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Words of wisdom: here’s our 18 favourite Roy Keane quotes
Following last night’s ITV 4 documentary, we revisit some of the Cork man’s most famous comments.
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Dec 11th 2013, 7:40 AM
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How would an Ireland Homegrown XI get on against a Granny Rule XI?
Maybe Noel King should try something like this out in training.
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Oct 13th 2013, 8:00 AM
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Opinion: Martin O’Neill is the right man to replace Trap as Ireland manager
The Italian coach is widely expected to step down following his side’s loss to Austria last night.
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Sep 11th 2013, 8:00 AM
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Opinion: Why Trap's Ireland are starting to resemble a bad parody of the Charlton years
As was the case with the former Ireland manager, the Italian’s job could tonight be jeopardised by Austria.
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Sep 10th 2013, 7:30 AM
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Opinion: Ireland have the players to qualify for the World Cup, just not the manager
The side’s disappointing loss to Sweden last night effectively ended their hopes of travelling to Rio.
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Sep 7th 2013, 7:55 AM
# Falling slowly
The rise and fall of Alan Hansen and Match of the Day
The BBC’s flagship football show has been struggling for relevancy for some time.
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Sep 6th 2013, 5:34 PM
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10 talking points ahead of this evening's World Cup qualifiers
Can Ireland adopt a more attacking approach and how will Rickie Lambert fare on his first start for England?
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Sep 6th 2013, 11:04 AM
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Opinion: Why the Gareth Bale narrative is the biggest myth in football
It’s become a cliché to claim that Real Madrid’s new signing was a no-hoper when he first joined Spurs.
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Sep 2nd 2013, 8:26 AM
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5 talking points from today's Premier League action
Irish defenders’ worrying lack of form and other topics from Saturday’s games.
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Aug 31st 2013, 10:22 PM
# Preview
Premier League preview: how to fill out your football accumulator this weekend*
*Tips may not be 100% reliable.
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Aug 31st 2013, 7:00 AM
# Head-to-head
3 key battles that will decide Manchester United v Chelsea
We look at where the Old Trafford match-up will be won and lost.
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Aug 26th 2013, 4:31 PM
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Opinion: Why football fans should take a leaf out of Jason Dufner's book
Football needs to lighten up and learn from the casual attitude of the American golfer.
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Aug 24th 2013, 8:00 PM
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5 talking points from today's Premier League action
We assess Jose Mourinho’s return to Stamford Bridge, Spurs’ unconvincing victory and much, much more.
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Aug 18th 2013, 10:25 PM
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Opinion: Why the Premier League is bigger than ever in the US
Coverage of soccer had previously been regarded as a joke Stateside.
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Aug 17th 2013, 8:00 PM
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TheScore.ie’s writers make their predictions for the 2013-2014 Premier League season
Our team discuss who’ll win the league, which Irish players will impress and more…
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Aug 16th 2013, 7:45 AM
# Going nowhere
Opinion: Selling Rooney to Chelsea is not an option for Manchester United
The club are understood to be firmly against the idea of selling to a major rival.
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Aug 14th 2013, 4:00 PM
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Analysis: Danny Welbeck fills the Rooney role with aplomb
The youngster could serve as a possible replacement for United’s wantaway star, writes Michael Cox.
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Aug 11th 2013, 8:57 PM
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Opinion: Whether Liverpool fans like it or not, Suarez’s behaviour is symptomatic of modern football
The Uruguayan last night decided to publicly discuss his desire to leave Anfield.
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Aug 7th 2013, 7:00 AM
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Opinion: Why Liverpool and Spurs can’t afford to lose their star men
Despite the the lucrative offers on the table for Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale, selling them could be detrimental to both clubs’ prospects in the long term.
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Jul 30th 2013, 8:10 AM
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Opinion: Why David Moyes was wrong to openly downplay Wayne Rooney’s importance
The England striker is reportedly fuming as a result of recent comments made by the United manager.
