- Lifestyle & Sports
- 25 Sep 14
Foul Play: Gripe Almightly
Ireland’s Euro 2016 qualification campaign got off to a winning start – but certain detractors seem intent of dissing Martin O’Neill’s side.
When Aiden McGeady’s precision thunderbolt flew sweet and true into the back of the Georgians’ net, you could hear a pin drop. Deep into stoppage time, a goal of potentially colossal importance for Ireland’s Euro 2016 hopes was greeted with something less than nationwide jubilation. Foul Play erupted in celebration and exhaled a primal roar, but the reaction in the office seemed a little muted.