Fact, myth, and truth blur in the retelling of 2002, but what remains is a revealing portrait of extremism, identity, and belonging.
Captaincy involves embracing varied leadership styles, building a resilient culture, and adapting to the complex psychological elements of contemporary sports.
The struggles for all Ireland managers are real but those who live here deal with the suffocating nature of the world of Irish football.
The roots of Saipan were not to be found in the decades-long incompetence of the FAI or in the idea that it was a clash between the old Ireland and the new. The roots of Saipan, if there were any at all, could more conceivably be traced to a police cell in Manchester in 1999.
Manchester United are no longer a club run on sound principles, but the talk of tradition and the Manchester United Way should be seen for what it really is: a dependence on superstition.
A viewing of the Alex Ferguson documentary Never Give In prompted Tommie Gorman to reflect on his encounters with the great manager and how sport and the memories it generates lead us to what matters.
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