Larry Ryan: Seasick at the snooker and going off Roy Keane in cranky January

Inspired by Bono, this column parks its customary sunny outlook to shout stop on various sporting annoyances.
Larry Ryan: Seasick at the snooker and going off Roy Keane in cranky January

ACHTUNG BABY: Apple’s decision to give out half a billion free copies of the U2 album ‘Songs of Innocence’ has left a lasting legacy in the Ryan family car. Picture: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

It is fully seven years since Apple sparked consternation and rage around the world by giving out half a billion free copies of the U2 album Songs of Innocence.

Coming at a time when people were still in the habit of deleting texts every few months to make room for a new selfie habit, this unsolicited deposit onto phones wasn’t universally appreciated.

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