Crest Love: #7 – Sheffield Wednesday
One of the oldest clubs in world football, the third oldest in the English game, Sheffield Wednesday from South Yorkshire are the next focus of Póg Mo Goal’s Crest Love series. Continue reading → One of the oldest clubs in world football, the third oldest in the English game, Sheffield Wednesday from South Yorkshire are the next focus of Póg Mo Goal’s Crest Love series. Continue reading → Adidas Originals MLS Capsule Collection
Adidas Originals MLS Capsule Collection. The range features LA Galaxy, Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders. Continue reading → Bolt from the Sky Blue
Usain Bolt caught up with Sergio Agüero to give him a unique lesson in speed before the Manchester Derby. The World’s Fastest Man however had an ulterior motive for the City star striker… Continue reading → World Cup Draw
Davey Blackett is illustrating a different footballer every day up to next year’s World Cup kicking off on June 12. His Irish contingent is growing with Roy Keane, Liam Brady, and the latest additions, George Best, Paul McGrath, and Robbie Keane. Continue reading → Dunphy: “Ronaldo IS a Great Player”
It’s finally happened. Eamon Dunphy has come round and declared Cristiano Ronaldo among the games greats. But, along with John Giles, it wasn’t always so. Continue reading → Passage of Play: Darron Gibson
“I do regret not playing but I was embarrassed and I was so angry that I didn’t actually get on the pitch for even a second at the Euros, I just felt I couldn’t come back and play for him again.” – Darron Gibson tells the Irish Independent. Continue reading → YBIG Football Show: Give It a Lash Martin?
The diesel has run out on Trapattoni’s World Cup train. The Italian has parted company with the Irish football team and a new dawn approaches. Also, Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has teamed up with gay rights charity Stonewall to tackle homophobia in the modern game. Continue reading → Man City “Cup Away Kit” 2013/14
We’ve seen it all now. Manchester City have released a new kit that will be worn in all their away cup matches this season, unveiled during the Champions League tie with Viktoria Plzen… Still, it’s a nice shirt. Continue reading → Nike Hi-Vis Collection
Nike releases the Hi-Vis collection with some great promo imagery. The collection includes the Hypervenom, Mercurial IX, CTR360 & Tiempo IV Boots.
Continue reading → No Country for Old Men
Trap & Ireland – A Living History. From despair to hope and back again. And so another chapter in the Irish football story closed early on Wednesday morning with the inevitable parting of ways with the man we all came to know only as Trap. Over the next few days, established scribes will jostle for position in drafting a definitive obituary over his reign and attempt to put into context what the Italian has done, what he has said, the way he made us feel and lastly how he will be remembered. So in the spirit of the documentation of living history, Damage Limitation add to the column inches and gives their own take on Trap the manager, Trap the man and his achievements over the past 6 years. Continue reading → Messi Skills in Flipbook Form
From the artist who gave us the superb Ronaldinho and Ronaldo skills flip-books, it was inevitable that we’d finally see the Lionel Messi version. Scintillating. Continue reading → Crest Love: #6 – Panathinaikos
One of the oldest and most successful clubs in Greek football, Panathinaikos have won 20 national championships and 17 Greek Cups. There are differing reports as to why Panathinaikos wear the shamrock on their crest with most football fans here hoping for some kind of connection to Ireland. Continue reading → Gael Force: A Whole New Ball Game
What happens when a kid comes from Gaelic training on Tuesday urged to play long ball, then at soccer training Wednesday, his coaches tell him something very different? The departure of Giovanni Trapattoni has sparked a bout of soul-searching among Ireland’s football community. The refrain “We just don’t have the players” has focused the attention on just what is happening at grassroots. As the main criticism of Trapatonni centred on Ireland’s manner of play, the issues run far deeper than the senior team. Diarmuid o hAinle explores a uniquely Irish state of affairs and the influence of Gaelic Games on young players.
Continue reading → No More Dreams and Songs to Sing…10 Talking Points
There’ll be no Green Army on the Copacabana, no swansong for Trapattoni at the World Cup (though the Italian might go there yet), and no death ball from above in the manner Ireland bombed out of the European Championship. There’ll be a new man in charge to lead the Boys in Green to France in 2016 and it’s the end of the line for some Irish players while others need to ask if they gave enough to the cause. Here’s 10 talking points from some traumatic days in Irish football. Continue reading → Stoke Paper Defends Whelan Against Dunphy’s ‘Assault’
A regional newspaper in Stoke-on Trent has come to the defence of Glenn Whelan after Eamon Dunphy launched a stinging broadside at the Ireland midfielder. The Sentinel took exception to remarks made by one of RTE’s wise men in the aftermath of last week’s home loss to Sweden. Continue reading → The Trap’s Sprung but What Now?
