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19th March 2023 - 1st April 2023
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Ireland's man of the match hoping to be in contention for France clash
Will Smallbone caught the eye on his debut against Latvia on Wednesday night.
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Mar 24th 2023, 12:01 AM
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2022
# Stars
Do you agree with our World Cup team of the tournament so far?
France’s Kylian Mbappe and others who have stood out.
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Dec 3rd 2022, 9:00 AM
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Aleksandar Mitrovic makes history in the Championship
The Serbian star became the first player to score 32 goals in the division.
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Feb 23rd 2022, 10:28 PM
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'The kind of leader people follow' - Celtic star lauded for playing through pain
Ange Postecoglou hailed Callum McGregor for his display during the win over Rangers.
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Feb 3rd 2022, 10:01 AM
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Ryan Manning's stunner a highlight as several Irish players on target in EFL
It was also a good day for Will Keane, who scored a brace.
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Jan 22nd 2022, 6:07 PM
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# Have your say
Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?
Liverpool’s Mo Salah and others who have impressed.
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Dec 31st 2021, 9:30 PM
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Georgie Kelly and Stephen Bradley among the winners at PFAI awards
Gavin Bazunu and Dawson Devoy were also among those recognised.
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Dec 3rd 2021, 11:59 PM
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'He gets us playing' - Praise for Ireland's man of the match
Skipper Conor Coventry had a hand in one goal and scored another as the U21 side overcame Luxembourg.
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Oct 9th 2021, 12:01 AM
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'What top goalkeepers do' - Ireland's Bazunu impressing at new club
Marcus Harness also caught the eye for Portsmouth before going off injured.
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Aug 18th 2021, 5:13 PM
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Armagh's Aimee Mackin wins Player of the Month award
The 24-year-old attacker has been an integral part of her side’s All-Ireland SFC Championship campaign.
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Aug 16th 2021, 4:35 PM
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Ireland's Manning named man of the match in Swansea-Sheffield United stalemate
John Egan and David McGoldrick featured for the Blades.
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Aug 14th 2021, 10:22 PM
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Paul Pogba and Dele Alli among 10 players shortlisted for Uefa goal of the season
Patrik Schick and Sarah Zadrazil are also some of the contenders looking to win the award.
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Jul 20th 2021, 9:59 PM
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'England are the team that have impressed me most so far' - Bonucci
The Italy defender was speaking on Tuesday afternoon, prior to the first games in tournament for France, Germany and Portugal.
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Jun 16th 2021, 2:12 PM
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Support for Wilfried Zaha after he becomes the first Premier League player not to take the knee
The Eagles top goalscorer stood ahead of kick-off in the 1-0 victory against West Brom.
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Mar 14th 2021, 1:39 PM
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Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?
Liverpool’s Andy Robertson is among those to feature.
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Dec 31st 2020, 9:30 PM
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Japan star scores hat-trick in Clermont win over Pat Lam's Bristol
Kotaro Matsushima scored three times in the impressive victory.
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Dec 12th 2020, 3:49 PM
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Jordan Henderson and Ronnie O'Sullivan among 6 nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Lewis Hamilton is one of three British world champions on the shortlist.
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Dec 1st 2020, 8:39 PM
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Bohs star rewarded after helping to inspire 4-game winning streak
Danny Grant has been named SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland Player of the Month for August.
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Sep 10th 2020, 1:14 PM
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Do you agree with our Irish team of the season?
Sheffield United’s John Egan and others who have impressed over the course of the 2019-20 campaign.
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Jul 25th 2020, 12:04 PM
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Jordan Henderson 'the leading candidate' for Player of the Year award
Andy Robertson believes his Liverpool team-mate deserves the accolade.
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Feb 14th 2020, 12:02 AM
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'He’s exactly the type of player that we wanted' - Bilic praises Irish international's impact
Callum Robinson enjoyed an eye-catching debut for West Brom.
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Feb 3rd 2020, 11:35 AM
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Glenn Whelan stars as Hearts claim Edinburgh derby victory
Jake Mulraney also completed 90 minutes for the visitors, while Daryl Horgan featured for Hibs.
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Sep 22nd 2019, 7:30 PM
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'I was extremely impressed' - Mick McCarthy singles out Ireland U21 duo for praise
Aaron Connolly and Jayson Molumby both caught the eye in Tallaght on Friday.
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Sep 9th 2019, 5:23 PM
# Impact
'He's been giving out, he hasn't had anything to do in games. Tonight, he was massive for us'
Stephen Bradley praised Alan Mannus for his display in the win over Pat’s.
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May 1st 2019, 5:45 AM
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Do you agree with our alternative Premier League team of the year?
Ireland international Matt Doherty and Jamie Vardy feature in the starting XI.
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Apr 25th 2019, 9:00 PM
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Randolph and McGeady among 4 Irish players recognised for their outstanding displays this season
James Collins and Jay O’Shea have also been honoured.
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Mar 26th 2019, 6:20 PM
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Rashford makes claim for World Cup starting spot as England beat Costa Rica
The Manchester United youngster scored amid a man-of-the-match performance tonight.
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Jun 7th 2018, 9:55 PM
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'He's got class' - Keane rolls back the years and hits first Indian Super League goal
Teddy Sheringham was full of praise for the former Ireland star afterwards.
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Dec 24th 2017, 9:42 AM
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Ranking the 15 best players in the 2017 League of Ireland season
Patrick McEleney and other domestic stars who impressed over the past 12 months.
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Dec 24th 2017, 7:00 AM
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Irish international among the nominees for Championship player of the month
Richard Keogh’s fine form at Derby County has been officially acknowledged.
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Nov 9th 2017, 9:31 AM
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12 standout players for the 12 Premier Division clubs in 2017
We recognise the individuals who have stood out for all the top-tier sides.
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Oct 28th 2017, 6:30 AM
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Do you agree with our all-time Irish Premier League XI?
As the Premier League officially turns 25, we look at some of the Boys in Green stars who have graced the top flight in recent years.
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Aug 15th 2017, 11:09 PM
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After lighting up the League of Ireland, Patrick McEleney named POTM
The 24-year-old has been a key part of some impressive Dundalk performances.
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Jul 11th 2017, 1:54 PM
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'Last Saturday if we call a spade a spade, he hadn’t a hope of playing' - Lehane's Cork impact
An injury doubt during the week, the Midleton man made a key contribution.
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Jun 19th 2017, 6:15 AM
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Former Leinster star Gopperth in awards clean sweep
The veteran fly-half was named Aviva Premiership Player of the Season tonight.
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May 17th 2017, 11:53 PM
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2 Irish players included in EFL Team of the Season
Graham Carey and Enda Stevens have been recognised for their superb form.
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May 16th 2017, 9:14 PM
# fatigue
'You get a bit sluggish, a bit tired, doing nothing all day'
In-form Bray attacker Gary McCabe tells The42 about how a part-time job is helping his game.
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Apr 14th 2017, 7:35 AM
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6 players who deserve to be nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other stars who have excelled this season.
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Apr 10th 2017, 6:39 PM
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Former underage GAA star wins League Two Player of the Month
Shay McCartan’s impressive form with Accrington Stanley has been recognised.
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Apr 7th 2017, 11:53 AM
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Man-of-the-match Darren Randolph delighted with Old Trafford point
The Ireland international performed impressively as West Ham earned a precious point.
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Nov 27th 2016, 11:46 PM
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