'The best players in the world get criticised, and if you took it to heart you wouldn’t be in this game'
Former Irish international Paul Green speaks to The42 about dealing with criticism, Euro 2012 and his ongoing club career.
Former Irish international Paul Green speaks to The42 about dealing with criticism, Euro 2012 and his ongoing club career.
Ex-Ireland international and current Billericay Town star Kevin Foley on Euro 2012 heartache and a career full of highs and lows.
Giovanni Trapattoni’s right-hand woman at Euro 2012, Manuela Spinelli is torn ahead of tomorrow’s big match in Lille.
Take a trip back to 2012 and see how well you remember the action.
Uefa have revealed that supporters of the Boys in Green are planning to travel to France in their droves.
The international winger also gave an entertaining insight into his rivalry with James McClean (and Bobby Convey).
The pundit’s latest column is full of his usual sardonic and sarcastic wit.
The Dubliner is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders to ever wear the green shirt.
The site was full of praise for the Irish defender, and particularly his famous Moscow display.
Remember Poznan? How could we forget it?
Featuring Trigger, Thierry Henry, THAT Schillaci t-shirt and much more.
The Boys in Green will play Poland in a friendly next month, the FAI confirmed this afternoon.
Plus, 12 things he did well during his time as national coach.
The Italian’s eventful reign in charge of the Boys in Green is over.
The Ireland defender came through 90 minutes for the first time since May 2012 in QPR’s Capital One Cup win.
Why? Because it’s so GREEN.
Miguel Delaney talks to the players, the fans and other figures involved to provide the ultimate oral history of the tournament.
Our four favourite life coaches: Dunphy, Giles, Chippy and Bill.
We haven’t forgotten you either.
Ireland play Poland at Lansdowne Road but we’re not expecting the removal of any footwear for the Boys in Green.
The Toy Show topped the list with Mrs Brown’s Boys, GAA and RTE news also ranking highly.
And what we reckon we’ll be saying this time next year…
Featuring no less than 25 Ireland-related pics…
Take a glance back at the year in 140 characters or less.
A sing-song in Gdansk? A goal in five-a-side? Or a winning Ryder Cup bet? What was your stand-out sporting memory then?
Suits you sir. Suits you.
It seems like a lifetime ago now.. but relive the madness with this collection of images.
Stabbings at the Swedish House Mafia gig, Ireland’s copyright laws under threat, and topless Kate Middleton – these are the stories you read this year.
Gobble, gobble — here’s half a dozen teams and sports stars who can chalk 2012 down to experience.
We arrived in Poland with so much hope.
Euro 2012 was a disappointment for Ireland on the pitch, but off it, the fans were one of the tournament’s big hits. Ten of them take TheScore.ie behind the scenes of the trip of a lifetime.
‘As consistent as vomit?’ — that’s not very nice, The Internet.
From Maeve Binchy to the fatal Swedish House Mafia concert, these are TheJournal.ie stories which were shared the most on Twitter this year.
There was a range of emotions; from very frustrated to incredibly annoyed.
Shane Long, Kevin Kilbane and Sligo Rovers all made an impact for various reasons.
Patrick McCarry was our man embedded with Declan Kidney’s squad as they came so close yet so far away last summer.
From Timmy ‘Downtown’ McCarthy to the quiet man in Katie’s corner.
The defender faces a race to be fit in time for Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Sweden in March.
Fionnuala looks delighted to see the Sports Minister.
A decision on the 2020 tournament will be taken on Thursday.