Rob Parker | March 10, 2010
No, it’s not possible
OTP cannot say for certain what the good people of the Republic of Ireland did to offend the South African Tourism Board, but we do know that this retaliation is a little close to the bone. In case South Africa was in hibernation at the time, Ireland failed to qualify for this [...]
Rob Parker | February 19, 2010
Tel shoots some hoops
Thierry Henry really sets himself up for these things, doesn’t he? After the season he has had, you would think his advisers would be advising against publicly endorsing sports that are heavily reliant on the use of hands to succeed.
But no, they packed him off with a film crew to pick up [...]
Rob Parker | January 12, 2010
Arsene Wenger reveals his handball drills
Republic of Ireland fans can allow themselves a wry smile after Arsene Wenger revealed that he trains his players to handle the ball. The Arsenal boss was speaking after Saturday’s match against Everton when midfielder Denilson did his best dying swan impression while in possession.
The Toffees’ Tim Cahill sportingly kicked [...]
Rob Parker | November 19, 2009
Offside and handball, but the goal stands
If I was Irish I would be waking up this morning a very bitter man. The Republic of Ireland had a place at next year’s World Cup snatched away from them by this horrendous piece of refereeing. Despite the fact that two players were offside, at least one very [...]