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Jul 17th 2013, 8:15 AM
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5 talking points from yesterday's GAA action
The officiating in Kilkenny v Waterford, Clare’s inconsistency and more topics arising after Saturday’s games.
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Jul 14th 2013, 10:49 AM
# bodgate
Opinion: It's understandable why some Irish fans aren't cheering for the Lions tomorrow*
*But any team with Jonny Sexton, Sean O’Brien and Tommy Bowe is difficult to root against.
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Jul 5th 2013, 3:28 PM
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5 immediate issues David Moyes needs to deal with as Man United manager
Wayne Rooney and Leighton Baines will be among the new boss’ key priorities.
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Jul 2nd 2013, 9:56 PM
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3 things we hope to see in today's Ireland-Georgia game
Our thoughts on Wes Hoolahan, Andy Keogh and more ahead of this evening’s match.
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Jun 2nd 2013, 1:00 PM
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Analysis: European failure Mourinho's legacy in Madrid
Just as in his spells in charge at Chelsea and Inter, the coach’s time at the Bernabeu has been filled with controversy.
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May 20th 2013, 10:15 PM
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Player ratings: How Trap's Ireland squad got on for their clubs this season
We assess the fortunes of both the key members and the individuals on the periphery of the Irish team.
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May 20th 2013, 4:10 PM
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Opinion: David Beckham may have been a limited footballer, but he was still a credit to his sport
After the former Manchester United star announced his decision to retire yesterday, we assess his legacy.
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May 17th 2013, 9:00 AM
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Analysis: How Mancini's Man City dream turned sour
The decision comes just 12 months after the coach led the club to their first-ever Premier League title win.
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May 13th 2013, 11:28 PM
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5 talking points from this weekend's Premier League action
We give our thoughts on United-Chelsea, Liverpool-Everton and some of the other recent games.
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May 5th 2013, 8:30 PM
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Here's how the experts reacted to today's Lions announcement
This morning’s squad selection provoked plenty of debate among the great and the good.
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Apr 30th 2013, 8:03 PM
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5 talking points from this weekend's Premier League action
Our assessment of today’s United-Arsenal games among other recent fixtures.
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Apr 28th 2013, 9:42 PM
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Opinion: Why Robin van Persie deserves to win Player of the Year
The Dutchman is set to compete primarily with Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez for the gong.
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Apr 27th 2013, 9:00 AM
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‘Liverpool must wash their hands of Suarez’ – How the media reacted to bitegate
There is much debate over yesterday’s controversy.
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Apr 22nd 2013, 2:43 PM
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Fantasyland: Get your double gameweek thinking hats on
Think of this article as a reminder to update your team with plenty of United and Arsenal players.
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Apr 12th 2013, 4:24 PM
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5 things we learned from this weekend's Premier League action
Our assessment of Shane Long’s performance against Arsenal and more opinions on the games across the water.
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Apr 7th 2013, 7:25 PM
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5 thoughts ahead of this week's Champions League quarter-final first-leg games
We assess the four upcoming games.
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Apr 2nd 2013, 9:15 AM
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Here's how Twitter reacted to the new black card rule
The thoughts of Joe Brolly, Aidan O’Shea and others, in light of this afternoon’s developments.
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Mar 23rd 2013, 9:38 PM
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‘A pub player’ – Thoughts from the fans who watch Ireland’s footballers every week
How John O’Shea and co are getting on at their clubs.
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Mar 21st 2013, 12:00 PM
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Analysis: Roy Keane may not be a better pundit than a player, but he's certainly a better person
The transformation came full circle last Tuesday night, when he castigated Nani for an offence far more innocuous than the types of challenges he used to regularly commit.
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Mar 9th 2013, 10:00 AM
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Premier League and FA Cup previews: Who will win this weekend's games and why
Man United v Chelsea, Tottenham v Liverpool and much, much more.
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Mar 9th 2013, 8:45 AM
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