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# Optimism

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2022
# Optimism
Friend thrilled Connacht's squad depth strengthened by Challenge Cup games
“We’ve got to be brave enough to use it. There would have been a lot of people scratching their heads wondering what are we doing.”
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Dec 12th 2022, 6:15 AM
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Ex-Liverpool defender Kolo Toure proud of players after managerial debut
His Wigan side were held by Millwall amid a 1-1 draw at the Den.
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Dec 10th 2022, 7:00 PM
# Optimism
Australia win third World Cup game in their history to revive last-16 hopes
Striker Mitch Duke scored the only goal of a tight match against Tunisia.
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Nov 26th 2022, 12:21 PM
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Qatar football will survive World Cup exit, says coach
The country’s final group game against the Netherlands on Tuesday has now become a dead rubber.
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Nov 25th 2022, 10:00 PM
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'I feel like there’s a huge opportunity for me to push on' - Connacht's Tierney-Martin
The 22-year-old recently returned to action again after a lengthy injury setback.
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May 18th 2022, 6:15 AM
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Ex-Celtic youngster says moving to Ireland 'one of the best decisions in my footballing career'
Joe Thomson is hoping to help propel Derry City to new heights this season.
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Feb 25th 2022, 6:45 AM
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# Optimism
'Today I saw the heart of my players' - Antonio Conte
The Spurs boss saw his side draw with Everton in his first league game in charge.
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Nov 7th 2021, 7:39 PM
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Fully fit Barca can still win La Liga despite poor current form, says Koeman
‘We have had bad luck with injuries but when they recover we will have a team to fight for the league title,’ said the Dutchman.
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Oct 16th 2021, 3:06 PM
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Man United on ‘right track’ after signing likes of Cristiano Ronaldo – Ed Woodward
The Old Trafford giants followed up the big-money acquisitions of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane by signing a club great.
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Sep 17th 2021, 2:27 PM
# tartan brigade
Scotland expect to be watched by ‘reasonably good number’ of fans at home Euros fixtures
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has offered an optimistic update over Scotland’s plans for the summer.
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Apr 6th 2021, 4:02 PM
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Farrell excited by 'great squad' and backs those lacking game time to get up to speed
The head coach believes he has named a strong squad even if several players are short of game time
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Jan 28th 2021, 7:15 AM
# Optimism
Neil Lennon confident he can turn things around after Celtic crash out of Europe
The stuttering Hoops were knocked out of the Europa League this evening.
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Nov 26th 2020, 10:49 PM
# Optimism
Ireland's youngsters determined to end campaign on a high after missing out on qualification
Conor Masterson insists there are positives to take for the team.
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Nov 17th 2020, 12:15 PM
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'We only conceded 4 chances in 3 games' - Kenny plays down Ireland concerns
The Irish boss feels his side should not be judged solely on last Thursday’s friendly against England.
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Nov 15th 2020, 1:00 AM
# Optimism
Gerard Pique says soul preserved at new Davis Cup, despite mixed attendances
The Barcelona defender is at the forefront of changes made to the 119-year-old competition.
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Nov 24th 2019, 9:06 PM
# Claim
Duffy: Ireland will qualify for Euros if they repeat Danish performance in March
The Brighton defender was remaining optimistic after last night’s setback.
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Nov 19th 2019, 7:15 AM
# New Campaign
Irish provinces aiming for high places as European season kicks-off
Connacht are back in with the big boys for the return of the Heineken Champions Cup.
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Nov 14th 2019, 8:00 PM
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Wijnaldum: Liverpool can remain unbeaten all season
The Reds are enjoying a perfect start to the Premier League campaign.
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Oct 19th 2019, 3:53 PM
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Solskjaer: Manchester United's performances do not worry me
Despite a poor run of results, the Old Trafford boss sees no reason for the club to change their approach.
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Sep 14th 2019, 10:50 AM
# bright side of life
Being optimistic can help you live longer, a new study finds
The research suggests that having a positive attitude could keep you living to 85 and beyond.
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Aug 27th 2019, 11:26 AM
# Looking Forward
After 'freak accident' in 2015, TOD targets spot in Schmidt's World Cup plan
The 32-year-old Munster man was injured in a warm-up game four years ago.
