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Quiz: How well do you know your mythical figures?
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Quiz: How well do you know your mythical figures?

Apr 24th 2020, 9:30 PM 41,585 Views 33 Comments

How well do you know your Greek gods? Norse mythology? Irish heroes?

Sterling, De Bruyne and Gündogan on target as Man City ease past Aston Villa
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Sterling, De Bruyne and Gündogan on target as Man City ease past Aston Villa

Oct 26th 2019, 2:22 PM 5,145 Views 6 Comments

Pep Guardiola’s side had Fernandinho sent off late on for a second yellow card at the Etihad.

'Smashing football' and self-doubt: Deadly Doug, the 'nearly' years and Aston Villa's Irish contingent
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'Smashing football' and self-doubt: Deadly Doug, the 'nearly' years and Aston Villa's Irish contingent

Oct 14th 2018, 9:00 AM 6,541 Views 2 Comments

The recent passing of Doug Ellis brings back memories of the club’s push for success in the mid-90s.

Hourihane and Whelan the heroes as Aston Villa come out on top in six goal thriller
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Hourihane and Whelan the heroes as Aston Villa come out on top in six goal thriller

Feb 24th 2018, 6:52 PM 9,704 Views 7 Comments

Aston Villa’s march towards promotion continued on Saturday with a 4-2 win away to Sheffield Wednesday.

3 Ireland players who had a good week and 3 who didn't
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3 Ireland players who had a good week and 3 who didn't

Mar 29th 2017, 9:30 PM 14,151 Views 23 Comments

It’s been a mixed week for the Boys in Green, as they earned a vital point against Wales but also lost to Iceland.

3 winners and losers from Ireland's latest international week
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3 winners and losers from Ireland's latest international week

Oct 10th 2016, 7:39 PM 7,987 Views 11 Comments

The team picked up six points from two games but encountered a few stumbling blocks along the way.

3 winners and 3 losers from the latest round of Ireland matches
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3 winners and 3 losers from the latest round of Ireland matches

Sep 6th 2016, 9:16 PM 12,991 Views 21 Comments

Martin O’Neill’s side earned a hard-fought draw in Serbia on Monday night.

5 winners and losers from the Rio Olympics
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5 winners and losers from the Rio Olympics

Aug 22nd 2016, 10:36 AM 9,712 Views 7 Comments

Neymar scored in the 1-1 draw in the final against Germany and then converted the winning penalty to give the hosts a first-ever football gold.

How Aston Villa squandered the 1992/93 Premier League title & history changed forever
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How Aston Villa squandered the 1992/93 Premier League title & history changed forever

Mar 30th 2016, 3:30 PM 25,602 Views 21 Comments

Ron Atkinson’s side looked set to claim the championship but fell away in the second half of the season.

3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's latest gameweek
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3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's latest gameweek

Mar 30th 2016, 6:55 AM 13,010 Views 10 Comments

There were a couple of players that boosted their claims for a place at the Euros.

3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's latest Euro 2016 qualifiers
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3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's latest Euro 2016 qualifiers

Sep 8th 2015, 5:17 PM 29,131 Views 23 Comments

Following Ireland’s vital 1-0 win, we look at who made positive and negative impressions over the course of this gameweek.

4 winners and 2 losers from the Ireland-Scotland game
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4 winners and 2 losers from the Ireland-Scotland game

Jun 15th 2015, 12:05 AM 8,542 Views 4 Comments

Martin O’Neill and others whose stock has fallen after yesterday’s result.

5 Irish winners and losers in the Championship this season
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5 Irish winners and losers in the Championship this season

Apr 30th 2015, 10:01 PM 7,454 Views 4 Comments

Wes Hoolahan, James McClean and other internationals feature in our list.

3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's clash with Poland
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3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's clash with Poland

Mar 31st 2015, 9:17 AM 9,771 Views 11 Comments

Shane Long and others who impressed in the green jersey on Sunday night.

Fernando Torres penalty seals Atletico's place in Champions League quarter-finals
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Fernando Torres penalty seals Atletico's place in Champions League quarter-finals

Mar 17th 2015, 11:07 PM 8,008 Views 2 Comments

Mario Suarez’ deflected first-half effort for Atletico secured the hosts a 1-0 win on the night and levelled the tie on aggregate.

Here are the best and worst XIs of the World Cup’s third round of games
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Here are the best and worst XIs of the World Cup’s third round of games

Jun 27th 2014, 5:08 PM 9,546 Views 12 Comments

Lionel Messi, Rafael Marquez and James Rodriguez are among the players to have caught our eye.

Here are the best and worst XIs of the World Cup’s second round of games
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Here are the best and worst XIs of the World Cup’s second round of games

Jun 23rd 2014, 7:15 AM 9,285 Views 13 Comments

Luis Suarez, Karim Benzema and James Rodriguez are among those who have caught the eye.

Here are the best and worst XIs of the World Cup's first round of games
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Here are the best and worst XIs of the World Cup's first round of games

Jun 18th 2014, 7:15 AM 8,108 Views 15 Comments

Arjen Robben, Oscar and Andrea Pirlo all feature in our team of the tournament so far.

Sing when you’re winning: here are your 2012 Six Nations Awards
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Sing when you’re winning: here are your 2012 Six Nations Awards

Mar 23rd 2012, 10:30 AM 611 Views 0 Comments

Starring Ben Morgan, Julien Dupuy and Tracey Piggott…

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