“Rian carried us today.” Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney, admits that his team have been too reliant on their captain Rian O’Neill, especially in their win over Westmeath. Every team wants their star players to stand up and be counted, you only have to look at the likes of Derry with Shane McGuigan and David Clifford […]

2 years ago

“What’s the name of that young guy?” GAA legend Enda McNulty first encountered Johnny Sexton when he was only a teenager, and it was clear from their first meeting that he was going to be special. McNulty is an All-Ireland winner with Armagh, and has had an incredible career on the pitch, but of it, […]

2 years ago

“It’s not good enough.” Peter Canavan has said that the GAA need to correct the latest craze in Gaelic football, which is long passages of possession without any attacks. Roscommon held onto the ball against Dublin for a record six minutes last weekend at Croke Park, and although it was an effective tactic that frustrated […]

2 years ago

“The inches we need are everywhere around us.” Enda McNulty reveals how Al Pacino’s famous ‘inches’ speech from Any Given Sunday was used as a theme for the Armagh team that won the All-Ireland in 2002. McNulty is a renowned sports psychologist and author, but back in ’02 he was corner back for Armagh’s greatest […]

2 years ago

“You have already went to a meme level there calling Mick a Brit.” Carl Frampton hilariously had to stop Steve Bunce in his tracks for repeatedly referring to Michael Conlon as a ‘British fighter’ before the Irishman took to the ring for his world title fight. The ring walk for Conlan’s title fight against Luis […]

2 years ago

Corey dropped two big names, switched players positions, and nullified Derry’s midfield. Vinny Corey took a calculated gamble and it paid off for Monaghan, as his decisions to drop both Conor McManus and Jack McCarron proved to be the right call. McManus is arguably the greatest forward that Ulster football has produced in the last […]

2 years ago

“He’s miles away from being competent.” Roscommon legend and former goalkeeper Shane Curran has questioned whether or not Ethan Rafferty’s ‘sweeper keeper’ role is worth it for Armagh. Armagh just scraped by Westmeath in the All-Ireland championship, needing a late goal from substitute Conor Turbitt to seal the win in the end. Rafferty was playing […]

2 years ago

McGeeney will think twice about dropping him again. Armagh’s Conor Turbitt would have felt hard done by when he found out that he was dropped for today’s game against Westmeath, but he responded by scoring a late goal to win it. Turbitt had won back to back Man of the Match awards in the Ulster […]

2 years ago

Stelling will present his final Soccer Saturday show on Sunday. Jeff Stelling has revealed what the lowest point of his Soccer Saturday career was as he prepares to present his final show on Sunday. After 31 years at the helm, the Soccer Saturday host will step away from his duties, announcing earlier in the season […]

2 years ago

“It’s disgusting. I’m going to put in a report to the police.” Stephen Bradley has called for Cork City fans to get lifetime bans following disgusting chants directed at his nine-year-old son. The Shamrock Rovers manager had to endure verbal abuse about his son who has been struggling with illness in recent times. Cork City […]

2 years ago

The comments were “unhelpful.” The GAA president Larry McCarthy has weighed in on the issue that sparked the row between Donal Og Cusack and Joanne Cantwell on The Sunday Game. Cusack had said that football’s tier-two competition, The Tailteann Cup was a ‘Grand National for disappointed also-rans’ something which Cantwell took exception to. The debate […]

2 years ago

“I could name a dozen Gaelic footballers who could pass like this.” Kerry legend Paul Galvin enraged the soccer “experts” of Twitter last night with a Tweet claiming that GAA players could pass like Paul Scholes. The former All-Star retweeted a compilation clip of Scholes spraying passes in his prime, and although Galvin was impressed, […]

2 years ago

“How can Gareth pick him?” Gareth Southgate has been slated for picking Harry Maguire for the England team, despite not playing regularly and being out of form. Southgate has always prided himself on making the tough decisions, dropping big names like Trent Alexander Arnold or Raheem Sterling whenever their club form hasn’t been good enough. […]

2 years ago

“He is not in a bad mood. That’s it.” Jurgen Klopp has reacted to Mohammad Salah’s apologetic social media post, where the striker told the fans that he was sorry for not securing Champions League football. Liverpool will finish in fifth place, while Manchester United, Newcastle, Arsenal and Manchester City occupy the top four spaces. […]

2 years ago

Tasty stuff this weekend. We have one hell of a weekend of Gaelic football and hurling in store for us, and although the small ball is do or die, the big ball still has some tasty fixtures. Saturday kicks things off with a very interesting tie between Louth and Cork, a game that both teams […]

2 years ago

Dublin might be robbing tomorrow’s success for today. Dublin beat Mayo in the 2013 All-Ireland final in a brilliant match, but rewatching it now, in 2023, highlights the current team’s biggest problem. Ten years ago Jim Gavin had just taken over from Pat Gilroy and turned a team of winners into unbeatable champions, that would […]

