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Why does nobody like Michael Owen?
The former prodigy turned pundit is much maligned but why do fans detest Michael Owen so much? Liam Maguire looks at the former boy wonder’s fall from grace.
Tag: Gary Neville
O’Neill/Keane: The international Clough/Taylor?
Ciaran Kelly draws comparisons between the new Irish regime and one of the best seen in English football.
Battle of the football pundits: the genius that is Gary Neville
James Clancy discusses the current crop of football pundits in Ireland and the UK.
Who is number one from Manchester United’s “Class of ’92”?
James Clancy assesses a golden generation of Manchester United players who came through the youth system together 20 years ago.
To dare is to do: Tottenham’s appointment of André Villas-Boas
Ciaran Kelly analyses the man set to take over from Harry Redknapp at White Hart Lane.
The rise of the ‘new’ Gary Neville
Gary Neville has laid solid foundations for a career after retiring from the playing side of things, writes Nick Balchin.
Is the “dark art” really as exotic as some like to pretend it is?
Daniel Collins looks at the whole issue of theatrics and diving in light of the latest high profile Premier League incident.
Ravel Morrison: A chance to become a club legend
Ciaran Kelly looks at the much talked about Ravel Morrison and his moves to West Ham.
Assessing André Villas-Boas’ first eight months at Chelsea
Ciaran Kelly had high hopes for Chelsea in his season preview, but 2011/2012 has been far from the unqualified success that André Villas-Boas enjoyed at Porto in 2010/2011.
The Republic of Ireland’s All-Time XI: 1924-2011
Ciaran Kelly picks his all time Republic of Ireland team.