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On The 42slice and dice
'We need to stop this bleeding': Operation Ireland won't be for faint-hearted
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson opens up on Matt Doherty exclusion, Glenn Whelan criticism, and a crucial away double header.
spirit
10-man Shamrock Rovers produce stirring Conference League comeback
Substitute Dylan Watts headed home a 92nd-minute equaliser for a 1-1 draw with APOEL.
super saintMason Melia called into Ireland U21s squad for first time ahead of crunch Euro qualifiers
On The 42Return
Lee Carsley includes Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke in England squad seven years after sole cap
On The 42column
America: Where fans of the worst professional team in the world are made to feel lucky
Chicago White Sox this year set a new record for the worst season for more than a century this year, but it could be worse for their fans. They could be Oakland Athletics fans.
On The 42Preview
European history beckons for Shamrock Rovers boss with different kind of future on horizon
Stephen Bradley will become first League of Ireland manager to take charge of a second group/league phase campaign
On The 42Comment
Villa's win over Bayern is no shock - it was won by the team with the world-class manager
A brilliantly-organised Villa frustrated their illustrious opponents and condemned Vincent Kompany to defeat.
not backing down'It's my job to protect these men whenever possible' - Rovers boss stands by comments after ban
On The 42Closing In
What are the defining dates in a riveting League of Ireland title race?
History is on the line in so many ways as contenders for the crown are joined by outsiders.
On The 42Keeping The Faith
'I loved managing Ireland, it was the best feeling in the world. I never lost that enthusiasm'
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