ryder Cup captaincy
The Dubliner has been announced as Europe’s captain for the 43rd instalment of the Ryder Cup.
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Jan 8th 2019, 8:00 PM
Ireland's Aiden McGeady is on fire for Sunderland right now
The experienced winger is tearing it up for the League One side.
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Dec 1st 2018, 4:54 PM
Quiz: How well do you know Roy Keane and his history with Ireland?
Ireland’s former captain and assistant manager is now a free agent.
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Nov 21st 2018, 8:31 PM
'Peter is in some of the best fitness form of his life'
There was no sign of early-season rust as Peter O’Mahony hit the ground running against Ospreys on Friday.
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Sep 17th 2018, 6:15 AM
'It would be wonderful for my family, especially my Mam and Dad. That's why you do it'
Aoife Murray is chasing her ninth All-Ireland senior camogie medal on Sunday but the captaincy role makes it a more special occasion.
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Sep 6th 2018, 6:00 PM
'There's no reason why he can't feel some part English and also be very proud to play for Ireland'
Seamus Coleman has his say on Declan Rice’s situation.
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Sep 6th 2018, 3:04 PM
'Sinead any day could score 2-4, 2-6, 2-8 - she’s one of the game’s top players'
Dublin captain Sinead Aherne produced a scintillating first-half performance before the posts yesterday.
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Aug 26th 2018, 7:00 AM
'Hendo is so important to us' - Klopp says Henderson still key despite Fabinho and Keita signings
Two key signings mean that the fight for midfield places is fiercer than ever at Anfield, but the England star will continue to play a big role.
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Aug 6th 2018, 8:26 PM
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