Tag: Bryan Robson
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There’s no instruction manual for captaincy
It’s funny, the things that pop into your mind when looking for solace. Actually, that’s not the term. It’s more reassurance. Hope. I’m sure, like me, there were plenty of people a tad surprised at Robbie Brennan’s nomination of Eoghan Frayne and Ciaran Caulfield as captain and vice captain respectively for his first campaign working…
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Lenihan revives Dunboyne Riverside connection
Republic Of Ireland defender Darragh Lenihan has completed his transfer from Blackburn Rovers to fellow Championship hopefuls Middlesbrough. While the 28-year-old’s decision to leave Ewood Park – where he had been club Captain – might raise a few eyebrows, it’s clear Rovers didn’t appreciate the asset they had on their books. Plenty of others did,…
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Days you can’t forget to remember
It may come as a shock to some to learn that there was a time yours truly gave serious consideration to becoming immersed in the local soccer scene. Indeed, the fact is that I had been to several soccer matches before wheels transporting this writer parked up on a GAA pitch. Thanks to the kindness…