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Ireland 1, FIFA 2: A Scorned Lover Again

“They’re all probably clapping hands, [Michel] Platini sitting up there on the phone to Sepp Blatter, probably texting each other, delighted with the result...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 18 days ago 878 reads 33 comments
Chelsea And The Many Silver Linings To Their Transfer Embargo

On the face of it, admittedly, a year-long transfer embargo isn't exactly the making of many a Chelsea supporter's dreams. But look closer, and there may actually be much to be mirthful about in the coming months at Stamford Bridge...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 473 reads 4 comments
Champions League Roundtable: 09-10 Season Preview

With the group stages kicking off in less than two weeks, the qualifying rounds complete, and with the dust finally starting to settle on the historic domestic and European campaign waged by ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 322 reads 24 comments
Roma's Luciano Spalletti Resigns: Thinker Replaced By Tinkerman

My first reaction as a Roma fan—shock. My second reaction as a Roma fan—horror. Shock at learning Luciano Spalletti, the club's most successful coach in recent times called it a ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 194 reads 20 comments
Flashback: Wrestlemania X-Seven

On April 1, 2001 in Houston, Texas, the WWF hosted in my esteemed (okay, let's face it, probably worthless) opinion the finest event/card in its amazing history...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 312 reads 21 comments
A Tribute To 10 Top Asian Sportsmen Around Today

Being half-Chinese and half-Irish I was at once pleased that Yang finally landed Asia's first major but also dissappointed Irishman Padraig Harrington harikaried the 8th, ending the defending champions hopes...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 454 reads 28 comments
Did Forrest Griffin Throw The Fight?

Its been more than a couple of days now but the events of UFC 101 still play a bit like a broken record in the mind for many a UFC fan, not least due to the controversies that arose...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 5,633 reads 59 comments
Lawrence Dallaglio: 'Lol's' Legacy

One year has now passed since Dallaglio last scrummaged for London Wasps and over 2 years has passed since that faithful night in the Stade De France where he was to make his last appearence ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 3 months ago 87 reads 1 comments
Exclusive: McMahon-Russo Plot Revealed

I was instructed to be on level three of a nearby carpark at exactly 3.30 p.m. yesterday. The piece of paper with this court message, dredged from words and letters from various magazine clippings, gave me no clue as to whom...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 476 reads 43 comments
No Alonso: No League Title for Liverpool

And so the inevitable happened: Real Madrid eventually got their man. After months, indeed years of on-off specualtion about a return from Anfield to Spain, Florentino Perez finally ended his ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 493 reads 78 comments
Should Adrian Mutu Pay Chelsea €17m?

Last week's decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) could have ramifications for football as big as the Bosman ruling in 1995 and the Webster ruling in 2006...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 432 reads 35 comments
Little Big Men: Why Can't Small Wrestlers Make It to the Big Time in WWE?

The WWE is a big man's world. The Khalis and Kozlovs of this world seem to get a free pass to the main event scene...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 517 reads 39 comments
I Know Arsenal Won't Buy Him, But Still I Will Suggest: Patrick Vieira

"Vieira, woa-oh-oh-oh, he comes from Sene-gal, he plays for Arse-nal" It has now been four long years since this chant was last heard emanating from Arsenal supporters, and four long years they have been for Arsenal indeed...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 1,385 reads 45 comments
Flashback: Survivor Series 2000

This flashback is inspired by a strange and wonderful event this morning. While rooting through the family videotape collection earlier (yes, there was "home entertainment" before DVDs and YouTube ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 153 reads 9 comments
MMA: "The Greatest Sport in the World"...?

