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A week in the life of …. an Aston Villa fan
James Hendicott is a freelance music and travel writer who occasionally dabbles in sport, and a passionate Aston Villa fan’.…
Author James Hendicott
Stalemate, but embers of hope for Ireland as Wales visit Dublin
James McLean’s bad tempered red card was probably the most memorable moment of this goalless fanless draw between Wales and their Celtic cousins Republic of Ireland
Dull Denmark pull off Dublin point to qualify
“I’m off to watch Ireland draw with Denmark” quipped a Facebook post ahead of the final – and most critical – game of this European Championship qualifying group in Dublin.
Ireland show three of the best with victory over New Zealand
The second coming of Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland managers remains in limbo.
Ireland rescue Swiss point to pile on Euro 2020 qualifying pressure
James Hendicott reports from the Aviva Stadium as Ireland held Switzerland to a 1-1 draw.
Tepid Ireland edge out minnows Gibraltar
The Republic of Ireland saw off the challenge of Gibraltar to consolidate top spot in Group D thanks to an own goal from Joseph Chipolina and a late Robbie Brady strike.
Green shoots of progress as McCarthy’s Ireland see off Georgia
Mick McCarthy makes it two wins from two on his return as Republic of Ireland manager.
There’s an argument to be made that O’Neill and Keane overachieved but Irish fans insist on a less moribund approach
Republic of Ireland part ways with Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane. Author James Hendicott asks what comes next.
Politics (and provocation) still loom large when Republic face Northern Ireland
Match report Small gallery “The relationship between the two associations is in a great place, and we want to celebrate…
Northern Ireland’s finishing costs derby win in dull Dublin friendly
James Hendicott sees both Irelands draw a blank in Dublin