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Ankle surgery rules Szmodics out of Ireland's Nations League relegation play-off
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This year
2025
protective boot
Sammie Szmodics faces spell on sidelines with ankle injury
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Boost
Ireland international Sammie Szmodics scores as Ipswich held
5 Jan
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Last year
2024
Potential
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Character
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12 Nov 2024
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Wrap
Szmodics' stunner helps Ipswich shock Spurs, Newcastle fight back against high-flying Forest
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Flying High
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20 Sep 2024
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Opinion
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Adaptation
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kid at heart
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Dominant
Szmodics scores first Prem League goal but Haaland hat-trick fires Man City to win
24 Aug 2024
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Focus
What will Sammie Szmodics bring to Ipswich this season?
24 Aug 2024
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Prolific
Ireland's Szmodics continues where he left off last season
13 Aug 2024
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Awards Season
Ireland's Sammie Szmodics shortlisted for Championship Player of the Year
7 Aug 2024
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Prolific
Ireland star Szmodics ends incredible season by ensuring Blackburn's survival
4 May 2024
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back of the net
Ireland star Szmodics hits 31st campaign goal in Blackburn defeat
21 Apr 2024
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Take a Bow
Irish international Szmodics' remarkable season continues
1 Apr 2024
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Up and Running
From grit and guile to Gucci flip flops - Sammie Szmodics impresses on debut
23 Mar 2024
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Bewildered
'It was all nonsense really' - Szmodics hits out at comments from Hungary boss
The top scorer in the Championship is set to make his Irish debut against Belgium on Saturday.
19 Mar 2024
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Patience
'You do take it personally' - Szmodics on frustrations with Ireland call-up delay
15 Mar 2024
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squad management
O'Shea: 'No worries' about Cannon's Ireland future, Szmodics inclusion 'straightforward'
14 Mar 2024
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FA CUP
Sammie Szmodics scores - then misses in shootout - as Newcastle squeeze past Blackburn
27 Feb 2024
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back of the net
Ireland prospect Szmodics bags brace as Blackburn progress to FA Cup clash with Newcastle
29 Jan 2024
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All time
Irish Eyes
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29 Nov 2023
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Irish Eye
Ireland duo Browne and Szmodics on target as Preston edge out Blackburn
10 Nov 2023
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Irish Eye
Szmodics bags brace with Moran the provider as Blackburn heap more misery on Norwich
5 Nov 2023
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out of contention
Sammie Szmodics withdraws from Irish squad ahead of Greece clash
12 Oct 2023
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In form
Sammie Szmodics called into Ireland squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
9 Oct 2023
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Wrap
Szmodics reacts to Irish snub with goal and assist in thumping Blackburn win
7 Oct 2023
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hot prospect
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19 Mar 2023
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Mixed Fortunes
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19 Mar 2023
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Posh boy
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