It shares the anarchic spirit of the finest of Irish Crime Cinema, like older films such as I Went Down (another Gleeson project) to the more recent triumphs of In Bruges (a movie made by John Michael McDonagh's brother). (filmireland.net)
They also boast recent triumphs over the current leaders of the Barclay's Premier League, which both will feel should stand them in good stead for Saturday's dinner - time tussle. (football-bookmakers.com)
The most recent triumph came in 2005, when Rafael Benitez oversaw the Miracle of Istanbul. (liverpoolfc.com)