It fell to David Alaba to put Ireland’s World Cup qualification chances to “leaba” on Tuesday night and with it the Green Army’s Polish lager-inspired hangover from Euro 2012 finally wore off. Dan Mellett asks, ‘What now?’ Continue reading → Gone Giovanni But Breaking Up’s Not Hard To Do
A double defeat ended Giovanni Trapattoni’s reign as Ireland boss this week. The killer blow was dealt by the classy David Alaba, the type of player Irish fans could only dream of having in the Irish ranks. Host of the YBIG Football Show Dave O’Grady looks at the aftermath and says, for once, this was a dignified break-up.
Continue reading → The Póg Mo Goal Giovanni Trapattoni Era Infographic
The Póg Mo Goal Giovanni Trapattoni Era Infographic Continue reading → Football’s Greatest Managers – Trapattoni
From the Football’s Greatest series, a profile of Giovanni Trapattoni. While many Irish people might argue if we hired Trap with his best days behind him, his legacy in football will stand the test of time.
Continue reading → End of the World for Trap and Ireland
Ireland’s defeat in Austria has heralded the end of the Trapattoni era, with the manager and assistant Marco Tardelli parting company with the FAI by ‘mutual consent. The Italian, who has been in charge since 2008, paid tribute to the Irish supporters and said he leaves the job “with emotion.” Read the full FAI statement. Continue reading → Dalymount, 1963, Ireland 3-2 Austria
The last time Ireland defeated Austria was in Dublin in 1963 in front of almost 40,000 at Dalymount Park in a European qualifier. Having drawn 0-0 in Vienna three weeks earlier, Ireland progressed to the last eight of the European Nations Cup thanks to a 3-2 win with two goals coming from Manchester United’s Noel Cantwell. Continue reading → ‘Maestro’ Trap Faces Austrian Mountain
Both smarting from defeats last Friday and trailing the play-off spot by three points, Austria and Ireland face off in Vienna desperately clinging to hope. Georg Sander of 90minuten.au traces the recent development of Austrian football, claiming the current defence is a weakness, and that former Salzburg coach Trapattoni still holds a fascination for the natives – an allure that has all but disappeared in Ireland. Continue reading → Vien-d of the World
Some would say he was at the helm of Ireland for too long, with some ageing players, a direct style of play deemed no longer suitable for international football, and, with defeat in Austria, headed for the exit door. There are many parallels between Jack Charlton’s last days as Irish boss and the apparent imminent end of the Giovanni Trapattoni era. Vienna forms the back-drop to both. Continue reading → Germany Inch Klose, Kazakhs Survive Faroes Scare
As Ireland prepare to take on Austria in Vienna hoping for a miracle, Tuesday’s hosts are recovering from a 3-0 defeat in Munich. Germany inched closer to qualification with goals from Miroslav Klose, equalling the German record, Kroos, and Muller. Meanwhile Kazakhstan, who must defeat Sweden to give Ireland any hope, had to come from behind to beat the Faroe Islands. Continue reading → Dizzy in Aus: Eyes Already on Vienna
While Ireland and Sweden lock horns in Dublin, Austria will be in action in Munich. With Germany expected to continue their run-away lead towards the World Cup, the Austrians are already looking to next week’s meeting with the Boys in Green in Vienna and dreaming of Brazil, as Georg Sander of 90minuten.at writes. Continue reading → Ireland on a Tight-Rope with Brazil in the Balance
As the qualifying campaign enters the final straight, Giovanni Trapattoni, despite all the criticism sent his way, has brought Ireland to within touching distance of the playoffs. Host of the YBIG Football Show Dave O’Grady previews the Swedish clash. Continue reading → Irishman Abroad: The Swedish View
As Sweden prepares to meet Ireland in a crucial World Cup qualifier, English language news site The Local’s resident Irishman Patrick Reilly reflects on what it’s like to be a sports fan in an adopted country and the split loyalties that inevitably occur.
Continue reading → Stand Up For the Boys in Green
It’s been a rough ride for the Green Army since the fall-out from Euro 2012 but with massive games against Sweden and Austria, it’s time for the best fans in the world to stand up for the Boys in Green and roar them on to World Cup 2014 in Brazil.
Continue reading → YBIG Football Show: A 2-1 Win? No Problem!
It’s the most important game so far in the World Cup qualifying campaign for Ireland as Sweden and Ibrahimovic are in town. A defeat will finish us off, while a draw may only prolong Ireland’s chances of making the play off. The YBIG Football Show looks ahead to the crunch encounter. Continue reading → Swedes Told ‘No’ To Aviva March
A request by Swedish fans to march from Dublin city centre to the Aviva Stadium on Friday evening and perform a Tifo display in the grounds, has been turned down by the Gardai and FAI. Up to 6,000 Swedes are expected at the crunch World Cup encounter but the march, which has become a tradition on away trips, has been ruled out by the authorities while an in-stadium display has also been shot down. Continue reading → Passage of Play: Roberto Martinez
“He is a credit in the way he behaves and the way he performs. All in all, he could potentially be one of the top midfielders in European football” – Roberto Martinez sings the praises of new recruit James McCarthy as he tells evertonfc.com. Continue reading → Don’t Mess with the Zlatan: Keane and Ireland Out to Silence Hitman
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the man we must shackle if we are to keep the visitors quiet and come away with a vital win on Friday. With a career that’s taken in some of the world’s top clubs, Ireland will be up against it to stifle the Swedish captain, but our own form striker Robbie Keane’s record measures favourably against the PSG hitman. Continue reading → Hand Printed Liverpool Results
Dead Slow Results service. Leading hand cut, hand printed LFC results service. Nil-Nils, defeats, and wins. Printmaking document to record results est. 2012 from the Printi Printer. Continue reading → Bale Unveiled at Bernabeu
Gareth Bale was presented to the Bernabeu crowd in front of an attendance of 25,000. Continue reading → Away with the Canaries: Pilkington Jets In
Having endured a torrid period with injury, and five withdrawals from previous Irish squads, Anthony Pilkington has linked up with the Republic set-up and with Aiden McGeady out through injury, could even feature in Friday’s crunch tie with Sweden.
