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Well-aimed World Cup drama still misses: Liam Conlon reviews 'Saipan'

24 Mar Books & culture

Well-aimed World Cup drama still misses: Liam Conlon reviews 'Saipan'

This depiction of the dramatic fallout between the Republic of Ireland’s team captain and its manager during the 2002 World Cup makes for a decent film – but sadly fails to capture how it sparked a civil war among fans