"Hype machine needs to be kept in check but at least we can hope that we're no longer on the road to nowhere Naturally enough, the giddiness has been general all over Ireland since the wonder of Portugal and the miracle of Budapest. An Ireland squad that had been administered the last rites repeatedly since September came roaring off its death bed in the space of three days last Sunday and the previous Thursday. It's been a resurrection of Lazarusian dimensions."
"Naturally enough, the giddiness has been general all over Ireland since the wonder of Portugal and the miracle of Budapest."
"An Ireland squad that had been administered the last rites repeatedly since September came roaring off its death bed in the space of three days last Sunday and the previous Thursday."
Hopeful restraint is advised as Ireland appears to have reversed a bleak trajectory following consecutive impressive performances in Portugal and Budapest. Nationwide giddiness followed two unexpected victories, signaling a sudden upswing in fortunes. A squad long written off since September produced two rapid, dramatic recoveries within three days, transforming perceptions of capability. The turnaround is characterized as a near-miraculous resurrection, yet observers caution against allowing excitement to morph into unchecked hype. The balance between celebration and realism remains important as momentum builds.
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