When it comes to Irish sports journalism, it often seems like there’s no escape from what should be seen as a malignant virus. We’re prisoners of the past, always looking in the rear-view mirror. Even the time of lockdown didn’t get it out of our system, despite endless days, weeks and months of pieces looking backwards because the playing fields were empty and silent. It never stops. I honestly can’t remember the last Ireland soccer match where the Jack Charlton era hasn’t been referenced in some form in the build-up. Charlton’s last game as Ireland manager was 30 years ago.…

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