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a privilege to write about the reawakening of a football country irishexaminer.com/sport/socc…

In the space of four magical days, Ireland has been reawoken as a football country

Pinch yourself, then do it again to make sure – but this is real and Irish football again has a national team to be so very proud of.

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A bright new dawn. Hopefully. The cover of Monday's 24-page sports section. Sponsor good journalism, buy a newspaper. @ExaminerSport
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a privilege to write about the reawakening of a football country irishexaminer.com/sport/socc…

In the space of four magical days, Ireland has been reawoken as a football country

Pinch yourself, then do it again to make sure – but this is real and Irish football again has a national team to be so very proud of.

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still watching it back, still finding new elements to enjoy. Houghton’s roar, the look on Molumby’s face during celebrations, Hallgrimsson standing there smiling
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If Irish football is really, truly back, the only possible result this afternoon is a 1-1 draw
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Alan Smith: Ireland have come of age at the least expected moment irishexaminer.com/sport/socc…
Alan Smith: Ireland have come of age at the least expected moment

Alan Smith: Ireland have come of age at the least expected moment

Whatever happens Sunday, there will be a deeper long-term importance to a magical Thursday night. Just when we thought we were out, Ireland have pulled us back in.

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the real success of last night? it gives those of us with kids born and growing up elsewhere a chance to convince them that maybe, just maybe, they should support Ireland after all
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Seems an adequate time to give this another nudge Big interview with Brian Barry-Murphy from last month on Cardiff, what he learnt from Pep, Van Nistelrooy praise, his dad’s influence and immersing himself in south Wales irishexaminer.com/sport/socc…
Brian Barry-Murphy interview: Learning from Jimmy and Pep, Cardiff's GAA-esque feel and the rise of...

Brian Barry-Murphy interview: Learning from Jimmy and Pep, Cardiff's GAA-esque feel and the rise of...

The Cardiff head honcho is seeking to breathe new life into a club that has endured its fair share of challenges in search of a return to the Premier League, writes Alan Smith

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Seems an adequate time to give this another nudge Big interview with Brian Barry-Murphy from last month on Cardiff, what he learnt from Pep, Van Nistelrooy praise, his dad’s influence and immersing himself in south Wales irishexaminer.com/sport/socc…
Brian Barry-Murphy interview: Learning from Jimmy and Pep, Cardiff's GAA-esque feel and the rise of...

Brian Barry-Murphy interview: Learning from Jimmy and Pep, Cardiff's GAA-esque feel and the rise of...

The Cardiff head honcho is seeking to breathe new life into a club that has endured its fair share of challenges in search of a return to the Premier League, writes Alan Smith

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Cash's clean hit closes the walls in on City's room for error

Cash's clean hit closes the walls in on City's room for error

Pep Guardiola’s team lacked creativity in the final third at a ground where they have now lost three in a row.

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Dyche taking in Mull of Kintyre, making sure to have a look at all four stands
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Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest vs FC Porto
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Check, mate: Ange Postecoglou refused to change in Forest reign that never got going irishexaminer.com/sport/socc…
Check, mate: Ange Postecoglou refused to change in Forest reign that never got going

Check, mate: Ange Postecoglou refused to change in Forest reign that never got going

The Australian's time at Forest came to an end after defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. 

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Burnley 2-0 up thanks to the best long-range strike of the season so far from Loum Tchauona
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tell you what, this Josh Cullen looks a good player in midfield
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Burnley v Leeds
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Loud mixture of boos and applause as players kneel before KO to mark PL's No Room for Racism campaign
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Burnley leading thanks to Lesley Ugochukwu header from Kyle Walker cross. Deserved, too. Leeds very sloppy all over the park.
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Ange Postecoglou, Friday lunchtime: “The only thing that will stop me is if somebody says you're not going to continue in this role. Nothing else will stop me from bringing success to this football club. And people can, like they were doing last year, mock me and laugh about it."
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