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# captain-fantastic - Monday 15 July, 2019
From Rush to Lord's: Eoin Morgan on top of the world
The Dubliner was never scared to chase his sporting dreams even if it meant swimming against the tide. On Sunday, he achieved all of those and more.
# captain-fantastic - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
'The whole idea of being a footballer for me is to play in the Premier League. It’s not to have a nice car'
Seamus Coleman talks about what it means to captain Ireland, the next generation of players and recovering from setback at Everton.
# captain-fantastic - Saturday 25 May, 2019
'We probably won't reap the benefits of it, but the generations behind us will'
After making her 100th Cork City appearance, Ciara McNamara hopes to pave the way for others to follow suit.
# captain-fantastic - Monday 6 May, 2019
Vincent Kompany thunderbolt sees Man City take massive step towards Premier League glory
The veteran skipper scored a phenomenal effort from range to beat Leicester City on Monday night.
# captain-fantastic - Friday 5 April, 2019
Coleman's fine form recognised with Premier League Player of the Month nomination
Robbie Keane is the last Irishman to claim the prize back in 2007.
# captain-fantastic - Thursday 31 January, 2019
2017 and 2018 All-Ireland winning captain and Player of the Year to lead Dublin again
Sinéad Aherne is a real leader.
# captain-fantastic - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
The Alchemist: Why Pádraig Harrington is an ideal fit for the Ryder Cup captaincy
The Dubliner has been announced as Europe’s captain for the 43rd instalment of the Ryder Cup.
# captain-fantastic - Saturday 1 December, 2018
Ireland's Aiden McGeady is on fire for Sunderland right now
The experienced winger is tearing it up for the League One side.
# captain-fantastic - Wednesday 21 November, 2018
Quiz: How well do you know Roy Keane and his history with Ireland?
Ireland’s former captain and assistant manager is now a free agent.
# captain-fantastic - Monday 17 September, 2018
'Peter is in some of the best fitness form of his life'
There was no sign of early-season rust as Peter O’Mahony hit the ground running against Ospreys on Friday.
# captain-fantastic - Thursday 6 September, 2018
'It would be wonderful for my family, especially my Mam and Dad. That's why you do it'
Aoife Murray is chasing her ninth All-Ireland senior camogie medal on Sunday but the captaincy role makes it a more special occasion.
'There's no reason why he can't feel some part English and also be very proud to play for Ireland'
Seamus Coleman has his say on Declan Rice’s situation.
# captain-fantastic - Sunday 26 August, 2018
'Sinead any day could score 2-4, 2-6, 2-8 - she’s one of the game’s top players'
Dublin captain Sinead Aherne produced a scintillating first-half performance before the posts yesterday.
# captain-fantastic - Monday 6 August, 2018
'Hendo is so important to us' - Klopp says Henderson still key despite Fabinho and Keita signings
Two key signings mean that the fight for midfield places is fiercer than ever at Anfield, but the England star will continue to play a big role.
# captain-fantastic - Saturday 21 July, 2018
Dardis to the rescue for Ireland as late O'Brien try delivers win over Chile
A thundering run from Pedro Verschae threatened to derail Ireland’s World Cup campaign.
# captain-fantastic - Sunday 3 June, 2018
Watch: Eoin Donnelly's stoppage time goal earns Fermanagh first Ulster final spot in 10 years
Rory Gallagher’s side defeated Monaghan in dramatic circumstances on Sunday to book their place in the 2018 Ulster final.
# captain-fantastic - Sunday 6 May, 2018
'It's massive' - Cavan captain Greene aiming to overwrite past disappointments
Tipperary stand in their way of the Division 2 league title and promotion to the top flight.
# captain-fantastic - Friday 6 April, 2018
'Leading my country out in my hometown of Tallaght will be a really proud moment'
Ireland captain Katie McCabe will live her childhood dream this evening.
# captain-fantastic - Tuesday 20 March, 2018
Grand Slam-winning captain Rory Best signs new IRFU contract
The hooker has extended his deal until the end of the 2019 World Cup.
# captain-fantastic - Sunday 18 March, 2018
'The biggest highlight of my career': Best joins O'Driscoll and Mullen in Ireland's elite club
Ireland captain says this team are ‘greedy’ and want to build on the Grand Slam win.
