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Empty seats and AWOL players – why 2011’s Carling Nations Cup was a Dublin dud

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Originally planned to run every two years, the Home Internationals revamp never returned after a disastrous first instalment

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WSC 410 European Championship Special with Team Guide & Wallchart out now

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June issue available now online and in store

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From the archive ~ Modern PA systems are damaging atmospheres in stadiums

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The public address system at the modern football ground is one of the most irritating aspects of following the game and is getting worse

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Southern comforts

Footballing tensions in Ireland have worsened recently over several cases of defection and perceived poaching, reports Aaron Rogan

Gerry Armstrong’s goal against Spain in the 1982 World Cup finals will live long in the memories of Northern Ireland supporters. His new role within the Irish Football Association (IFA) could be vital for the future success of the national team. Over the last few years, the south’s Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has begun selecting an increasing number of northern-born and capped players to represent the Republic. Armstrong has been appointed as “elite player mentor” to persuade younger players to stay within the north’s set up.

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Counting your blessings

Football has changed in many ways since the 1960s but one rule hasn’t. For many, including Seb Patrick, away goals continue to confuse and annoy

On message boards, phone-ins and WSC letters pages alike, the refrain is a familiar one. “Why, oh why, do commentators insist on saying during a European tie that ‘away goals count double’? If they counted double then a team that lost 3-2 away from home would be considered to have won 4-3!”

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