2 years ago

“The moment it doesn’t hurt it’s time to hang up the gloves.” Katie Taylor lost her homecoming fight to Chantelle Cameron last weekend, but what she told Eddie Hearn afterwards gives us an indication of what will happen next. Cameron was the better fighter on the night, with the better game plan. It looked as […]

2 years ago

“It’s no surprise to me that he’s got that confidence back in himself.” Despite struggling in recent years, Aidan O’Shea has been exceptional this season, and it’s no surprise to Kyle Coney who first faced the Mayo man in 2008. It was the All-Ireland minor final, and at the time, Coney was Tyrone’s talisman while […]

2 years ago

“You could be sure that he would have some impact on the game.” After discussing Mayo’s depth in their squad and players like Tommy Conroy coming off the bench, Kyle Coney reveals who Tyrone’s best impact sub was during his career. Mayo beat Kerry, and the difference between the two teams was the strength in […]

2 years ago

There are few contentious selections here. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville can only agree on six players for their Team of the Year, and there are some questionable choices in both sides. Kieran Trippier, Ruben Dias, Martin Odegaard, Kevin de Bruyne, Rodri, and Erling Haaland, made both of the pundit’s teams. Carragher however went with two […]

2 years ago

This would send a few managers back to the drawing board. The GAA are set to trial a new kick-out and free kick rule in the freshers football, as a way of experimenting with the game, and prevent boring games. Short kick-outs are a common occurrence in the game, with many teams preferring to play […]

2 years ago

“I don’t think Tyrone learned their lesson against Monaghan.” Former Tyrone star Kyle Coney has asked the question that’s on everyone’s lips regarding the Red Hand’s  half forward line in this year’s championship. Tyrone lost to Galway in the first round of the All-Ireland series, and have already lost to Monaghan when they were knocked […]

2 years ago

You had to be there. Sometimes in life you share an experience with a group of people so powerful that it bonds you together and propels you as a collective into a different class; a class above those who missed out. Every person who walked out of the 3Arena after watching Katie Taylor leave everything […]

2 years ago

What a fight. What a night. What a shock. Chantelle Cameron has rocked the nation as she walked into Katie Taylor’s home turf and beat her at her own game here in the 3Arena. The ring walks were worth the admission fee alone, especially as Taylor’s homecoming entrance made the whole place explode with ecstasy […]

2 years ago

In the sport of boxing, anything can happen. It almost feels like blasphemy to say it, but the reason Katie Taylor’s fight against Chantelle Cameron is so massive, is because she could actually lose it. The Wicklow warrior is undefeated and has jumped over every single hurdle put in front of her, so it is […]

2 years ago

“There was a bit of getting over the back of that defeat.” Manager Feargal Logan reveals how Tyrone are feeling following their five week break from championship football after Monaghan defeat. Derry beat Armagh to retain Ulster, and Tyrone had to sit and watch all of the action from afar, as they were knocked out […]

2 years ago

“A few years ago I almost walked away from the sport.” Chantelle Cameron gave Eddie Hearn an incredible ultimatum before accepting the undisputed unification bout against Katie Taylor this Saturday. In many ways, this fight was the easiest that Hearn and Matchroom ever had to make considering the size of the event. Cameron couldn’t care […]

2 years ago

“He knows how to raise the temperature.” Jamie Clarke reveals what it was like to have Oisin McConville as a manager, as the two went from being teammates, to having a player/manager relationship at Crossmaglen. McConville’s status speaks for itself really, easily one of the best forwards to have ever graced the game for club […]

2 years ago

Cameron will not make life easy for Taylor. Chantelle Cameron is taking on Katie Taylor this weekend in the biggest fight on Irish shores in recent history, but who is the English woman looking to shock the world? Cameron has been on the block for a while, not only impressing, but dominating, as she boasts […]

2 years ago

“It was nearly like the approach was to deal with Derry.” Armagh came within an inch of winning the Ulster final on Sunday, but lost out on penalties to Derry who retained their title for the second year running. Former Armagh star Jamie Clarke believed that the game could have been won before it ever […]

2 years ago

“He used to carry my boots when I was at England.” Rio Ferdinand has responded to Jamie Carragher‘s “clown comments by poking fun at the Liverpudlian’s England career when the two were teammates. During the Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan, Lautaro Martinez went down under a challenge that was initially awarded […]

2 years ago

“We have no record of receiving any such email.” Derry GAA have released a statement regarding claims that they were informed about abuse allegations relating to their inter-county football manager Rory Gallagher. It had been reported during the week that the Oakleaf County and Fermanagh GAA were made aware of these claims. Nicola Gallagher, the […]

2 years ago

“I just wouldn’t agree with them.” Jamie Clarke disagrees with Lee Keegan and Paul Flynn’s prediction that Tyrone are the best contenders for the All-Ireland to helm from Ulster. Derry beat Armagh on penalties in a dramatic game that saw the Oakleaf county win back to back Ulster finals, but the margins between the two […]

