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Patriotism or attention-seeking?
Alan Moore returns with another column, this time discussing the fine lines surrounding patriotism in Russia.
Tag: James McClean
James and the Giant Poppy
James McClean’s decision to not wear a poppy while playing Premier League football is about to become a hot topic of conversation once again.
The FAI’s selection of “granny rulers” and Northerners – a response to Eamonn Sweeney
Daniel Collins gives his take on the FAI and whether Ireland should continue to pursue players who qualify for the national side through grandparents.
Keeping politics out of football?
Daniel Collins discusses the the hollow advice offered to James McClean by FIFA’s Jim Boyce.
God save our James McClean
Daniel Collins takes a look into the curious context of national anthem disengagement following the latest incident involving James McClean.
Media needs to move on from indulging pseudo-controversy over McClean “poppy issue”
Daniel Collins believes it’s time to put the fuss over James McClean and his stance on the poppy to bed.
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.
McClean’s poppy stance shows a personal bravery rarely seen among modern footballers
James McClean shouldn’t need to justify his decision to wear a poppy but it’s the reality of the society we live in, writes Dave Donnelly.
Trapattoni unlikely to change with the Côte d’Ivoire
Ciaran Kelly looks at the Italian who is set for a new challenge after this year’s World Cup.
Martin O’Neill: A seemingly safe appointment
Ciaran Kelly on the man who is favourite to take over from Giovanni Trapattoni.