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# danger man

This year
2023
'He is a serious player' - Ireland wary of Tonga's backline threats
Charles Piutau will be the key man for Tonga in Nantes.
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Sep 15th 2023, 3:08 PM
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Georgia boss wary of in-form Ireland winger Aiden McGeady
Despite being left out in the cold at international level, the 32-year-old has impressed for Sunderland of late.
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Dec 2nd 2018, 7:59 PM
Croatia coach identifies Sterling as England's danger man
Not Harry Kane, who has scored six goals during England’s run to the semi-finals.
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Jul 8th 2018, 7:55 PM
Diego Costa deemed fit to terrorise Arsenal once again
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has confirmed the Spain international is available for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final.
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Apr 25th 2018, 10:21 PM
'Maybe we could kill him' – Stopping Alexis Sanchez calls for drastic measures
Manchester United’s chief threat has been identified by the Sevilla boss ahead of the first leg of Champions League last-16 encounter.
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Feb 20th 2018, 7:18 PM
Galway selector has inside track on Tipperary forward from Offaly schools hurling stage
Francis Forde is well aware of Patrick Maher’s ability.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 6:30 AM
Here's why Sean Maguire is being linked with an Ireland call-up
Cork City’s danger man is in ridiculous form at the moment.
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Apr 14th 2017, 11:00 AM
View from Wales: 'People will be wary of Shane Long'
Welsh football journalist Chris Wathan gives an insight into Ireland’s Group D rivals ahead of Friday’s match.
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Mar 21st 2017, 9:15 PM
Zlatan: 'The Ireland defenders lack pace? I'm also slow so it doesn't matter'
Sweden’s captain responded to comments made by Roy Keane and said tomorrow’s Euro 2016 opener is ’50/50′.
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Jun 12th 2016, 3:57 PM
Don't Pjanic! O'Neill knows Bosnia's free-kick king can hurt Ireland
Roma star has scored four goals from frees already this season.
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Oct 29th 2015, 6:00 AM
Analysis: Should Ireland man-mark Germany's star man tonight?
There is no question who the world champions’ biggest threat going forward will be.
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Oct 8th 2015, 10:20 AM
Howler of a header lets Bale in to give Wales a monumental win over Belgium
Group B just got interesting.
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Jun 12th 2015, 8:34 PM
'Lewandowski is a top player but Poland aren't a one-man team' - O'Neill
The Ireland boss says it would be foolish to get carried away worrying about the Bayern Munich striker.
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Mar 29th 2015, 8:45 AM
Georgian centre Sharikadze learning his trade from two ex-Ireland internationals
The 21-year-old is already a key player for Georgia and will pose a threat to Ireland’s backline this weekend.
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Nov 14th 2014, 6:15 AM
Munster wary of Danny Cipriani's X-factor ahead of trip to Sale
The southern province feel Cipriani ‘can turn a game with one play.’
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Oct 15th 2014, 8:08 AM
Opinion: Luis Suarez has an addiction problem -- and he’s surrounded by enablers
The Uruguay and Liverpool star is under fire after allegedly biting an opponent yesterday.
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Jun 25th 2014, 5:18 PM
How will Mount Leinster Rangers try to stop Joe Canning in Croke Park today?
Manager Tom Mullally admits the Carlow club are facing a ‘special talent’ today.
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Mar 17th 2014, 8:15 AM
Ireland have a plan to cope with Billy Vunipola, but expect 'something special' on Murphy debut
The Saracens number eight will attract some extra attention from Irish defenders this Saturday.
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Feb 20th 2014, 6:08 PM
Leinster don't fear George North - Rob Kearney
The Ireland star says marking his former Lions teammate is “manageable”.
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Dec 6th 2013, 6:30 AM
'Everybody's all grown up' as Quade Cooper returns to familiar territory
The Wallabies out-half has retraced his steps.
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Nov 15th 2013, 8:30 AM
Diary of a Fantasy Gaffer: When bite was needed in attack, there was only one player to turn to...
Have you guessed yet?
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Oct 25th 2013, 5:36 PM
Gatland has a cunning plan to deal with Israel Folau…
‘Yep, tackle him.’
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Jun 28th 2013, 7:30 AM