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February

February 2024

New blood

St Pat's sign former Man City prospect on loan from Turkish second tier

10 Feb

2.7k

Progress

FAI's positive step to ensure Government funding with appointment of two female directors

10 Feb

2.0k

coming of age

'He is probably the most naturally gifted player that you will see'

10 Feb

7.5k

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Dec 23

Back in action

Blunder from on loan Liverpool goalkeeper caps poor night for St Pat's

9 Feb

4.2k

Impressed

Ajax and PSV weighing up Troy Parrott move this summer

9 Feb

14.8k

Determined

Adam Idah aiming to come of age with Celtic move

The striker turns 23 this Sunday and has yet to play 90 minutes in five consecutive games since making senior debut in 2019.

One-on-one work with Brendan Rodgers after training

Norwich City were prepared to let him join Sheffield Wednesday last month

Stoke City and Serie A side Verona were also keen

David Sneyd

6 Feb

2.0k

shared fortunes

Ten years after sacking Moyes, United still searching for substance and success

4 Feb

1.9k

Deals Done

Ipswich Town sign UCD defender as Dundalk midfielder heads to League One

Updated 2 Feb

3.9k

On the Move

Adam Idah joins Celtic on loan as Ireland teammate leaves for West Brom

Updated 1 Feb

4.8k

January

January 2024

Challenges

Man City primed, Liverpool still on top, and the sadness of Marcus Rashford

31 Jan

1.9k

LOI Transfer News

Damien Duff hails signing of 'special player' Will Jarvis from Hull City

30 Jan

3.5k

Manager Hunt

'Maybe I am not what they are looking for' - Gus Poyet says no FAI contact for Ireland job

29 Jan

4.4k

Keeping The Faith

'This makes every sacrifice worth it': A day with Newport's Irish as they plot Man United's downfall

With eyes of the football world on this FA Cup tie, The 42 hears stories of resolve, love, tragedy and hope from six Irishmen at the heart of the club.

David Sneyd

Reports from Newport

28 Jan

3.8k

cut throat

Struggle of Ireland U21 star highlights precarious path for youngsters forging careers

27 Jan

5.1k

ANGST FOR ANGE

Manchester City strike late to dump Spurs out of FA Cup

26 Jan

11.9k

ANGST FOR ANGE

Manchester City strike late to dump Spurs out of FA Cup

26 Jan

3.5k

Blow

Confusion of past 48 hours undermines FAI's progress in manager search

Lee Carsley has reportedly rejected the chance to become Ireland boss despite positive talks.

David Sneyd

26 Jan

10.2k

new dawn

New arrivals and returning stars will soon get a sense of vibrant and intense League of Ireland

Aaron McEneff’s loan move to Shamrock Rovers has caught the eye after a mixed experience with Perth Glory in Australia.

25 Jan

2.6k

Knockout

Leinster host Leicester while Munster travel to Northampton in Champions Cup last 16

21 Jan

9.9k

Historic

The sensational Éanna Burke injury-time winner in All-Ireland club final

21 Jan

7.7k

Challenge

Genesis of Liverpool's revival traced back to Klopp's lowest point

21 Jan

2.5k

Brothers in Arms

'It's more important to be a good person than a talented footballer'

Childhood friends and Ireland U21 internationals Sinclair Armstrong and Aidomo Emakhu catch up with The 42 in London.

David Sneyd

20 Jan

4.1k

Good Business

Sancho saga not over with vindication for Ten Hag on the line

13 Jan

3.6k

Preview

Five talking points to get you up to speed on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

13 Jan

2.1k

reinforcements

Ten Hag wishes Sancho 'best of luck' as key players return from injury

12 Jan

3.7k

trust

Michael McDonald set for first Connacht start away to Lyon in Champions Cup

12 Jan

6.5k

clinical

The transfer that adds an element of anger to the League of Ireland title race

11 Jan

4.8k

Der Kaiser

When Franz Beckenbauer demanded a friendly with Ireland to help qualify for Italia 90

The 42 digs through the archives to get a sense of ‘Der Kaiser’s’ visits to Dublin for both club and country.

9 Jan

4.7k

On the Move

Pat Hoban set to sign two-year deal with Derry City

9 Jan

2.9k

Out Of The Hat

Spurs to host Manchester City in FA Cup fourth round

8 Jan

6.2k

point of view

Don't think darts is a real sport? The FA Cup probably isn't for you either

6 Jan

1.9k

market

Ireland U21 goalkeeper Josh Keeley joins Barnet on loan from Spurs

4 Jan

2.3k

Irish Eyes

Irish starlet Finn Azaz scores wonder volley for Plymouth in six-goal thriller

Updated 1 Jan

5.0k

Rest In Peace

Former FAI president Pat Quigley passes away

1 Jan

2.5k

Last year

2023

Planning

United must accept this pain to restore their lost respect

Erik ten Hag’s beleagured side ended the year with another miserable defeat at Nottingham Forest.

30 Dec 2023

2.9k

comings ans goings

Drogheda benefit from American link as Weir signs for Walsall but stays on loan

30 Dec 2023

1.9k

Premier League

Fix their defence and Manchester City can cruise to another title

29 Dec 2023

1.7k

spirit

Wexford's youths a small example of League of Ireland's organic growth

Secondary school students from Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town uniting under the one banner.

27 Dec 2023

3.6k

best of 2023

The 42's Best of 2023: (Irish) Footballers' Lives - a weekend in north-west England

David Sneyd travels to England to spend a weekend with an array of Irish football people, including Stephen Kenny, John O’Shea and Nathan Collins.

26 Dec 2023

1.9k

Interview

'I'm not scared of going. The physicality, the mentality, getting nailed. I'm ready'

24 Dec 2023

6.3k