The man described by Colm O'Rourke as the 'daddy of them all' when it came to winning football All-Ireland medals, at a ceremony for the latest inductees into the GAA's Hall of Fame this week, is better placed than most to offer comparisons between his great Kerry team and the Dublin team that broke new ground last Saturday night. After all, Moran knows a thing or two about dominance and won his eight Celtic Crosses by playing every minute of those final wins in the same position. However, Moran points out that the game has changed so much that pitching his team against the current Dublin side or comparing Mick O'Dwyer with Jim Gavin is a largely redundant exercise. He stresses, however, that's not to doubt Dublin's place in the history of the game. "Ah they were different eras," he said. "What you would say in our time it was 40 years ago so it is very hard to compare with that time but these certainly are the best team of their era and maybe ever. "Their record shows that, no one … [Read more...] about ‘People will appreciate the efforts they have made’
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UEFA president: Belarus can make a good host of UEFA Super Cup
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin MINSK, 19 September (BelTA) – Belarus can make a good host of the UEFA Super Cup, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin told the media on 19 September, BelTA has learned.“As the head of UEFA, a transparent organization, I cannot make any statements as it is [the choice of the UEFA Super Cup venue] a matter of voting. If I start making conclusions or voicing any decisions, it will be at least strange. I do not know yet where and when the next competitions will take place. I am confident, however, that the Belarusian federation can make a bid and can definitely make a good host of the tournament,” Aleksander Ceferin stressed.Belarus has played host to international football competitions of different level, including the UEFA development tournaments and European Women's U17 and U19 Championships. The country applied to host the UEFA EURO 2020 and the UEFA Super Cup 2020 and 2021. Belarus plans to bid to host the UEFA Super Cup 2022. … [Read more...] about UEFA president: Belarus can make a good host of UEFA Super Cup
BOWLS PICTURES: Rugby Bowling Association finals day round-up
By Keith Oakes The Rugby Bowling Association held their Finals day at Thornfield Outdoor Bowls Club on Sunday (September 15) where six finals were contested. There were three games being played in the morning, one was the Tony Dean Memorial Trophy Mixed pairs which was a repeat of the 2018 final between Carol Mace-Humphries & Phil Bale (Grange) and Vanessa Brazier & Bruce Truman (Rugby Railway). Playing 18 ends, it was close up to the 7th end where Carol & Phil took 5 shots (11-4) and at 13 ends, Vanessa & Bruce had clawed back to 16-13 down but finally losing 21 – 14 at the 17th end.The Britannia Plate competition is the Ladies Pairs contested by Janet Bradley & Yvonne Bromfield (Thornfield) and Beryl Cooke & Kim Tubb (Oakfield). A close encounter through-out with 4 shots each at 7 ends, 8 shots each at 12 ends but the Thornfield Pair taking the honours by 13 shots to 12 shots at 18 ends.The third morning final was the new Competition, The Presidents … [Read more...] about BOWLS PICTURES: Rugby Bowling Association finals day round-up
Peterborough United to host England international
0 Have your say Peterborough United will host an Elite League under 20 international between England the Czech Republic at the Weston Homes Stadium on Monday, October 14. England manager Keith Downing said: “It’s a great opportunity at this age group to take the team around England, to play in stadiums and give the players experience representing their country while being on the road. We are really looking forward to playing at Peterborough and we hope we can attract a good size crowd that will get behind the team.“Czech Republic will provide a tough test for us and I’m sure it will make for an entertaining game. These are the kind of games that we want our players to be involved in so they can develop their international careers.”England have won one and drawn one of their two Elite League games this season. Included in their last squad were Burnley first-team regular Dwight McNeill and Arsenal prospect Eddie Nketieh who is … [Read more...] about Peterborough United to host England international
FEATURE: “I tried to sneak out the changing room!”
Harry Smith was only on the pitch for 23 minutes of Tuesday’s game at Stevenage and yet he experienced the full range of emotions. Sent on as a half-time substitute by Keith Curle, Smith’s long and frustrating wait for a first Cobblers goal was ended when he nodded home Nicky Adams’ cross and handed the visitors a crucial lead.But any joy gleaned from that moment was replaced by anger 12 minutes later as two yellows in two minutes from everyone’s favourite referee, Charles Breakspear, equalled red and an early bath.Then came the agony and the torture of having to listen to the final 25 minutes from the changing room. Thankfully, his team-mates defended heroically and bailed him out as Town made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season. By his own admission, Smith was the most relieved man in the stadium when he heard the sound of Breakspear’s full-time whistle.“It was nice to get the goal,” said the 24-year-old. “It was … [Read more...] about FEATURE: “I tried to sneak out the changing room!”