'This conversation is incorrect' and more unforgettable football quotes from 2013
Noel King, Paddy Crerand and Joe Kinnear (obviously) lead this list of quotable gems from the past year.
Noel King, Paddy Crerand and Joe Kinnear (obviously) lead this list of quotable gems from the past year.
The former Ireland boss took it all in his stride.
The former Ireland boss says his next job will definitely be with an international team.
Everyone’s talking about the sentencing of Thomas Byrne, arrests over the Phoenix Park murder and more ‘top up’ revelations.
“Half of the players do not play in the English top flight and often the players were not first team regulars,” he said today.
The over-reliance on individuals who have served Ireland well in the past at the expense of superior alternatives is lazy, indulgent and self-defeating, writes Paul Fennessy.
Kevin Doyle never gave up hope of an international return and now he’s hoping to make a good impression against Poland.
Martin O’Neill’s side recorded an encouraging 3-0 win over Latvia at the Aviva Stadium yesterday evening.
The new Ireland assistant believes the team has under-performed in recent years.
The Reading defender says Ireland’s players want to learn from the new assistant manager.
But ‘there is the potential there for a trainwreck’ admits the RTÉ pundit.
The Derry native’s considerable familiarity with European football is likely to benefit the Irish side.
Interim Ireland manager Noel King could be asked to stay on for more matches next month.
Captain lays down full and frank job description in the search for Giovanni Trapattoni’s successor.
‘I got to know an exceptional country, humble and also proud,’ said the Italian.
Dubliner eager to show he has still got something to offer Ireland following his international recall.
Dokter and Ray Houghton continue their search for Giovanni Trapattoni’s replacement.
Ray Houghton and Ruud Dokter are planning to interview candidates to find Trap’s replacement.
With little to play for in the remaining two World Cup qualifiers, the new caretaker manager will attempt to make the most of his short time in charge.
The absence of Crystal Palace’s Damien Delaney caught many by surprise yesterday.
The FAI chief is confident Ray Houghton and Ruud Dokter will draw up a good shortlist.
Why appointing Noel King seems tantamount to snubbing Martin O’Neill.
The FAI look set to delay bringing in a full-time manager until qualification for Euro 2016 begins.
The veteran coach has been widely tipped to temporarily take over the role.
Strong Cork bias as Taylor names Keane and Sonia O’Sullivan as her childhood heroes.
Also, Rio Ferdinand on Conor McGregor and Brian O’Driscoll on the Heineken Cup’s future.
Once the kettle’s boiled, these six pieces should keep you going for the next little while.
Plus, 12 things he did well during his time as national coach.
The Ipswich boss says the timing isn’t right for him this time.
A week on from the defeat to Sweden, John Giles has rediscovered reason to be hopeful for Irish football.
The Northern Irishman says John Delaney has yet to pick up the phone.
The Boys in Green have fallen to their lowest ever position due to defeats to Sweden and Austria.
The pundit believes that Martin O’Neill’s time at Sunderland was a blip in an otherwise excellent career.
“On completion, the intern will have gained experience in the planning and acquisition of nil-all draws.”
Has Ireland’s third most successful coach ever been treated too harshly?
The Italian has come out with some great lines over the past five years.
The Leeds boss is one of three names Delaney fancies, he says.
Robbie, Shane Long, Simon Cox and more pay tribute to Trap as his Ireland reign comes to an end.
FAI begin the hunt for next Ireland manager after parting ways with Giovanni Trapattoni.