Postcard from Helsinki as Boys in Green get show on the road with vital Nations League win before trip to Athens,
“Fantastic,” the Republic of Ireland manager says to a question about the trip to Helsinki.
After our work is done, those same thoughts came through my head in the build up to karaoke in the early evening. My colleague spots some salmon soup and sends a photo to his younger sister, who he recalls going to Tolka Park with when they were teenagers to watch Shamrock Rovers, and how the salmon soup on sale left a lasting – perhaps damaging – impression.
“Pub” is written across the top of the front and back. A quick glance inside shows a well-stocked bar and even better dressed locals, the kind of erudite, discerning drinker that wouldn’t feel the desire to sing karaoke after three pints.Ireland fall behind, then draw level and eventually score an 88th minute winner.Hallgrímsson and Robbie Brady both speak afterwards.
Despite how busy it is, security is quick and painless. There is a short, stocky bald man wearing a bright red and blue checked shirt with even brighter yellow braces.
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