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Author: Barry Landy

Freelance journalist, Sports Journalism graduate and co-editor of Back Page Football. Have written for the Irish Independent, Irish Daily Star, The Irish Sun, Irish Mail on Sunday, TheScore.ie and Sky News. Founder and editor of Down In The Box and The Emerald Exiles.
INTERVIEW: Darren O'Dea - "People don't give Trap enough credit"

INTERVIEW: Darren O’Dea – “People don’t give Trap enough credit”

August 20, 2013 by Barry Landy

After last week’s international friendly with Wales in Cardiff, co-editor Barry Landy caught up with Republic of Ireland defender Darren O’Dea to talk qualification hopes and why the players back Giovanni Trapattoni.

Wales 0-0 Rep of Ireland: How Trap's Green Army rated

Wales 0-0 Rep of Ireland: How Trap’s Green Army rated

August 15, 2013 by Barry Landy

Barry Landy reviews and rates the players from Wednesday night’s international friendly with Wales.

As it happened: Poland 1-1 Russia

As it happened: Poland 1-1 Russia

June 12, 2012 by Barry Landy

Barry Landy is manning the MBM chair tonight with the clash between Poland and Russia in Group A.

End of hostilities bodes unwell for North London competitors

End of hostilities bodes unwell for North London competitors

August 31, 2011 by Barry Landy

Barry Landy of Down In The Box gives his thoughts on Emmanuel Adebayor’s loan switch to Spurs and what it means for relations in North London.

Liverpool don’t need a miracle, just an object of affection

Liverpool don’t need a miracle, just an object of affection

January 10, 2011 by Barry Landy

The weekend’s on field action wa completely overshadowed by events at Anfield where Roy Hodgson departed Liverpool to be replace by Kenny Dalglish, and Barry Landy from the Down in the Box blog gives his reaction to the whole debacle.

Chelsea connection vital as Swans take flight en route to Premier League

Chelsea connection vital as Swans take flight en route to Premier League

November 24, 2010 by Barry Landy

Swansea currently lie in third place in the nPower Championship, just three points behind Welsh rivals Cardiff City in the race for automatic promotion, and Barry Landy looks at how maximising the young talent of a Premier League giant could get them to the promised land.

In The Firing Line

In The Firing Line

September 6, 2010 by Barry Landy

Fabio Capello’s performance as England manager has been the subject of much scrutiny since the World Cup, and Barry Landy looks at the Italian’s situation.

Fighting the Elements

Fighting the Elements

September 3, 2010 by Barry Landy

Giovanni Trapattoni battles benchings and bruisings as Ireland’s Euro 2012 campaign gets underway, and Barry Landy is here to give us a preview.

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