Watching UFC at 5 AM in the morning, I couldn't help but prick my ears up at an aside comment by commentator Joe Rogan to his fellow announcer during one of the fights: "Right now you are watching the best sport in the world...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 4 months ago 221 reads 9 comments
Why Arsenal Should Sell Francesc Fabregas

The rumors never go away and neither will the interest from Spain's biggest clubs. It is now just not a question of if, but when Fabregas will end up playing in La Liga...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 906 reads 66 comments
The Great Khali: The Greatest Wrestler Of All Time

Where were you fellow wrestling fan when The Great Khali first strode into your lives? In front of the TV eating dinner with your moms, dads, uncles, grand-uncles, second cousins, nephews, sons, ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 677 reads 30 comments
The Lions' 2009: Reflections, Conclusions, and Player Ratings

"They don't give the trophy to the winners for nothing, you know" So said Lions captain Paul O'Connell post-match after a deserved but belated third test victory which finalised an overall 2-1 series defeat; now etched in the history books for all time..

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 162 reads 2 comments
Football Memories: Real Madrid V Manchester United 2003

This was my favourite game of all time and in my opinion, the tie of the decade. It was a clash between the two biggest, richest and most famous clubs in world football. The English champions against the Spanish champions of 2003...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 1,178 reads 18 comments
2009 Confederations Cup: What I Learned (Just Say 'No' To Vuvuzelas Kids)

The 2009 edition of the Confederations Cup was certainly memorable in the truest sense of the word. The upsets, surprise performances and different styles of play brought to the competition from ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 269 reads 10 comments
Ronan O'Gara: What We're They Thinking, WHAT?!

At half time James Hook gave an interview to Sky Sports. Today was his birthday. He wasn't even named in the matchday 22. Ronan 'O' Gara was...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 1,085 reads 8 comments
Corruption: A Football Story - Coming To a Club Near You!

We've seen the trailers, heard the reviews and greedily bought the merchandise. Now as we prepare to take our seats for the 2009-10 season screening, new bad guys have emerged in the wild west of football ready to get their butts kicked by our heroes...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 213 reads 1 comments
Bret Hart: The Hitman's Legacy

Bret Hart's story is easily the greatest wrestling story ever told. It is in essence an historical document of the business as told by one who has lived through and survived (barely) changes, ...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 584 reads 26 comments
Ronan O Gara Is Being Found Out Again

The only player to amass 1000 points in Heineken Cup history. Record points holder in the 6 nations. Ireland and Munster's highest ever points scorer. 2 Heineken cups, A Grand Slam, Magners League and Celtic Cup winner...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 5 months ago 215 reads 2 comments
Top 10 Favorite Wrestling Themes

Entrances and entrance music are a big part of wrestling. They help make wrestling larger than life for younger eyes and become signatures over time for older fans...

Written by Matthew Maloney about 6 months ago 1,175 reads 17 comments

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Matthew Maloney Article Archive

Ireland 1, FIFA 2: A Scorned Lover Again

Chelsea And The Many Silver Linings To Their Transfer Embargo

Champions League Roundtable: 09-10 Season Preview

Roma's Luciano Spalletti Resigns: Thinker Replaced By Tinkerman

Flashback: Wrestlemania X-Seven

A Tribute To 10 Top Asian Sportsmen Around Today

Did Forrest Griffin Throw The Fight?

Lawrence Dallaglio: 'Lol's' Legacy

Exclusive: McMahon-Russo Plot Revealed

No Alonso: No League Title for Liverpool

Should Adrian Mutu Pay Chelsea €17m?

Little Big Men: Why Can't Small Wrestlers Make It to the Big Time in WWE?

I Know Arsenal Won't Buy Him, But Still I Will Suggest: Patrick Vieira

Flashback: Survivor Series 2000

MMA: "The Greatest Sport in the World"...?

Why Arsenal Should Sell Francesc Fabregas

The Great Khali: The Greatest Wrestler Of All Time

The Lions' 2009: Reflections, Conclusions, and Player Ratings

Football Memories: Real Madrid V Manchester United 2003

2009 Confederations Cup: What I Learned (Just Say 'No' To Vuvuzelas Kids)

Ronan O'Gara: What We're They Thinking, WHAT?!

Corruption: A Football Story - Coming To a Club Near You!

Bret Hart: The Hitman's Legacy

Ronan O Gara Is Being Found Out Again

Top 10 Favorite Wrestling Themes

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