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On The 42wing and a prayer
Gabriel Martinelli begins to answer Thierry Henry criticism with confident display
Winger’s lack of output in final third has come under microscope.
early christmas presents
'I could write a movie about it' - Shamrock Rovers' goal hero on missing birth of first child
Markus Poom produced magic moment against Chelsea one week on from dramatic dash home to Estonia.
Five-Star
Shamrock Rovers head to Conference League play-off spot after 5-1 Chelsea defeat
Markus Poom made it 1-1 in first half before Premier League giants took control at Stamford Bridge.
Preview
3,000 Shamrock Rovers fans descend on London for a Christmas cracker with Chelsea
Stephen Bradley has a walk down memory lane as he returns to Chelsea looking to create another magical chapter in legacy.
Future
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley on Millwall links - 'My son and his illness comes before anything'
Hoops head coach addresses future on eve of Uefa Conference League clash with Chelsea as Championship club show interest.
Foursome
Roy Keane and co fully embracing viral content machine with latest YouTube show
Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright joined him for a watch along of Man United’s defeat to Arsenal and Liverpool’s draw at Newcastle.
On The 42Different Strokes
Arsenal's pursuit of happiness over with only victory required against Manchester United
On The 42Painful
'We wanted to do the country proud, it's devastating' - Ireland boss reacts to play-off heartache
The new man
Success a fantasy for Manchester United until Ruben Amorim restores character and identity
The sixth permanent boss at Old Trafford since Alex Ferguson has been described as having an intense love of football on a par with Mikel Arteta.
On The 42sobering night
Fifty minutes of promise and optimism undone as Ireland's desperate reality comes to fore
Historic defeat at Wembley showed some encouraging signs before England ruthlessly expose gulf in class.
On The 42exits
Double blow for Derry City as manager Ruaidhrí Higgins and captain Patrick McEleney depart
On The 42player view
Ireland building trust and understanding - 'Winning makes everyone happy and stops people talking'
On The 42He's a keeper
Ireland slowly strengthen delicate confidence with helping hand from Caoimhín Kelleher
Heimir Hallgrímsson gets first home win as manager as his side find a way to come out on top against Finland.
Bowled OverThe Arsenal effect - Ireland defender on influence of Liam Brady, Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka
On The 42Update
Seamus Coleman one of three Ireland players ruled out with injury as Matt Doherty is recalled
On The 42bereft
Derry boss Higgins - 'Truth be told when we really needed to we haven’t been able to produce'
Magic Moments
'You can’t hide from your emotions' - Drogheda manager Kevin Doherty hails historic victory
Aviva Stadium achievement was savoured among family but thoughts of absent loved ones not far from his thoughts.
spirit
Grit and guile delivers glorious FAI Cup triumph for underdogs Drogheda United
A goal from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James Taylor penalty secured 2-0 win over Derry City.
FAI Cup final
At home with Dave Webster: The tears, laughter and pain of a 17-year LOI career - and hope of first Cup Final
The 42 visits Drogheda United defender and his family – with a hilarious FaceTime cameo from a friend – for a revealing insight into their story.
On The 42belief
'We are the ones who have brought up the standards in this country for a long time'
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has urged his players to secure automatic UEFA Conference League qualification.
On The 427th heaven
Shamrock Rovers edge closer towards European history with comeback Conference League win
Goals from Johnny Kenny and Dylan Watts secured 2-1 victory over Welsh side The New Saints.
On The 42vital
Surreal backdrop to latest Euro test for Shamrock Rovers comes with stark reminder of reality
The New Saints arrive as underdogs for UEFA Conference League game with future of on-loan Celtic striker Johnny Kenny top of Hoops’ agenda.
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