Football Archives – The College View

The Rise of Napoli: Spalletti’s side on course for Scudetto

March 2, 2023

The 2022/23 season has seen some fantastic performers so far but probably the best of the lot has been Italian side Napoli. They are currently on track to win the Serie A for the first

Ronaldo vs Messi – the final encounter?

February 1, 2023

After competing against each other on football’s biggest stage for more than a decade, the final chapter in the epic Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry likely took place on January 19th, ending what is widely considered

Frank Lampard sacked – who should replace him?

January 27, 2023

Yesterday afternoon Everton F.C. released a statement announcing that manager Frank Lampard had been let go after a string of bad results that have left the club 19 th in the Premier League, level on

Evan Ferguson - Ireland's solution up front?

Evan Ferguson – Ireland’s diamond in the rough

January 25, 2023

Since the days of Robbie Keane, the Republic of Ireland have been crying out for a goalscoring striker to come through the youth ranks and at just 18 years of age, Evan Ferguson might finally

Lionel Messi – The coronation of a king

January 18, 2023

Any remaining doubt surrounding who the greatest footballer of all time is was extinguished on Sunday 22nd December 2022, when Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup trophy for deserved winners Argentina. In a thrilling

Death, Taxes and a Neymar Injury

December 23, 2022

In football, nothing is inevitable. However, Neymar getting injured at the World Cup was seemingly a certainty. The Brazil winger suffered an ankle injury in his nation’s 2-0 victory over Serbia in their opening match

‘There’s a game to be played’

November 23, 2022

The football world prepares to swap their club colours for their country’s, as the club seasonis put on hold for the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The competition will be held

Ronaldo Interview: Why Choose Piers Morgan?

November 23, 2022

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has stated he feels “betrayed” by his own clubin an interview with high profile journalist Piers Morgan. Ronaldo joined Morgan for an exclusive interview right before the start of the

Shelbourne Womens Do The Double

November 23, 2022

Shelbourne women took Irish womens soccer by storm this year. The Dublin based side have won the Women’s National League for the second year in a row and also reclaimed the cup title from a

What it would mean for Women’s Football in Ireland if the National Team Qualifies for 2023 World Cup

October 12, 2022

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her 28-player squad to take on the 2023 Women’s World Cup play-offs. Having never qualified for a major tournament before, let’s have a look at the benefits

Erik Ten Hag – New dawn for United?

September 28, 2022

Manchester United’s glory days are well behind them now, and despite the clubs’ best efforts to finda new manager to make it all click again none have come close to a fraction of the success

Explainer: How did the Good Friday Agreement affect Irish football?

April 13, 2022

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement twenty-four years ago this month brought to an end the inter-ethnic violence that wreaked havoc in Northern Ireland since its inception in 1921. The accord’s wide-reaching ambitions included

Kelleher in line to start Wembley showdown against Chelsea

February 2, 2022

As the final whistle blew at the Emirates last Thursday, it was thought Liverpool’s Irish shot stopper, Caoimhín Kelleher, had played his last game in this year’s edition of the Carabao Cup. Despite his heroic

Same problems haunt Ole as pressure mounts

October 13, 2021

Are Manchester United on the brink of returning to the glory days under Ole or is a very talented squad being wasted by the Norweigan?

Marseille and Sampaoli: A match made in heaven or hell?

April 14, 2021

Is Jorge Sampaoli’s management of French giants Marseilles, a match made in heaven or hell? Daniel McCabe examines…

City look unbeatable in Premier League title race

March 24, 2021

With just 12 match weeks left to play in the Premier League this season, many fans will be looking back at a unique season of football.

Balancing nursing and football – Kate Mooney takes it in her stride

November 11, 2020

DCU student and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney achieved the goal of a lifetime earlier this year – scoring 30 goals, in just 7 games.

Five minute spell costs disciplined Dundalk

November 11, 2020

Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Dundalk seems facile on paper, however It was anything but for the Gunners.

Premier League restarts after four month delay due to Covid-19

June 17, 2020

The Premier League returned to action today, June 17, after a lengthy delay of the season since early March due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Women’s Football can he hard but it’s worth it on cup final day says FAI cup winner Lynn Craven

November 13, 2019

DCU Student Lynn Craven was among the successful Wexford Youths ladies team that ran out victors in the FAI Cup Final against Peamount United in the Aviva Stadium.

Kate Mooney scores a hat-trick in DCU debut

October 30, 2019

DCU and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney believes DCU can go a step further than previous years, and compete with some of the top college sides in the country, such as Carlow IT, or Maynooth.

Farrelly honoured after stellar season

November 14, 2018

Niamh Farrelly spoke to The College View after she was nominated for WNL Senior Player of the Season.

DCU Powerchair Club make European Champions Cup

October 17, 2018

Aoife McNicholl spoke to The College View ahead of DCU Storm PFC’s involvement in the European Powerchair Football Association Champions Cup in Denmark.

DCU Ladies Soccer stage second half comeback to beat IT Sligo

October 17, 2018

DCU Ladies Soccer staged an impressive second half comeback against IT Sligo to start their CUFL Women’s Premier Division season with a win.

DCU Soccer teams merge

October 17, 2018

The idea of a merger seemed to allow a greater level of communication and access for the women’s portion of the club. Butler had no idea why they hadn’t thought about doing it before and said that “there are no down sides” to the idea.