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# Hitting back

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2022
# Hitting back
Liverpool dismayed by 'disgraceful' claims from French Interior Minister
UEFA have launched their own independent review, led by Portugal’s Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues.
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Jun 2nd 2022, 8:15 PM
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# Hitting back
Bohemians to block Dublin derby tickets for away fans in response to Shamrock Rovers
The teams drew 1-1 last night at Tallaght Stadium.
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Oct 19th 2021, 7:36 PM
# no respect
'People look at Connacht down the end of their nose' - Friend responds to comments by Bulls boss
The province have also confirmed the signing of Samoa international loosehead Tietie Tuimauga.
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Oct 5th 2021, 3:00 PM
# Hitting back
'Cynicism, give us a break. Really?' - Dublin boss Bohan's mounting frustration
‘Physicality has been thrown out like a dirty word at us at the moment – and cynicism.’
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Aug 15th 2021, 7:05 AM
# Hitting back
Rugby Australia slam Erasmus' 'unacceptable' attack on referee Berry
The Aussie union’s CEO says public attacks like this can’t be tolerated.
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Jul 30th 2021, 10:15 AM
# Hitting back
Hardcore Super League trio defiant against UEFA 'coercion'
UEFA on Tuesday opened formal disciplinary proceedings against the three clubs.
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May 26th 2021, 9:30 PM
# Hitting back
'It’s very, very sad' - Mourinho left fuming with Solskjaer over Son Heung-min comments
Son Heung-min was involved in a controversial moment in the first half and post-match comments from Solskjaer riled former United boss Mourinho.
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Apr 11th 2021, 8:39 PM
# Hitting back
Lewis Hamilton’s claim safety sacrificed for entertainment is ‘offensive’ – FIA
Hamilton is also being investigated by the FIA because of the T-shirt he wore before and after Sunday’s race.
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Sep 14th 2020, 5:16 PM
# Hitting back
'The online abuse I get is upsetting,' says James McClean
Irish international speaks out against trolls.
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Apr 5th 2020, 11:17 PM
# Disgrace
Rooney says footballers have been made 'scapegoats' with 30% cut demands
Now with Derby in the Championship, the 34-year-old has criticised UK health secretary Matt Hancock.
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Apr 5th 2020, 10:41 AM
# legal threats
World Rugby refers Scottish Rugby Union to independent disputes committee
The Scots threatened legal action against the game’s governing body last week.
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Oct 15th 2019, 7:06 AM
# Hitting back
Comer: 'It's actually pretty embarrassing the press he has got over the last few years'
Damien Comer has come to the defence of under-fire Galway manager Kevin Walsh.
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Jul 8th 2019, 10:50 AM
# Hitting back
'Attacking players and stuff as they have done is not very respectful' - Clare boss
Donal Moloney hit out at the critics of the Clare players.
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Jun 17th 2019, 6:00 AM
# Hitting back
'It was sly, it was devious' - O'Neill unhappy with coverage of his pre-Dublin comments
Some outlets took the Kildare manager’s remarks after their replay win over Longford as a bold prediction.
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Jun 10th 2019, 12:00 PM
# Hitting back
'You shut up and I’ll talk' - Juventus boss Allegri storms off after dramatic TV interview
Massimiliano Allegri has been criticised for his tactics, but he believes his success speaks for itself.
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Apr 28th 2019, 11:08 AM
# Hitting back
'No logic to his point' - Gaoth Dobhair star McGee addresses Brady's 'piss up' tweet
The former Mayo footballer’s opinion was a rather unpopular one on Saturday night.
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Feb 18th 2019, 10:21 AM
# Hitting back
Mayo boss Leahy defends his set-up and calls Staunton's 'unsafe' claims 'close to slanderous'
Peter Leahy says the controversial player walkout took place because of team selection issues.
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Sep 13th 2018, 10:27 AM
# Hitting back
Trump mocks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions in another burst of tweets
He called on him to probe a litany of recurring complaints against those investigating his administration and Democrats.
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Aug 24th 2018, 1:51 PM
# Hitting back
'They were f***ing useless back then and they're still f***ing useless'
Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney has blasted critics of his side – many of whom he says he has played against.
