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On The 42long term vision
St Pat's make breakthrough in Stephen Kenny talks as decision imminent
The 42 understands that discussions have been positive and former Republic of Ireland boss could accept job early next week.
Comeback Kid
Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's share spoils in absorbing four-goal derby
Teenager Mason Melia secures a point after Saints twice came from behind at Tallaght Stadium.
New BeginningsStephen Kenny in advanced talks with St Patrick's Athletic about becoming new manager
On The 42Wild West
Caulfield's Galway living on the edge amid week of League of Ireland madness
After a managerial sacking at St Pat’s and shock appointment at Bohs, John Caulfeld has his side flying high.
marching on
St Pat's boss pays price for failure to live up to owner's expectations
Jon Daly was shown the door by Garrett Kelleher after a disappointing start to this season.
origin
'He can cut you in half with a sentence' - Lasting impact of Liverpool's new boss
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne recalls the emergence of Arne Slot from their time together at SC Cambuur.
On The 42slán sinead
'An experience that I will cherish forever' - Sinead Farrelly retires from Ireland duty
On The 42Flashback
20 years on from Arsenal Invincibles' title party at Spurs - 'No champagne, just water'
Ahead of a crucial North London derby today, The 42 digs through archives of Gunners’ last Premier League success.
EurosRóisín Ní Riain adds another silver to sign off with five-medal haul at Para Swimming Europeans
On The 42spirit
'We'd be lost without them' - Damien Duff explains bringing fan onto pitch to give team talk
derby delight
Shelbourne end five-game winless run with vital victory to maintain top spot
John Martin’s 33rd-minute strike was enough to edge out St Patrick’s Athletic 1-0 at Tolka Park.
crystal clear
Irish football's grave diagnosis cannot be allowed become terminal
Appointment of new FAI chief executive will be crucial to implenting changes required to halt country’s decline.
On The 42Team news
Kelly named on bench for Clare, De Búrca to start for Waterford in Munster SHC openers
Drama
Derry City cannot afford to swing between exhilaration and despondency
The title challengers have already been through the mill this season as they prepare for the visit of Shamrock Rovers.
dubliner
'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'
Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.
On The 42spanner in the works?
Bohemians on the double to end Shelbourne's unbeaten start to season
Jordan Flores scored a penalty and back-post header in 2-1 victory at Tolka Park.
woes
O'Donnell departure leaves Dundalk facing a gamble that needs to pay off
Lilywhites are at their lowest ebb for a decade and need a manager who can help avoid relegation.
On The 42on and on
FAI planning to announce new manager next week as job unlikely to interest Barry
The 42 understands that Anthony Barry prefers to take on his next full-time position in club football.
On The 42thrillers
The madness and misfortune of channel-hopping on an epic Champions League night
Two quarter-final classics to savour as Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City set the standard.
On The 42Dramatic
If Liverpool don't win the Premier League, this was the day the dream died
Jurgen Klopp’s side rue several missed chances, and while only off the top on goal difference, this should have been a resounding statement of intent.
Kop Idol
Anxiety of title race shredded by sheer class of Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder produces moment of magic to send Liverpool back to top of Premier League.
On The 42sitting tight
Fresh twist in Gus Poyet's Ireland talks as Uruguayan eyes summer options
The 42 also understands that the FAI’s strict budget requirments are the reason the Uruguayan couldn’t bring his preferred backroom staff.
up front
'I'd be crazy to walk away from something I love' - Duff won't leave Shelbourne for Ireland
Tolka Park boss also insists his recent ‘leading light’ comments about League of Ireland were not disrespectful to current international squad.
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