Day: November 14, 2013

Past Meetings: Aldridge Runs Riot

Ireland have met Latvia on four previous occasions with one Irish striker proving the scourge of the Baltic nation. John Aldridge scored eight times against the Latvians including a hat-trick at Lansdowne Road that sent Ireland on their way to World Cup qualification.

Magee, 1916, & Return of the Mac

There’s an Irish sporting myth that broadcasting legend Jimmy Magee can claim some small credit for Edson Arantes do Nascimento becoming known as Pelé. Similarly the Memory Man also had a part to play in the rechristening of Ireland’s new keeper of the faith.

Adidas Germany World Cup 2014 Shirt

Adidas continue to turn out top class kits in preparation for the World Cup in Brazil next summer. Next up is Adi Dassler’s native Germany.