Ian Murtagh

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Roy Keane “must regret” walking out on Ireland at 2002 World Cup – Shay Given

By Ian Murtagh Published

Shay Given has told FFT that he wonders what could have been if Roy Keane hadn't left the Republic of Ireland squad 21 years ago...

Coaches & Managers
Former Newcastle United physio Derek Wright inset picture, in front of a celebration scene outside St James' Park in October 2021 when Newcastle United were taken over
Newcastle United's long-serving physio on the 'volcano' that was the takeover and Eddie Howe's Keegan-like arrival

By Matthew Ketchell Published

He worked for 38 years at the club and served 32 different managers, but Eddie Howe's arrival and the takeover were unique moments

Competition
Dean Henderson of England and manager Paul Simpson ceebrate with the trophy after the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 Final match between Venezuela and England at Suwon World Cup Stadium on June 11, 2017 in Suwon, South Korea. (Photo by Alex Morton - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Former England youth manager believes homegrown coaches don’t get a fair chance in England

By Ryan Dabbs Published

U20 World Cup-winning England boss suggests other countries have more faith in homegrown coaches than England does in theirs

Team
Neil Lennon Interview: Old Firm rivalry never diminishes – but it does go too far
Neil Lennon Interview: Old Firm rivalry never diminishes – but it does go too far

By Ian Murtagh Published

The former Celtic boss on touchline bust-ups with Ally McCoist, the Bhoys' doomed 10-in-a-row season, 'headbutting' Alan Shearer's boot and the time he told Ronaldinho he 'wasn't very good'

Team
Callum Wilson Newcastle
Callum Wilson interview: “I’m in awe of the Newcastle No.9 shirt: I’d love to shake Alan Shearer’s hand!”

By Ian Murtagh Published

Callum Wilson was Newcastle’s shining light in the Magpies' darkest moments last season: now wearing the famous No.9 shirt, he’s got a century on his mind...

Person
Gary Speed
Remembering Gary Speed: A Premier League legend

By Ian Murtagh Published

Ian Murtagh, who has reported on Newcastle for a quarter of a century, remembers a brilliant, beloved figure whose tragic passing shocked the football world almost a decade ago

Competition
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