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derby delight
Shelbourne end five-game winless run with vital victory to maintain top spot
John Martin’s 33rd-minute strike was enough to edge out St Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 at Tolka Park.
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Gaffer
FAI confirm John O'Shea to continue as interim head coach for June friendlies
O’Shea will remain in charge for the games against Hungary and Portugal.
crystal clear
Irish football's grave diagnosis cannot be allowed become terminal
Appointment of new FAI chief executive will be crucial to implenting changes required to halt country’s decline.
dealing with success
'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act
Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.
On The 42mes que un gaffer
'My players persuaded me to change my mind' – Xavi explains Barcelona U-turn
Political Football'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan
column
We have decided to become a minnow of international football. When are the FAI going to change it?
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
stark realityFAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'
Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager
A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton
derby delight
Liverpool title bid in tatters as Everton deliver deadly double blow
Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin virtually assured their own top-flight future.
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