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# Second Coming

This year
2023
Celtic reportedly closing in on appointing Brendan Rodgers for second time
The Hoops have been on the hunt for a new boss since Ange Postecoglou’s departure.
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Jun 14th 2023, 8:27 PM
Last year
2022
Wales confirm Warren Gatland as new head coach
Wayne Pivac departs the role following a dismal Autumn Nations series.
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Dec 5th 2022, 12:25 PM
John Ryan looks set to close in on 200 Munster appearances after returning from Wasps
The 34-year-old is in contention to play against Ulster as he edges closer to the milestone.
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Oct 25th 2022, 4:09 PM
All time
Cristiano Ronaldo to make second Manchester United debut against Newcastle
Elsewhere new signing Daniel James is in contention for his full Leeds debut against Liverpool.
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Sep 10th 2021, 4:50 PM
Tottenham hold talks with former boss Pochettino about possible return
The 49-year-old, who is currently in charge of Paris St Germain, left Spurs in November 2019 after five years in charge.
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May 27th 2021, 12:46 PM
'It's never too late' - captaining Kilkenny in an All-Ireland final at 31 after eight years out of camogie
Lucinda Gahan is skippering the Cats for their Croke Park showdown with Galway on Saturday night.
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Dec 8th 2020, 9:50 AM
‘I ended up feeling sorry for myself, now I’m ready to take my second chance’
Dave Heffernan is determined to make his mark with Ireland after fearing his international career was over.
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Jan 21st 2020, 9:43 PM
'I don’t think I’ve a point to prove' - Randolph plans to keep his place after making West Ham return
Ireland’s first-choice goalkeeper played on Saturday, having joined the Hammers from Middlesbrough three days earlier.
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Jan 20th 2020, 4:17 PM
'It’s great to be back contributing and to be playing with Kerry again'
Tommy Walsh is enjoying his return with the Kingdom after it looked like his inter-county career had ended.
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Feb 26th 2019, 7:00 AM
Mick McCarthy confirmed as new Ireland manager with Stephen Kenny set to succeed him
The former Ipswich and Sunderland boss has agreed a two-year deal with Association chiefs.
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Nov 25th 2018, 2:41 PM
'It speaks volumes for his passion, his drive and his interest in Tipperary hurling'
Ollie Canning and Mattie Murphy both think Liam Sheedy’s return is a huge positive.
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Oct 1st 2018, 6:15 AM
Salah, De Bruyne grasp second chance to take Premier League by storm
How Chelsea fans must wish they had remained on the same side.
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Apr 2nd 2018, 10:41 AM
Former Liverpool striker rediscovering 'love and hunger' for football in Sligo
“People say ‘what’s happened to him?’, but I wouldn’t wish what I went through on my worst enemy.”
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Jan 27th 2018, 7:00 AM
Real Manchester United is back again and it's great to see - Ruud Van Nistelrooy
The former United striker believes that the current is a reflection of what the club is all about.
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Sep 5th 2017, 12:36 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo 'would like to return to England' - report
A Spanish radio station quotes Ronaldo as saying he would be interested in coming back to England.
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Aug 5th 2017, 2:57 PM
DJ Carey's son starts for Kilkenny in All-Ireland final at the Páirc
The two-time Dr. Croke Cup winner will line out for the Cats against Cork.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 9:47 AM
Done deal: Jermain Defoe is staying in the Premier League
The England striker has signed a three-year deal with Bournemouth.
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Jun 29th 2017, 2:55 PM
Luiz set for second Chelsea debut in mouth-watering Friday night clash with Liverpool
Stamford Bridge hosts the Reds this evening.
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Sep 16th 2016, 6:15 AM
Newly formed anti-Trump umbrella group confirms protests in Dublin and Clare
A “Trump Not Welcome” umbrella protest group has been set up to protest against the mogul when he lands here on 23 June.
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Jun 8th 2016, 6:35 PM
Sean St Ledger debuts for his new MLS club alongside Kevin Doyle
The former Ireland centre-half couldn’t prevent Colorado Rapids losing 1-0, however.
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Aug 16th 2015, 7:00 PM
Everyone fell in love with Ciaran McDonald all over again last night
The Mayo icon made a rare TV appearance on Second Captains last night.
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Apr 9th 2015, 12:13 PM
Second Captains sign contract extension at the Irish Times
They never go home, those boys.
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Jun 25th 2014, 4:09 PM
Ireland looking for vengeance after Lansdowne loss - Courtney Lawes
The England and Northampton lock is looking forward to playing at Twickenham again after two weeks of travel.
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Feb 11th 2014, 1:27 PM
Second Captains get green light for another RTÉ TV series
They never go home those boys.
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Jan 24th 2014, 3:00 PM
What did you think of last night's Second Captains TV show?
They never go home those boys.
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Sep 11th 2013, 11:22 AM
Rafa Benitez talks up Liverpool return
The Anfield legend says he will almost certainly return to the club in the future.
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Apr 10th 2013, 8:00 AM
Pope's Twitter account is back in business with this tweet
It is @Pontifex reborn this evening.
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Mar 13th 2013, 7:42 PM
Zizou Mark II: Son of Zidane starts training with the Real Madrid first team
Enzo Fernandez could be that rarest of things – the son of a famous footballer who could be just as good as his dad…
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Sep 7th 2011, 1:50 PM