Possibly, but correlation does not imply causation. People get tumours without ever having played football.
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Possibly, but correlation does not imply causation. People get tumours without ever having played football.
There is no single causation factor for a benign tumour which fits everybody. There are no absolute causation factors and I'm not looking for an absolute proof of a single causation here.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Just because non sporting people get benign tumours without having played sports, does not lessen the value of considered opinion and supporting evidence that people who have played sports where repeated blows to the head and/or concussion are experienced, have an increased susceptibility factor for brain degeneration to develop later on in life, whatever form that degeneration eventually takes. As Cas states, he feels he left it too long to get his brain examined. I guess here, that he had experienced some symptoms but ignored them. Whether the blows to the head was his main causation factor or not, is not of great relevance to Cas right now but his sports career put him in a risk category which by default should be actively encouraged (by footballers' union?) to undergo regular check ups.
Long interview with Maurice O'Driscoll on the42.ie today: http://www.the42.ie/maurice-odriscol...54933-Jun2018/
I didn't know he's Aaron O'Driscoll's dad, there's a mention of his progress he's made at Southampton at the end
Only discovered over the weekend this retro football magazine called backpass http://www.backpassmagazine.co.uk/ Primarily deals with the UK but in the latest issue there is an interview with Alan McLoughlin.
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I still haven't finished Alan McLoughlin's book. Three chapters left I think for the past God knows how long. I've even read other books in that time frame which probably isn't a great sign of it.
I do remember finding some parts interesting enough, particular some Swindon stuff that happened just before I developed an interest in football, when they were promoted but not promoted, after he scored the winner in a playoff at Wembley.
The only other bits I remember was that he was Man Utd fan despite growing up across the street from Maine Road and that he seemed a bit whooped by his wife.
And obviously Windsor Park & his cancer scare/battle featured heavily.
His Wembley goal is here at 4:30-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gobMS5_6OGE
There were all kinds of payment irregularities going on in Swindon at the time I think.
O’Connor set to make his MLS coaching/managerial debut on Saturday at the helm of Orlando City SC. The Dubliner was a bit of a journeyman who played plenty of matches in England’s 2nd and 3rd tiers before wrapping up his career in the U.S. — most recently managing Louisville City to a USL (U.S. 2nd tier) playoff championship win last season.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Good luck to him. Orlando has the resources to spend big by MLS standards (they had Kaka for a couple of seasons), so he will be given the tools to succeed although he likely won’t be given a lot of time to deliver results so will need to start strong.
That's an interesting development - a good run with Orlando might make him a potential option for us in the Post-Monkeano world. The FC Cincy blog praises his ability to squeeze the most out of limited talent, which would certainly be helpful. On a related note, still-Irish-qualified Shane O'Neill, whose career seemed to stall in Europe, has just signed for OrlandoQuote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soc...-37037775.html
Just saw this sad news about Ron Healey, a regular squad member back in the 70's when you only had to be on the books of an English club to get one of the goalkeeping spots. Only played a couple of times for us and I don't think he was ever a regular with Cardiff in the old second division
I remember his game at Wembley as I'm sure OwlsFan and Geysir and a few others will too. That's sad alright. I actually buy stuff from Just4keepers for my son. RIP.
Chelsea's U16 team won the Under 16 Premier League Cup after beating Arsenal 5-2 yesterday, coached by former Ireland U21 player James Simmonds
Real blast from the past there
Thanks for that Del. That was a corker of a game with some awful commentary, even worse shooting, but some fine goalkeeping. Have to say I’ve no recollection of that game at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Yeah, didnt they get kicked out under hoddle a few seasons later too?Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
James O’Connor was a very decent player who has a super career in league football. If it’s the same guy I’m sure he had a decent goal scoring recordQuote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Brian Barry-Murphy appointed Rochdale manager: https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2...-announcement/
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Rochdale Football Club is delighted to announce that Brian Barry-Murphy has been appointed as the Club’s new first team manager on a two-year contract.
Barry-Murphy has taken charge of first team affairs since the departure of Keith Hill and Chris Beech last month, securing an impressive eight points from an available 12 whilst at the helm, with the team having won two and drawn two under his stewardship.
Excellent interview with Alan Moore on the42 today: https://www.the42.ie/alan-moore-irel...46751-May2019/
RIP former Irish international Jimmy Conway, 73, passed away today in London
https://m.facebook.com/portlandtimbe...6045083166562/Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
European Cup winner, Tony Dunne, passes away, aged 78 - https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/52967677
RIP Theo Foley, aged 83. Won nine caps for his country
I saw him come off the bench for Hemel Hempstead last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Yesterday was Mickey Walsh's 65th birthday, he won 21 caps for Ireland and scored three goals
Reading his wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Walsh - I noticed this in his club career
He came off the bench in the game in question, and I wondered - is he the only Irish player to a appear in a European Final for a non-British club?Quote:
He spent six years playing in Portugal with FC Porto, and appeared in their 2–1 defeat by Juventus in the 1984 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final in Basel.
