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Author: Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell, Dublin based football enthusiast with an interest in League of Ireland, the Irish National Team, and a bit of everything else. Bohemian in my outlook and footballing alliegiances, presenter of "The Beautiful Game" on Phoenix FM 92.5. Has nearly completed the Panini Euro 88 sticker album.
Revamped FIFA World Cup - 48 reasons to be cheerful

Revamped FIFA World Cup – 48 reasons to be cheerful

January 19, 2017 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell gives his thoughts on the revamping of the World Cup which will see 48 nations take part from the 2026 tournament.

The Republic of Ireland and the 1964 European Nations' Cup

The Republic of Ireland and the 1964 European Nations’ Cup

June 7, 2016 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell rewinds more than five decades to take a look at Ireland’s often forgotten qualifying campaign for the 1964 European Nations’ Cup.

The great League of Ireland XI of Ireland internationals

The great League of Ireland XI of Ireland internationals

March 2, 2016 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell presents the greatest eleven of League of Ireland players who’ve pulled on the green shirt, from the recent Bohemians legend Glen Crowe to the legendary Johnny Giles.

Puskás, Di Stefano...Prati - the career of a Milan legend

Puskás, Di Stefano…Prati – the career of a Milan legend

January 26, 2016 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell profiles one of Italy’s most prolific goal-scoring talents, Pierino Prati.

Dick Forshaw – a Waterford pioneer and troubled soul

Dick Forshaw – a Waterford pioneer and troubled soul

December 8, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell looks at Dick Forshaw who turned out for both Merseyside clubs and also had spell in Ireland.

Generational comparisons and being the Best

Generational comparisons and being the Best

December 4, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the comparisons made between the today’s best players and the stars of the past.

A cup to call our own - a new European trophy for smaller nations?

A cup to call our own – a new European trophy for smaller nations?

September 26, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the possibility of a third European cup competition to give the smaller nations something to realistically challenge for.

Ireland and the promise of the 1997 FIFA Youth Championship

Ireland and the promise of the 1997 FIFA Youth Championship

July 31, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell recalls success for Ireland at the 1997 FIFA Youth Championship and the promise of a new golden generation.

Ireland versus England - The quest for footballing approval

Ireland versus England – The quest for footballing approval

June 4, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Ahead of this week’s clash between Ireland end England, Gerry Farrell looks at the history around fixtures between the two nations.

Jack Grealish and knowing your true self

Jack Grealish and knowing your true self

May 28, 2015 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell dips his toe into the muddy water that is the international future of Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish.

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