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#Chip off the old block

# chip-off-the-old-block - Saturday 5 February, 2022

Eubank junior knocks Liam Williams down four times en route to a points win in Cardiff
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Eubank junior knocks Liam Williams down four times en route to a points win in Cardiff

Feb 5th 2022, 11:46 PM 9,282 Views 10 Comments

The Cardiff show also saw Claressa Shields record a facile win over previously unbeaten Slovenian, Ema Kozin

# chip-off-the-old-block - Friday 4 February, 2022

'My grandfather used to cycle from Waterford to Kilkenny to play rugby - it is in the blood'
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# Chip Off The Old Block

'My grandfather used to cycle from Waterford to Kilkenny to play rugby - it is in the blood'

Feb 4th 2022, 6:55 AM 22,631 Views 2 Comments

Josh van der Flier’s work ethic is renowned across the rugby world – but given his background, no one should be surprised.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Friday 28 January, 2022

Middlesbrough give green light to League Two loan for son of ex-Ireland midfielder
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Middlesbrough give green light to League Two loan for son of ex-Ireland midfielder

Jan 28th 2022, 7:15 PM 12,108 Views 0 Comments

Calum Kavanagh has signed for Harrogate Town.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Sunday 19 December, 2021

Tiger Woods makes competitive return, son Charlie Woods steals show again at PNC Championship
# Chip Off The Old Block
From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

Tiger Woods makes competitive return, son Charlie Woods steals show again at PNC Championship

Dec 19th 2021, 12:54 AM 56,788 Views 15 Comments

Woods Sr showed flashes of his old brilliance even though he lacked his usual power and length as he eased his way back into competitive action.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Saturday 19 June, 2021

Shane Jennings’ wonder try evokes memories of mentor Mannion’s score in ‘89
# Under 20s
From The42
# Under 20s

Shane Jennings’ wonder try evokes memories of mentor Mannion’s score in ‘89

Jun 19th 2021, 8:41 PM 14,277 Views 3 Comments

The Ballinasloe-born centre is the latest rugby star to emerge from the Galway town.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 7 April, 2021

Robbie Savage's son signs first professional contract with Man United
# Chip Off The Old Block
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Robbie Savage's son signs first professional contract with Man United

Apr 7th 2021, 9:34 PM 22,052 Views 8 Comments

Charlie Savage, 17, will hope to go one better than his father who never made a first-team appearance while at United.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Thursday 17 December, 2020

Wayne Rooney's eldest son Kai signs for Manchester United
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Wayne Rooney's eldest son Kai signs for Manchester United

Dec 17th 2020, 11:38 PM 14,984 Views 8 Comments

A ‘proud day’ for the club’s record goalscorer.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Saturday 5 December, 2020

Patrick Kluivert's son gets his first Leipzig goal in Bundesliga thriller
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Patrick Kluivert's son gets his first Leipzig goal in Bundesliga thriller

Dec 5th 2020, 8:41 PM 6,495 Views 0 Comments

Bayern had to come from behind to secure a 3-3 draw in top of the table clash.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 22 January, 2020

Dortmund boss talks up 17-year-old son of ex-Man City midfielder after impressive debut
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Dortmund boss talks up 17-year-old son of ex-Man City midfielder after impressive debut

Jan 22nd 2020, 6:41 PM 13,012 Views 2 Comments

American attacking midfielder Gio Reyna was handed his first Bundesliga appearance in the 5-3 win over Augsburg.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 20 November, 2019

Son of Olympians Rob and Marian Heffernan scores for Ireland U15s
# Sporting Family
From The42
# Sporting Family

Son of Olympians Rob and Marian Heffernan scores for Ireland U15s

Nov 20th 2019, 11:03 AM 13,205 Views 2 Comments

There was also a stunning goal from Shamrock Rovers’ Kevin Zefi in the 2-1 win over Poland.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 24 July, 2019

Paolo Maldini's 17-year-old son makes Milan debut in defeat to Bayern
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Paolo Maldini's 17-year-old son makes Milan debut in defeat to Bayern

Jul 24th 2019, 11:07 AM 10,833 Views 5 Comments

The attacking midfielder started for the Rossoneri, but Leon Goretzka’s goal handed victory to the Bundesliga champions.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Friday 12 July, 2019

Gheorghe Hagi's son to play in Champions League this season after leaving Romanian club
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From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

Gheorghe Hagi's son to play in Champions League this season after leaving Romanian club

Jul 12th 2019, 11:51 PM 11,845 Views 4 Comments

Ianis Hagi has swapped Viitorul Constanta for KRC Genk.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Friday 17 May, 2019

Different class: champion jockey Donnacha O'Brien looking towards the future with trainers' course
# Schooling
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# Schooling

Different class: champion jockey Donnacha O'Brien looking towards the future with trainers' course

May 17th 2019, 11:25 AM 4,029 Views 0 Comments

‘The plan for now is to continue riding,’ he says.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 12 December, 2018

Mark Kinsella's son Liam scored a cracker to knock Sunderland out of the FA Cup
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From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

