There are certain jobs in the sporting world that everybody would want, yet nobody would queue up for at the same time. Some roles are a poisoned chalice. Who would want to take over from some of the greatest managers … Continue reading Lampard a victim of his own relative success
In an article in this space not so long ago, surprise and no little jealousy was expressed at seeing Sean Boylan attending the National League meeting of Dublin and Meath at Parnell Park. Owing to the Covid-19 restrictions and the … Continue reading Echoes of the past pointing to a bright future
Athletics makes its first appearance on our menu in very sombre circumstances following the passing of Jerry Kiernan, while I also look at the constantly evolving race for the Premiership title and also give my two cents on the growing … Continue reading DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 11
When Cork eventually beat Kerry in the Munster Senior Football Championship of 1987, though it was undoubtedly the end of an era, the result scarcely represented a monumental shock given the mileage which those vanquished had clocked up on their … Continue reading An uneven 50/50 split as noisy neighbours roar back
On a particularly warm Saturday in April 2015, around midday, Meath defeated Offaly in a Leinster Minor Football League game in a practically deserted Pairc Tailteann. There were two Dunboyne clubmen in green and gold that day – David McEntee and Conor Keeley. The latter marking his first – and sadly only – outing in a Tayto Park jersey – as it was then – by accounting for 1-7 of the host’s total. His mere presence on the field was a victory in itself. For myself and a few of us who had cajoled, coaxed, persuaded and all but begged … Continue reading Dunboyne’s twin towers ready for next career chapter
The love of my life was only days old when Meath won the Leinster Senior Football Championship in 1986. Their first time to reign in the province for 16 years at that stage. To a certain extent, darling’s arrival on … Continue reading Gary of all people should know the risks of getting carried away
Manchester United’s pairing with Liverpool is the pick of ties for the fourth round of the FA Cup following the draw for same which was completed a short time ago. It will be the old foes second collision in a week, the outcomes of which will be pivotal to both clubs’ seasonal aspirations. Other noteworthy fixtures in the next stage of the competition include the winners of the deferred third round clash between Southampton and Shrewsbury awaiting holders Arsenal. The Gunners will surely be weary given their patchy record against The Saints and the fact that they have come a … Continue reading Old foes paired together entering pivotal period of season
There’s shaky old footage on YouTube of Manchester United defeating Northampton Town 8-2 in the FA Cup of 1970. On a pitch that, while it may not have resembled a ploughed field, definitely had the top worked down on it. … Continue reading Two CC’s of shocks as magic of the Cup lives on
One of what will hopefully be two episodes before the turn of the year. I give my tuppence on the appearance of Andy McEntee and Pat Gilroy on the Sunday Game and the continued journey of the Meath Minor footballers. … Continue reading DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 9
Firstly folks, my profuse apologies for the length it has taken me to get another video up. Hopefully though you’ll find plenty of variety herein to keep yourselves entertained and maybe even informed In this edition, I discuss good and … Continue reading DriveThru Sports Weekly – Ep. 7
