What Does the Future Hold for San Siro as Inter & Milan Explore Their Options?
What does the future hold for the San Siro as both AC Milan and Internazionale weigh up all of their options? Both clubs want more revenue.
Liam Whelan: Dublin’s Busby Babe
At Munich-Reim airport ,Liam Whelan replied, “Well, if this is the time, then I’m ready,” as the significant aircraft attempted to take off once more. (Harry’s game) Liam, the fourth of John Whelan’s seven kids, was born on April 1, 1935, at 28 St. Attracta’s Road, Cabra, Dublin. John and Elizabeth Whelan were labourers. Although…
St. Kevin’s Football Club: Ireland’s Schoolboy Elite
St. Kevin’s Football Club have established a remarkable reputation for its commitment to the growth of young players, making it a legendary organisation in the player development space in the Republic of Ireland. In 1959, Fr. Desmond Williams, who would become Bishop Desmond Williams, started St. Kevin’s Football Club. The Dublin club uses facilities at…
EURO 2004: The Greek Myth That Came True
During EURO 2004, Greece did the impossible. They beat the host nation to lift the European Championship for the first time, in a major upset.
The Irish Man Who Invented The Penalty Kick: William McCrum
William McCrum was born in Ballynahone Beg, Co.Armagh in 1865. He was the son of the linen millionaire Robert Garmany McCrum. William started his studies at The Royal School in Co. Armagh before moving to Trinity College in Co. Dublin. In 1909, he was the High Sheriff of Armagh. William was nicknamed in the community…
Why Are Northern English Football Clubs Declining? How Have Some Resisted This Trend?
Northern English football clubs are currently on the decline, but why is this? And how have some managed to buck this downward trend?
The Longest Away Day in Football
The longest away day in football is an incredible amount of distance. Not many football fans would want to make this journey.
Spot Fixing in Football – Unveiling The Dark Side of Football
Football, the beautiful game, is loved for its unpredictable nature, the fact that, on their day any side can beat any other side. But, beneath the face of excitement and passion lies a sinister reality: fixing. Fixing comes in many forms, match-fixing, score-fixing, goal fixing and spot-fixing. Fixing in any form is deemed illegal. Match-fixing…
Why Do Swansea City & Cardiff City Play In England But Not Wales?
Why Do Swansea City & Cardiff City Play In England? These are two of the biggest Welsh clubs, yet they don’t play within their own country.
Pep Guardiola: The Concept of Adaptability & Ingenuity
Pep Guardiola is known as one of the greatest managers of all time. This is due to his adaptability and ingenuity. Here’s the history.