ANOTHER ACTION-PACKED week of sport at home and abroad, from transfers to redesigned crests in soccer, to new rugby contracts, dopplegangers and everything in between.
Here’s what you had to say.
Connacht captain John Muldoon. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
On Wednesday, John Muldoon signed a contract to bring his time with Connacht through a 15th season. The 34-year-old captain committed to another after leading his province to a historic Pro12 title in May, leaving much for fans to be thankful for.
Cormac simply said it all.
With plenty of speculation on Robbie Keane’s future this week, Darren Doyle was there to offer him a helping hand with his choice.
Robbie Keane’s wife, Claudine. Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO
Meanwhile, Niall kept Claudine in mind as rumours spread that a move to Preston North End may be on the cards.
All Black out-half Aaron Cruden signed a three-year deal with Montpellier this week. Mark Behan commented that Cruden was “the best he had ever seen”. Ed Byrne brought him back down to earth however.
On Thursday, Manchester City completed their move for Palmeiras forward Gabriel Jesus.
In an article entitled ‘Jesus is coming as City finally complete Brazilian’s signing’, the comments were understandably plentiful and entertaining, as Teddyzigzagbigbag and Fionn Bohane offered their humour respectively.
Dr Eanna Falvey was appointed head of the Lions medical team ahead d their upcoming Tour in New Zealand this summer.
Dr Eanna Falvey. Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Turns out that there’s an uncanny resemblance between himself and a certain John Hayes, former Munster and Ireland prop.
Fran Heavey was quick to call it.
Sevilla head coach Jorg Sampaoli came out with an interesting statement about Lionel Messi during the week – “Equating Messi with anyone else is like comparing a policeman with Batman,” he told BeIN Sports.