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Gary Spain takes a look at the play-off permutations for both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as qualification for Euro 2020 gets underway again.
Gary Spain ponders Ireland’s position as a UEFA Euro 2020 host ahead of this weekend’s draw for the qualifiers.
Gary Spain takes a look back at a period in Ireland’s history where the GAA’s rule 27 ban ruled heavy over football participation
Gary Spain looks ahead to the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against the USA, which marks the last appearance in green for John O’Shea.
Gary Spain discusses the international break from an Irish perspective and how experimentation is key before crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Domestic football in Ireland returns this weekend, and Gary Spain offers up some predictions for the 2018 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
Martin O’Neill faces into two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Georgia and Serbia on the Republic of Ireland’s agenda.
Gary Spain discusses the all too short history of one of the most exciting teams ever to grace Irish football, Cork Hibernians.
Gary Spain discusses the financial implications that European football can have for League of Ireland clubs.
Gary Spain gives his thoughts on UEFA’s proposed new formats for European Competitions and the impact on smaller clubs.