Month: April 2014

Bayern Fans’ Incredible Display

Despite their disastrous performance on the field, Bayern Munich fans’ incredible choreographed display pre-kick-off wowed the watching global audience.

Coleman and Reid Prove We Can Play Ball

With the season almost over, all eyes will turn to the World Cup in Brazil. Of course, Ireland won’t be there and the selection of Seamus Coleman and Andy Reid in their respective teams of the year is yet another indictment of Giovanni Trapattoni’s philosophy as Irish manager. They also make a mockery of the argument that we don’t have ball-players.

Another LOI Wonder Goal

Another week, another belter from the League of Ireland as UCD’s Robbie Benson takes on the Derry City defence at the Brandywell.

Video: RIP Tito Vilanova

The football world has been paying tribute following the death of Tito Vilanova, the former Barcelona manager who lost his battle with cancer aged just 45.

Nike Football: Winner Stays

Nike have released their new ad for the World Cup in Brazil, featuring stars like Ronaldo, Neymar, Ibrahimovic, and Andrea Pirlo.

Dublin in Running to Finally Land Euros

The Football Association of Ireland will only have to see off six rivals in its bid to host games at the multi-nation Euro 2020 with 13 cities to be chosen from just 19 formal applications. With Scotland, Wales, and England also in the running, there’s plenty of regional competition for Dublin but the Irish are confident of success this time around despite various hurdles, including football’s usual seedy politics, scuppering us in the past.

Anfield Stadium Expansion

Liverpool have officially released images of the proposed Anfield redevelopment plan. The first phase of the expansion would take the stadium capacity to 54,000 with the second phase taking it to 58,000.