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Saturday, April 19th, 2014

Archive for the ‘Ireland’ Category

Irish football – the demand, or lack of

April 8th, 2014 by Tony McCrossan

Tony McCrossan discusses some of the reasons why Irish football fans direct their support in the ways that they do.

The long term future for Irish international football

March 28th, 2014 by Brian Farrell

Brian Farrell gives his opinion on what the future holds for the Irish international team.

Are glamour ties good for Irish football?

March 27th, 2014 by Trevor Murray

Trevor Murray discusses the money spinning friendlies that take place in Ireland every year.

Highlights: Northern Ireland U18s 2-1 Republic of Ireland U18s

March 18th, 2014 by Conor Donnelly

Highlights of the St Patrick’s Day Centenary Shield match between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Video via Learsports-tv

Ireland: Group D pits neighbours in close quarter combat

March 17th, 2014 by Back Page Football

David Kelly takes a look ahead to Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualifying campaign

Attack vs. defence: the eternal Scottish quandary

March 10th, 2014 by Leo MacNeill

Leo MacNeill looks at Scotland’s tactics as they prepare for the Euro 2016 qualifiers.

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.

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.

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.