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# Case for defence

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# Case for defence
Owner Reynolds voices support for Elliott - ‘The scars of this week are his ultimate punishment’
Reynolds has eight horses at the Meath yard, including top staying chaser Presenting Percy
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Mar 4th 2021, 8:32 AM
# Case for defence
Chelsea are not the only team with defensive difficulties, insists Frank Lampard
The Blues kick off their Champions League campaign at home to Sevilla this evening.
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Oct 20th 2020, 9:04 AM
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Lampard heaps praise on Chelsea as United boss Solskjaer defends keeper De Gea
The Spaniard somehow let through a long-range Mason Mount strike early in the second half.
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Jul 19th 2020, 10:05 PM
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Hallett 'enjoying every minute' with improving Ireland as World Cup qualification the big goal
New defence coach pleased with progress being made as Wales come as next Six Nations assignment.
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Feb 8th 2020, 10:30 AM
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Solskjaer warns of centre-back cull if Man United sign Maguire
The England defender would command a record-breaking fee.
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Jul 16th 2019, 7:25 AM
# Under fire
Five-star Morgan says 'every goal counts' with USA's 13-0 hammering of Thailand 'part of growing the game'
The United States showed no mercy, and they’ve been widely criticised for it.
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Jun 12th 2019, 9:26 AM
# Case for defence
Geaney: 'People might be surprised at how good Kerry are in the tackle this year'
Paul Geaney believes coach Donie Buckley will have a major impact on the Kingdom this summer.
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May 31st 2019, 1:41 PM
# Case for defence
'You have to match that level every day' - Dublin star eager to continue stellar form
Eoghan O’Donnell had a brilliant league campaign at full-back.
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Apr 4th 2019, 4:35 PM
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Sergio Ramos red card an 'occupational hazard' after 20th dismissal
Real Madrid suffered a surprise home defeat to Girona on Sunday.
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Feb 17th 2019, 11:57 PM
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Scotland out to end under-pressure Ireland's 'title dreams', warns Horne
All focus switches to the Murrayfield showdown on Saturday.
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Feb 5th 2019, 4:37 PM
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Clare star Kelly set to fight to avoid ban after red card against Tipperary
The Ballyea man was sent-off last Saturday night in Semple Stadium.
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Jan 30th 2019, 3:01 PM
# Case for defence
Klopp defends changes as Wolves prove too good for Liverpool
Liverpool bowed out of the competition with a 2-1 loss to Wolves last night.
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Jan 8th 2019, 8:48 AM
# Case for defence
'People shouldn’t attack the holiday or the game itself': Fennelly defends Wild Geese trip
The Ballyhale Shamrocks forward was part of the Kilkenny squad that faced Galway in Sydney.
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Nov 23rd 2018, 6:05 AM
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'There was definitely self-doubt': Cooper on overcoming obstacles early in his Dublin career
The Na Fianna defender is chasing his fifth All-Ireland medal on Sunday.
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Aug 31st 2018, 12:27 PM
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Alderweireld 'all day' over Maguire, says Man Utd legend Ferdinand
The former Red Devils defender would favour a move for a Tottenham defender over Leicester’s England international.
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Aug 8th 2018, 8:49 AM
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Corofin forward cleared for football decider after red card but Na Piarsaigh duo banned for hurling final
Martin Farragher is free to play but Thomas Grimes and Conor Boylan are set to miss out.
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Mar 8th 2018, 11:10 AM
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Wenger explains why Arsenal didn't spend big on defensive additions
The Gunners spent big on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but failed to land a new centre-half in January despite being linked with several options.
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Feb 3rd 2018, 9:53 AM
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Evans not world class but the right addition for Arsenal - Keown
The West Brom defender is a man in demand with Manchester City also said to be keen, but the Gunners have been urged to get a January deal done.
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Jan 11th 2018, 6:24 PM
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'Repetitive' and 'misinformed' - Dublin GAA chief hits out at criticism of All-Ireland winners
John Costello has pulled no punches in his annual report.
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Dec 12th 2017, 12:13 PM
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Man United target Dier was warned over Mourinho conversations
The England international was spotted chatting with the Red Devils boss last season.
