Category: Talking Points
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Football chiefs should look into how to boost medical provisions across NI football in 2024
Over the course of an enthralling 2023 in the Irish League, one of the more sombre notes has been the sight of some serious injuries. Be it Linfield shot-stopper David Walsh sustaining a severe blow to the head in an accidental coming-together with Larne counterpart Thomas Maguire in the County Antrim Shield decider in January,…
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However the Euro 2028 construction process plays out, it must be handled with perspective
Northern Ireland is set to play a hosting part in the Euro 2028 Finals, with the redevelopment of Casement Park set to start in early 2024 to make it happen. A home away from home, the west Belfast venue is not one accustomed to hosting association football – rather, it is the historical heart and…
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NIFL’s bold plan to change the season structure could prove genius… but they must make sure all bases are covered
Summer football is a hot topic in the Irish League. Some agree with the idea, others disagree and, invariably, those in each camp have their reasons for whether they would retain or alter the structure of the season. For many traditionalists, festive occasions like the regional cup Finals and the slate of Boxing Day derbies…
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Flood protection measures must be considered if and when Sub-Regional funds are released
Much of last week was punctuated by torrential downpours – and, unfortunately, football pitches did not escape the firing line. Floods caused travel disruption across Northern Ireland, blocking roads and access routes in various areas, while videos did the rounds on social media revealing just how horrendously the landscape was hit. Some football clubs, particularly…
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