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Aug 7th 2019, 7:00 AM
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'A goalless draw is the best draw you can get'
Jamie Carragher was positive about Liverpool’s chances of progression following the first-leg encounter with Bayern Munich.
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Feb 20th 2019, 12:33 PM
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'It's my body at the end of the day... I just need to keep in touch with Preston'
Sean Maguire insists he is ready to face Denmark and Wales despite concerns over the striker’s match fitness.
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Oct 10th 2018, 7:15 AM
# Contenders
2019 World Cup a thrilling prospect for Schmidt's superb Ireland
Ireland had a stunning season in which they beat everyone in the World Rugby Top 10 aside from the All Blacks.
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Jun 26th 2018, 8:43 AM
# Optimism
French President will travel to Russia 'when' team reach World Cup quarter-finals
Emmanuel Macron is confident the side will at least get to the last eight.
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Jun 10th 2018, 2:07 PM
# MUFC
Man United's 'big six' record has laid down a marker for next season - Young
United are set to finish second in the Premier League and are gearing up for an FA Cup final.
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May 1st 2018, 12:53 PM
# Looking Up
'We weren't enjoying our rugby... It has started to lift a bit of the gloom'
Ulster captain Rory Best says the province’s last four games have signalled a change in mood.
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Apr 30th 2018, 12:28 PM
# Optimism
Rory McIlroy sees progress despite failing to contend at Riviera
The star was encouraged with his game at the Riviera Country Club this week.
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Feb 19th 2018, 8:32 AM
# Optimism
Schmidt's stocks look healthy as Ireland set off for sunny Spain
There are in-form players everywhere in Ireland’s Six Nations squad.
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Jan 22nd 2018, 8:55 AM
# Optimism
'I don’t think there's a lot of difference between the Super Rugby sides and All Blacks'
Warren Gatland says he is happy to have tough tests in the build-up to the All Blacks clashes.
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Jun 7th 2017, 1:33 PM
# Optimism
LeBron and the Cavs can be hopeful heading into Game 3 of the NBA Finals: here's why
Steve Kerr’s side seem to struggle in the third game of play-off series’.
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Jun 5th 2017, 11:30 PM
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'We can win every game' - Milner hopes for final flourish from Liverpool in top four fight
The Reds moved back into the Champions League spots with victory over Arsenal at the weekend.
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Mar 7th 2017, 7:48 AM
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Man United upturn leaves Mourinho feeling at home
The Red Devils head into their Boxing Day fixture against Sunderland on the back of three consecutive Premier League victories.
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Dec 25th 2016, 10:37 AM
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'That's what makes these guys stronger, that's what Connacht's about'
Pat Lam was pleased his players delivered work rate after a difficult week out west.
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Dec 12th 2016, 6:30 AM
# thin blue line
It's a yes: Rank-and-file gardaí have voted to accept the pay deal
Three-quarters of GRA gardaí have voted to accept the Labour Court’s recommendations on pay and conditions.
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Dec 5th 2016, 4:40 PM
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Ireland Women feeling 'quietly confident' ahead of final Test match against New Zealand
Ireland are hoping to go out of the November Series on a high.
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Nov 25th 2016, 6:30 AM
# Optimism
Holland out for a month but Erasmus confident of Munster's potential
The promising out-half is struggling with a hamstring issue.
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Aug 24th 2016, 6:14 AM
# Optimism
'We've got a big chance now against Italy' - John O'Shea
The Ireland captain says his side needs to learn from their mistakes today.
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Jun 18th 2016, 4:17 PM
# Optimism
'Dangerous' Ireland can definitely cause problems at Euro 2016, says Dutch striker
Luuk de Jong had some fulsome praise for Martin O’Neill’s side after Friday night’s friendly in Dublin.
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May 28th 2016, 4:37 PM
# Optimism
Jon Walters issues positive injury update after reports suggest he could miss the Euros
The striker was ruled out of Ireland’s recent friendlies with Switzerland and Slovakia owing to injury.
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Mar 31st 2016, 2:23 PM
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