Person: Bill George

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Sympathy for the Red Devil

Bill George spoke to Nicky Button his hopes of regaining a regular place in the Man United first team.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Russians make their point

Bill George

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003

Clinton’s getting his kicks in Ireland’s green shirt
Birmingham striker Clinton Morrison is a fun-loving guy but is deadly serious about his game. Bill George reports

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003

Golf challenge keeps the spirit of GAA going strong

By Bill George examines the spectacular success of a tournament exclusively for GAA players.

Tue, 15 Jul, 2003

Rooney plays hardball when it comes to business of football

The FAI’s new chief executive, Fran Rooney, is a man of firm action and strong words. Bill George reports.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003

McManaman confounds critics to prove he is a Real class act

By Bill George

Fri, 25 Apr, 2003

A man for all seasons

Bill George talks to the versatile John O’Shea on his role for club and country

Tue, 01 Apr, 2003

For club and country
Bill George on the Irish defender Andy O'Brien and his path to glory

Fri, 28 Mar, 2003

Batemans prove the perfect match for Harlequins

Bill George talks to a husband and wife team driven

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003

Confident Irish turn on style
Scotland 0 Ireland 2

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003

Nolan’s rocket brings City joy

Bill George

Sat, 08 Feb, 2003

Early gift for Cork City

Cork City 2 Derry City 1

Mon, 09 Dec, 2002

Longford show healthy disregard for Cork City home record

Cork City 1 Longford Town 1

Mon, 18 Nov, 2002

Bohs boss welcomes return of Keegan

BOHEMIANS manager Stephen Kenny yesterday welcomed the return of centre-forward Paul Keegan as the runaway league leaders attempt to arrest a 'mini-slump' in fortunes against Shelbourne at Dalymount Park tonight.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2002

The final twist?

Ireland 1 Switzerland 2

Thu, 17 Oct, 2002

FAI want probe into attacks on Irish supporters

Bill George

Mon, 09 Sep, 2002

McCarthy still haunted by Keane fallout

By Bill George

Fri, 06 Sep, 2002

Kilbane a shining light for Ireland

THE frown that fell across Kevin Kilbane’s features expressed more eloquently than any words the conundrum that must blight the young man’s life.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2002

Cunningham leads European assault

KENNY CUNNINGHAM was reminded yesterday of the list of his predecessors as captain of Ireland.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2002

Derry visit a chance for Dixon to cement place at Waterford

McGeough to re-live memories of his heyday with Waterford

Thu, 15 Aug, 2002

Carr and McPhail make welcome return to Republic squad

Bill George,

Sat, 10 Aug, 2002

Healy has first team place in his sights

By Bill George,

Tue, 30 Jul, 2002

Billy George's World Cup dream team

It is a simple task to pick a team of the tournament from the Asia World Cup finals, isn't it?.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2002

If you’re nuts about football, rejoice!

IF you love football, then you must have rejoiced at Brazil’s World Cup success. Their role in the global expression of football is intimidating, their responsibility immense.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2002

Magical World Cup will live forever in memory lane

THE magnificent scenes at the end of the contest with Turkey on Saturday in Daegu carried a special significance for South Korea and not just because of the respect the Turks bore for their gallant team and extraordinary fans.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2002

Destiny’s child

By Bill George

Mon, 01 Jul, 2002

Brazil banking on Ronaldo

By Bill George, Yokohama

Fri, 28 Jun, 2002

Hunger drives both coaches

By Bill George

Fri, 28 Jun, 2002

Goalscorer committed tactical foul that was absolutely necessary, says Voeller

GERMAN coach Rudi Voeller praised goalscorer Michael Ballack for sacrificing himself with a booking in yesterday’s 1-0 semi-final victory over South Korea and said the team will try to win the World Cup for their suspended playmaker.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

Can Samba kings reign supreme?

THERE was a moment in this World Cup when anyone whose heart was not made of stone must have jumped for joy and admiration of a deed, so intrinsically good and elevating, that it was impossible to remain dispassionate.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2002

No Irish player picked for FIFA panel

IRELAND’S Damien Duff and Robbie Keane have been bizarrely excluded by a FIFA panel of so-called experts in a 33-strong short-list for its all-star team of the tournament.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2002

Koreans fans save life of football carnival

SOUTH KOREA have saved the World Cup from anonymity in this part of the world by their success.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002

Time for the replay referee

CRITICISMS of the standard of refereeing at the World Cup finals are justified. Major errors have been made so regularly and results of matches have been so critically affected that it’s time FIFA moved to incorporate the principal of a video referee sooner rather than later.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2002

Growing pains

FOOTBALL managers stand or fall on results. It is the sole criterion. Everybody loves a winner is an old cliche but its survival in our lexicon confirms its accuracy and its relevance. And Mick McCarthy is a winner.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2002

Last eight clashes rub salt in wounds

IRELAND’S World Cup squad will surely squirm with chagrin when USA trot out to play Germany in the quarter-finals of the competition in Ulsan, South Korea, tonight.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2002

It’s our time to shine

THE ebullient form of Ireland’s baby-faced assassins, Damien Duff and Robbie Keane, is what most of all sustains Irish hopes of continuing their remarkable run against Spain tomorrow in the World Cup round of sixteen.

Sat, 15 Jun, 2002

Irish do not expect the same level of support in South Korea

By Bill George

Fri, 14 Jun, 2002

McCarthy predicts more goals on Sunday

By Bill George, Seoul

Fri, 14 Jun, 2002

Keane calls for change to testing procedure

By Bill George, Korea

Thu, 13 Jun, 2002

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