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Three of the best football stories from 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, we look back at some of the feel good football stories during what was at times a challenging 12 months for many.
Category: League of Ireland
League of Ireland brand report an insult to followers of domestic game
Kieran Burke is less than impressed with the League of Ireland Brand Report which was released yesterday by the game’s governing body.
Wallace fumes as Keegan leaves Wexford Youths for Galway United
A miserable weekend for Wexford Youths has been compounded with the news that manager Shane Keegan has left the club and moved to Galway United.
Lucescu’s Zenit unsurprisingly Dundalk’s biggest test
Ahead of Dundalk’s mammoth Europa League clash against Zenit St Petersburg Paul Little gets the lowdown on the Russian outfit from Alan Moore.
The Ireland International Player Power Rankings – This is McClean Country
We debut the hastily named Ireland International Player Power Rankings, ranking Irish charge’s throughout their World Cup qualifying campaign – gauging international form, club exploits and what side of the bed Martin O’Neill is getting out of.
Video: Kilduff header gives Dundalk a Europa League point against AZ Alkmaar
A late Ciaran Kilduff equaliser salvaged a draw for ten-man Dundalk against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League last night.
Proposal released for Dalymount Park redevelopment by 2020
One of Ireland’s most iconic sporting venues, Dalymount Park, is set to be revamped ahead of Dublin’s hosting of the EURO 2020 group stage and last 16.
Derry, Pat’s give FAI grant the proverbial two fingers
League of Ireland Premier Division sides Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic have dismissed a €5000 grant offered to 20 clubs by the FAI.
Teenage Kicks: Rovers’ kids help see off Bohs in brilliant Dublin Derby
James Fenton was at Tallaght Stadium to witness a pulsating Dublin Derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians.
FAI’s new ‘C’ licence labelled a “money racket” by angry coaches
Kieran Burke reacts to the news that the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has added another tier to its coaching badges process.