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Nostalgia a flimsy counter to fact VAR and controlling coaches are ruining football
There were two major changes to the game in the summer of 2019, both of which brought major unintended consequences.
clear messages
Ireland pinpoint the strengths that can give them World Cup edge over Hungary
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and his assistants, John O’Shea and Paddy McCarthy, singing off same hymn sheet.
talk like you mean it
McCarthy and Ogbene's brilliant belief sums up Ireland's 'mood shift' for defining Hungary clash
Thursday
4 Sep 2025
Golf
Lowry leads the home challenge after fast start at the Irish Open
Shane Lowry carded an opening round of three-under at the K Club, while Rory McIlroy sits on one-under par.
Flying the flag
The Irish players set for new WSL season as Chelsea chase seven in a row
European champions Arsenal are among those looking to stop the Blues.
Big match build-up
Heimir Hallgrímsson has built connection and trust with players as World Cup belief grows
Manager shares plenty of traits with captain Nathan Collins as they find calm ahead of the storm.
Wednesday
3 Sep 2025
