Person: Johnny Carey

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Moment in Time: Busby's Man United lose to Bohemians, but win over Irish hearts and minds

Johnny Carey's Manchester United had just won the FA Cup and finished second in the league when they were beaten by a Bohemians 'Select' team with a last-gasp goal at Dalymount Park in 1948. Brendan O'Brien looks at a trip that sowed the seeds for an enduring love affair between the Red Devils and Ireland

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Ex-boss James Horan linked to return to Mayo helm

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Neville misses local dimension to Premier League mix

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Neal Horgan: Net gains from U17 League

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Overdue change has arrived

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RVP: The man with the child in his eyes

Why it’s wrong to label Trap a magician

STEVE STAUNTON was obviously disappointed.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Heard the one about the 22 Englishmen, six Scotsmen, the Frenchman and the Portuguese?

AS the Premier League season heads towards an exciting climax – arguably the most gripping since Michael Thomas galloped through the heart of the Liverpool defence on May 26, 1989 – it’s worth remembering that, despite its cosmopolitan values, English football remains one of the tightest closed shops in the sporting world.

Wed, 21 Apr, 2010

Lennon will not be allowed to make Irish switch after threats

NEIL LENNON will not be able to play for the Republic of Ireland soccer team following his decision to quit the Northern Ireland team because of death threats.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2002