Sports Desk Blog

Trap plays his hand early

clock May 7, 2012 22:51 by author Darren Norris
David Shonfield explains the advantage Giovanni Trapattoni has on his Euro 2012 group C rivals managers [More]


Aaron Ramsey deserves encouragement and respect, not derision and abuse

clock May 2, 2012 12:48 by author Darren Norris
Aaron Ramsey's treatment at Stoke last weekend was outrageous, writes Darren Norris [More]


Hodgson's arrival brings circus to an end

clock May 1, 2012 22:13 by author Darren Norris
Chris Hatherall believes that while Roy Hodgson may not be a glamour appointment he could be the right for England [More]


Five things Roy Hodgson must do

clock May 1, 2012 21:20 by author Darren Norris
Simon Stone assesses the challenges facing the new England manager ahead of Euro 201 [More]


Five moments that swung the season

clock May 1, 2012 21:17 by author Darren Norris
As a thrilling title race heads towards its conclusion, Graham Chase reflects on the moments that shaped a dramatic season. [More]


Portuguese look to bury Mickey Mouse tag

clock March 26, 2012 20:14 by author Darren Norris
David Shonfield looks at how Portuguese clubs have managed to punch above their weight. [More]


Lionel Messi needs time to prove he is the greatest

clock March 8, 2012 13:09 by author Darren Norris
The debate will rage over who is the best but only time will tell [More]


Transfer transactions - the good, the bad and the ugly

clock February 1, 2012 11:26 by author Darren Norris
Darren Norris (The Irish Examiner's answer to Jim White) on the best and worst transfer deals [More]


They say never go back... but some can't help it

clock January 12, 2012 15:02 by author Darren Norris
Over the years some athletes have made successful returns to their old clubs or sport but some have had a nightmare time [More]


New year’s winners and losers

clock January 1, 2012 22:01 by author Darren Norris
The new year threw up more Premier League shocks than Christmas dinners with Blackburn’s win at Old Trafford the standout performance of a crazy 24 hour period, writes Ger McCarthy. [More]




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