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Preview
Ireland should have enough to beat Bulgaria again and maintain the good vibes
Ireland can win home-and-away to an inferior side for the second time under Hallgrimsson – but for only the third time in eight years.
On Second Thoughts
Hallgrimsson rows back on 'passive' criticism of Ireland players ahead of second leg
AnalysisAnalysis
More flexibility and fewer opposition counter-attacks - How Hallgrimsson has improved Ireland
We look at the principles and tactics the new manager is using to deliver better results.
halfway there
Ireland take stride to Nations League safety with comeback win in Bulgaria
Goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty secured a first-leg lead for Ireland ahead of Sunday’s return game in Dublin.
Preview
Expect a slog as Ireland bid to avoid relegation in low-key Bulgarian play-off
Ireland face Bulgaria in the first leg of their relegation play-off tonight.
Bulgarian Days
'It's frustrating' - The player whose form in Bulgaria could have earned an Ireland call up
Watch Out
Hallgrimsson issues Bulgaria warning on eve of relegation play-off
Ireland must beat Bulgaria over two legs this week to secure their League B status.
AnalysisRory's story
At 35 years old, Rory McIlroy has somehow got even better
Monday’s Players Championship victory sets the stage for McIlroy’s next tilt at the Masters.
Profile
Hard work, composure, fun: How Sarah Healy is fulfilling her promise in 'brutal, unforgiving sport'
We profile Sarah Healy ahead of next week’s world indoor championship.
FAI Disconnect
Hallgrimsson's calm diplomacy badly needed at Irish football's time of mass disconnect
column
Irish managers are told football is a results business - the same must hold true for the FAI
The FAI are currently giving the public perception of a rudderless ship. CEO David Courell must show leadership and instil some confidence.
selection preview
Squad turnover expected as Hallgrimsson ramps up preparation for Bulgaria play-off
Alan Sheehan
The little-known Athlone man close to landing Swansea City job in England's Championship
Analysistalking point
Kelleher's post-game message to Alisson captures an all-time performance in a Champions League heist
Alisson turned in one of the great individual performances as Liverpool pulled off a stunningly underserved victory against PSG.
cause for concern
Broken political promises, no funding and a lack of contact hours: Ireland's struggling academy system
column
Irish football fans long to be called arrogant - rugby supporters should enjoy it
There are far worse traits than arrogance in elite sport.
talking point
Arsenal have themselves to blame for flaming out of title race so early
Arsenal’s failure to sign attacking talent last summer look strange at the time, and now looks utterly bizarre.
Analysistalking point
Liverpool's easy win over City makes poor comparison with spectacle of Klopp/Pep classics
Liverpool were easy 2-0 winners at the home of the broken champions.
the numbers game
'We need to find the next Will Jarvis' - How Shelbourne are embracing football's data revolution
Shels have signed an exclusive deal with the data company that fuelled Brighton’s success – Technical director Luke Byrne explains how it will work.
Reaction
'We have definitely helped grow the league outside Ireland' - Deflated Bradley's pride in Shamrock Rovers
The Rovers boss also expressed his disappointment that his side were forced to play a league fixture between the two legs of their knockout tie against Molde.
a brutal end
Penalty shootout despair for Shamrock Rovers as European run brought to an end
A depleted Rovers were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a 1-0 second-leg loss to Molde.
need to talk about kevin
'It was as if we had never played a game of football before, with some of the stuff I was listening to'
Stalemate
Mason Melia cameo not enough as Pat's frustrated at home by resilient Drogheda
It finished 0-0 at Richmond Park.