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Nov 6th 2017, 12:25 PM
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Lindelof is losing Mourinho's trust with mistakes, says Hargreaves
The Sweden international was at hand for both Huddersfield goals on Saturday as United fell to a shock first defeat of the season.
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Oct 22nd 2017, 9:43 AM
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'Surely there are better centre-backs?!' – Liverpool favourite Riise slams Lovren
Despite victory on Wednesday, the former Reds full-back was not happy with what he saw from one of the current crop at Anfield.
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Aug 24th 2017, 8:04 AM
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Guardiola wants new centre-back but 'Man City can't afford it'
They’ve got enough full backs though.
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Jul 29th 2017, 8:57 AM
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Two down, one to go: Man City add to their full-back collection with £26.5m Danilo signing
The 26-year-old right-back joins from Real Madrid and follows Kyle Walker to the club.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 11:27 PM
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Cork likely to appeal Fitzgibbon red card before Munster final as Meade set for fitness test
Cork take on Limerick in next Wednesday night’s U21 decider.
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Jul 19th 2017, 4:12 PM
# Case for defence
'No option but to react' - Gavin stands by criticism of TV coverage of Connolly incident
The Dublin manager was speaking at a press event this morning.
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Jul 12th 2017, 11:40 AM
# Hitting back
Kerry football boss: 'I think that's a huge question - why and how and who leaked it?'
The Kerry manager has spoken for the first time about the Brendan O’Sullivan case.
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Jun 5th 2017, 3:45 PM
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'A comment was passed, I didn't like it, simple as - Declan doesn't dive'
The Limerick manager defended his player after yesterday’s Munster semi-final.
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Jun 5th 2017, 6:30 AM
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Tipperary appeal against 'severe injustice' of Forde ban to be heard next week
Forde was handed the proposed suspension after the clash with Wexford boss Davy Fitzgerald.
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Apr 28th 2017, 12:50 PM
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'The seriousness of a two-match ban for any player, is horrendous to be honest'
Tipperary boss Michael Ryan is backing his player Jason Forde.
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Apr 24th 2017, 3:13 PM
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Uefa denies Dortmund and Monaco did not want to play after bomb attack on bus
Both teams had criticised the decision.
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Apr 13th 2017, 12:00 PM
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'Surprised', 'strange' and 'contradictory' - GAA response to club player group request
Director-General Páraic Duffy addresses the criticism by the club players body.
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Jan 24th 2017, 1:55 PM
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'We are ready to spend the money we have' - Wenger on Mustafi signing
The Gunners are actively looking to sign a central defender, according to the Frenchman, though he has refused to discuss details of any potential deals
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Aug 18th 2016, 5:49 PM
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Cooper to miss out for Kerry as Fitzmaurice hits out at 'lack of respect' for Clare and Tipp
Johnny Buckley and Mikey Geaney also out for Kerry next Sunday.
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Jul 26th 2016, 7:59 AM
# Case for defence
GAA video championship analysis: how Kerry stumbled onto a winning formula in defence
Not everything is black and white.
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Jul 5th 2016, 11:00 AM
# Backlash
Offaly boss slams 'cowards' for outburst of abuse in wake of Westmeath defeat
Eamonn Kelly made his feelings clear following his side’s three-point win against Carlow on Saturday.
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May 9th 2016, 4:27 PM
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Conor O'Shea defends Joe Marler over kick
He’s just back after his ‘gypsy boy’ comment ban.
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Apr 23rd 2016, 9:41 AM
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'I thought it was weird what he said' - Kilkenny forward Fennelly on Loughnane's comments
There’s been plenty of reaction to Loughnane’s assertion that the current Kilkenny team should not be going for three-in-a-row.
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Apr 6th 2016, 12:42 PM
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Limerick boss hits out at 'vultures' and critics with 'hidden agendas' against his squad
TJ Ryan stood up for his side in the wake of recent criticism.
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Apr 3rd 2016, 9:30 AM
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'The amount of people who are aware of it now, it's just amazing' - LGFA defend Ladyball ad
LGFA President Marie Hickey defends the controversial campaign.
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Jan 22nd 2016, 10:28 AM
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