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A Golden Night to Remember for Galway United
September 28, 2021
The playoffs beckon for John Caulfield’s side Galway United is a team on the charge in a city that believes greatness awaits. The fans were buzzing as the...
Fixing F1's Sprint Problem
September 17, 2021
FAO Ross Brawn, Stefano Domenicali and Liberty Media Alright, okay, so we’ve only seen two Sprint Qualifying sessions and that’s quite obviously not a whole...
The Future of Formula 1 is Here
September 14, 2021
The future and the present collide on track, but the present looks very bright for F1. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen rightly take the headlines in...
Results Aren't the Problem with Irish Football
September 7, 2021
Building an identity is an admirable ambition that's worth giving Kenny time to achieve It’s been another disappointing week for the Men’s Senior Irish...
Is Football A Safe Space?
September 3, 2021
Content warning: discussion of rape and sexual content below. This last week has been a difficult one for a lot of football supporters. The sport is supposed...
Predictions for Second Half of the F1 2021 Season
August 27, 2021
What to expect as the sport returns from the Summer break. It’s been a thrilling first half of the 2021 Formula One season and thankfully the Summer break is...
Man United's Midfield Blind spot
August 24, 2021
An area neglected for years will come back to bite them in the long run. Manchester United’s three oldest outfield players are Edinson Cavani (34), Juan Mata...
Tottenham's Harry Kane Conundrum
August 17, 2021
Got to know when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em. A few weeks ago I wrote about Harry Kane’s future. This article’s purpose was to show how little...
Premier League 21/22 Bold Predictions
August 13, 2021
The Premier League is Back and It Feels So Good Football fandom has many paradoxes but none are more relevant than how we all feel during the opening weeks...
Formula One and the Concept of "Luck"
August 10, 2021
Max Verstappen's misfortune a reminder of how fickle luck can be in Formula One. Max Verstappen held a 32-point lead in the championship going into...
Harry Kane, Wilfried Zaha, Paul Pogba and the Future of the Transfer Market
August 6, 2021
Long-term contracts and running down deals are two strategies massively at odds with each other. This Summer shows where the wind is blowing The new Premier...
F1 Driver Power Rankings - Round 11
August 3, 2021
Summer Break Time It’s only been two race weekends since the Rankings were last updated but quite a lot happened in that time. For starters, a whole new...
Finally the Gloves Are Really Coming Off
July 20, 2021
Was Silverstone the moment the intensity of this rivalry went up a notch? “How long do you think it’ll be until the gloves just come off?” asked an unnamed...
Key Takeaways and Talking Points From Euro 2020
July 13, 2021
What did we learn from this era-defining competition? Over the course of 31 days, there were 142 goals, 11 own goals, six red cards, 23 runners-up and one...
Fewest Points Wins
July 9, 2021
An alternative way of playing Fantasy Football Nobody really likes to hear about someone else’s Fantasy Football team. Every conversation is incredibly inane...
F1 Driver Power Rankings Round 9
July 6, 2021
Where does everyone stack up after an intense triple header? The Summer Break is around the corner, with only Silverstone and Hungary coming up between now...
What Happens if Porsche and Audi Joins Formula One?
June 29, 2021
The two car makers are set for talks over new engine regulations. What happens next following Saturday's meeting? It was reported on Monday by Tobi Grüner of...
Analysing the Premier League Managerial Merry-go-round
June 25, 2021
Crystal Palace, Everton and Tottenham all find themselves manager-less as July approaches. How big of a mess are they in? The new Premier League season kicks...
Drive to Survive Season 4 - A Battle Like Never Before
June 22, 2021
Seven races into the 2020 Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton led the driver’s standings with 157 points. Max Verstappen trailed by 47 points and Valtteri...
Player Welfare Issues Need Addressing
June 15, 2021
Saturday’s near-tragedy was a wake-up call that athletes deserve better Saturday evening’s Euro 2020 game between Denmark and Finland was a traumatic...
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