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Well read
Harry Arter's 'waves' and more of the week's best sportswriting
18 Jun 2017
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Role Models
We say 'leg off, game on': Six children heading to Poland to represent Ireland in amputee soccer
18 Jun 2017
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Opinion
Is the mentality right for Martin O'Neill's Irish side?
18 Jun 2017
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never forgotten
'There was a magic about Noel - he had a special vibe, an aura of humility and brilliance'
18 Jun 2017
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into the west
Draw sees Sligo move out of bottom three though it could've been better but for a familiar face
17 Jun 2017
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reaching out
'I can do what I feel is needed': Bertrand immerses himself in relief effort for fire victims
17 Jun 2017
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6
Think Tank
30-minute halves? Playing free-kicks to yourself? Radical football reforms proposed
17 Jun 2017
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new bhoy
Celtic snap up Ireland winger Hayes on three-year deal
17 Jun 2017
8.7k
8
King Eric
Cantona slams Deschamps: He is an accountant, not a visionary
17 Jun 2017
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Wrap
Waterford in control of First Division as they move five points clear at the top of the table
17 Jun 2017
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grind it out
In the battle of depleted squads, Shamrock Rovers dig out a slender win in Donegal
16 Jun 2017
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relentless
Another brace for Maguire, another three points for Cork City and it's now 17 wins from 18 games
16 Jun 2017
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seaside resort
Late drama as Bray snatch victory over Derry and reclaim third spot in the table
16 Jun 2017
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Dublin Derby
Big second half from Bohs secures derby bragging rights as St Pat's slip deeper into relegation trouble
16 Jun 2017
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Demolition
Six appeal for Dundalk as Patrick McEleney conjures another wonder goal in rampant derby win
16 Jun 2017
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boys of summer
‘I swapped shirts with Pablo Aimar in the team hotel... he didn't speak English but I think he got the gist of it’
16 Jun 2017
21.9k
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Reality check
Media circus whipped into frenzied overdrive despite inevitable end to latest Ronaldo episode
16 Jun 2017
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Reel life
The Corkman, the Hollywood star and a road trip to Paradise
16 Jun 2017
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On the Move
Gartland leaves Shamrock Rovers to take up assistant manager role in Scotland
16 Jun 2017
5.4k
4
Pot Luck
The first 'Carabao Cup' draw descended into an absolute farce earlier
16 Jun 2017
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LOI
Sligo make second signing of mid-season break as they strengthen attacking resources
16 Jun 2017
4.1k
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Let's Get Quizzical
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
16 Jun 2017
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Vote of Confidence
Hungary coach avoids sack despite 'worst ever result'
16 Jun 2017
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Speculation
Cristiano Ronaldo makes 'irreversible decision' to leave Real Madrid - reports
16 Jun 2017
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Transfer News
Arsenal make bid for prolific Lyon striker
16 Jun 2017
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Pastures new
Claudio Ranieri's return to management confirmed
16 Jun 2017
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Almost done
Man Utd confident of completing deal for Real Madrid's Morata
16 Jun 2017
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19
it's all about the money
Mbappe not worth £120m price tag as Abidal talks up Barca move for Dembele
16 Jun 2017
8.1k
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Between the sticks
‘If I only win the league once in my career I'll die a happy man’
16 Jun 2017
10.9k
2
At last
Because they're worth it: goalkeepers creeping towards relative parity with outfield players
16 Jun 2017
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klaass is permanent
Exodus continues from Ajax as big spenders Everton splash £27m on captain Davy Klaassen
15 Jun 2017
7.0k
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Interview
‘I’d been released by Blackburn... I was at a crossroads in my career’
15 Jun 2017
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making his mark
Markey shining as an example of the new breed of Irish footballer
15 Jun 2017
8.5k
3
RISKY BUSINESS
Leicester City spend huge sum on Hull defender with just one season of top-flight experience
15 Jun 2017
8.1k
13
Donnarumma
Milan fuming at agent Raiola as 18-year-old star 'keeper declines new contract
15 Jun 2017
10.5k
19
Goodbye
Youth football coach sacked after leading his side to a 25-0 victory
15 Jun 2017
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new recruit
Sunderland's Jordan Pickford signs £25m deal with Everton
15 Jun 2017
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new man
Leeds announce ex-Spain striker as the latest in a long line of recent managers
15 Jun 2017
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caution
Ronaldo remains 'silent' amid tax evasion accusations
15 Jun 2017
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