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# Big Talk

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Defiant Maguire says players 'let down' Solskjaer in Liverpool humiliation
“We’re open, we’re men and we can take someone pointing the finger at us, but one thing is for sure and that’s that we all know we’re in this together, there’s no blame game.”
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Oct 29th 2021, 12:49 PM
Keita: I know Liverpool can challenge Man City for Premier League title
The 23-year-old is confident he and his fellow new signings can give the Reds the spark they need to challenge Pep Guardiola’s champions.
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Jul 21st 2018, 1:47 PM
'It was just big talk — I did not actually source or supply the substances'
Justin Gatlin’s agent has hit back after being secretly filmed by the British newspaper.
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Dec 20th 2017, 11:10 AM
UFC fighter who called McGregor a 'potato picker' now says Aldo will 'knock the snot' out of him
Do you think Clay Guida might be angling for a big-money fight?
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Nov 6th 2015, 9:19 AM
As Labour's conference opens, Alan Kelly says this is one of the best governments ever
Labour voted in favour of a motion to campaign for the repeal of the 8th Amendment at the next election on the opening night of its conference.
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Feb 27th 2015, 10:10 PM
Rodgers: Sterling form mirroring Messi
“When you look at the finish against Manchester City in New York, how many times have we seen Messi produce a touch like that?”
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Aug 13th 2014, 10:20 AM
Solskjaer reveals Tan team talk before Cardiff's latest loss
The controversial Malaysian businessman couldn’t inspire his side before the Spurs game.
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Mar 3rd 2014, 10:49 AM
With Folau's X-Factor, Genia is unfazed by approaching Lions
The Queensland scrum-half is well used to being targeted by opposition defences.
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Jun 21st 2013, 7:30 PM
Old Firm will move to England within 5 years, says Rangers CEO
Charles Green claims that a number of his Premier League counterparts want Celtic and Rangers in England’s top flight.
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Mar 25th 2013, 9:56 AM
Roberto Mancini: I'm the best manager in England
“There is not another manager that’s won like me in the last 15 months. I can do nothing but it is the reality.”
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Feb 18th 2013, 3:11 PM
Here's the epic speech one excited American football coach gave this weekend after a narrow win
‘What a spectacular group of men!’ said Les Miles.
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Nov 19th 2012, 11:40 AM
Canning takes aim at 'unsporting' Shefflin ahead of hurling final replay
The Portumna man had plenty to say about the Cats yesterday.
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Sep 13th 2012, 9:59 AM
The Watercooler: ordinary United reach extraordinary milestone
It’s sweet 19 for Alex Ferguson… and the rest of the weekend football talking points.
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May 16th 2011, 11:32 AM
Rex Ryan puts last season behind him as he 'guarantees' a Super Bowl
The outspoken New York Jets coach has picked up where he left off, barely a month after the end of the season.
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Feb 25th 2011, 4:03 PM
The Watercooler: talking points from the weekend's football action
From Barcelona to west London, there’s plenty to pick over today.
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Jan 31st 2011, 1:06 PM
Tennis star in interesting press conference shocker
Danish star offers her opinion on Dalglish, global warming and Andy Murray in a bid to beat ‘boring’ label.
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Jan 21st 2011, 3:43 PM
Is Rex Ryan's latest story made up?
Did the New York Jets coach exaggerate a tale in yesterday’s press conference ahead of the showdown with Pittsburgh?
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Jan 18th 2011, 3:04 PM
The Watercooler: five talking points from the weekend's football
Paul Ring rakes over a busy weekend of football action throughout Europe.
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Jan 17th 2011, 9:58 AM
Six of Roy Keane's best press conferences
Whatever about the fare on the Portman Road pitch, the action after the final whistle was always worth watching.
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Jan 7th 2011, 2:02 PM
Sports quotes of the year
It’s good to talk… as we find out with the best sound-bites of the last 12 months.
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Dec 29th 2010, 9:00 AM
Rugby quotes of the year
It was a year full of talking points for the rugby’s best this year.
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Dec 28th 2010, 9:00 AM
GAA quotes of the year
They know how to talk in the world of GAA. And this year they had plenty to say once again.
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Dec 27th 2010, 8:00 AM