Brady never did at Juventus or Inter, Aldridge and Babb never reached a final from their time abroad, so is there any other player who's managed it?
Good piece if trivia. Decided to do the research and unsurprisingly the answer is yes, he is the only one.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Full list if ROI player involvement in European finals here (started the match(es) unless otherwise stated):
1968 Shay Brennan, Tony Dunne (Man Utd EC winners)
1971 John Dempsey, Paddy Mulligan *came on as sub in first game, unused sub in replay (Chelsea ECWC winners)
1972 Joe Kinnear (Tottenham UEFA Cup winners)
1973 Steve Heighway (Liverpool UEFA Cup winners)
1975 Johnny Giles (Leeds Utd EC runners-up)
1976 Steve Heighway (Liverpool UEFA Cup winners)
1977 Steve Heighway (Liverpool EC winners)
1978 Steve Heighway *came on as sub (Liverpool EC winners)
1980 David O'Leary, Liam Brady *missed in shoot-out, Frank Stapleton *scored in shoot-out (Arsenal ECWC runners-up)
1984 Mark Lawrenson, Ronnie Whelan, Michael Robinson *came on as sub (Liverpool EC winners)
1984 Chris Hughton, Tony Galvin (Tottenham UEFA Cup winners)
1984 Mickey Walsh (FC Porto ECWC runners-up)
1985 Jim Beglin, Mark Lawrenson, Ronnie Whelan (Liverpool EC runners-up)
1985 Kevin Sheedy (Everton ECWC winners)
1991 Denis Irwin (Man Utd ECWC winners)
1994 Eddie McGoldrick *came on as sub (Arsenal ECWC winners)
1995 Eddie McGoldrick *unused sub (Arsenal ECWC runners-up)
1999 Denis Irwin (Man Utd CL winners)
2005 Steve Finnan (Liverpool CL winners)
2007 Steve Finnan (Liverpool CL runners-up)
2008 John O'Shea *unused sub (Man Utd CL winners)
2009 John O'Shea (Man Utd CL runners-up)
2010 Damien Duff (Fulham EL runners-up)
2019 Caoimhín Kelleher *unused sub (Liverpool CL winners)
Useless info:
We've never had players on opposing sides in a European final
1984 was our bumper year, with six player involvements across the three competitions)
John Dempsey scored for Chelsea in the replay of the Cup Winners Cup Final in 1971: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971_E...p_Final#ReplayQuote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
Okay, scratch that.
I'm leaving the thanks on it, still commendable effort there on the Google front God bless you.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeLorean
And I'm adding mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke
Never heard of John Dempsey. More Geysir's era :)
Did Kevin Sheedy not score in Everton's 3-1 win over Rapid Vienna in 1985?Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Everton would have had a great shout at winning the big one had Liverpool not got English clubs banned.
yep, the third in a 3-1 win: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_E...s%27_Cup_FinalQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
I thought Dempsey was the only one.
You're only human Tetsa, can easily happen.
This is a very interesting observation LR, I can't recall it, but A LOT of big Paul's interviews have been like that (well, any that I've heard, including the recent one on his HoF award with that arsehole Dervan). I know that speaking isn't his thing, particularly when there's a camera on him, but for god sake, you'd think that one of the proper sports journos could do a decent interview with him, that would allow him to speak without resorting to clichés, but also to put functional, interesting questions to him that would be of interest to football fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie
I always want to hear more from McGrath, as much now as ever, given he's in what could be described as as good a place as hes ever been.
Anyone ever listen to Jarlath Regan's podcast? A very capable and empathetic interviewer.
People get tumours without having a brain.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Oh here we go, the bloody thanks brigade are out in force.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
FFS.
Oh, scratch that, I'm cheerleader for the thanks brigade :-)
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Originally Posted by tetsujin1979
Two excellent goals actually.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Dempsey's first time volley...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGTds3sD22c
And Sheedy's quality finish...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7M563Rx2OE
Double Post.
Kevin Moran 65 today. I'm guessing he's the first Irish EPL player to reach pensionable age? Probably one of the first EPL players overall to reach 65.
Incidentally, I'm guessing this lad doesn't qualify for us, despite the name:
https://www.transfermarkt.com/kevin-...spieler/669342
Correct, any guesses on who the next Irish international to appear in the Premier League to be eligible for a pension is?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
It's tough.
Gerry Peyton?
number one with a bullet! well doneQuote:
Originally Posted by Trequartista20
if you scroll down a bit, the "a" in Moran even has a fada!! ;) ours to lose!Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
Kevin Morán Blanco