
Keeper Blasts Critic..With a Rifle
AN IRATE goalkeeper in Honduras decided to shoot from the hip, literally, following criticism from a journalist in a local newspaper.
AN IRATE goalkeeper in Honduras decided to shoot from the hip, literally, following criticism from a journalist in a local newspaper.
SHAY Given may look beyond the Premier League for a return to match action while Chris Hughton has dismissed talk of bringing the benched star back to Newcastle United.
FORMER rogue trader Nick Leeson, CEO of Galway United, blames the banks for the financial difficulties in both Irish soccer and society but still sees the domestic game as a potential investment.
ONLINE sources are reporting the sad loss of Triggs, Roy Keane’s trusted canine friend.
According to the Daily Mail, Keano’s dog has had his day.
THERE were games for: John O’Shea, Liam Lawrence (with his new club Portsmouth), Robbie Keane (20 mins), James McCarthy, Stephen Kelly 90, and for the Wolves contingent – Ward, Foley, and Doyle, with their former teammate Andy Keogh getting the full 90 at Cardiff.
IRELAND@S U17 women are right back in the hunt for progression from the World Cup group stages.
Shay Given – couldn’t do much for their goal; would Joe Hart have saved that? At times it was more enjoyable watching Shay running through his warm up techniques during the match than watching this turgid game itself. Shay seems to have built up quite the repertoire and at times I had to remind myself that I wasn’t at the circus. He’s a top top goalkeeper. Let’s hope Joe Hart breaks his leg.
IRELAND lead their qualifying group on goal difference thanks to last night’s win at Lansdowne Road.
However, with Slovakia having beaten Russia earlier in the evening, the battle for the top of Group B has become a lot more interesting.
IRELAND’S U17 women’s team were beaten 2-1 by Brazil in their opening game at the World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago.
Trailing 1-0 at half-time, the Girls in Green struck back in the second half but couldn’t hold out against their South American counterparts.
KEITH Fahey’s fine finish coming off the bench gave Ireland a crucial three points towards Euro 2012 qualification on a difficult night in Armenia.