FAI not practising what it preaches

After witnessing, with my 11-year-old son, at last Friday night’s debacle, I have to get this off my chest.

FAI not practising what it preaches
Tue, 16 Oct, 2012 - 01:00
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Regarding Ireland’s 6-1 defeat to Germany, I won’t state the obvious about Irish soccer.

Being at the Aviva was more about seeing a great German side than being proud of an Irish effort.

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