# Sidelined
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Soccer - Last year 2024
# John O'Shea
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# John O'Shea
O'Shea largely sticks with Kenny's blueprint - with one key difference
The interim boss oversaw a goalless draw with Belgium on Saturday.
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point
There was one subtle but significant difference to the Stephen Kenny era last night
Ireland earned a creditable draw with Belgium in John O’Shea’s first game as interim boss.
# No Friendly Fire
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# No Friendly Fire
Ireland resolute but moments to punish Belgians pass them by
Flickers of hope in the attacking third but it’s a stalemate in Dublin.
# Fight For Number One
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# Fight For Number One
Kelleher or Bazunu? Analysing Ireland's goalkeeper conundrum
Davids Preece and Forde talk us through the duo’s strengths and weaknesses.
# Preview
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# Preview
O'Shea and Ireland out to impress against Belgium and make the most of a wasted window
O’Shea is in interim charge and has been ruled out of getting the job permanently.
# SQOTW
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# SQOTW
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# Ups And Downs
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# Ups And Downs
Leixlip duo adapting and learning from tough times with Ireland and in Premier League
Nathan Collins and Andrew Omobamidele respective rises have not come without their challenges.
# On The Rise
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# On The Rise
Ogbene's next chapter in story that has already captured hearts and minds
Ireland international moving into a different phase of career for club and country with his ceiling still unknown.
# Column
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# Column
‘Vengeance, bejaysus, vengeance’ - Spite still the prime motivator in the age of sports science
The Six Nations is the latest indicator that sport remains an exercise in proving people wrong.
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