Friday 25 June, 2021
There were a number of events held around the country to mark the former Ireland manager’s funeral today.
He ruled with an iron fist – but the players loved his mischievous wit and winning mentality..
Charlton led the Irish football team for a decade.
The Englishman guided Ireland to the quarter-finals of Italia 90.
Today is the 30th anniversary of the final at Italia ’90 and a podcast series this month has closely examined that tournament.
From Eamon Dunphy’s shame to John Aldridge’s embarrassment, via an oddly bad John Giles prediction.
Former Ireland captain Andy Townsend is an executive producer on the film, which will be released in 2020.
The broadcaster covered four World Cups throughout his career but is most fondly remembered as the man charged with covering Serie A for Channel 4.
This weekend’s juxtaposition of games, brought the summer of 1990 to mind for Eoin Butler.
Atmosphere was fraught at Italia ’90 but two different kinds of draws changed football history.
Full of confidence and looking forward to playing at a World Cup, there was a shock in store for Gary Waddock.
An estimated 500,000 people turned out for the Jackie’s Army homecoming.
Liverpool legend Ronnie Whelan speaks to The42 about his time in one of the most successful periods of the club’s history.
A winner was chosen by the public during tonight’s episode.
Liverpool’s Mo Salah was the hero with a crucial 95th-minute penalty.
Torcs and lanulas are great, but what about an Italia 90 tea tin?
That Scorsese is a spoofer and a cod, Bill.
We’re all part of Jackie’s army.
Packie Bonner speaks to The42 about his Italia 90 heroics, Ireland’s current goalkeeping situation, and Celtic’s new manager.
Packie Bonnar recalls a memorable and emotional day from Italia ’90.
The Italian striker lit up the 1990 World Cup but everything unraveled afterwards.
The legendary goalkeeper also chats to The42 about his distinguished career and his troubled relationship with Roy Keane.
O’Leary recalls the most famous day in Irish soccer.
We did well at the World Cup, but how did we look?
The Boys in Green have never quite hit the heights of that wonderful summer since.
Mandela’s visit coincided with the Irish team’s official homecoming parade.
From The42
The Back Page in Phibsborough is offering an action-packed day to remember Jackie’s Army, Roger Milla, Rene Higuita and more.
Our writers remember Italia 90.
The former World Cup winner with England is the most successful manager in the history of the Irish national team.
“We’re gonna start a fire…”
Oh, how we loathed Toto Schillaci.
Take off that Wolfhound head so we can hear your John Barnes impression properly.
Ireland superfan Phelim Warren has a lot of fond memories from Italia 90 – and one big regret.
The famous words, uttered during the Ireland-Romania game, have since become immortalised in the annals of Irish sport.
David Kelly speaks to us about life in Ireland’s Italia 90 squad.