2 years ago

“I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t.” Chantelle Cameron is set to face Katie Taylor this Saturday and although she isn’t afraid of taking on this huge challenge, she does have concerns about the scoring of the fight. Taylor is undefeated in the professional ranks and a world champion across two different weight […]

2 years ago

Harte could mastermind the biggest upset in Gaelic football. Mickey Harte is one game away from winning a Leinster title, and despite already having three All-Irelands in his back pocket, this would be his greatest achievement yet. It sounds preposterous that a provincial title would trump managing your own county to their first ever All-Ireland, […]

2 years ago

“It’s time for those lads to drive the thing on.” Chrissy McKaigue opens up on losing Derry captaincy to Conor Glass, and why it was the right decision for Rory Gallagher to make. Derry are set to play Armagh this Sunday in the Ulster final, and after waiting for so long to get their hands […]

2 years ago

“A big problem for them has been the goalkeeper.” Jamie Carragher has stated on Monday Night Football that Gavin Bazunu has been a “big problem” for Southampton as the Ireland goalkeeper is dropped from starting team. Southampton have been struggling these season, and the Irishman has not enjoyed the best time between the sticks for […]

2 years ago

“Were you ever in the running?” Martin O’Neill was the special guest on Monday Night Football, and Jamie Carragher had a barrage of questions for the ex-Celtic man including one longstanding rumour. The Irishman was in charge of several clubs and often got the better off a Liverpool side that featured Carragher in it, even […]

2 years ago

“Jurgen Klopp has shielded FSG.” Gary Neville has compared Jurgen Klopp‘s relationship with FSG to Alex Ferguson’s relationship with the Glazers when he was Man United boss. Klopp has always been publicly supportive of FSG, but the Liverpool owners have not always backed him financially in the transfer market. With Liverpool enduring their most difficult […]

2 years ago

“I don’t always agree with Donal Óg.“ Conal Keaney has echoed what Donal Óg Cusack said on The Sunday Game in terms of the GAA forgetting about the promotion of hurling. Keaney represented Dublin at inter county level in both football and hurling, and still plays both for his club Ballyboden. Last weekend both hurling matches were […]

2 years ago

“You couldn’t ask for better team-mates.” Sean O’Shea gives an emotional interview after accepting the Man of the match award on behalf of David Clifford in the Munster final. Kerry defeated Clare with relative ease, scoring five goals in the process and winning the Munster championship for the third year in a row. However, the […]

2 years ago

Kerry 5-14  0-15 Clare. Paudie and David Clifford combined to score the most poignant goal against Clare in the Munster final, just one day after their mother passed away. There was some doubt that the Clifford brothers would be available to play in today’s final, given the tragedy that they are currently enduring. However, they […]

2 years ago

“Padraic has sent a clear message.” Colm Cooper was critical of Shane Walsh’s performance against Sligo as Galway clinched the Connacht championship for the second year in a row. Walsh was substituted just five minutes into the second half, and had only kicked two points from free kicks, with none coming from play. The Kilmacud […]

2 years ago

Galway 2-20 0-12 Sligo. Galway cruised past Sligo in the Connacht final but Padraic Joyce’s decision to hook Shane Walsh five minutes into the second half could be a concern. Sligo got off to a good start with Pat Spillane kicking a wonderful point to get the ball rolling, but it didn’t take long for […]

2 years ago

“I’m kind of a bit speechless to be honest.” Sligo defeated Kerry in the semi-finals to reach the u20 All-Ireland final, and the fans could barely contain their excitement as they greeted their players in Tubbercurry. The Connacht champions have certainly travelled the long road on their journey to reach the final and have come […]

2 years ago

The hurling is hotter this weekend. There are two huge hurling games on Saturday, as well as two provincial football finals on Sunday. Keep up with all of the action in our live-blog below. Saturday is a hurling feast with Tipperary taking on Cork in Munster, while Dublin host Wexford in Croke Park in Leinster. […]

2 years ago

Lakelands is out 5th May 2023. Lakelands has officially been released in cinemas, and it’s the first time that viewers will see a movie that properly depicts Gaelic football in all of its glory and shame. We love to romanticise our sport here in Ireland, and for good reason, because there’s nothing like it in […]

2 years ago

“For me it starts probably on the Friday night.” Sam Mulroy details the intricate pre-match routine of an inter-county footballer, as he would try and prepare as diligently as he can for the game. The Louth captain is one of the finest athletes in Gaelic football, and it’s by no accident that he is often […]

2 years ago

Friday funday. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is here, as it continues to help you get through those last few hours of work at the office, and prepare yourself for the weekend. Of course if your boss is reading this, you’re obviously only doing it during your lunch hour and definitely not on company time, […]

2 years ago

He had trials for Leicester City and Blackburn. Former Dublin star Kevin Nolan had an incredible career that seen him win every trophy at club and county, but he also had the chance to play soccer for Leicester City. The Kilmacud Crokes native, like many athletes growing up in the city, had a keen interest […]

2 years ago