Continue reading → Coleman Ready to Fuel Irish Fire
He’s been called Ireland’s answer to Gareth Bale and in their tussles in the Premier League to date, he has often come out on top. Seamus Coleman’s ability to attack and influence the play is one of the key reasons Irish fans hold some hope we can defeat Sweden at home and take a massive step towards the World Cup in Brazil next year.
Continue reading → YBIG Football Show – Twitter, Transfers & Broadcasting Rights
Andy Keogh has taken to Twitter to vent his disappointment having been left out of the Ireland squad. Andy Reid is back in business for Forest, while James McCarthy’s transfer looks imminent. And what do you do when you live in Australia and can’t watch the Ireland-Sweden game? You buy the rights yourself.
Continue reading → Nike Tech Pack
Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott, Kevin Prince Boatang and Neymar showcase the Nike Tech Pack. Continue reading → Bale-Out: Spurs Splashing the Cash
Even without the sale of Gareth Bale, Spurs have been exceptionally busy in the transfer market buying up a host of midfield players. So how will Andreas Villas-Boas keep them all on side with even more cash set to land in his lap with the departure of the Welsh wizard?
Continue reading → Frustrated Irish Fan Buys Oz Broadcast for Boys in Green
What do you do when you live in Australia and you can’t watch Ireland’s World Cup qualifier with Sweden? You buy the rights for the game yourself. David Feeney has delved into his own savings to show the crucial clash to Ireland’s ex-pat community Down Under. Continue reading → Polish Passions Flare in Warsaw
Legia Warsaw supporters responded with a tifo and flare display to UEFA’s order to close the section housing their Ultras for their Champions League clash play-off with Steaua Bucharest. The Polish champions were fined €30,000 for the “racist behaviour” of fans during the previous round. Continue reading → World Cup Draw
Davey Blackett is illustrating a different footballer every day up to next year’s World Cup kicking off on June 12. We’ve already had Roy Keane and today’s post features Liam Brady. Continue reading → Welcome to FC Barcelona Land
We want to live here. Barcelona’s brilliant new ad with Qatar Airways. Continue reading → Extra, Extra: Tweet All About It
Love it or hate it, the football transfer window is in full flow again and twice yearly it drives seemingly rational players, managers, fans and journalists to distraction. However, social media now adds a whole new aspect to the way transfers are handled and reported upon, as Dan Mellett writes. Continue reading → From Russia With Love
Events at the World Athletics Championships have shone the spotlight on Russian law and the merits of the country hosting major sporting competitions. Actor Stephen Fry’s recent open letter called for them to be stripped of the Winter Olympics because of draconian homophobic laws just passed in the state. All this raises yet more questions about FIFA’s criteria for World Cup host nations as Robbie Duggan writes. Continue reading → YBIG Football Show: Team the Fans Built
Has Trapattoni finally bowed to the pressure from the media and fans and picked a team to satisfy everyone? It’s a packed YBIG Football Show as Dave O’Grady chats with five Irish soccer journalists and writers looking back at the game with Wales and ahead to September’s crucial qualifiers with Sweden and Austria Continue reading → ‘World Class’ Robbie’s Three and Easy
Robbie Keane scored a hat-trick as LA Galaxy came from behind to defeat Real Saltlake while team-mate Landon Donovan hailed the Irish captain ‘world class’. Continue reading → Moyes Seeking to Keep the Faith
If Fergie was a god in the red half of Manchester, it remains to be seen if his successor David Moyes can keep the Red Devils in the promised land. Does landing his first trophy matter? Irish Mancunian Dan Mellett explores what the Community Shield success means for the new boss, observing that even Christ himself didn’t have to follow Alex Ferguson. Continue reading → Sky’s the Limit for Football Fever
With the new Premier League season about to kick-off, Layth Yousif recalls a busy 48 hours with Sky Sports shadowing roving reporter Johnny Phillips, author of ‘Saturday Afternoon Fever, A Year on the Road for Soccer Saturday’.
Continue reading → MLS 36 Hours Diego Fagundez
36 hours with MLS starlet Diego Fagundez. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder is the first player from the New England Revolution youth system to sign for the club. Continue reading →