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Author: Philip Flanagan

A West of Ireland based football writer/blogger. You can find me daily over at The Bottomless pit of football.
For Kenny and Irish fans, youth offers the promise of happiness

For Kenny and Irish fans, youth offers the promise of happiness

March 3, 2021 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan believes that the kids are alright as Stephen Kenny gets ready to lead the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup qualifying campaign.

Familiar methods may bear the most fruit in Ireland's upcoming playoff

Familiar methods may bear the most fruit in Ireland’s upcoming playoff

October 4, 2020 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan looks ahead to a busy period for the Republic of Ireland which includes a European Championship playoff game.

Defence Ireland's strongest asset, but Kenny still has decisions to make

Defence Ireland’s strongest asset, but Kenny still has decisions to make

July 14, 2020 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan runs the rule over some the selection dilemmas that face new Republic of Ireland Stephen Kenny ahead of the upcoming internationals.

Stuck in the middle with you - James McCarthy and the Euro 2020 playoffs

Stuck in the middle with you – James McCarthy and the Euro 2020 playoffs

January 19, 2020 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan discusses the possibility of James McCarthy returning to the Republic of Ireland fold now that he is playing regular first team football again.

Ireland's short term thinking has been its long term problem

Ireland’s short term thinking has been its long term problem

November 13, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

Mick McCarthy and the current Republic of Ireland team is a result of the FAI’s short term thinking and hopefully they’ll be the last.

Are 'the kids' alright? Assessing the youth of Manchester United and Chelsea

Are ‘the kids’ alright? Assessing the youth of Manchester United and Chelsea

October 4, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

With both Manchester United and Chelsea both pursuing youth-based policies for different reasons, Philip Flanagan assesses if the current crop can bring the success both clubs crave

Liverpool’s versatile front three the key reason behind Klopp's transfer reluctance

Liverpool’s versatile front three the key reason behind Klopp’s transfer reluctance

August 29, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan takes a look at Liverpool’s summer transfer activity and Jürgen Klopp’s decision not to sign a new forward

Filling the void - Chelsea's biggest task this season will be replacing Eden Hazard

Filling the void – Chelsea’s biggest task this season will be replacing Eden Hazard

July 25, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

After the departure of Eden Hazard, Chelsea and Frank Lampard face a struggle to replace both the goals and creativity, writes Philip Flanagan

The player and the price - top teams are willing to spend whatever it takes

The player and the price – top teams are willing to spend whatever it takes

June 30, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

Philip Flanagan discusses big money transfer dealings as Aaron Wan-Bissaka completes his move to Manchester United.

Liverpool's Champions League success was a victory for squad football

Liverpool’s Champions League success was a victory for squad football

June 4, 2019 by Philip Flanagan

Phillip Flanagan looks back at the lessons learned by Liverpool in defeat last year and how squad building was key to their success in this season’s UEFA Champions League Final.

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