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North men, south men; comrades all!
An analysis on the discussion of the Irish player eligibility matter discussed at the 50th plenary session of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.
Tag: Darron Gibson
When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter
The build-up was destined to be overshadowed by events off the field, but Ireland are in good shape to grab a result when it matters in Glasgow,
Martin O’Neill: A seemingly safe appointment
Ciaran Kelly on the man who is favourite to take over from Giovanni Trapattoni.
Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago
Ciaran Kelly discusses the transfer gossip surrounding a young Barcelona player and a possible move to England.
Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken
Conor Clancy is optimistic about Ireland’s future despite their slim prospects of qualifying for Brazil 2014.
If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap
Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure comes to an end.
Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph
Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.
IFA to formally revisit Irish player eligibility issue?
Irish writer Daniel Collins discusses the Irish eligibility issue which can see Northern Irish born footballers play for the Republic.
Sinn Féin call for all-Ireland team
The all-Irish national team debate has cropped up again. This time, Gerry Adams and his Sinn Féin friends are behind a merger writes Daniel Collins.
So, what did prompt northerners’ declarations for FAI?
Daniel Collins looks at the reasons why players born in the north of Ireland have been declaring for the Republic.