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This is getting Real-ly comical...
As Florentino Perez continues to dash around Europe’s top clubs for his own version of super-transfer-market sweep, eleven-a-side.com’s James McAllister wonders how it can possibly lead to success.
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Doyle doubts
Kevin Doyle has completed a transfer to Wolves, returning to the Premier League after a season in the comparative doldrums. But even at 25, there is evidence to suggest that his best days may be behind him.
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Threesome: Under-21s to watch
While Ireland’s best youngsters were sunning themselves on summer breaks, the cream of Europe’s next generation of superstars was in action in Sweden. eleven-a-side.com picks out three to watch from the Uefa Under-21 finals.
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Champs beware
If Bohs become the latest League of Ireland champions to hit the skids, what does it say about football’s long-term prospects on these shores?
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Sixty quid? You’re having a laugh...
Next month’s high-profile friendly between Shamrock Rovers and Real Madrid will be a 9000 sell-out - despite a €60 admission fee. Are the Irish punters so starved of stardust that they will shell out anything when galacticos come to town? And will Rovers and the League of Ireland feel any lasting impact?
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Ireland can benefit from slipping of Azzurri crown
Firmly put in place by Brazil for the second time this year, Italy’s shortcomings are painfully obvious and Giovanni Trapattoni can exploit his countrymen’s failings over the rest of the World Cup qualification campaign.
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Ireland’s movers and shakers
Stephen Kelly has become the first Irish international to find a new club this summer. Who else should prioritise finding new employers this summer?
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The Treble – Week 16
The eleven-a-side.com treble becomes an accumulator this weekend as the Bet Blogger picks out four rock-solid home wins.
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Owen and out for England’s golden boy
With even Wigan Athletic not interested, where to next for England’s one-time golden boy?
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Webb of intrigue
The hoary old issue of video replays reared its head once more on Monday. Is it time for Fifa to bite the bullet and embrace technology?
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Fenlon right to explore UK options
Pat Fenlon has already proved himself the top manager in Ireland and is right to explore his options overseas.
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Appetite for obscenity continues unsated
It’s silly season time. A time when anything goes - and if it’s a player with a big ego and bigger wage demands, then he’s more likely to do so.
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Summer lovin’
Suffering from a lack of football oxygen? eleven-a-side.com details a few areas where you can get a summer fix over the next few weeks.
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The Treble – FAI Cup third round
It’s the FAI Ford Cup this weekend, and eleven-a-side.com’s resident expert (That’s a laugh – Ed.) has picked out an 11/1 three-timer.
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Exiles can make us a force to be reckoned with
It’s the biggest of elephants in the smallest of rooms, but it appears that Trap could snare Stephen Ireland before the World Cup campaign resumes in September. Despite Stephen Hunt’s reservations, that can only be good for the future of the Irish side.
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