The Ballyfermot Post

New king Ronaldo worth his weight in goals

Scott Lawless looks into the debate that has the whole footballing world talking

Ireland’s premier league men have enough quality

As the Trappatoni-era is about to begin, there are some problems that need to be sorted out. Steve Finnan and Andy O’Brien must be persuaded to come back and the Stephen Ireland saga must end soon.  However, looking at our squad, we have more than enough to mount a serious challenge at qualifying for the World Cup in 2010.

Bring back jumpers for goal posts

Andy Reid’s 96th minute goal for Sunderland against West Ham last month may be worth upwards of €60 million for Roy Keane’s team, as it looks like it will guarantee the Wearsiders another season in the Premier League.

Elite battle it out for European Crown

Back in 2002 Ireland and Scotland made a joint bid to host the 2008 European Championships. The bid, like both side’s subsequent qualification campaigns, ended in failure, and over the past six years Ireland’s absence from major competitions has become all too familiar.

Trappy ever after for Irish football

Giovanni Trapattoni’s appointment as Ireland manager ended an exhausting four month search. But in reality Irish fans have been waiting a lot longer for a top class coach.