Superstars of the League of Ireland: Rodney Marsh
In our multi-part series, Colm Murphy recalls the famous footballers that have played in the League of Ireland. Part four focuses on Rodney Marsh.
The Divine Tragedy: Roberto Baggio’s pride and pain
To understand Roberto Baggio, you have to understand pain, glory and every emotion in between. Read about the Divine Ponytail here.
Superstars of the League of Ireland: Uwe Seeler
In our multi-part series, Colm Murphy recalls the famous footballers that have
Einstein’s brain and Messi’s game
Like Albert Einstein, Lionel Messi's operates on plane of brilliance that most
Superstars of the League of Ireland: George Best
In our multi-part series, Colm Murphy recalls the famous footballers that have played in the League of Ireland. Part one focuses on George Best's time in Cork.
Rooney is on the wane
He is a watered-down single-malt whiskey. He is badly cut cocaine. He is a rock song in a vacuum. He is Rooney on the wane. (Originally written in November 2015)
The endless Gerrard vs Scholes vs Lampard debate
Who was best? Gerrard, Lampard or Scholes? Does it matter or should we just appreciate all three equally? (Originally written in December 2014)
2006: Staunton’s Ireland
A look back at the first fixture of Steve Staunton's ill-fated Republic of Ireland tenure against Sweden in 2006. (Originally written in January 2016)
The great rip-off: how English football sold its soul and priced out the working class
Football has been lifted out of our reach, wrapped in silk and sold to the highest bidder. Is it possible to stop the rot?
Doping: football’s sordid little secret
Doping is football's biggest secret. Back-post investigates. (Originally written in Augus 2015)
Jean-Marc Bosman: the greatest transfer of them all
Jean-Marc Bosman's case gave rise to the astronomical sums currently paid out in transfer fees and wages today. (Originally written in January 2015)
Psycho-balls: The psychology of the football fan
We all suffer the enjoyment of the football fandom, butt why? (Originally written in January 2015)
Jorge Mendes: The Original Super Agent
Super agent Jorge Mendes is one of the most powerful men in football. Read more about his rise here. (Originally written in September 2015)
Bombs and bungs: The story of Andrei Kanchelskis Man Utd exit
Kanchelskis acrimonious Old Trafford departure in 1995 is one of football’s most intriguing and mysterious tales. (Originally written in December 2015)
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