It’s become an abiding memory of the tournament for onlookers around the world, not least in Germany. We look back at the moment when a German TV commentator stopped talking during the fans’ singing of the Fields of Athenry in Gdansk at Euro 2012.
With Andy Carroll looking like he may be on his way out of Anfield, is it fair to describe his time at Liverpool as a flop? A return to Newcastle seems imminent but to portray it as slinking back with his tail between his legs would be unfair to the rangy striker. As Ireland found out in Gdansk, trying to fill the gaps left by Fernando Torres can leave you isolated.
“Listening to them (the fans) singing during the last five minutes of the game… I will remember it for as long as I live”
Back to reality. As Euro 2012 builds to a climax, the last camper-van has long since pulled out of Poland but the Irish have left a lasting impression. The whole world saw the pictures from Gdansk and the word repeated again and again from fans around the globe was ‘respect.’ How shameful then, that Irish supporters should encounter such a lack of it at home.
Peter Schmeichel won the European Championship with unfancied Denmark in 1992. The Great Dane says when facing the best players, it’s important to understand that you belong there.
After Wolves’ relegation, James Clancy asks what lays in store for the considerable Irish presence at Molineux and will Giovanni Trapattoni be able to call on some of them as Premier League players next season?
How would you like to win your own Póg Mo Goal “The Match-Up The World Is Waiting to See” boxing-inspired T-Shirt commemorating Ireland’s historic clash with world champions Spain this summer?
Goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel believes Ireland can pull off a few shocks in Poland this summer. The Great Dane can’t wait for the Irish fans’ return to the European Championships especially as the Green Army will be pitching camp in the town where his father grew up.
Ten years on from Saipan; the Republic of Ireland are set to use training facilities rejected by two competing nations. James Clancy writes this time, unlike 2002, everyone in the Republic of Ireland playing set-up wants to be there.
