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Author: Kevin Doocey

Football Writer, Passionate Newcastle United fan; general sports lover. Fond of the occasional punt.
Newcastle United: 2012/13 Season Preview

Newcastle United: 2012/13 Season Preview

August 12, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

If you had told any Newcastle United fan this time last year that his side would finish 5th in the Premier League and just miss out on a Champions League spot, I think it’s fair to say their response wouldn’t be too serious.

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 3

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 3

July 16, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

The third part of Kevin Doocey’s optimistic look at Irish football.

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 2

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 2

July 12, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

In the first edition of this three-part series, I outlined four players that should really start in Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign

Republic of Ireland: It's not all doom and gloom - Part 1

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 1

July 9, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

When Ireland conceded their first goal of the tournament, just three minutes into their opening game against Croatia, you knew that we’d see that clip in Reeling in the Years for years to come.

French midfielder Yohan Cabaye gives a press

Euro 2012: Fighting French will try spoil Spanish spectacle

June 23, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

Kevin Doocey examines France’s Euro 2012 campaign ahead of their tie with Spain.

As it happened: England 1-0 Ukraine

As it happened: England 1-0 Ukraine

June 19, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

Join Kevin Doocey for live minute-by-minute coverage of England versus Ukraine.

Manchester United still hold the aces to the Premier League title

Manchester United still hold the aces to the Premier League title

April 24, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

Kevin Doocey believes Manchester United are still the firm favourites for this season’s top prize.

Djibril Cisse after scoring for QPR

Queens Park Rangers – The only way is down

April 16, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

Kevin Doocey doesn’t fancy QPR’s chances of avoiding the drop.

Hatem Ben Arfa celebrates after scoring against Bolton

Hatem Ben Arfa: The most gifted Frenchman to grace the Premier League in a decade?

April 12, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

Newcastle United fan Kevin Doocey is understandably please with Hatem Ben Arfa’s recent form.

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