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# Ger O'Brien

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# dependence
‘The problem you had is that clubs relied on the FAI for a lot of things’
In part 3 of our series on the legacy of the old FAI, we chat to St Patrick’s Athletic Director of Football and former player, Ger O’Brien.
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Dec 23rd 2020, 7:30 AM
# Dublin Derby
Dan Carr the hero as Shamrock Rovers snatch 90th minute winner to break Saints hearts
A late goal from the Hoops striker snatched all three points for Stephen Bradley’s men at Richmond Park.
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Oct 12th 2018, 9:56 PM
# champions of ireland
Champions! Hoban delivers dramatic 90th minute equaliser as Dundalk secure fourth title in five seasons
Patrick Hoban scored his 26th league goal of the season as the Lilywhites were crowned SSE Airtricity League champions.
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Oct 5th 2018, 9:54 PM
# Dublin Derby
Shelbourne follow up play-off spot with silverware as Reds retain Leinster Senior Cup
Owen Heary’s side retained the Leinster Senior Cup on Friday night in a Dublin derby against St Pat’s.
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Sep 28th 2018, 10:51 PM
# saints
'I’m honoured to have worked with Liam' - Ger O'Brien to take charge at St Pat's for the remainder of the season
The Inchicore club parted ways with Liam Buckley on Tuesday after seven years in charge at Richmond Park.
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Sep 26th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Bottom of the table
'It's getting beyond a joke at this stage' - O'Brien frustrated as St Pat's go bottom
St Pat’s have three wins from 18 games this season.
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Jun 19th 2017, 5:00 PM
# Feature
'The League of Ireland's biggest problem is sitting in our living rooms -- it's Sky Sports'
Ger O’Brien, Chris Shields and Evan McMillan chat to The42 about the challenges facing Irish football in 2015.
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Mar 3rd 2015, 9:36 PM
# Laying the foundations
Two of Ireland's top athletes out to reshape how our football clubs are run
We talk to Ger O’Brien and Mark Kenneally, who have recently set up Elite Performance Consultancy.
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Mar 1st 2015, 9:00 AM
# Debate
'This whole conversation's been an embarrassment' - Off the Ball's LOI chat gets heated
The furore from Roddy Collins’ recent controversial comments is showing no sign of relenting.
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Nov 5th 2014, 11:27 AM
# FAI Cup
Saints skipper O'Brien wants 'another crack' at Derry in FAI Cup final
St Patrick’s Athletic meet Finn Harps in this afternoon while Shamrock Rovers and Derry also face off in the other semi-final.
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Oct 5th 2014, 7:00 AM
# Top Scorer
O'Brien praises top marksman Fagan as he closes in on Saints milestone
The St Patrick’s Athletic hitman is two goals away from 20 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division for the season.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 7:00 AM
# Euro Vision
Captain Ger O'Brien confident Saints have right plan to complete Legia job
Tonight’s clash with Legia Warsaw offers St Patrick’s Athletic the chance to play Celtic in the next qualifying round of the Champions League
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Jul 23rd 2014, 3:00 PM
# College Football
Saints duo O'Brien and Clarke lead NUI Maynooth to first ever Collingwood success
The Kildare man overcame NUI Galway at the UCD Bowl this evening.
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Feb 28th 2014, 7:30 PM
# Take a Bow
VIDEO: Ger O'Brien's scorcher and all the other goals from St Pat's Europa draw
The visitors are still very much in the tie, thanks to a moment of late inspiration from the defender.
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Jul 5th 2013, 5:27 PM
# Supporting LOI
St Pat's fans, here's the first look at your new jersey sponsor
Clune Construction will be the Saints’ main sponsor for 2013.
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Apr 25th 2013, 5:20 PM
# Ger O'Brien
League of Ireland star Ger O'Brien to auction James McClean's poppy-less Sunderland jersey
The Ireland winger made headlines this weekend.
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Nov 12th 2012, 12:09 PM
# FAI Ford Cup final
O'Brien keen to bridge Pat's generation gap
St Pat’s defender Ger O’Brien won’t let himself be distracted ahead of Sunday’s FAI Cup Final.
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Nov 1st 2012, 4:39 PM
# Airtricity League
Barstooler: 5 big talking points from last weekend’s Airtricity League action
If you’re stuck for something to say when chatting about domestic football, here’s this week’s round-up of semi-intelligent points.
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May 22nd 2012, 2:06 PM
# Airtricity League
Column: What's loyalty got to do with it?
The League of Ireland’s boo boys need to shut it. Players moving clubs isn’t as big a deal as it seems, writes Niall Kelly.
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Apr 6th 2012, 3:58 PM