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Jul 9th 2018, 11:42 AM
# Hitting back
Dublin's Jonny Cooper dismisses 'very unfair' comments against Jim Gavin
The Dublin manager has been criticised for withholding his emotions after winning the 2017 All-Ireland final.
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Oct 5th 2017, 11:03 AM
# Hitting back
Januzaj: 'My critics chat s**t about me, I'll prove them wrong'
The former Man United winger isn’t happy.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 2:54 PM
# Hitting back
Kerry football boss: 'I think that's a huge question - why and how and who leaked it?'
The Kerry manager has spoken for the first time about the Brendan O’Sullivan case.
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Jun 5th 2017, 3:45 PM
# Hitting back
Case for defence - Mings 'extremely disappointed' at 5-game ban for stamp on Zlatan
The Bournemouth defender insists it was not ‘an intentional stamp’.
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Mar 10th 2017, 10:38 AM
# Hitting back
Pirlo slams English paper for 'interview' in which he allegedly trolls Man United
The Italian was quoted as saying that Juventus were “still laughing” at Manchester United over losing Paul Pogba.
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Aug 16th 2016, 9:31 AM
# kildare street gates
What about the €12 million?: DJ's emotional speech at mental health rally
Advocates are aiming to keep the issue on the agenda.
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Apr 28th 2016, 5:02 PM
# Industrial Action
Primary school teachers haven't had promotions for eight years
Members of the INTO have voted in favour of industrial action.
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Mar 8th 2016, 8:49 PM
# pumping iron
'I'm a golfer, not a body builder' - McIlroy hits back at criticism over weights programme
The Northern Irishman wasn’t pleased with one journalist’s comments.
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Feb 17th 2016, 10:30 PM
# Election 2016
Lucinda Creighton hits out over standards in public office complaint
A complaint against the Renua leader was made anonymously earlier this month.
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Feb 14th 2016, 12:33 PM
# Hitting back
'They've changed many players' lives' - Flynn defends GPA after O'Rourke criticism
The newly installed secretary insists the GPA ‘do great things’.
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Jan 21st 2016, 12:30 PM
# no love lost
Wales manager Chris Coleman hits back at Arsene Wenger and his 'cheap shot'
Coleman was responding to Wenger’s claim Aaron Ramsey was injured on international duty.
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Nov 4th 2015, 2:40 PM
# Hitting back
Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro slams FA in damning statement over Jose Mourinho row
The 42-year-old criticised the FA for not asking her to give evidence during its investigation into alleged sexist abuse.
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Oct 2nd 2015, 3:09 PM
# Hitting back
'People calling us cowards and chokers and bottlers' - Defiant Dubs have their say
James McCarthy on Dublin’s significant statement.
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Sep 21st 2015, 8:30 AM
# Hitting back
Was Ciaran Whelan too soft on Dublin? Here's his defence of Sunday Game views
The pundit went on Newstalk last night to address the issue.
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Sep 2nd 2015, 9:58 AM
# Hitting back
'I've had one bad game this season and everyone's all over it' - Rooney hits back at critics
Although the Man United captain admits he hasn’t been good enough so far this campaign.
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Aug 20th 2015, 12:01 AM
# Hitting back
This woman had the best response to a man who body-shamed her during a run
That’s him told.
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Aug 12th 2015, 7:56 AM
# Hitting back
FAI insist Fifa money was 'a legitimate payment' for the Aviva Stadium
The FAI have released a statement this evening.
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Jun 4th 2015, 10:30 PM
# Hitting back
'Remind me, was it two teams outside the top eight involved in an entertaining game?'
Gary Wilson took aim at the ICC after helping Ireland beat UAE.
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Feb 25th 2015, 9:00 PM
# Dan Currams
'Cowards behind the computer screens - it's an absolute disgrace what some people are saying'
Offaly captain Daniel Currams isn’t happy with those knocking the Faithful county’s hurlers.
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Feb 17th 2015, 12:13 PM
# Hitting back
The contentious Dublin Christmas Market has a 100 per cent approval rate
According to a survey from the group that set it up … The Restaurants Association of Ireland have criticised it for an over-reliance on fast food operators.
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Dec 12th 2014, 10:00 PM
# Hitting back
The people weren't happy with the RTÉ soccer panel last night but Dunphy launches defence
The RTÉ pundit insists he was only doing his job ‘properly as an analyst’.
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Oct 15th 2014, 12:45 PM
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