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S Éamonn Fitzmaurice

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice

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Football's finest minds are now exploring smart tactical possibilities

31.01.2026 6

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Rules of engagement set but plenty of gains still to be unlocked one v one

24.01.2026 10

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A Kerry tactical masterpiece seals Jack's royal flush 

28.07.2025 10

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Kerry may need the energy of anger to counter dangerous mood swing

12.07.2025 20

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Spiritual O’Shea delivered a Keane in Turin effort

30.06.2025 20

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Ranking the last eight All-Ireland SFC contenders

23.06.2025 10

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this is what happens when Kingdom sees crisis on the horizon

21.06.2025 10

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Gladiatorial battles whet the appetite for do-or-die phase

16.06.2025 10

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From Michael Murphy to Meath nightmares, it's go-time for Sam hopefuls

14.06.2025 10

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A milestone win for Armagh but there are defensive chinks

02.06.2025 20

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Dubs show their mettle, Kerry lacking intensity and detail

19.05.2025 10

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Full box of tricks opening around halfway line and hooter

17.05.2025 10

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Galway have the mix right and their time is now

06.05.2025 10

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Keane factor adds edge but Clare have vulnerabilites that suit Kerry 

03.05.2025 10

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Kerry now playing the new game, Donegal look set for the long game

19.04.2025 10

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If Murphy starts Jim is going all-in but is he thinking bigger? 

05.04.2025 20

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What Kerry lacked in polish they made up for in grunt

31.03.2025 10

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Mayo press can counter Kerry fluidity but Croker ups the ante 

29.03.2025 10

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Kerry keep it simple and stand their ground against Armagh

17.03.2025 10

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When Armagh came as champs in '03, Páidí plotted revenge. Kerry need a repeat

15.03.2025 10

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Old friends are best as Clifford and Canavan light up rivalry

24.02.2025 10

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Plenty on the line as Kerry and Donegal look to lay down a marker 

08.02.2025 10

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Division 4 in Rathkeale, but the rules of engagement are the same

03.02.2025 10

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Risky business? If teams embrace new rules, they'll be rewarded

27.01.2025 8

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Can Armagh still put we before me after completing the innocent climb?

25.01.2025 10

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