Dublin born, Wicklow resident. Author of 'In the Shadow of Benbulben - Dixie Dean at Sligo Rovers' and 'Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors - The Republic of Ireland's 1982 World Cup Qualifying Campaign'. Opinions my own.
Paul Little
Just love watching Japan play. Look forward to seeing them in every recent World Cup. Always so positive, always so quick in their passing and interplay, always a pleasure. The same again tonight. Delighted to see them again!
Yes the World Cup is too big. But then again, if it wasn’t this big, then maybe likes of Cabo Verde never get a chance. What a story for them and for Crumlin and for Pico
Immigrants do not have to contribute exceptionally to deserve safety
Immigrants do not have to permanently grovel to their new country to justify their existence
Immigrants are allowed to be just as mediocre, grumpy or homesick as anyone else