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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Ray houghton - The Untold Story

‘You walked down the tunnel and saw Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Gianfranco Zola. You asked yourself “Have we got a chance?”’ Terry Phelan on Ireland’s World Cup 94 upset

The former Manchester City defender was a part of Jack Charlton’s USA 94 squad

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Instant commentary classics: McLean, Parrott and a week of unbridled content joy

When you work in the game it is easy to get cynical but this week I’ve been consuming all the #limbs I can find

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‘That’s still my biggest regret, not scything Michael Thomas down in 1989’s Anfield title decider. You don’t want to be the bad guy, but it rankles with me’ Ray Houghton on his role in one of English football’s most historic moments

The former Liverpool midfielder admits he would have done it all differently in 1989

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“After snubbing Chelsea, Ken Bates said, ‘I hope you have an effing nightmare against us home and away’, and slammed the phone down. I quite liked that!” Ray Houghton on his Liverpool exit

The former Ireland midfielder recalls his run-in with the ex-Chelsea chairman

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The best Irish players ever

A rundown of Ireland's finest footballing talent

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Iconic 80s shirt sponsors

A look at the brand who made a name for themselves when kit sponsorship was in its infancy

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Adam Idah told Celtic transfer is best for his career - and the Republic of Ireland

Adam Idah has been told he can improve as a player and increase the Republic of Ireland’s chances of getting to the World Cup if he rejoins Celtic.

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Republic of Ireland great asks if 'weight of the shirt' is issue for insipid England

The Republic of Ireland great responsible for one of England's worst European Championship defeats has pinpointed their Euro 2024 issue.

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'Some of the Irish lads were shedding eight or nine pounds during a session due to the scorching heat’ Ray Houghton reveals his USA 94 memories

The former Liverpool midfielder explains just what it was like to deal with those testing conditions, 30 years on from USA 94

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Ray Houghton: ‘Ireland didn’t fear England at Euro 88 - Big Jack assured us that we could win’

Houghton featured in a historic victory for the Republic of Ireland

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Celtic transfer target could pass on Parkhead move to remain in homeland

Celtic target Xavier Mbuyamba has revealed he may stay in his Dutch homeland rather than move abroad.

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Republic of Ireland great on why Brendan Rodgers should keep faith in Celtic winger

Republic of Ireland great urges Brendan Rodgers to hand Celtic forward extended run

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Manchester man, 65, spends £7,500 covering his body in tattoos - and says he gets intimate photo requests from men 'all the time'

"People want to take pictures of me too."

Manchester Evening News

Eddie Howe told Newcastle United’s ‘frustrating’ problem by former Liverpool midfielder

The Magpies have drawn the joint most Premier League games in 2022-23

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The Guardian - UK

Arsenal’s FA Cup trip to Oxford United stirs unhappy memories

FA Cup tie on Monday revives memories of a 3-0 win that finished off a remarkable 1985-86 season for Oxford United

Irish Mirror

Jack Charlton serenaded by Anfield in last Ireland game in charge 27 years ago

Jack's legendary reign in charge ended on this day in 1995.

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Republic of Ireland's most famous World Cup moments

When will we add to these iconic moments?

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'You'll be dead next week' - Irish mum gets stark warning on trip to doctors

"I was getting pins and needles in my leg, in my hand, up into my face"

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Ray Houghton says Ireland women's team 'didn't mean any harm' amid IRA song storm

Exclusive: 'I think it’s madness that’s it all kicking off'

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool striker loved by fans lived the dream before triumph, tragedy and brutal transfer exit

Boyhood Kopite and natural born goalscorer John Aldridge had to bide his time until being able to fulfil his dream of playing for Liverpool and netted prolifically in one of the Reds' greatest ever teams before being prematurely sold against his wishes

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