Sport rarely gets a look in here ….. but it does today.

Bobby Robson died today at the age of 76.

He was a former international soccer player, a former manager and he was a ‘consultant’ for the Republic of Ireland team in 2006/2007.

Steve Staunton needed guidance and Bobby was it.

I don’t think this worked too well as Bobby had been suffering from ill-health around that time.

Anyways, no amount of ‘guidance or consulting’ could have saved Staunton’s skin!

I digress.

I just want to acknowledge Sir Bobby’s achievements and that he may rest in peace.

R.I.P. Bobby.

Happy Birthday Pelé ~ 68 today!

There’s a vicious rumour going round that the some of the Kilkenny Cats are on performance enhancing drugs!

Just wondering …… are G.A.A. players tested for drugs?

Ireland play Georgia in the World Cup 2010 qualifiers today ….

I’m expecting great things from Trapattoni!

Let the celebrations begin (sensibly of course!).

Fair play to him!

Eugene O’Leary is a 65 year old cyclist raising funds for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin.

He’s attempting to raise €250k within the next year and a half for the hospital.

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The Olympic flame reached Australia yesterday and it was immediately taken to a secret location to avoid potential trouble from anti-China protesters.

So what’s the point in running around the world with it?

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