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Kidney – “Italy Is A Much Different Ball Game”

Daniel Pitcher — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:17:12 +0000

The countdown is well on for this weekend’s RBS Six Nations clash between Ireland and Italy in the Aviva Stadium. It’s been two weeks since the shambles of Paris and now everone looks forward to what should be a cracking game of rugby. Some would say Ireland will have an advantage with the way fixtures [...]

As You Were For Ireland For Azzuri Clash

Daniel Pitcher — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:43:49 +0000

The Ireland team to play Italy in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, February 25th has been named. As expected Declan Kidney has named the same team, starting and replacements who were supposed to play against France in Paris two weeks ago. This means that despite a good kicking performance from [...]

Green And McClean Join Boys In Green

Daniel Pitcher — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:17:42 +0000

It was a move many criticised when Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni opted not to select James McClean in his squad for the upcoming friendly with the Czech Republic, but now it seems Trap has had a rethink and has included the Sunderland mid-fielder and also Derby County mid-fielder Paul Green.

Wolves Sack Mick McCarthy

Daniel Pitcher — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:36:29 +0000

Mick McCarthy has become the first Premier League manager to walk the plank in 2012. Wolves announced the news this morning. It comes after Wolves latest Premier League defeat yesterday 5-1 at home against West Brom. There has been mounting pressure from the fans over the last number of weeks with Mick only seeing the [...]

Capello Quits – “My Authority Was Undermined By The FA”

Daniel Pitcher — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:57:30 +0000

It has been confirmed tonight that Fabio Capello has stepped down as England manager only months before Euro 2012. Sportspeak this evening understands the reason he decided to leave was “My authority was undermined by the FA” The Football Association confirmed the news a short time ago after the Italian was in a meeting with [...]

Harry Has Nothing To Declare As Customs Have Paws For Thought

Daniel Pitcher — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:05:08 +0000

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been found NOT guilty of tax evasion and can now continue with his quest for Premier League glory. In all the police investigation against Redknapp and co defendant Milan Mandaric over the last five years has cost a total of around 8 million pounds and the investigation never brought about [...]

Ireland Fail In Six Nations Quest On Opening Weekend

Daniel Pitcher — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:04:49 +0000

[Ireland 21 - 23 Wales] Match-day number 1 for Ireland in this years RBS Six Nations Championship and already the boys in green have no chance of winning a grand-slam or at the very least a tripple crown after ill discipline and woeful defending handed Wales victory in Dublin this afternoon.

Ireland Vs Wales Preview

Daniel Pitcher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:44:10 +0000

The Rugby World Cup may well be over and done with and a distany memory for most, but for Declan Kidney and his Ireland side the memory of another failed world cup campaign will still be very much set into their minds along with thoughts of what could have been had they pulled their fingers [...]

O’Connell Named As Irish Captain

Daniel Pitcher — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:50:11 +0000

Paul O’Connell will lead Ireland into the 2012 RBS Six Nations Championship after being named as Captain by Ireland Coach Declan Kidney.

Champagne Supernova Tie Promises New Year Fireworks In FA Cup

Daniel Pitcher — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:10:16 +0000

Barclays Premier League top two Manchester City and Manchester United will meet in a mouth-watering FA Cup third-round tie.