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Author: James Clancy

Email: jamesclancy0110@gmail.com A qualified Irish football journalist and photographer with an interest in all aspects and all of football. My knowledge is dominated by (but certainly not limited to) Irish and British football issues; contemporary, nostalgic, current affairs and quirky.
Sergio Agüero crosses boundaries with assistant referee exchange

Sergio Agüero crosses boundaries with assistant referee exchange

October 20, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy offers his thoughts on Sergio Agüero’s contact with Sian Massey-Ellis during Manchester City’s win over Arsenal.

League of Ireland - If you're good enough are you old enough?

League of Ireland – If you’re good enough are you old enough?

October 20, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy reviews the latest League of Ireland action as 14-year-old Sam Curtis made his senior debut for Shamrock Rovders’ second team.

Pragmatism should rule for Kenny as Ireland take on Slovakia

Pragmatism should rule for Kenny as Ireland take on Slovakia

October 7, 2020 by James Clancy

Ahead of Ireland’s clash with Slovakia, James Clancy puts forward his starting eleven to give Stephen Kenny the best chance of victory.

Byrne gets the nod as Kenny names latest Ireland squad

Byrne gets the nod as Kenny names latest Ireland squad

September 29, 2020 by James Clancy

Stephen Kenny has named the Shamrock Rovers star Jack Byrne in his squad for three upcoming Republic of Ireland internationals.

Battle to avoid the drop intensifies in League of Ireland Premier Division

Battle to avoid the drop intensifies in League of Ireland Premier Division

September 28, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy recaps the latest League of Ireland action as Finn Harps and Cork City played out an entertaining draw.

Shamrock Rovers edge closer to title as promotion battle stays tight

Shamrock Rovers edge closer to title as promotion battle stays tight

September 22, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at a busy week in the League of Ireland, with Shamrock Rovers battling it out on two fronts.

Shamrock Rovers close in on Premier title as First Division hots up

Shamrock Rovers close in on Premier title as First Division hots up

September 10, 2020 by James Clancy

It looks set to be a first league title in nine years for Shamrock Rovers who came out on top in their latest derby against Bohemians.

New beginnings yield positives for Kenny and Ireland

New beginnings yield positives for Kenny and Ireland

September 7, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy runs the rule over Stephen Kenny’s first international window in charge of the Republic of Ireland.

Bohs bonanza as Dundalk make winning start under new boss

Bohs bonanza as Dundalk make winning start under new boss

September 1, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy takes us through the weekend’s League of Ireland news both on and off the park, with Bohemians set for a timely financial windfall.

Kenny's first Ireland XI - who should make the cut?

Kenny’s first Ireland XI – who should make the cut?

August 28, 2020 by James Clancy

James Clancy picks his preferred starting XI for Stephen Kenny’s first game in charge of the Republic of Ireland.

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