Stoke have also launched their own investigation. The Football Association have opened an investigation into James McClean’s Instagram post from Saturday evening. Due to his decision to not wear a Remembrance Day poppy, the Stoke City winger was booed by a minority of the team’s supporters at the bet365 Stadium during the goalless draw with Middlesbrough. […]

7 years ago

The game was won with a great team goal. The Fai Cup final between Dundalk and Cork City took place on Sunday afternoon at the Aviva Stadium. Dundalk were aiming to complete the double, having won the Premier Division title back from Cork. While the Leesiders were looking to clinch their third Fai Cup trophy in […]

7 years ago

“Part of our problem is looking at what players can’t do rather than what they can”

7 years ago

Matic didn’t wear it on Saturday. You may have heard that James McClean chooses not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his jersey. This doesn’t cause the Earth to spin off its axis, but it has made news at the start of every November since 2012. Most people respect his right to exercise free […]

7 years ago

“They have nothing in their whole imperial arsenal that can break the spirit of one Irishman who doesn’t want to be broken.” James McClean has released another statement about his decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his jersey. Since arriving in English football in 2011, the Derry winger has not worn the […]

7 years ago

He didn’t pick Mohamed Salah as one of the top five. Gary Neville has named his top five Premier League players. But he hasn’t included last season’s player of the year in his choices. Mohamed Salah was the best player in England last season and one of the best in the world. In 36 Premier […]

7 years ago

Three minutes, 10 players, go

7 years ago

“We are so grateful to everyone who supported the event by buying tickets or attending the dinner in City Hall, your support was truly phenomenal”

7 years ago

“The most inspirational football player that I played with”

7 years ago

“What are you shaking your head at?!”

7 years ago

“The job he has done is unbelievable.” Jamie Carragher has highlighted an incredible statistic about Tottenham Hotspur under Mauricio Pochettino. On Monday Night Football, ahead of Spurs’ 1-0 loss to Manchester City, Carragher spoke about Pochettino’s achievements with the London club. Since he became the manager in 2014, replacing Tim Sherwood, the Argentine has turned Tottenham […]

7 years ago

“No player has confused me as much as him.” Gary Neville has been speaking about Anthony Martial’s improved performances for Manchester United. The Sky Sports pundit also highlighted how the French forward can take his game to another level. And pinpointed why his manager has had his doubts about the player. If Jose Mourinho had […]

7 years ago

“I cannot believe it.” Real Madrid are about to appoint a new manager, and Antonio Conte appears to be the frontrunner to replace Julen Lopetegui who is expected to be sacked on Monday. Lopetegui has experienced a dreadful few months. He was set to lead Spain at the World Cup. But was sacked on the […]

7 years ago

This was about as good as it has been for Manchester United this season. Against Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday, Jose Mourinho’s side recorded a 2-1 victory. It wasn’t a vintage display by the standards of the past. But this was possibly United’s best performance of the season. For spells of the game, the […]

7 years ago

Mourinho won’t be happy. Manchester United take on Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. And it appears that Jose Mourinho’s team has been leaked ahead of kick-off. According to the Manchester Evening News, this is how United will lineout against the Toffees: David De Gea; Antonio Valencia, Chris Smalling, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw; Fred, […]

7 years ago

“That was Eric to a T”

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They are ahead of a lot of teams that reached the World Cup

7 years ago

Ferguson spotted something and made a crucial change

7 years ago

All the talk before the match was about the past, and Juventus showed how behind the times United are. Before the Champions League tie between Juventus and Manchester United, the focus was on Cristiano Ronaldo and the history of the fixture. The Portuguese forward was making his second return to the club he joined 15-years ago […]

7 years ago

“The sad thing is there feels like there is a bit of an acceptance to it really.” Paul Scholes and Didi Hamann have both questioned the reaction of Manchester United fans to their latest defeat. Both pundits reckoned that supporters at Old Trafford were too accepting of the team’s display, and the manager’s approach, against […]

7 years ago

According to a report from Spain, Mourinho wants out of Old Trafford and Real have sounded him out about returning to the club

7 years ago

“My biggest crime was trying to make the changes too quickly.” Graeme Souness has been speaking about his time as Liverpool manager. Souness was a guest on Monday Night Football and he revealed that he still has regrets about his time as manager at Anfield. Long before he was a fierce critic of Paul Pogba, […]

7 years ago

The video is from after United’s incredible comeback against Juventus in 1999

7 years ago

Kenny believes in the best of Irish football and that would be a breath of fresh air after the dour intransigence of the current regime

7 years ago

“Resentment and bewilderment.” Martin O’Neill started Cyrus Christie in midfield for both of the Republic of Ireland’s recent games. His decision is said to have caused consternation amongst some other members of the squad. The Fulham full-back played in central midfield for Ireland’s draw with Denmark last Saturday evening and again in the 1-0 loss to Wales […]

7 years ago

“They accepted a bid behind my back, I wasn’t too pleased.”

