# Flashback

This year

2023

How a 7-0 hammering by Arsenal helped shape Mikel Arteta's early Everton career

Kevin Kilbane and Alan Stubbs recall the impact made by the young Spaniard when he first arrived at Goodison Park in 2005.

5.4k

Mar 1st 2023, 7:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Flashback

From Claudia Schiffer to Ronaldo - Roy Keane knows model behaviour now a must at United

Pillars of professionalism can no longer be ignored if Erik ten Hag is to rediscover the glory days at Old Trafford.

41.7k

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Oct 30th 2022, 10:18 AM

# Flashback

'They were banging a shovel in the middle of the pitch and the ice wasn’t cracking'

Áine O’Gorman is coming full circle after the last play-off Ireland contested back in 2008.

2.8k

Oct 5th 2022, 4:30 PM

# Reeling In The Years

Frozen pitch, familiar faces, trip to Iceland - The last time Ireland faced a play-off

Euro 2009 is the closest the Girls In Green have ever come to reaching a major tournament.

12.3k

Aug 28th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Flashback

'It was like playing against a fella who had a calculator to work it all out. We were trying to do it in our heads'

As Shamrock Rovers prepare to travel to Budapest this week, members of the last Hoops side to play there recall getting taught a lesson by Honved in 1985.

37.6k

Aug 15th 2022, 8:01 PM

All time

# Flashback

The transfer that stunned football in a season Manchester United's history changed forever

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning return to Old Trafford was confirmed on Friday, The42 looks at how Jaap Stam’s dramatic exit 20 years ago this weekend was a defining moment for Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.

21.2k

Aug 29th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Flashback

Aldo's emotional Anfield exit: from battering Barca to bossing Birkenhead

Thirty years on from battling with Emilio Butragueno at the top of the La Liga scoring charts to joining Tranmere Rovers in the old English Second Division, how John Aldridge’s heartbreaking Liverpool departure led to a new chapter in his life.

25.8k

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Aug 21st 2021, 10:00 AM

# Flashback

Fights in the showers, porn on the bus and winners on the pitch - How Shels made Double history in 2000

Pat Scully, Paul Doolin, Richie Baker, Dave Campbell and Alan Mathews reveal all about the team that started a dynasty in Drumcondra.

31.5k

Mar 29th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Flashback

Surfing in Strandhill, selling Hugo Boss and Joey Ndo's smile - How Sligo Rovers became champions in 2012

The Bit O’Red’s former players and manager recall how bonds were formed and memories of a lifetime made en route to winning the club’s first title in 35 years.

14.7k

Mar 22nd 2020, 7:37 AM

# Flashback

'I missed the cut and ended up getting kicked out of bars for having a fake ID... I’ve come a long way!'

Rory McIlroy recalls his debut at Sawgrass as he aims to win a second Players Championship in a row.

13.3k

Mar 11th 2020, 12:07 PM

# Flashback

Lovren believes Croatia can surpass achievements of 1998 World Cup heroes

With Davor Suker to the fore, Croatia came third at the World Cup in France 20 years ago.

5.1k

Jun 22nd 2018, 12:51 PM

# Flashback

29 ways 2018 is about to make you feel extremely old

Help.

7.8k

Dec 29th 2017, 1:00 PM

# Flashback

City's lessons learned from 2005 double bid when they 'nearly drank Cork dry'

A first Leeside double since 1951 is at stake this weekend when they take on Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium.

6.5k

Nov 3rd 2017, 6:00 AM

# Down memory lane

'We went into the dressing room and said that some greater power had been the cause of that'

A late, late goal was the difference when Dublin and Mayo met in the 2003 All-Ireland senior ladies final.

22.1k

Sep 22nd 2017, 7:58 AM

# Flashback

Great footage of Derek McGrath and Micheál Donoghue in opposition in the 1992 minor final

“How many fingers am I holding up?”

16.0k

Aug 30th 2017, 12:42 PM

# old internet

Here's what Irish websites looked like back in the 90s

Easier and uglier times…

6.3k

Jul 4th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Flashback

The Scarlets defeat that laid the foundations for one of Munster's greatest triumphs

It’s 10 years since Munster’s reign as European champions ground to a halt at Stradey Park.

17.4k

May 27th 2017, 10:00 AM

# Flashback

Gavin v McGuinness: The 2010 encounter between the men who would change the landscape of Gaelic football

Seven years ago Jim Gavin and Jim McGuinness met on the sideline for the first time in the All-Ireland U21 football final.

21.0k

Apr 14th 2017, 8:00 PM

# Flashback

Footage has surfaced of Cork City being gifted a goal by some dodgy Sam Allardyce defending

Big Sam is still having nightmares about Gerry McCabe.

7.7k

Jan 24th 2017, 3:40 PM

# Flashback

Here's how Eddie Alvarez made short work of Rafael Dos Anjos to become UFC champ

Alvarez makes his first defence against Conor McGregor this weekend.

5.8k

Nov 7th 2016, 7:30 AM

# Ha'way 5-0

It's 20 years since King Kev's entertainers famously thumped Man United

On 20 October 1996, Newcastle humiliated Alex Ferguson’s side 5-0 at St James’ Park.

4.8k

Oct 20th 2016, 4:40 PM

# Flashback

Bergkamp, Bart-Williams and Big Ron: the last time Arsenal faced Nottingham Forest

It’s been a long time since the sides have met but they cross swords tonight in the League Cup.

5.9k

Sep 20th 2016, 6:10 PM

# Flashback

5 of Martin O'Neill's biggest games in management

Which games would you add to the list?

7.0k

Jun 12th 2016, 8:47 AM

# class of 88

Where are they now? Ireland's Euro '88 squad

How many of Ireland’s 20-man squad can you remember and what are they doing now?

27.1k

Jun 4th 2016, 9:00 PM

# Flashback

Where are they now? The United and Palace teams that met in the 1990 FA Cup Final

What have these 22 former players been up to since the last time Manchester United and Crystal Palace met in the FA Cup Final?

9.2k

May 21st 2016, 6:30 AM

# Flashback

The trophy that saved Fergie: the last time Man Utd met Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final

The 1990 final was forced to go to a replay after the original match finished 3-3.

5.3k

May 19th 2016, 11:53 AM

# throwback

7 great moments you might have forgotten from the Premier League season

What would you add to the list?

10.4k

May 15th 2016, 7:45 AM

# dreaded drop

Which Irish players have suffered multiple Premier League relegations?

If Norwich are relegated it would be a second successive relegation for Robbie Brady, while Wes Hoolahan is also facing the drop for the second time.

8.8k

Apr 30th 2016, 9:39 AM

# Flashback

What happened to the Derby County team with the lowest ever Premier League points total?

The Rams managed only one Premier League win in the 2007-08 season.

14.6k

Apr 21st 2016, 8:02 PM

# Political Animals

QUIZ: Were you paying attention to the general election?

Three weeks on, how much do you remember about the election for the 32nd Dáil?

26.1k

Mar 20th 2016, 12:00 PM

# Before government

Revealed: Labour voted against extending Special Criminal Court's powers in 2009

Legislation to extend the powers of the non-jury court to deal with cases involving organised crime was opposed at final stages by Joan Burton and her party.

17.6k

Feb 10th 2016, 5:18 PM