Mark Kinsella's son Liam scored a cracker to knock Sunderland out of the FA Cup

Dec 12th 2018, 2:02 PM 9,761 Views 4 Comments

The 22-year-old midfielder struck to set up a third-round clash for Walsall against Bolton Wanderers.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Tuesday 28 August, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo's son joins Juventus youth academy
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Cristiano Ronaldo's son joins Juventus youth academy

Aug 28th 2018, 8:00 PM 17,867 Views 22 Comments

Other senior Juventus players have children in the team at underage level.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Tuesday 26 June, 2018

Phil Neville's 16-year-old son Harvey signs for Man United from Valencia
# Chip Off The Old Block
From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

Phil Neville's 16-year-old son Harvey signs for Man United from Valencia

Jun 26th 2018, 6:19 PM 17,758 Views 4 Comments

The teenager has put pen to paper on a professional deal with the club his father and uncle Gary made a name for themselves.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Tuesday 27 March, 2018

'I felt jitters in my stomach' - Patrick Kluivert's son makes senior Netherlands debut at 18
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# Chip Off The Old Block

'I felt jitters in my stomach' - Patrick Kluivert's son makes senior Netherlands debut at 18

Mar 27th 2018, 1:28 PM 6,017 Views 1 Comment

The Ajax teenager came off the bench for a late cameo in last night’s 3-0 win over European champions Portugal.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 7 March, 2018

Son of Irish rugby legend Keith Wood scores amazing try to win Munster Junior Cup
# Chip Off The Old Block
From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

Son of Irish rugby legend Keith Wood scores amazing try to win Munster Junior Cup

Mar 7th 2018, 6:04 PM 43,154 Views 16 Comments

St Munchin’s were victorious at Thomond Park this afternoon — ending a 20-year wait.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Sunday 27 August, 2017

Darragh Canavan, son of Peter, bags this goal of the year contender as Tyrone lift All-Ireland U17 crown
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# Chip Off The Old Block

Darragh Canavan, son of Peter, bags this goal of the year contender as Tyrone lift All-Ireland U17 crown

Aug 27th 2017, 1:21 PM 19,791 Views 7 Comments

Canavan finished with 1-3 after a delightful display from centre-forward.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Wednesday 3 May, 2017

These photos of Theresa May awkwardly eating chips have become a huge meme
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From The Daily Edge
# Chip Off The Old Block

These photos of Theresa May awkwardly eating chips have become a huge meme

May 3rd 2017, 7:56 AM 10,491 Views 11 Comments

Has she seen a chip before?

# chip-off-the-old-block - Sunday 19 March, 2017

17-year-old son of Patrick Kluivert scores first goal for Ajax
# Chip Off The Old Block
From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

17-year-old son of Patrick Kluivert scores first goal for Ajax

Mar 19th 2017, 3:46 PM 6,303 Views 9 Comments

It’s 10 years and one day since his father’s last strike in the Dutch top-flight.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Thursday 20 October, 2016

Notions alert - the 'world's most expensive crisps' cost €51 for a box of five
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From The Daily Edge
# Chip Off The Old Block

Notions alert - the 'world's most expensive crisps' cost €51 for a box of five

Oct 20th 2016, 11:28 AM 10,194 Views 2 Comments

Five. Just five crisps. Would you be WELL?

# chip-off-the-old-block - Thursday 29 October, 2015

A father and son could play alongside each other in the Pro12 Friday night
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From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

A father and son could play alongside each other in the Pro12 Friday night

Oct 29th 2015, 3:32 PM 15,330 Views 9 Comments

Regan King could be joined by his son as Scarlets take on Dragons.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Tuesday 19 May, 2015

He might be a goalkeeper, but it's clear Luca Zidane is his father's son
# Chip Off The Old Block
From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

He might be a goalkeeper, but it's clear Luca Zidane is his father's son

May 19th 2015, 4:31 PM 10,149 Views 3 Comments

The Real Madrid teenager saved three penalties while also hitting the crossbar with a Panenka at the U17 European Championships.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Friday 15 May, 2015

Chips: An important and definitive ranking
# Chip Off The Old Block
From The Daily Edge
# Chip Off The Old Block

Chips: An important and definitive ranking

May 15th 2015, 9:30 PM 13,161 Views 18 Comments

McDonald’s. Supermacs. Burger King. Who will come out on top?

# chip-off-the-old-block - Saturday 20 April, 2013

The Beckham boys team up to take on Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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From The42
# Chip Off The Old Block

The Beckham boys team up to take on Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Apr 20th 2013, 6:02 PM 4,065 Views 0 Comments

Brooklyn, Cruz and Romeo turned up at PSG’s training to show off their skills.

# chip-off-the-old-block - Saturday 26 January, 2013

A chip off the old block: 12 great father and sons in football
# Family Business
From The42
# Family Business

A chip off the old block: 12 great father and sons in football

Jan 26th 2013, 10:00 AM 5,016 Views 1 Comment

When they grow up they want to be just like their dad.

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