7 years ago

Eight players, three minutes. Go…

7 years ago

“We’ll go through. Simple as that.” After a disastrous Uefa Nations League campaign, the Republic of Ireland face a fight to qualify for Euro 2020. But Martin O’Neill is still optimistic. In the post-match press conference following the 1-0 defeat to Wales on Tuesday night, the Ireland manager was understandably disappointed but also determined to […]

7 years ago

Things are bad. They could be about to get a lot worse. The Republic of Ireland senior team have had a horrible year, probably the worst 12-month period in recent memory. The team have been hammered by Denmark and Wales and haven’t won a competitive match since last October. Following Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat to Wales […]

7 years ago

This has crashed into nothing. Martin O’Neill appears to think he has been dealt a poor hand with the current Republic of Ireland squad. However, it is the other way around. It is the players who are being short-changed. That has been evident for quite some time and was confirmed on Tuesday night. A change […]

7 years ago

The Republic of Ireland 0 Wales 1. Here’s how we rated the Ireland players: Darren Randolph – 6 On his 32nd cap, Randolph was rarely tested. When he was, for Harry Wilson’s free kick, he could do little about it. His distribution could have been better though. Richard Keogh – 6.5 Keogh was solid against […]

7 years ago

It can’t be any worse than Saturday’s match. Hopefully not, anyway. The Republic of Ireland team for the Uefa Nations League tie against Wales has been named. Ireland take on Ryan Giggs’ side in a fixture that could decide their fate in the new tournament. If Martin O’Neill’s team fail to win, they will most […]

7 years ago

We doubt there are many Ireland fans looking forward to this match. But, for what it’s worth, we’ve compiled an Ireland XI ahead of Tuesday’s game against Wales. While it’s not a world class side, it does at least contain footballers playing in their actual positions. There are no full-backs or wingers playing in central […]

7 years ago

“Ireland’s play is primitive.” Martin O’Neill has rejected a claim by Denmark midfielder Thomas Delaney that the Republic of Ireland play “primitive” football. Well, sort of rejected it. Delaney made the statement following Saturday’s goalless draw between the two sides at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. “This is not an insult, this is positive in what […]

7 years ago

“What are we going to do with this management team?” Eamon Dunphy has delivered a damning verdict on Martin O’Neill’s management of the Republic of Ireland team. Which isn’t a surprise, Dunphy has been critical of every Ireland manager and has taken aim at O’Neill in the past. However, the veteran broadcaster has labelled Ireland’s […]

7 years ago

“I get out of bed and can’t walk properly.” Alan Smith has been speaking about the long-term effects of a horrific injury he suffered playing for Manchester United at Anfield. In February 2006, Smith broke his leg and dislocated his ankle in an FA Cup tie against Liverpool. The former Leeds United forward was attempting […]

7 years ago

“I don’t think the Irish public are going to continue to go and watch this team if we’re playing on the back foot against middle-ranked teams”

7 years ago

“There are no trigger points… Because they are not coached.” Martin O’Neill was pleased following Saturday’s goalless draw with Denmark in Dublin. He was probably the only one. For the rest of the 42,000 in attendance at the Aviva Stadium, the Uefa Nations League tie was gruelling. The Republic of Ireland held the Danes in […]

7 years ago

“We were accommodating young Doherty as much as anything else.” The Republic of Ireland and Denmark played out a goalless draw on Saturday night in Dublin. The Uefa Nations League fixture was so dull it made you long for the days of meaningless friendlies. At least with a friendly, people would have known in advance […]

7 years ago

The best thing that can be said about that match is that it is over. At times it felt like it would never end. The Republic of Ireland’s game against Denmark on Saturday night was terrible. A tie devoid of quality, entertainment or talking points. The Uefa Nations League was conceived as a way to […]

7 years ago

Ireland 0 Denmark 0. It was better than the 5-1 last November, from an Irish point of view, but the Republic of Ireland’s Uefa Nations League game against Denmark was extremely dull. The goalless draw featured Cyrus Christie in midfield and there were very few moments of quality from either team. Here’s how we rated […]

7 years ago

The teams are in. The Republic of Ireland team to play Denmark has been named. Martin O’Neill’s side take on the Danes in Dublin in a crucial Uefa Nations League tie at the Aviva Stadium. No-one needs reminding of what happened the last time Denmark came to the Irish capital. Victory for Ireland on Saturday […]

7 years ago

This is the side we would pick. The Republic of Ireland play Denmark on Saturday evening in a match that could help decide the team’s fate in the new Uefa Nations League tournament. Martin O’Neill’s side face a rematch against the nation that ended their World Cup dreams in ruthless fashion last November. The Danes […]

7 years ago

The search is over. Aston Villa have appointed Dean Smith as their new head coach, with John Terry as his assistant. The Championship club made the announcement on Wednesday night, a week after they sacked Steve Bruce as manager. Smith has been appointed off the back of his work as Brentford coach, and before that […]

7 years ago

“Hopefully I can play a part in these very important games.” Sean Maguire is one of five Republic of Ireland strikers with a chance to claim a regular starting spot in the team. Martin O’Neill named an inexperienced and goal-shy strike-force in the squad for matches against Denmark and Wales. Shane Long, Scott Hogan, Maguire, […]

7 years ago

“Maybe that’s why he only managed eight games, that might be something to do with it.” Martin O’Neill has hit back at Alan Shearer’s analysis of Cyrus Christie’s performance for Fulham last Sunday. The Republic of Ireland defender appeared to be targeted by the Gunners in the 5-1 defeat. Christie played at right wing-back and […]

7 years ago

“The problem arose when he went off to manage Sunderland.” While they were never friends, Roy Keane and Eamon Dunphy once had a professional working relationship. During his playing career, Keane didn’t court favouritism from the media and certainly wasn’t close to any football journalists. However, Dunphy got a closer look at the former Manchester […]

7 years ago

“I never thought for one minute that his face didn’t fit.” Martin O’Neill has rejected suggestions that Matt Doherty’s “face doesn’t fit” in the Republic of Ireland setup. During an interview with The Sunday Times last month, Doherty was quizzed on the possible reasons why his Ireland career has yet to take off. The Wolves […]

7 years ago

“He was the only one that you could rely on to actually score goals.” The Republic of Ireland squad trained in Dublin on Tuesday afternoon ahead of two crucial games in the Uefa Nations League against Denmark and Wales. In the press conference following the run out at the Aviva Stadium, O’Neill spoke about the […]

7 years ago

“I’d tell Harry myself that I don’t agree with that”

7 years ago