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# home-thoughts - Thursday 1 November, 2012
NFL undermines Hammers’ Olympic hopes
Mayor of London Boris Johnson opened talks with NFL owners when St Louis Rams and New England Patriots visited the capital for their annual fixture at Wembley Stadium last weekend.
# home-thoughts - Monday 15 October, 2012
Staying put: Liverpool reveal plans to extend Anfield capacity to 60,000
The Fenway Sports Group will look to keep the Premier League side at their spiritual home, they say.
# home-thoughts - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Influx of Kiwis to the provinces but where are the Irish coaches?
When Rob Penney touches down in Shannon and Mark Anscombe takes over at Ravenhill, three of the four provinces will be led by New Zealanders.
# home-thoughts - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
About Schmidt: Ireland should take lessons from Leinster coach
No matter what team Joe Schmidt puts out these days, his side are bulldozing all in front of them.
# home-thoughts - Wednesday 15 February, 2012
Identity crisis: Is the Leinster v Munster rivalry a hindrance to Ireland?
It’s a case of red or blue when fans view their national team… but Declan Kidney’s squad need to find their own personality.
# home-thoughts - Thursday 19 January, 2012
It’s great having Robbie around at Villa, says Stephen Ireland
No seriously. Having senior senior internationals like Keane, Given and Dunen doesn’t freak me out, says exiled Corkman.
# home-thoughts - Friday 6 January, 2012
# home-thoughts - Thursday 22 December, 2011
# home-thoughts - Wednesday 7 December, 2011
Heineken Cup: Midweek update from the four corners of Ireland
Two match swing will make or break the Irish provinces – here’s the lowdown as preparations kick up a gear.
# home-thoughts - Friday 2 December, 2011
Home and away: It’s Kennelly versus Galvin in local showdown… maybe
Former AFL star Tadhg Kennelly is on his way back to Kerry and may feature in championship game this weekend.
# home-thoughts - Wednesday 27 July, 2011
Who can seal a home win at the Irish Open?
The Irish Open gets underway tomorrow at Killarney. From major champions to European Tour veterans, meet the hopes for a home victory.
# home-thoughts - Monday 4 July, 2011
# home-thoughts - Friday 1 July, 2011
Things to look out for in the Airtricity League this weekend…
All football is local… here’s the main talking points ahead of the weekend action.
# home-thoughts - Monday 27 June, 2011
Five things we learned this weekend in the Airtricity League
St Pat’s moved top after their win against Bray last week.
# home-thoughts - Monday 20 June, 2011
What we learned from the League of Ireland this weekend…
Zayed hit an invaluable brace as Derry sent Bohs back to Dublin pointless.
# home-thoughts - Monday 13 June, 2011
Five things we learned from the League of Ireland this weekend…
The chasing pack need to keep the pressure on Shamrock Rovers this week.
# home-thoughts - Monday 6 June, 2011
What we learned from the League of Ireland this weekend
Wexford Youths shocked Derry City at Ferrycarrig Park in another interesting weekend of domestic action.
# home-thoughts - Monday 23 May, 2011
Five things we learned from the Airtricity League this weekend
Shamrock Rovers were the big winners after another round of League of Ireland matches.
# home-thoughts - Friday 20 May, 2011
League of Ireland preview: what to look out for this weekend
St Pat’s meet Bohs tonight in another busy round of Airtricity League showdowns. Here’s what you need to know.
# home-thoughts - Friday 6 May, 2011
Five questions ahead of the League of Ireland weekend
We’re into the second round of Airtricity League fixtures. And Alan Smith has more questions than answers.
# home-thoughts - Friday 15 April, 2011
League of Ireland preview: focus on Dalymount for Dublin derby
Michael O’Neill brings his Shamrock Rovers side to Phibsboro as champions but Bohs can go top with a victory.
# home-thoughts - Friday 8 April, 2011
League of Ireland preview: Candystripes back on primetime
Alan Smith previews a busy weekend of Airtricity League action throughout the country.
# home-thoughts - Friday 1 April, 2011
League of Ireland preview: Fenlon still on the bench as Bohs visit Inchicore
Gypsies visit Richmond Park in what may be managers League of Ireland swansong.
# home-thoughts - Friday 25 March, 2011
In-form Hoops facing northern exposure
It’s a bumper night of League of Ireland action tonight.
# home-thoughts - Monday 21 March, 2011
League of Ireland review: drawing a blank on disappointing weekend
Alan Smith swings through the turnstiles to examine the fare on offer in the Airtricity League this weekend.
# home-thoughts - Friday 18 March, 2011
League of Ireland preview: Gypsies on a roll
Alan Smith previews the weekend’s League of Ireland action, starting with Bohemians’ trip to Oriel Park.
# home-thoughts - Friday 4 March, 2011
Living the Hoop dreams as champions the one to beat this season
Alan Smith tugs on his boots, slips in the shin-guards, does a few cursory stretches and kicks off his League of Ireland column. It’s going to be another mad season, isn’t it?














































