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Author: Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins is a Manchester-based Irish football supporter originally from the north-west of Ireland.
James and the Giant Poppy

James and the Giant Poppy

October 28, 2015 by Daniel Collins

James McClean’s decision to not wear a poppy while playing Premier League football is about to become a hot topic of conversation once again.

The FAI's selection of "granny rulers" and Northerners - a response to Eamonn Sweeney

The FAI’s selection of “granny rulers” and Northerners – a response to Eamonn Sweeney

October 12, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins gives his take on the FAI and whether Ireland should continue to pursue players who qualify for the national side through grandparents.

The partition of Irish football - why we don't have a single island team

The partition of Irish football – why we don’t have a single island team

September 23, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins considers the practical and political ramifications of a united, All-Ireland football team.

Let us Irish not be too Precious about Jack Grealish's international decision

Let us Irish not be too Precious about Jack Grealish’s international decision

September 11, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins takes a look what seems to be a resolution to the Jack Grealish saga and believes Irish fans should not be so quick to judge.

Keeping politics out of football?

Keeping politics out of football?

August 15, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins discusses the the hollow advice offered to James McClean by FIFA’s Jim Boyce.

God save our James McClean

God save our James McClean

July 27, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins takes a look into the curious context of national anthem disengagement following the latest incident involving James McClean.

Media needs to move on from indulging pseudo-controversy over McClean "poppy issue"

Media needs to move on from indulging pseudo-controversy over McClean “poppy issue”

June 29, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins believes it’s time to put the fuss over James McClean and his stance on the poppy to bed.

FAI still not convincing over €5 million FIFA pay-off

FAI still not convincing over €5 million FIFA pay-off

June 10, 2015 by Daniel Collins

In the wake of the controversy surrounding FIFA, there are now more questions to be answered regarding the FAI, writes Daniel Collins.

Don't resent Grealish for considering international options

Don’t resent Grealish for considering international options

May 3, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins believes that we should support Jack Grealish as he tries to decide where his international future lies.

A response to Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail regarding Jack Grealish

A response to Martin Samuel of the Daily Mail regarding Jack Grealish

May 1, 2015 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins takes Martin Samuel to task for his recent article on Jack Grealish and the issue of international declaration.

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