Attacking Tottenham a welcome addition to Champions League
Tottenham Hotspur are back amongst the elite of European football and deservedly so writes Ger McCarthy.
August 26, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
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Man City may regret shabby treatment of Ireland and Bellamy
In the space of just 24 hours the careers of two players deemed surplus to requirements at Manchester City have irrevocably changed writes Ger McCarthy.
August 17, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Blackpool’s season might yet become a Tangerine Nightmare
Blackpool’s stunning start to the new Premier League season means nothing – the real dream is a long-term one, writes Ger McCarthy.
August 16, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Three reasons to be cheerful for Boys in Green
Ger McCarthy looks at three good reasons why it’s been a good start to the new international season for the Republic of Ireland.
August 16, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Bottom line – O’Neill was never Randy’s choice for Villa
Martin O’Neill is no longer manager of Aston Villa and the club’s American owner Randy Lerner’s decision to let one of the brightest manager’s in the game walk out the door could prove catastrophic for the midlands club writes Ger McCarthy.
August 10, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Can United win it with kids again?
For all the youthful talent at his disposal Sir Alex Ferguson needs to strengthen his squad with some experienced internationals ahead of the coming season, writes Ger McCarthy.
July 19, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Shouting for the Germans – how times change.
Ger McCarthy finds himself in the unusual position of cheering Germany in the World Cup semi-finals.
Where do Capello and England go from here?
Ger McCarthy looks at the key decisions facing Fabio Capello ahead of the most important English international in many years.
June 21, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Awful long-ball England are disjointed and disorganised
England were held to a draw by a much better team in Rustenburg writes Ger McCarthy.
June 14, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
RTE panel in tune from the off
You know it promises to be an entertaining World Cup when the main RTE pundits spend a portion of the opening broadcast assessing Eamon Dunphy’s singing capabilities writes Ger McCarthy
June 11, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Rafa Benitez is on a hiding to nothing at Inter
Rafa has impossible shoes to fill in Mourinho, while straight shooter Lennon might be a cost-cutting move, writes Ger McCarthy.
June 9, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
R.O.C.K. in the USA – Part 1
In his latest World Cup lookback, Ger McCarthy recalls Ireland’s qualification for World Cup 1994.
Rio injury leaves Capello with soft centre
England and the Ivory Coast’s World Cup 2010 preparations have each suffered huge setbacks with news of injuries to Rio Ferdinand and Didier Drogba writes Ger McCarthy.
June 4, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Italia 90 semi changed English and Irish football
The unforgettable Italia 90’ semi-final clash between England and West Germany had a long-lasting effect on the game in both Britain and Ireland, writes Ger McCarthy.
Capello was right to axe Walcott
The England squad for World Cup 2010 has been confirmed but Arsenal’s Theo Walcott will not be part of the final 23. It is the correct decision writes Ger McCarthy.
June 2, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
How do you solve a problem like Real Madrid?
Go out and sign the only managerial Galactico there is: Jose Mourinho, writes Ger McCarthy.
May 28, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Could England actually win the World Cup?
Once again England is being touted as a potential World Cup winner. Looking past the hyperbole, fan frenzy and over-the-top media coverage, Ger McCarthy asks if Fabio Capello’s men could actually win it.
May 28, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
World Cup Memories – Ireland in Italia 90
A four-year odyssey which began in 1986 with the appointment of Jack Charlton culminated in Ireland’s first ever World Cup finals appearance at Italia 90. Ger McCarthy recounts that never to be forgotten summer.
What did Arsene Wenger and Cesc Fabregas say to each other?
Ger McCarthy had a glass to the wall in the Arsenal training ground.
May 19, 2010 | Posted in Off-Centre Circle | Read More »
Road to Italia 90: Republic of Ireland put ‘em under pressure
Ireland’s first ever World Cup finals appearance in 1990 represented a golden period for Irish soccer, but the long road to Italy began four years earlier writes Ger McCarthy.
