Kevin McGillicuddy
Dublin, Ireland.
And still he manages to have tax issues. In case you were wondering, Neymar is paid lots of money. But in keeping with the, ahem, complex manner of his transfer, the Brazilian superstar is not simply paid a weekly wage. Well, he is, but it is topped up through a system of bonuses. He seems […]
10 years ago
There is none so blind as those who will not see. Samir Nasri’s vision may be 20/20 on the pitch, but perhaps he is suffering from an ego-driven myopia when he assesses how important he will be to the incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The France international was expected to be among a number of players who […]
10 years ago
Xabi Alonso knows what it’s like to be on the end of a reckless Nigel de Jong tackle. The Spaniard got a boot full of studs from the Dutchman in a World Cup final in an area of his body where he could have reasonably expected to be safe from a kung-fu kick. That blow […]
10 years ago
If you won big on an each way punt on Vics Canvas you owe Robbie Dunne a pint. The Irish jockey came home third in today’s Aintree Grand National on Vics Canvas at a massive 100/1, which would be normally cause for celebration as it is. But Dunne almost became a falling statistic as he […]
10 years ago
It could not have happened to a nicer man. Mouse Morris has made history this afternoon as his mount Rule The World claimed the 2016 Aintree Grand National under David Mullins. The horse made a stunning late charge to deny The Last Samurai and Vics Canvas to make it an Irish and English Grand National […]
10 years ago
The Belfast man is not happy. The boxer has endured one of those weekends that make you wonder why you got out of bed. The ‘Jackal’ was stripped of his WBA super bantamweight title on Friday, as he failed to agree to fight mandatory challenger Guillermo Rigondeaux after his impressive win over Scott Quigg. The […]
10 years ago
The news from Portman Road is not good. Ireland’s Euro 2016 squad will be named in around six weeks time, but one of the country’s in-form midfielders may not be available for selection. Alan Judge has enjoyed probably his best ever season as a professional footballer, and is a shoo-in to be Brentford’s Player of […]
10 years ago
Cristiano Ronaldo is a very vain man. He poses and preens with his top off more often that a Playboy model trying to impress Hugh Hefner. The Portuguese is in very buff shape, and more power to him, as we scoff yet another bag of Malteasers and tuck into our third pizza of the afternoon. […]
10 years ago
Louis van Gaal may have been reading too much Cormac McCarthy recently. The American writer penned the chilling book ‘No Country for Old Men’, which inspired the memorable Coen Brothers movie of the same name. Perhaps a copy of the book, or film, has made its way into the Dutchman’s hands judging by his comments […]
10 years ago
Wexford Youths don’t take any shit. And especially if you are the team’s goalkeeper Graham Doyle, who was key in his side’s 1-1 draw with Cork City at Turner’s Cross last night. The Leinster side were denied a crucial win after Mark O’Sullivan’s late equaliser cancelled out Eric Molloy’s opener. Doyle was widely praised as […]
10 years ago
Take a bow son, take a bow. The art of the sideline cut is one that was mysterious to us as very bad hurlers. A piece of sideline turf was likely to go further than the sliotar when we had to flight a ball into the edge of the square. We certainly didn’t have anything […]
10 years ago
Wanted man
10 years ago
What’s that line about lies, damn lies and statistics? Maybe there isn’t a Dutch translation for Louis van Gaal, but regardless, he’s made a pretty preposterous claim about the talents of the currently crocked Wayne Rooney, and the in-form Harry Kane. The Manchester United striker is still some weeks away from fitness, while Kane is […]
10 years ago
If you want to get quality, you have to pay for it. Manchester United have the shopping list out once again, ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window in just over two months time. The club is likely to look to bolster all areas of their team, and a key concern for current […]
10 years ago
We’re here to help. And help we shall. Trying to make your way through the field for the Grand National and picking a winner is a tough test. You could try your luck with the 40/1 shot, or play it safe and go with the favourite. But instead of chancing your arm, why not use some […]
10 years ago
Giddy up. The greatest race of the entire year is upon us. The Aintree Grand National is one of those days when even your mother, who would struggle to tell Ruby Walsh from Louis Walsh, has a punt on the gee-gees. You may even find her in your local bookies, scouring the pages of the Racing Post […]
10 years ago
