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Larry Ryan

The Pogues In Concert

S Larry Ryan: The measure of our dreams

We are reminded near daily now that sport and song will forever outlast profit and loss.

Sat, 02 Dec, 2023

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Press Conference

S Larry Ryan: Stephen Kenny divided us and brought us together

Results or not, we’d do it all over again with Kenny, wouldn’t we?

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

FBL-ENG-LCUP-MAN UTD-NEWCASTLE

S Larry Ryan: Blurred lines make it hard to solve Manchester United riddle

The latest version of football’s eternal riddle: the manager is the right man for the long term as long as he gets it right in the short term.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023

Arsenal FC v Manchester City - Premier League

S Larry Ryan: Liam Brady is a national treasure allowing himself be treasured

Brady's new autobiography, Born to be a Footballer, is a reminder of what an extraordinary sporting life he has lived.

Sun, 15 Oct, 2023

FBL-ENG-PR-BRIGHTON-MAN UTD

S Larry Ryan: Clear and obvious that VAR can't organise a conspiracy

Rather than evidence of a plot, the sleuths found chaos in Stockley Park, a tragic scene in many ways, as panic took hold, confusion reigned

Sat, 07 Oct, 2023

Arsenal v Fulham - Premier League - Emirates Stadium

S Larry Ryan: You can bet on streaming sport getting faster

Time travel is a constant factor when watching live sport these days.

Sat, 30 Sep, 2023

FAI Media Briefing

S Larry Ryan: Will we go back to managing Ireland by committee?

Is it time to accept that an Ireland manager will never solve all our needs and instead build a coaching ticket like any half-serious Gaelic football county?

Sat, 16 Sep, 2023

FBL-ENG-FRA-MAN UTD-LENS-FRIENDLY

S Larry Ryan: Should we condemn our kids to a pact with the devil?

Already, an unhealthy proportion of our citizens are having the shape of their week distorted by where in England an Ecuadorian midfielder would prefer to live

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B

S Larry Ryan: Were Ireland outbelieved when it was time to shine?

Maybe, contrary to promises, we were outbelieved.

Sat, 05 Aug, 2023

Limerick Media Conference ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Larry Ryan: Hype up Kiely, trusted Gilesy, Clifford can do no wrong

Who is the most trusted man in Ireland?

Sat, 22 Jul, 2023