Anthony Pyne

@RTEsport journalist, actively trying to avoid swimming in the sea.

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

"I knew where I was at from that point in time, I knew where my head was at." - Katie McCabe has said the "wheels were in motion" for her move to Chelsea before Arsenal made a late offer to keep her at the club I ✍️ @AP_Pyne
https://t.co/7pGaqJSgtb #RTEsoccer

[Tim Stillman ⭐️⭐️ @timstillman_]

Cobbled together some thoughts on Katie McCabe’s move to Chelsea 👇🏻🔴⚪️

https://t.co/SOkFXtMMdw

[Emma Duffy @emmaduffy_]

As first reported by @em_sandy and @timstillman_, understand Katie McCabe is set to join Chelsea after her Arsenal exit.

https://t.co/aqBvGwGjNv

[HLTCO @HLTCO]

If Andoni Iraola does take the Liverpool job, 3 of the Premier League’s established “Big 6” will be managed by men, in Iraola, Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso who played together for Antiguoko, an amateur youth team in San Sebastián.

Talk about a pathway. 🤯

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

There may be quality goals and great games, but the whole thing is wobbling under the weight of its own baggage✍️@AP_Pyne as the #FIFAWorldCup nears #rtesport

https://t.co/MGo6pqiSj9

[League of Ireland @LeagueofIreland]

Cameron Dummigan with one of the greatest volleys you'll ever see!🤩

Unfortunately for Derry, Gbemi Arubi put Dundalk back in front less than two minutes later.

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

When Jaden Umeh gets off the Republic of Ireland team bus at Aviva Stadium tomorrow, it will be his first ever time at the Lansdowne Road venue. From Ringmahon Rangers to Benfica, his journey is only getting started I ✍️ @AP_Pyne
https://t.co/RStUERDenP #RTEsoccer

[Anthony Pyne @AP_Pyne]

Carla Ward also staunchly defended the inclusion of Ruesha Littlejohn in her latest squad, making comparisons to Seamus Coleman.

"The likes of Ruesha & Seamus look after themselves. They drive dressing-rooms, they lead in a way and they raise standards."

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

'If Katie was English she'd be in Ballon d'Or conversations' - Carla Ward

Ward has previously labelled McCabe the best left-back in the world. Now she's doubled down on that assertion, questioning why her captain does not get more acclaim.

https://t.co/rnUCvFHTbR

[League of Ireland @LeagueofIreland]

The decision that led to Waterford's winner 👇

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

The natives of Crumlin held a surprise goodbye party for @ShamrockRovers footballer Roberto Lopes as he prepares to travel to the World Cup with Cape Verde.

[Tommy Stewart @tomandrewstew]

Wayne Rooney hanging out at Everton’s training ground is David Brent at Wernham Hogg on the Office Christmas special after he’s been made redundant.

[Anthony Pyne @AP_Pyne]

An opportunity now for Katie McCabe to get a move and a deal befitting of her quality. Still elite.

[Arsenal Women @ArsenalWFC]

After a decade of representing the badge with honour, Katie McCabe will leave the club this summer.

Our number 11 has won every title with Arsenal and leaves behind a legacy to be truly proud of.

Thank you for everything, Katie ❤️

[Tom Hamilton @tomhamiltonespn]

A podcast, a drink with a lawyer, 25 implicated players, an eligibility crisis and the prospect of 133 matches needing to be replayed. A feature on “passportgate” and why a decision from a court in Utrecht on Monday could flip Dutch football on its head.

https://t.co/kJqCrF0IQs

[Megan Feringa @megan_feringa]

Manchester City are strongly pursuing Katie McCabe + Beth Mead ahead of contract expirations w/ Arsenal this summer. No deals agreed + nothing guaranteed but City confident in pursuit.

Chelsea also interested in McCabe.

@charlotteharpur @TheAthleticFC
https://t.co/cMfXQ6eML5

[Brendan O'Brien @byBrendanOBrien]

The Crucible is one of the world’s great sporting theatres, but snooker’s real magic was found in the local clubs and halls

“I remember back in those days we used to actually open on Christmas Day. It was the busiest day of the year”

Piece 👇

https://t.co/1ZpBo2tWlW

[Tom Maher @TOMMAHERSY]

𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝

Really thrilled to make my writing debut for @BarclaysWSL profiling a rising star, none other than Ireland's own Joy Ralph.

Have a read on the WSL Football website or app!

#COYGIG ☘️🇮🇪
https://t.co/qXuFHasVG6

[Anthony Pyne @AP_Pyne]

Huge loss for the Dutch game. Now just 4 games away from being Ireland WNT's record caps holder. Fantastic player. ☘️

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

🇮🇪1-0🇵🇱
Player of the match Denise O'Sullivan reflects on Ireland's vital win over Poland and rues the greatest goal she never scored
#coygig #ireland

[John Fallon @JFallonExaminer]

FAI officials examining Gdansk Arena surface 75 mins before Poland v Ireland kicks off. For such a superb stadium, it’s in terrible condition.

[Sinéad O’Sullivan @SineadOS1]

The enshittification of Ireland and the hollowing out of our institutions is the single largest threat to Irish civil society and prosperity.

In this damning piece, I'm going into more detail about the graph I posted yesterday: why it's happening in Ireland, why the way we're thinking about the protests is entirely wrong, and what this means for our collective governance. Link to the article is below!

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

⚽️ @RaquelleG & @AP_Pyne join @RafDLeitrim to preview 🇮🇪 Ireland's double-header against 🇵🇱 Poland, while Keith Treacy & @bazlastmanback talk @LeagueofIreland, potential names for the May #COYBIG training camp squad and this week's #UCL

https://t.co/EGMs5gZ1bA