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Tag: croatia

Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success

Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success

July 19, 2018 by Darren Holland

Darren Holland discusses Croatia’s run to the 2018 World Cup Final, how it came about, and what the future may hold once the dust settles.

World Cup Final win will be delayed justice for Hrvoje Custic

World Cup Final win will be delayed justice for Hrvoje Custic

July 15, 2018 by Alan Moore

In 2008, Croatian footballer Hrvoje Custic died while playing because Croatian authorities refused to remove a concrete wall that surrounded his pitch.

Croatia’s golden generation - their last chance to impress

Croatia’s golden generation – their last chance to impress

March 31, 2017 by Andrew Delaney

After three successive early exits from major competitions, how many more chances will this talented Croatian team get to be successful?

The Payet and Bilić Fantasy Football Show

The Payet and Bilić Fantasy Football Show

January 21, 2017 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore casts his eye over the transfer tug-of-war between Wes Ham and Dimitri Payet and comes to some cynical conclusions.

Big trouble in little Belarus for BATE Borisov

Big trouble in little Belarus for BATE Borisov

August 10, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the plight of Belarus champions BATE Borisov in the wake of their Champions League defeat in Ireland against Dundalk.

More than death - safety first in sport

More than death – safety first in sport

April 19, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses matters of life and death, and calls for greater safety protocols in sport to minimise the risks involved.

Why Slaven Bilić will fail to succeed at West Ham

Why Slaven Bilić will fail to succeed at West Ham

August 13, 2015 by Thomas Wyer

An explanation of why Slaven Bilić is unable to succeed at West Ham, based on his past record coupled with the unreasonable standards expected of him.

Un-event-full Ireland - Part 3

Un-event-full Ireland – Part 3

June 21, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore continues his look at the reasons why Ireland lacks many major sporting events.

West Ham-mered, buyer beware!

West Ham-mered, buyer beware!

June 11, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore puts some perspective on West Ham United’s decision to appoint Slaven Bilic as their new manager.

Irony is not just in the kitchen-y!

Irony is not just in the kitchen-y!

June 6, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses irony in the context of the latest FIFA revelations, as well as past World Cup bids under Sepp Blatter’s watch.

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