If you think the Leinster SFC is a procession, you should check out the minor hurling version. Since Offaly claimed the 2000 renewal Kilkenny and Dublin have shared the Hanrahan Cup between them. This Millennium has belonged to the teenage Cats and Jackeens. Can this be the year the rest of the province rises up and challenges […]
10 years ago
Glenn Whelan appears to have joined football’s oddest injury hall of shame. The Republic of Ireland midfielder may not have crocked himself with an iron-boarding, hello Michael Stensgaard, but his back injury is not exactly your standard footballer problem. The defensive enforcer is likely to miss Sunday’s clash with Liverpool after the Stoke medical team […]
10 years ago
Eat Northern dust
10 years ago
Probably not the best ever move on their behalf. But saying that, we probably would have tuned it. Jurgen Klopp’s return to Germany has caused a right kerfuffle in the local media ahead of tonight’s Europa league clash between Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool. Look at the amount of flash photography he had to put up […]
10 years ago
Call it Plan P. You can never have enough flashy players in the centre of the park, or at least that’s what one of the biggest clubs in the world thinks. It’s just the Real Madrid way to stack every area outside of their back four with as much attacking talent as possible, and then […]
10 years ago
Louis van Gaal has his mind on one job only. And we hate to tell you Manchester United fans, but it is not in the Netherlands. Last week it was reported the Dutchman could be tempted by a job offer in his native land as his time looked to be running out at Old Trafford. […]
10 years ago
There’s no arguing with facts. We’re almost at the end of another Premier League season and if Manchester United fans needed any more proof that one of last summer’s major signings has been a flop, they can look no further. As an attacking player, accuracy with shots, and testing the opposition goalkeeper would be a […]
10 years ago
After the death of Johan Cruyff, we really should cherish the football gods we have left. The Dutchman was considered in the same bracket as Diego Maradona, Pele… or maybe even Lionel Messi at this stage. But we doubt that the ex-Ajax and Barcelona man was ever pelted with stones by opposition fans when going […]
10 years ago
With praise like that he must be good. Aston Villa will likely see a mass-exodus of players who think they are too good for the Championship this summer. The doomed Premier League side are already preparing for life in English football’s second tier next season, with their relegation set to be confirmed in the coming […]
10 years ago
When Xavi talks, you tend to listen. The former Barcelona midfielder was one of the best players of this generation, racking up over 500 appearances for the Catalans. Passing, tackling, shooting – Xavi had it all and, as he winds down his career in the Middle East, his thoughts have turned to one of the great […]
10 years ago
Oh those Germans, they really crack us up. Jurgen Klopp is around 24 hours away from walking out at the football club where he made his name as one of Europe’s elite coaches. The current Liverpool boss is back at the Westfalenstadion for Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final as his former side, Borussia Dortmund, host his current […]
10 years ago
This is a wonderful gesture from the Irishman. Some of the golfers hoping to try on that famous Green Jacket on Sunday night in Augusta will warm up for the Masters tonight with the Par 3 event. Rory McIlroy – who is sitting out this evenings warm-up – has previously had One Direction’s Niall Horan […]
10 years ago
For once, some news is actually good news about an Ireland player. The list of walking (or hobbling) wounded in the possible Ireland Euro 2016 squad seems to be growing by the day, but at least this afternoon, there is some rare positive news to report about a crocked Irishman. We’ve already had to steel […]
10 years ago
It was odd wasn’t it? We have the height of time, and respect, for Ger Loughnane, but his comments last week about the Kilkenny senior hurling squad were more than a little odd. The former Clare manager lowered the blade into Brian Cody’s current charges, and wondered aloud how on earth they were going for […]
10 years ago
Cork and Tipperary in anything is always going to be a must-see game. The two rivals are neighbours, and when you talk about Munster hurling, they are top of the standings in terms of success in almost every age group. So hurling fans are set for a treat this Sunday on Leeside, as a special […]
10 years ago
Just when Aston Villa fans think things can’t get any worse, they inevitably do. The club is staring down the barrel of relegation and they are currently without a permanent manager. Remi Garde was unable to keep them in the Premier League, and as they currently prop up the table, it’s been revealed they are […]
