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.
Given Eyes Flight from Eastlands as Magpies Rule Out Swoop
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.
Leeson: Banks Causing Fans to Lose Interest
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.
Rest in Paws: Is Triggs dead?
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.
Spud Watch – The Irish Abroad 13.9.10
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.
That’s What I’m Talkin Aboot, Irish Girls Beat Canada
IRELAND@S U17 women are right back in the hunt for progression from the World Cup group stages.
State of Play: IRELAND 3 ANDORRA 1
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.
Lansdowne Clash Now Russian Roulette – Killer
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.
Gutsy Girls in Green Beaten by Brazil
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.
Sub Fahey Sets the Benchmark to Give Ireland Winning Start
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.