Person: Damian Duff

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Ireland crying out for invention so it is time to be bold

If modern sport has taught us anything it could be the maxim more doesn’t always mean better. In terms of quality, that is, not money. Sport being the global mega-business it is means the urge to expand is just as inherent and relentless as in every other branch of capitalism, but it is rarely a case of everyone being a winner.

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Michu grabs first goal of the season

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Lightning fails to spark send-off

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Long hoping to catch Trapattoni's eye

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Trapattoni calm over his Ireland future

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Near miss for Duff as Fulham stroll to 6-0 win

Duff is key man for Trap

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is eager for Damian Duff to bring his club form to the international stage.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010

Hunt happy to wing it in competition for places

PRESS conferences are sometimes notable for what isn’t said rather than what is. That rule was tweaked ever so slightly in Malahide last night where it wasn’t about who turned up as much as who didn’t.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2009

Two changes for Bolton

Bolton manager Gary Megson made two changes to his side for this crucial Barclays Premier League match against Newcastle at the Reebok Stadium.

Sun, 01 Mar, 2009

Quinn: 'We will not buy Irish for the sake of it'

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn insists his club will not buy Irish players just for the sake of it.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2008

Ireland win Celtic friendly with late goal

Celtic 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Sun, 29 May, 2005

Fickle home crowd could turn on cautious Israeli side

THE last time Tel Aviv got this excited about a football match in its own back yard the Berlin Wall was still thumbing its grubby nose at the west.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2005

Taricco hit with suspension

Tottenham defender Mauricio Taricco has been banned for three games after being found guilty of violent conduct by a Football Association disciplinary panel.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

Blues may rest internationals

Jose Mourinho is set to rest some of his jet-setting Chelsea stars against Aston Villa following the exertions of an international double-header.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2004

Kerr happy with draw

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr declared himself satisfied with a point from his side’s 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2004

Two-gaol Beattie believes he's the man to replace Larsson at Parkhead

YOUNG Celtic striker Craig Beattie believes he is the man to replace the legendary Henrik Larsson.

Mon, 26 Jul, 2004

Beattie stakes claim to fill Larsson's boots

Young Celtic striker Craig Beattie believes he is the man to replace the legendary Henrik Larsson.

Sun, 25 Jul, 2004

Duff misses out on Monaco trip

Chelsea set off for their Champions League encounter with Monaco without Republic of Ireland winger Damian Duff and French defender William Gallas.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004

Sexy Brian leader of the (six) pack

FORGET the Oscars and the Meteor Awards, the most hotly-contested list of the year is here — and rugby’s captain fantastic, Brian O’Driscoll, takes poll position.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2004

Ranieri rings the changes for Sparta game

Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri rang the changes for his team’s Champions League opener in the Czech Republic tonight.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2003

Crowe gets Republic call-up

Glen Crowe has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for tomorrow night’s friendly against Turkey at Lansdowne Road.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003

Reid signs for Blackburn

Blackburn manager Graeme Souness tonight revealed Steven Reid has completed his move to Ewood Park.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2003

Carr making up for lost time

STEPHEN CARR confessed yesterday that he was still 30% below his best despite twelve months of regular football following his serious knee injury.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Damian shows his class at old school

THE blond youngster already knew what he wanted to be when he grew up.

Wed, 28 May, 2003

Duff and Doherty seal Ireland win

Damian Duff and Gary Doherty scored the goals which gave the Republic of Ireland their first points of the Euro 2004 qualifying campaign as new manager Brian Kerr celebrated his first competitive game in charge with a 2-1 victory in Georgia.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Duff gives Kerr something to smile about

Damian Duff gave new Republic boss Brian Kerr something to smile about in his first competitive match in charge as he put his team ahead in the 18th minute in the Lokomotiv Stadium.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Doherty replaces Keane for Georgia clash

Gary Doherty replaced Robbie Keane in the Irish team to face Georgia in the Lokomotiv Stadium.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2003

Kerr hoping that Keane will play

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is hoping Robbie Keane will wake up tomorrow morning and decide he wants to play for his country against Georgia on Saturday.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003

Ferguson's praise for 'fantastic' Scholes

Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the “fantastic” performance of Paul Scholes as Manchester United stormed into the Worthington Cup Final.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2003

Houllier wants Litmanen to stay

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier admits to being “selfish” when he insists he wants Jari Litmanen to stay at Anfield.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2002

Ireland v Cameroon: Player ratings

Shay Given: Made a number of important saves for his side and had no chance with the goal. 7.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2002

McCarthy stays with trusted formula

There were no surprises in the Republic of Ireland World Cup squad, announced by coach Mick McCarthy this morning.

Tue, 07 May, 2002