Analysis “You don’t want the knives coming out already” — does Kingston need a win more than Sheedy? Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney look ahead to the clash at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Shane StapletonJanuary 31, 2020
Football Eamonn Fitzmaurice on leader Clifford | should’ve won more All-Irelands | would only manage Kerry The beautiful insanity of inter-county management, Paul Galvin with Wexford, why the Finuge man should have won more, and so much more Shane StapletonJanuary 31, 2020
Hurling Who in hurling is actually asking for the black card? Reports emerging that the sin bin could be in for the summer, but Shane Stapleton feels there is only one deterrent to cynical play Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Hurling Origin of a feud: Davy Fitz v Brian Lohan Michael Verney was at the LIT v UL clash that sparked a cold war between the former Clare teammates, while Shane Stapleton outlined the... Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Analysis Are Mayo able to shut up shop? | Dessie needs to move on from Jim Gavin era | Fintan O’Toole of The42 joined Shane Stapleton to run through the big football games this coming weekend Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Analysis Shane O’Neill takes Galway home to Limerick | Liam Cahill v Derek McGrath approach | Cork v Tipp What teams need a win this weekend? Hurling previews with Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney of the Irish Independent Shane StapletonJanuary 30, 2020
Analysis Tony Kelly on the frees | Davy Fitzgerald role | Carlow absentees Brian Lohan got a win in his opening league clash, and tried a super athlete in the number 11 position Shane StapletonJanuary 29, 2020
Analysis Galway and Canning back in action | was it a red for Aonghus Clarke of Westmeath? The Lake County went down to 14 men in the first half, as the Tribesmen made easy work of the visitors Shane StapletonJanuary 29, 2020
Football Banty’s return | Have Monaghan maxed out? The Farney County could have won away to Galway in the league but came up just short — Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney discuss... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Signs of Joyce playing better football with Galway | Shane Walsh’s ability to get “separation” Michael Verney watched Padraic Joyce’s first league game in charge of the Tribesmen and was suitably impressed, while Shane Stapleton talked about Shane Walsh’s... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Do Limerick have a psychological edge on Tipp? Are they “the men”? The Treaty came from ten points behind to win, bullying the Premier County in their home patch in Thurles. Michael Verney and Shane Stapleton... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Kilkenny folk fixated on red cards | Did Deegan need to make such a fuss? | Dublin’s worrying form Shane Stapleton and Michael Verney on a scrappy game at Nowlan Park this past weekend Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Analysis Cork boss Kieran Kingston needs more like his son | Will Patrick Curran thrive under Liam Cahill? Enigmatic Conor Lehane scored an early goal but had a quiet afternoon at Walsh Park, while Patrick Curran showed signs that he can realise... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Hurling What’s the best skill you’ve seen on a field? — inspired by Cian Lynch’s flick Shane Stapleton also explains a funny story of marking a girl in an underage game with Borris-Ileigh, while Michael Verney marvels at some of... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020
Football Would rolling subs help or hinder GAA teams across the board? John Fogarty wrote about the idea of rolling subs in his Examiner column, and Shane Stapleton looked at whether this would benefit the bigger... Shane StapletonJanuary 28, 2020