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Shouting for the Germans – how times change.


by Ger McCarthy - on Jul 6th 2010 - No Comments

Ger McCarthy finds himself in the unusual position of cheering Germany in the World Cup semi-finals.

R.O.C.K. in the USA – Part 1


by Ger McCarthy - on Jun 8th 2010 - No Comments

In his latest World Cup lookback, Ger McCarthy recalls Ireland’s qualification for World Cup 1994.

Italia 90 semi changed English and Irish football


by Chef - on Jun 2nd 2010 - 1 Comment

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.

World Cup Memories – Ireland in Italia 90


by Ger McCarthy - on May 25th 2010 - 1 Comment

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.

Road to Italia 90: Republic of Ireland put \’em under pressure


by Ger McCarthy - on May 17th 2010 - 1 Comment

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.

The Great Danes of Mexico 1986


by Ger McCarthy - on May 10th 2010 - No Comments

The Denmark team that competed in the 1986 World Cup in Mexico is still remembered with great affection as one of the most electrifying sides ever to grace the competition writes Ger McCarthy.

French artistry prevails in the Guadalajara heat


by Ger McCarthy - on May 6th 2010 - 3 Comments

Brazil and France played out one of the finest matches in World Cup history in the searing heat of Guadalajara, Mexico, in front of 65,000 fans on June 21, 1986 writes Ger McCarthy.

Schumacher the villain amid drama in Seville


by Chef - on Apr 28th 2010 - 1 Comment

Ger McCarthy remembers one of the most dramatic World Cup matches of all time, when West Germany and France clashed in the semi-finals of the tournament in 1982.

Rossi joins the Immortals


by Ger McCarthy - on Apr 21st 2010 - 1 Comment

Ger McCarthy kicks off a new series looking back at memorable World Cup moments by reflecting on Paolo Rossi’s hat-trick against Brazil in 1982

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