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# baptism of fire

This year
2023
Celtic debutant enjoyed 'toxic' Old Firm atmosphere
Alistair Johnston delivered a sound performance and felt the occasion had lived up to its billing.
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Jan 6th 2023, 8:27 AM
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Liverpool 'magnificent' despite 5-0 loss to Villa, says stand-in Reds boss
The visitors controlled the early stages of the game before being undone in a match where they fielded the club’s youngest-ever side
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Dec 17th 2019, 11:16 PM
Barcelona's €120 million man admits to lacking confidence
Antoine Griezmann spoke about life at Camp Nou ahead of the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
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Nov 26th 2019, 10:33 AM
McAllister feeling the heat of Connacht's pre-season, but excited for all to come after
Approaching his 30th birthday, the Ulster native is intent on making his experience count for his new club.
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Jul 16th 2019, 4:21 PM
Spurs game not for Alexis Sanchez – Mourinho
Manchester United’s clash against Tottenham was not the right type of game for the Red Devils’ new signing, according to his manager.
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Feb 1st 2018, 9:49 AM
Latest high-profile MLS recruit Julio Baptista makes instant impact in hugely controversial clash
The Brazilian was awarded a penalty after just twelve seconds of his first start for Orlando City SC.
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Apr 18th 2016, 4:11 PM
Will learning improv cure my fear of public speaking? Let's find out
I need to silence my inner giraffe.
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Jan 16th 2016, 7:30 PM
Dublin firefighters deliver baby boy in Swords home
Both mother and baby are reported to be doing well.
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Jan 4th 2016, 8:02 AM
Garde's baptism of fire and five other Premier league talking points
How will Arsenal react, can Vardy keep scoring and is this the weekend Louis van Gaal’s attack starts to click?
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Nov 7th 2015, 9:48 AM
Cech admits his error-ridden Premier League Arsenal debut was 'not in the script'
The 33-year-old was at the centre of the Gunners’ unexpected 2-0 defeat to West Ham.
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Aug 9th 2015, 7:06 PM
This baby girl was delivered by Dublin firefighters this morning
Baby Eva’s parents will have a good story to tell her when she’s older.
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Aug 3rd 2015, 11:25 AM
Heather Humphreys had another bad afternoon answering questions on 'McNulty-gate'
The relatively new Arts Minister continues to face questions over the John McNulty debacle.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 3:55 PM
Barcelona confirm Suarez in line to make debut in next month's El Clasico
The Uruguayan striker is eligible to face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on 25 October.
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Sep 10th 2014, 4:42 PM
Confirmed: Kidney hands debut to Jackson and Marshall
The Ulster duo will play in tandem this Sunday when Ireland take on Scotland.
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Feb 20th 2013, 1:34 PM