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'As soon as I made that choice for America, my ambition to wear the Irish shirt was taken off me'
Linda Greene on going to America at 17 and falling out of favour at international level.
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Aug 16th 2020, 12:00 PM
'I knew it wouldn't take her long to break through and she proved me right'
Former Ireland manager Mick Cooke and Áine O’Gorman pay tribute to recently retired goalkeeper Emma Byrne.
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Aug 20th 2017, 11:35 AM
Bray are looking for a new manager as Mick Cooke departs
Harry Kenny has agreed to step in as caretaker manager of the first team for now.
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Apr 21st 2016, 4:28 PM
It didn't take Bray Wanderers long to appoint a new manager
The club confirmed the news on Twitter this evening.
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Jul 7th 2015, 10:57 PM
Stuart Byrne column: 'It's a harsh reminder that one knee-jerk reaction can cause years of pain'
Robbie Horgan has left Drogheda United after string of poor results but the club should never have let Mick Cooke depart.
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Jun 17th 2014, 6:43 PM
Stuart Byrne column: Cooke's departure the right call as Athlone have simply shipped too many goals
The Airtricity League had its first managerial exit of the season as Cooke walked away from the Premier Division’s bottom side.
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Apr 29th 2014, 4:25 PM
Keith Long is the new Athlone Town manager
Mick Cooke stepped down yesterday after admitting he could not “find the right button” to break Athlone’s 10-game losing streak.
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Apr 29th 2014, 8:45 AM
Mick Cooke replaces Roddy Collins as Athlone Town boss
This year’s 1st Division champions have appointed a new boss.
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Nov 18th 2013, 10:42 AM
Drogheda appoint Robbie Horgan as first-team manager
Horgan’s “ambition and strength of character” swayed Drogs board in the hunt for Mick Cooke’s successor.
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Nov 14th 2013, 11:09 AM
'UK interest' in Drogheda United manager's job
Drogs board want to have Mick Cooke’s successor in place within the next 10 days.
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Nov 4th 2013, 3:42 PM
Mick Cooke: 'They were told to wait for the whistle and the whistle was never blown'
Drogheda livid as Sligo snatch the FAI Cup in dramatic finish.
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Nov 3rd 2013, 7:57 PM
Malmö end Drogheda's European adventure
The Swedes will now play Pat Fenlon’s Hibernian in the second qualifying round.
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Jul 11th 2013, 9:00 PM
'There is massive pressure on Malmo': Cooke turns up the heat on Swedes
St Patrick’s Athletic and Drogheda United are both eyeing a place in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.
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Jul 11th 2013, 7:40 AM
We can definitely get better says Croly after 7-1 cup final win
“There’s a volcano waiting to happen,” said Mick Cooke. “It, unfortunately, exploded and we were the recipients of it.”
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May 12th 2013, 3:12 PM
Poll: Who should win RTÉ Manager of the Year tonight?
Jimmy’s winning matches but Billy’s winning medals. And there’s plenty more candidates for the big prize.
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Dec 23rd 2012, 12:00 PM
Sligo dominate SWAI award nominations
The Airtricity League champions have received four of the six nominations for SWAI Personality of the Year.
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Dec 17th 2012, 4:09 PM
Signed, sealed, delivered: your Airtricity League transfer round-up
Shelbourne and Drogheda United both bring in some new faces, while St Patrick’s Athletic sign one of Shamrock Rovers’ youngsters.
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Nov 27th 2012, 6:30 PM
Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda United, EA Sports Cup final
It was an evening to remember for Drogheda United and their supporters in Tallaght Stadium. Catch up with the action in our minute-by-minute report.
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Sep 22nd 2012, 5:36 PM
EA Sports Cup: Cooke ready to test Rovers' new Laws
Mick Cooke is hoping to finally take home a cup winners’ medal when Drogheda United take on Shamrock Rovers this evening.
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Sep 22nd 2012, 8:50 AM
Laws focused on bringing spark back to Rovers
Brian Laws won’t have time to reinvent Shamrock Rovers, but the Hoops’ new director of football knows that consistency is key if they are to finish the season on a high.
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Sep 19th 2012, 8:50 AM
‘This is a great opportunity for these players to win silverware’ – Mick Cooke
Drogheda United have been the Airtricity League’s surprise package this season.
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Jul 27th 2012, 9:12 AM
McCarey 'absolutely gutted' by Monaghan collapse
Wolves and Ireland U21 keeper Aaron McCarey admits the Airtricity League needs a “major rethink” following the demise of Monaghan United.
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Jun 19th 2012, 2:48 PM
Column: Let's hope this Drogheda United side stick around for a while
Drogheda’s early-season run may not last forever but that doesn’t mean that we can’t live in hope, writes Niall Kelly.
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Apr 13th 2012, 4:11 PM
Airtricity League: Fit-again skippers relishing Louth derby
Drogheda United host rivals Dundalk at Hunky Dory Park tonight and we spoke with two players who are well aware of how important winning is to both sets of fans.
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Mar 16th 2012, 11:00 AM