Why Has The Champions League Been So Disappointing?
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Why Has The Champions League Been So Disappointing?

In recent years, picking the winner of Europe’s elite competition has always been a topic of debate, but not as much this year. Realistically, the winner will come from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, or tournament favourites and reigning champions Manchester City. Not only are there holes to pick in the majority of the teams left…

Right To Dream: The Blueprint
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Right To Dream: The Blueprint

You’ve probably heard about some of the graduates of the Right to Dream programme, such as Mohammed Kudus, Ernest Nuamah, and Kamaldeen Sulemana, but what makes this academy so successful and its hit rate so high? Let’s go back to the start. Tom Vernon, an ex-Manchester United scout, started the academy back in 1999. The…

Damian Duff Shelbourne Manager
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League of Ireland Matchday 3 Round-Up

Despite multiple postponements, the League of Ireland still treated us to another fantastic night of Friday football. Here is how it all went down on Matchday 3. From shock defeats to surprise wins, it’s a joy to have the best league in the world back, and the best thing about it all is we’re only…

Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino: An Insight Into The Chaos
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Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino: An Insight Into The Chaos

When Chelsea’s board set out to rebuild their team and hire a new manager, their goal was to create a formidable squad capable of challenging for titles, much like Manchester City under Pep Guardiola and Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp. Initially, due to the new owners’ obsession with Brighton Hove Albion, they hired Graham Potter for…

Alvaro Morata, The World’s Most Underappreciated Player
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Alvaro Morata, The World’s Most Underappreciated Player

Morata is always at the end of criticism, but perhaps judging his whole career on a less-than-impressive stint in the Premier League isn’t the most fair way to judge the Spaniard. However, due to that stint at the Blue’s, the public perception of the Athletico Madrid marksman has lowered considerably, making him one of the…

League of Ireland First Division Five to Watch in 2024
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League of Ireland First Division Five to Watch in 2024

For those who do know me, my name is Bill, and I’m the founder and owner of the Irish Football Blog and “Owner” of the Republic of Ireland Player Tracker. Football in Ireland is well and truly on the rise, and if you haven’t joined the revolution already, I suggest you do it, and you…

SOURCES: Manchester United Are Not Working On The Signing Of PSG Striker Huko Ekitike
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SOURCES: Manchester United Are Not Working On The Signing Of PSG Striker Huko Ekitike

Manchester United have been linked with a move for PSG striker Hugo Ekitike in the last couple of hours, as the French club are looking to find a solution in the final hours of the window for the player. The Red Devils have been linked with signing a striker on loan for the majority of…