10 years ago
It’s not exactly a bargain, but not far off. Cristiano Ronaldo will be 31 by the time the summer transfer window opens. He’s not over the hill, but you sense that if he is going to leave Real Madrid, they will want as much money as possible for the Portuguese. Zinedine Zidane is likely to be […]
10 years ago
The response to staring into the abyss has been savage. Kieran Kingston has used Sunday’s near-miss of Cork hurling falling into the limbo of Division 1B hurling to cut five very known names from his county senior hurling panel. According to the Irish Examiner, the Cork hurling manager has dropped two former county captains from […]
10 years ago
We don’t think any Liverpool fans would disagree. Martin Skrtel was meant to be Liverpool’s answer to Nemanja Vidic when he signed for the Reds eight years ago. Unfortunately, in recent times he has become more akin to Djimi Traore with his error prone displays causing jitters at the heart of the Liverpool rearguard. Irish […]
10 years ago
The race to September glory in Croke Park begins this Wednesday night for four Munster sides. Clare, Limerick, Cork and Waterford all begin provincial journeys they hope will lead them to the steps of the Hogan Stand on the first Sunday in September. Ahead of the games we’ve looked at five players who could be the […]
10 years ago
I’m over here! Casual Liverpool fans haven’t had much chance to see Sheyi Ojo this season, but maybe that’s because he is so lightning fast. The teenager is talked of as a major Anfield prospect, and he did play some cup games for Jurgen Klopp’s side this season. He could be ready for a step […]
10 years ago
It’s like a goal you would score in Fifa. Phil Jones made a return from injury last night for Manchester United’s Under-21 side against Chelsea at Old Trafford, and it was not a good night for the England man. Jones hasn’t played for Louis van Gaal’s side since the start of the year, and after this […]
10 years ago
Two months out and the injury worries keep piling up for Martin O’Neill ahead of Euro 2016. Already O’Neill knows he will be without Rob Elliott, while Jon Walters, Robbie Keane and Kevin Doyle are all recovering from surgery, which is hardly ideal preparation for facing Sweden on 13 June. And the Derryman has been hit with […]
10 years ago
GAA fans are a dedicated bunch. Put a county game on at 11.30am, or 5.30pm, and have it compete with any amount of various other teams or sports at the same time, and players, mentors and supporters will still find a way to be there. Fix a game for one venue, change it six hours […]
10 years ago
Great to see
10 years ago
Not that Luis Suarez
10 years ago
We can hear the ‘free Luas’ jokes already all the way from Castlerea. All roads lead to Croke Park this Sunday for the sides involved in the Allianz Football League semi-finals. The opening last four clash of the day at 2pm sees Kerry face Roscommon, with the Kingdom looking for revenge for their shock defeat […]
10 years ago
Twenty years on and his goal is as good as ever. Robert Lewandowski’s all-time Euro XI is a fine side. And who are we to argue with one of the best strikers in Europe right now. But there amongst some of the greatest players of all-time in Gerd Muller, Zinedine Zidane and Paolo Maldini there is the somewhat […]
10 years ago
Bigmouth strikes again. Lamine Kone should really have known better than to gloat about marking James McClean out of a game. The Sunderland defender helped his side to a draw against West Brom at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon, and seemed especially pleased at keeping the former Sunderland winger under wraps. https://twitter.com/LamineKone_23/status/716688380730408961 Full marks for […]
10 years ago
God love them. Mark Farren’s tragic passing in February is still hard to come to terms with. The Derry City legend died at just 33 years of age, after battling with an aggressive form of brain cancer for the last number of years. The striker was one of the most recognisable and well-known football faces […]
10 years ago
A giant wakes from its slumber? Cavan are back in the big time and arguably the most passionate fans in the country are happy out. Too often at games all players hear is abuse from the stands. But on Sunday afternoon at Kingspan Breffni Park, the Cavan crowd had only one way to show their appreciation […]
10 years ago
Disciplined
10 years ago
The old ‘poking a bear with a stick’ routine. Jurgen Klopp’s powers of motivation are legendary and the Liverpool players, and fans, have reacted largely positively to his manic remonstrations on the sideline. The German wears his heart on his sleeve, and he clearly expects his players to do likewise, after he spoke about another Daniel Sturridge sulk […]
10 years ago
