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Author: Cormac O'Shea

Journalism student at DCU, Liverpool fan, author of sports blog "Read The Game" and football enthusiast.
Simeone’s destruction of Tiki Taka almost complete

Simeone’s destruction of Tiki Taka almost complete

May 1, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone continues to challenge the status quo in La Liga with his brand of no nonsense football.

Career renaissance for Fernando Torres

Career renaissance for Fernando Torres

April 21, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea discusses the form of Fernando Torres who is enjoying a real purple patch for Atletico Madrid both domestically and in Europe.

Liverpool's character finally yielding tangible results under Klopp

Liverpool’s character finally yielding tangible results under Klopp

April 16, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

It was a word synonymous with the Brendan Rodgers tenure, “my team have shown great character” was a phrase blurted out at almost every press conference, post match interview or anytime the now unemployed manager met with the media. For all his use of the word and emphasis on its importance, Rodgers’ Liverpool didn’t show […]

Seani Maguire intent on proving himself at Cork City

Seani Maguire intent on proving himself at Cork City

April 9, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea speaks to young Cork City striker Sean Maguire about his return to the Airtricity League and his plans for the future.

Lyon - The forgotten team of European football

Lyon – The forgotten team of European football

March 15, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea looks at Lyon who have fallen somewhat by the wayside in European teams over the past few years.

Barcelona trio’s selflessness differentiates them from the rest

Barcelona trio’s selflessness differentiates them from the rest

February 25, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea focuses on the front three of Barcelona who have developed a close relationship both on and off the field.

Leicester City and Vardy are much like Montpellier and Giroud

Leicester City and Vardy are much like Montpellier and Giroud

February 4, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea draws comparisons between Leicester City’s rise up the Premier League table and that of Montpellier in Ligue a few years ago.

Austin represents value on offer in January window

Austin represents value on offer in January window

January 27, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea believes that Southampton have gotten themselves a January bargain in the form of Charlie Austin.

Why is David Alaba so special?

Why is David Alaba so special?

December 22, 2015 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea discusses Austrian star David Alaba who continues to go from strength to strength at reigning Bundesliga title holders Bayern Munich.

Leicester City’s false position in the Premier League

Leicester City’s false position in the Premier League

December 9, 2015 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea believes that it is only a matter of time before Leicester City’s bubble bursts after a great start to the season.

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