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On The 42Der Kaiser
When Franz Beckenbauer demanded a friendly with Ireland to help qualify for Italia 90
The 42 digs through the archives to get a sense of ‘Der Kaiser’s’ visits to Dublin for both club and country.
Planning
United must accept this pain to restore their lost respect
Erik ten Hag’s beleagured side ended the year with another miserable defeat at Nottingham Forest.
On The 42comings ans goings
Drogheda benefit from American link as Weir signs for Walsall but stays on loan
spirit
Wexford's youths a small example of League of Ireland's organic growth
Secondary school students from Gorey, Enniscorthy and Wexford town uniting under the one banner.
best of 2023
The 42's Best of 2023: (Irish) Footballers' Lives - a weekend in north-west England
David Sneyd travels to England to spend a weekend with an array of Irish football people, including Stephen Kenny, John O’Shea and Nathan Collins.
best of 2023
The 42's Best of 2023: Darron Gibson's addiction, recovery, and the moment his life changed
Darron Gibson welcomed David Sneyd into his home to share a struggle that few people knew about.
Star
Rise of Katie McCabe brings new, more ambitious challenges
A stellar 2023 for club and country provides the 28-year-old with added confidence in prime of her career.
On The 42talking point
'We were so soft' - Is Pochettino's allure at risk amid Chelsea chaos?
If he is no longer the coach who can get the best out of young players with shedloads of talent, then what sets him apart from the rest?
New bloodSaints confirm signing of Aaron Bolger, while Shels appoint Luke Byrne as technical director
AdditionDuff hails Shels' new recruit from Bohs - 'His movement is elite and his finishing top class'
On The 42Kicking On
'He’s sometimes a bit crazy in a positive way' - Jon Dahl Tomasson hails Irish forward
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