Person: Michael Robinson

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'Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel': FIFA President pays tribute to Michael Robinson

"We hope that these memories and our words of support may help bring some peace and solace at this difficult time.”

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Eoin Hand's reasons to be cheerful: 'I’m a crossword fanatic as well, I drive myself mad doing them'

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Michael Robinson recalled as jovial giant who became hero on pitch and in studio

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Niall Quinn recalls Michael Robinson as an 'absolute gentleman and gangbuster striker'

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Liam Brady: 'Michael Robinson was always up for life'

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Duffy stands tall on Old Trafford bouncing duty

Barcelona and Real Madrid suffer pre-break slumps

Big clubs can sometimes struggle against weak opposition after their players have been away on World Cup duty. On Sunday, Barcelona and Madrid managed to break new ground by slipping up before the international break.

Tue, 04 Oct, 2016

Nice attack: Expats remain defiant in the face of terror

Expatriates in Nice remained defiant in the face of terror in France, praising the area and saying they had no intention of leaving.

Mon, 18 Jul, 2016

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Barclays Premier League - St James' Park

TERRACE TALK: Liverpool - After hopes briefly raised, it has all come crashing down

The sublime, the ridiculous. Who knows what you’ll find in Kloppland?

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015

Is this the time for the Seagulls to land again?

FA Cup Fourth Round

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

‘It’s one of the nicest feelings you’ll ever get’

It might be close to 30 years ago, but Mickey Walsh remembers the goal like it was yesterday.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2014

Spain hails Celtic’s big night

Celtic’s memorable Champions League victory over Barcelona on Wednesday received widespread acclaim in Spain.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2012

The boys in green to hit Euro highs

Pub quiz time: What European country has produced most European Cup-winning players without a domestic club lifting the prize?

Sat, 19 May, 2012

Rush backs Carroll to come good at Liverpool

Record goalscorer Ian Rush has rejected the suggestion striker Andy Carroll is not a Liverpool-type player and has backed the £35m signing to come good in time.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2012

Derrytresk consider options as seven players to miss final

Derrytresk will be without seven players for Sunday’s All-Ireland Club JFC final following a mammoth disciplinary hearing at Croke Park.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2012

Croker-bound Derrytresk hit with five-year Championship ban

Tyrone club Derrytresk are free to contest this Sunday's AIB All-Ireland JFC final against Clonbur, with a number of restrictions in place, after the violence that marred their recent semi-final victory over Dromid Pearses in Portlaoise.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2012

Keane stays defiant in face of France and history

MARK LAWRENSON’S was the name on a lot of lips late on Saturday night as the full ramifications of Ireland’s 1-0 defeat – and the extent of the task facing them in two days’ time – began to sink in.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2009

Chambers set for shock weekend bow

Dwain Chambers has a “good chance” of making his rugby league debut against St Helens on Sunday, according to Castleford coach Terry Matterson.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2008

Beckham 'right to snub Premiership'

Michael Robinson believes David Beckham was right to turn his back on the Premiership and seek out a new challenge in the United States, but feels it could spell the end of former England captain’s international career.

Wed, 21 Mar, 2007

‘The Nation Holds Its Breath’

HERE’S one to while away an idle year or two in the pub: select a first eleven from the ranks of Republic of Ireland internationals who have gone on to earn a crust as pundits and analysts on radio and television.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2006

Bosses urged to help workers get through 'worst Monday'

Employers were today urged to give their staff an extended lunch hour, free drinks or yoga classes to help workers cope with “blue Monday”.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2005

Platini has happy memories of playing against Ireland

THE greatest player to wear the famous royal blue shirt of France made no attempt to hide his pleasure at thoughts of returning to Ireland, if only as a spectator, for World Cup action.

Mon, 08 Dec, 2003

Probe launched into pre-attack selling of shares

The US Government is investigating trading in shares of 38 companies, including major airlines, cruise lines, General Motors and Raytheon, to determine if people used advance knowledge of the terror attacks to profit.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2001