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Below is a list of my football match coverage: reports, previews, player ratings and the like – published across various platforms, covering different leagues, teams, competitions.. plenty.

Articles written pre-February 2022 are archived and don’t feature in this list. In chronological order, click on a piece for the publish date before reading… Enjoy and spread the word!

2022

November, December
Portugal 6-1 Switzerland: Ramos’ hat-trick justifies Santos’ selection in statement thrashing
France 3-1 Poland: Giroud breaks all-time record, Mbappe’s brace puts Poles to the sword
Croatia goalless draw sees Belgium crash out and Martinez depart, they must now rebuild
England 0-0 USA: Berhalter’s boys expose Three Lions in anti-climactic World Cup stalemate
France 4-1 Australia: World champions rally from early scare to earn big win in WC opener
Drogheda vs. Finn Harps — DROG 2-0 HARPS: Markey, Rooney score as Drogs end 2022 with win
Djurgardens vs. Shamrock Rovers — Eriksson on target as Blue Stripes finish group unbeaten

September, October
Sligo Rovers vs. St. Patrick’s Athletic — SLIGO 1-0 ST PATS: Keena pen ends Saints’ Euro hopes
Bohemians vs. Finn Harps — BOHS 2-2 HARPS: McDaid’s late equaliser stuns wasteful visitors
FAI Cup: Waterford vs. Shelbourne — Molloy’s masterful strike fires Duff’s men into FAI Cup Final
Dundalk vs. St Pats — DUN 1-2 ST PATS: O’Reilly’s last-gasp winner keeps European hopes alive
U21s: Chelsea’s Gallagher produces integral display vs. Germany, before big month of October
UNL – Scotland vs. Republic of Ireland — SCO 2-1 IRL: Hendry, Christie goals seal comeback win
FAI Cup: Shelbourne vs Bohemians — Shels 3-0 Bohs: Moylan, Boyd see Duff’s men into semis
Wexford Youths 5-1 Cork City: Rossiter, Molloy among goals as hosts go top, at least temporarily

August
Shelbourne 0-1 Derry City: Graydon’s deflected strike in stoppage-time keeps title hopes alive
FAI Cup: Bonagee vs. Shelbourne — Bonagee 0-4 Shels: Giurgi, Moylan, Carr brace seal R3 berth
Treaty 0-6 Galway: McKee, Thompson screamer catalyst as Galway goal glut at Markets Field
IPL: Shelbourne vs Bohemians — Farrell’s penalty ensures draw in ill-tempered Dublin derby
Real 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt: Alaba, Benzema ensure Los Blancos seize UEFA Super Cup title
Haaland haunts Hammers, as champions City preview life with Norwegian leading their line
UECL: CSKA Sofia vs St Patrick’s Athletic — Atakayi the late matchwinner as Saints snatch first leg

May-July
UECL: Sligo Rovers vs Motherwell — Blaney, Mata seal historic win for Sligo, Norway trip awaits
WNL: Peamount vs Shelbourne — Peamount 0-4 Shels: Larkin’s super cameo sinks slack Peas
Bray vs Cork Preview — Bray 1-3 Cork: Murphy, Hakkinen, Keating score in valuable away result
U19 Euros: After flawless group stage campaign, tougher tests now await English teens
Liverpool 0-1 Real: Courtois’ inspired display, once again, a fitting end as Real secure 14th CL title
Treaty vs Cobh Ramblers Preview: Strugglers collide — Ludden’s brace sees hosts snatch point
Treaty United vs Bray Wanderers: Mid-table battle awaits — Fox’s late equaliser secures 2-2 draw

March, April
Ireland
Galway WFC 2-2 Wexford Youths: Russell’s late equaliser sees shares spoiled in frantic clash
Treaty 2-3 Galway: Manning’s wonderstrike kicks off remarkable late fightback
Galway 2-0 Bray: Goals from Walsh, Hurley maintain pressure on Cork
Bohemian 2-2 Finn Harps: Timlin’s stoppage-time equaliser saves nine-man visitors
Bray Wanderers 0-0 Treaty United: Spurned chances headline drab goalless affair
Galway United 1-0 Cobh: Brouder’s second-half strike sees hosts back to winning ways
England, rest of Europe
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United: Reds return top, easing to rousing rout of Rangnick’s men
Chelsea 1-3 Real: Benzema hat-trick leaves UCL holders with mountain to climb
Arsenal 0-2 Liverpool: Second-half goals from Jota, Firmino see Reds close gap on leaders City
Real Madrid (3) 3-1 (2) PSG: Benzema’s second-half hat-trick secures unlikely comeback
Coppa Italia – Fiorentina 0-1 Juventus: Venuti’s own goal at the death seals heartbreaking finish

February
Carabao Cup Final: Liverpool’s fullback duo show their mettle against wasteful Chelsea
Inter Milan 0-2 Liverpool: Firmino, Salah score as Reds seize commanding first leg lead
PSG 1-0 Real Madrid: Mbappe’s stoppage-time magic sinks Los Blancos in tense first leg
Gabriel’s gritty all-round display against Wolves shines a light on volatile Arsenal

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