Irish Examiner Football/Soccer Correspondent. email: [email protected]

Joined November 2010
Title race over with a series of games to spare. Shels sub Mipo Odubeko pounced to score winner with five minutes left at Dalymount. Congrats to Shamrock Rovers on retaining their title, their sixth in seven seasons.
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Denise O’Sullivan gets her goal on 73 mins to make it 4-0 against Kazakhstan (12-0 on aggregate). Poland await in playoff final for place at World Cup in Brazil.
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John Fallon retweeted
The final song being played at Anfield? “Lies” by Fleetwood Mac.
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Bohs blow first half dominance to allow Waterford win 2-0. First FAI Cup final for 22 years awaits against either Galway or Derry.
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"Following a review by its Safeguarding Department, inconsistencies were identified in the FAI Connect system. The association is now undertaking a comprehensive review of safeguarding compliance records."
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FAI statement just released: To ensure compliance with statutory and FAI safeguarding requirements, individuals must not undertake any role involving children or vulnerable persons unless the necessary vetting has been completed and confirmed.
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Ireland U21s draw Finland in Euro '27 playoff - first leg away. Finland beat Spain recently, finishing second behind them with 23 points from 30. Dates TBC but would be ideal if home leg avoided clash with seniors v Kosovo on Tues, Nov 17.
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Euro U21 playoff draw is Friday. Open draw will see Ireland paired with one of Greece, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Turkey, Netherlands or Czechia. Israel, who beat Ireland in their last playoff in 2022, marginally missed out on runners-up this time. Pity.
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Job done. 3-1 win over England seals playoff and potential first ever U21 Euro qualification for Ireland next year.
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Lonergan smashes in his second after England fail to clear a throw-in. Ireland 3-1 England after 64. Victory would confirm spot in Euro U21 playoff for Ireland.
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England protest after Ireland score again through Conor McManus but goal stands. 2-1 up after 38 mins.
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In-form Tommy Lonergan equalises for Ireland U21s on 22 mins after England had forged ahead through Tyler Dibling’s opener. Need a winner to get playoff, as things stand.
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Heimir declines to comment on spiting incident at half time, allegedly by an Israel player towards the Ireland fitness coach but predicts action from Uefa.
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"I’m absolutely delighted this is finished. It’s taken such a toll on us. I wish that no national team goes through what we have in the last few weeks."
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