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# conjecture - Sunday 2 June, 2013
3 things we hope to see in today’s Ireland-Georgia game
Our thoughts on Wes Hoolahan, Andy Keogh and more ahead of this evening’s match.
# conjecture - Monday 20 May, 2013
Analysis: European failure Mourinho’s legacy in Madrid
Just as in his spells in charge at Chelsea and Inter, the coach’s time at the Bernabeu has been filled with controversy.
# conjecture - Friday 17 May, 2013
Opinion: David Beckham may have been a limited footballer, but he was still a credit to his sport
After the former Manchester United star announced his decision to retire yesterday, we assess his legacy.
# conjecture - Monday 13 May, 2013
Analysis: How Mancini’s Man City dream turned sour
The decision comes just 12 months after the coach led the club to their first-ever Premier League title win.
# conjecture - Sunday 5 May, 2013
5 talking points from this weekend’s Premier League action
We give our thoughts on United-Chelsea, Liverpool-Everton and some of the other recent games.
# conjecture - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Here’s how the experts reacted to today’s Lions announcement
This morning’s squad selection provoked plenty of debate among the great and the good.
# conjecture - Sunday 28 April, 2013
5 talking points from this weekend’s Premier League action
Our assessment of today’s United-Arsenal games among other recent fixtures.
# conjecture - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Opinion: Why Robin van Persie deserves to win Player of the Year
The Dutchman is set to compete primarily with Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez for the gong.
# conjecture - Monday 22 April, 2013
‘Liverpool must wash their hands of Suarez’ – How the media reacted to bitegate
There is much debate over yesterday’s controversy.
# conjecture - Friday 12 April, 2013
Fantasyland: Get your double gameweek thinking hats on
Think of this article as a reminder to update your team with plenty of United and Arsenal players.
# conjecture - Sunday 7 April, 2013
5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action
Our assessment of Shane Long’s performance against Arsenal and more opinions on the games across the water.
# conjecture - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
# conjecture - Saturday 23 March, 2013
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the new black card rule
The thoughts of Joe Brolly, Aidan O’Shea and others, in light of this afternoon’s developments.
# conjecture - Thursday 21 March, 2013
‘A pub player’ – Thoughts from the fans who watch Ireland’s footballers every week
How John O’Shea and co are getting on at their clubs.
# conjecture - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Analysis: Roy Keane may not be a better pundit than a player, but he’s certainly a better person
The transformation came full circle last Tuesday night, when he castigated Nani for an offence far more innocuous than the types of challenges he used to regularly commit.
Premier League and FA Cup previews: Who will win this weekend’s games and why
Man United v Chelsea, Tottenham v Liverpool and much, much more.
# conjecture - Wednesday 6 March, 2013
Opinion: Roy Keane was absolutely right – the Nani sending off was deserved
We assess the controversial decision that even referees are disagreeing over.
# conjecture - Friday 1 March, 2013
Fantasyland: Crunch time for Champions League contenders
The North London Derby is the game most people are talking about this weekend.
# conjecture - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Opinion: How Gareth Bale went from being the worst player in the Premier League to the best*
*Caution: Headline contains irony.
# conjecture - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Opinion: Why Damien Duff is Ireland’s most underappreciated sports person
The winger, who signed a new contract yesterday, doesn’t always get the credit he deserves, writes Paul Fennessy.
# conjecture - Friday 22 February, 2013
Fantasyland: Chelsea v Man City and much, much more
Also, be prepared to fill your team with Man United players, as they’re playing QPR.
# conjecture - Wednesday 13 February, 2013
# conjecture - Sunday 10 February, 2013
5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action
We determine whether the league title race is over, and other talking points from the past 48 hours.
# conjecture - Saturday 9 February, 2013
Opinion: Liam Brady is the ideal eventual successor to Trap
With the RTÉ pundit set to leave his job at Arsenal imminently, what’s in store for Chippy?
# conjecture - Thursday 31 January, 2013
5 things we learned from the midweek Premier League action
Our thoughts on the excitement-filled Liverpool-Arsenal game, along with the unconvincing performances from City, United and Chelsea.
# conjecture - Sunday 27 January, 2013
Column: Andy Murray risks becoming one-hit wonder
The Scottish player is the Ringo Starr of tennis, writes John Leicester.
# conjecture - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Opinion: In partial defence of Southampton’s sacking of Nigel Adkins
The dismissal of the popular figure is an inevitable consequence owing to the nature of modern-day football, writes Paul Fennessy.
# conjecture - Saturday 19 January, 2013
Opinion: Lance Armstrong-type attitudes are increasingly prevalent in sport
The win-at-all-costs philosophy that the disgraced cyclist discussed in his recent Oprah interview will be familiar to most sports fans.
# conjecture - Friday 18 January, 2013
Fantasyland: Time to stock up on Arsenal players?
Fantasy Football players have a potential opportunity to benefit, as the Gunners play twice in one gameweek.
# conjecture - Monday 14 January, 2013
Lance Armstrong must ‘reveal everything,’ says Cookson
The British Cycling president added that “we don’t want him back in cycling”.
# conjecture - Sunday 6 January, 2013
5 things we learned from this weekend’s FA Cup action
Featuring our thoughts on Manchester United’s draw with West Ham, Luis Suarez’s handball and more
Confess? Armstrong may not have much to gain
Betsy Andreu has dismissed a potential confession from Armstrong as self-serving and too late.
# conjecture - Friday 4 January, 2013
The Redzone: Why average quarterbacks don’t win Super Bowls
The position, in particular, is vital to a team’s chances of success, argues Steven O’Rourke
# conjecture - Thursday 3 January, 2013
6 things we learned from the New Year’s Premier League action
Our assessment of Luis Suarez’s heroics, Chelsea’s shock defeat to QPR and much more.
# conjecture - Sunday 30 December, 2012
5 things we learned from the weekend’s Premier League action
Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and both Manchester clubs all enjoyed good days.
# conjecture - Sunday 23 December, 2012
5 things we learned from this weekend’s Premier League action
The final set of games before Christmas brought a classic rant from Alex Ferguson after United dropped points while Rafa Benitez’s Chelsea hit Villa for eight.
# conjecture - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Premier League previews: Who will win today’s games and why
Will Liverpool continue their fantastic run? Can Newcastle upset City? We provide the (not entirely reliable) answers.
# conjecture - Friday 7 December, 2012
Fantasyland: No rest for wicked Manchester clubs
The top two meet this weekend, with Fantasy Football players among those nervously awaiting the outcome.
Opinion: why goal-line technology isn’t good enough in this day and age
More drastic steps need to be taken in order to make officials’ lives easier, writes Paul Fennessy.


























































