Goal of the week (Video)

No, it is not Neymar's sweet strike against Mexico, although that was leading until this little gem presented itself to me after one of those football video splurges we have from time to time.

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Lacklustre performances only highlight England's dried up talent pool

Much criticism was directed towards Roy Hodgson following an unquestionably poor display against Ireland last Tuesday night, yet in truth this was just another glaring example of how empty the stocks currently are in regards to picking an England squad.

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The Future Isn't All Doom And Gloom For Irish Football

If there was any hope of a miracle for Ireland in Gdansk it was quickly put to bed with not even 5 minutes on the clock.

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UEFA have made a mistake with the 24 team Euros

The  Irish supporters generally didn't care about the stuffing that was handed to them as they knew that the Irish had done well to qualify in the first place. They based qualification on solid defending and hard work and it proved successful, but, as many clubs who have been promoted into the Premier League have found out over the years, it isn't enough when you come up against the best.

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The last leg ...

The fun and games all started on the 8th June, since then there's been a lot of football played, it hasn't all been pretty ... but it's got us hooked.

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What is the biggest rivalry in international football?

The limited number of teams in the European Championships (for now) not only guarantees some quality but it also means that teams with a lot of history, and ergo rivalry, meet up quite often.

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Football’s Isolation In The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

One could be excused for failing to notice the achievements of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Germany during the summer of 2006.

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Ireland: An Improvement of Sorts

This fatalism is reflected in the way that Trappatoni sets up his team, with Glenn Whelan and Keith Andrews anchoring the midfield and McGeady and Duff providing attacking options from the wings. Doyle and Keane give the "little and large" combination so often seen in striking partnerships.

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International Friendlies – Yes, They Can Work!

The international friendly…managers despise them, fans frown upon them, the very mention of them is enough to turn the air blue.

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