# captain-fantastic - Friday 2 February, 2018
Sam Allardyce delivers glowing praise for 'superhuman' Seamus Coleman
“When you sprint 80 yards with the ball in the 92nd minute and the opposition players, who have been playing every week, can’t catch up, it shows the tremendous capacity for the game that he has.”
# captain-fantastic - Monday 18 December, 2017
'A world-class performance from a world-class player': O'Mahony at the heart of Munster's rise
He’s worth every last cent.
# captain-fantastic - Tuesday 28 November, 2017
Ireland's Ciaran Clark scores as Newcastle stage second-half comeback
West Brom looked headed for victory until the Magpies snatched a 2-2 draw at The Hawthorns.
# captain-fantastic - Tuesday 10 October, 2017
'I've believed for a long time that we'll go to Russia... Bring them on'
David Meyler is confident that Ireland can progress through the play-offs to reach next year’s World Cup.
# captain-fantastic - Monday 4 September, 2017
Coleman joins up with Ireland squad ahead of top-of-the-table clash as Hendrick is ruled out
The team captain was present at today’s training session, while Burnley midfielder Hendrick won’t be available.
# captain-fantastic - Saturday 29 April, 2017
'I've no fear I won't be coming back the same player, there's none of that nonsense'
Staying patient about his return from a broken leg is the biggest challenge facing Seamus Coleman.
# captain-fantastic - Saturday 4 March, 2017
Paul McShane the hero as Reading boost promotion hopes
The Irish defender’s 78th minute header handed the Royals a victory that consolidated fifth spot in the table.
# captain-fantastic - Wednesday 18 January, 2017
Captain, leader, legend: John Muldoon signs on for a 15th season with Connacht
“I have always said that I would like to continue playing if I had the physical fitness and mental hunger to do so.”
# captain-fantastic - Monday 9 January, 2017
Hourihane hoping for 2017 Ireland debut despite previous disappointment
The Corkman has been earning rave reviews for his displays while captaining Barnsley in the Championship.
# captain-fantastic - Friday 23 December, 2016
Major boost for Dundalk as Player of the Year nominee signs new deal
Despite rumoured interest from elsewhere, Stephen O’Donnell has committed to the Lilywhites for the 2017 and 2018 campaigns.
# captain-fantastic - Friday 14 October, 2016
Coleman can possibly become an Irish captain to rival Roy Keane in his influence
He may not have been the obvious choice to skipper the national team, but it looks a perfect fit for the man from Killybegs.
# captain-fantastic - Monday 5 September, 2016
Tipp skipper Brendan Maher left one important man out of his All-Ireland acceptance speech
Maher forgot to thank his manager Michael Ryan, despite having his words prepared.
# captain-fantastic - Wednesday 29 June, 2016
After a superb debut season in England, there's more good news for Chris Forrester
The 23-year-old Dubliner has been named as Peterborough’s new skipper.
# captain-fantastic - Thursday 23 June, 2016
Captain Coleman gave 'inspirational' speech to players before Ireland's win over Italy
The Everton full-back staked a claim for the armband in the absence of Robbie Keane and John O’Shea last night.
# captain-fantastic - Sunday 22 May, 2016
'It's fantastic but we've won nothing yet and that's the big thing' - Muldoon
Connacht’s captain says they will have their work cut out in the Pro12 final against Leinster.
# captain-fantastic - Friday 13 May, 2016
Chelsea offer John Terry new one-year deal
The club legend’s future has been the source of much speculation in recent months.
# captain-fantastic - Saturday 20 February, 2016
Paul McShane scores his first FA Cup goal in 9 years as Reading cause an upset
The Reading skipper headed home an equaliser against West Brom in a 3-1 win at the Madejski Stadium.
# captain-fantastic - Thursday 11 February, 2016
'Fingers crossed I'm here next year' - Nacewa hoping to extend his stay with Leinster
The fullback is one of a number of players out of contract at the end of the season.
# captain-fantastic - Wednesday 20 January, 2016
A dozen rock solid reasons why Rory Best was the perfect choice to be Ireland captain
The hooker has been inspirational throughout his 89 caps for his country.
# captain-fantastic - Thursday 15 October, 2015
Ireland confirm that Paul O'Connell will return to the camp for Sunday's quarter-final
O’Connell will rejoin the squad after his surgery.
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