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New league season, same old problems?

Kevin Kelly discusses Irish football fans and their allegiances.

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Levante rising again

Andrew Harte takes a look at Levante’s ever impressive form this year.

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The rise of César Azpilicueta

Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero looks at the Chelsea full back who has grown in stature both at club and hopes to make Spain’s World Cup squad.

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Brazil’s Carnival sets the benchmark ahead of World Cup

James Carew looks at the festival that may prove to be a stark contrast to FIFA’s showpiece event.

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League of Ireland Preview: Bray Wanderers

Could Bray Wanderers’ long stay in the League of Ireland Premier Division end in 2014?

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League of Ireland Preview: Dundalk

March 7th, 2014 by Trevor Murray

Trevor Murray looks at Stephen Kenny’s side who will be looking to build on the strong foundations laid last year.

League of Ireland Preview: UCD

March 7th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Off field shenanigans have overshadowed the Students’ preseason and their spot in the top flight could be under serious threat in 2014.

The best and worst of MLS’ Jersey Week

March 7th, 2014 by Neil Sherwin

Major League Soccer kicks off on March 8th and once again the season is being preceded by ‘Jersey Week’, a hugely successful concept started last year.

Hold the Back Page – A busy week for Irish football

March 7th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little discuss Irish international and domestic football, review the Capitol One Cup Final, and look ahead to a weekend of Premier League and FA Cup fixtures.

League of Ireland Preview: Derry City

March 6th, 2014 by Trevor Murray

Derry City were on the brink of a title race last season, and will be hoping to crack into the conversation this season, writes Trevor Murray.

Evening up the Europa League

March 6th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Mark Leonard discusses a few ways in which the Europa League could be improved.

League of Ireland Preview: Athlone Town

March 6th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Michael Seery previews Athlone Town and their chances of staying in the Premier Division after promotion last year.

Alan Pardew – Part of the never-ending punchline

March 6th, 2014 by Paul Cantwell

Paul Cantwell discusses the Newcastle United manager in the wake of his latest indiscretion.

Competition: Guess the Premier League’s quickest goal to win £/€100

March 6th, 2014 by Back Page Football

BackPageFootball has teamed up with our friends at Seaniemac to bring you a new weekly competition!

League of Ireland Preview: Shamrock Rovers

March 5th, 2014 by Trevor Murray

With just three days to go before the League of Ireland season kicks-off, Trevor Murray takes a look at Shamrock Rovers and their chances for title success this season.