The Red Devils won’t wear the green and white jersey again this season. Manchester United will not their away jersey again this season, according to the Daily Mail. The Red Devils wore their green and white striped away jersey against Brentford on Saturday night. The 1-1 draw, however, will reportedly be the final time the […]

2 years ago

Brentford fought back for a draw after Mason Mount thought he had snatched victory for United. Man United drew 1-1 at the Gtech but can count themselves lucky after Brentford peppered keeper – Andre Onana – for much of the game. Onana performed admirably and described the game as a ‘cup final’ when speaking to […]

2 years ago

Scottish fans at Hampden Park booed ‘God Save the King’ on Tuesday night, when it was played before their international friendly against Northern Ireland. Not for the first time, the anthem was met with a chorus of boos from a section of the Scottish support. Northern Ireland use ‘God save the King’ as their anthem […]

2 years ago

Lucky charms. We have a great Premier League quiz that will really test you, and leave more than a few scratching their head. In the history of the Premier League, which launched in August 1992 as the souped-up version of the old Barclays First Division, there have been 10 players to have won league titles […]

2 years ago

“We’re going out to compete, so it’s not a development tournament for us, by any standard.” It tells you a lot about where the Ireland women’s rugby team is, right now, when 23-year-old Dorothy Wall is one of the most experienced players in their Six Nations squad. Wall made her 15s international debut in the […]

2 years ago

Jim Ratcliffe reportedly has Gareth Southgate as his number one target for the Manchester United job. Despite a positive result at Old Trafford against Liverpool last Sunday, Erik Ten Hag is not adored by the United faithful with calls for change coming after most defeats. United investor Ratcliffe is ‘increasingly confident’ he can prize the […]

2 years ago

Let’s see what your quizzing brains are made of. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is back to keep you company ahead of this St Patrick’s Weekend [it’s bigger than a day now, you know?] We have thrown in some tricky ones for you, so you’ll need to be on top of a broad range of […]

2 years ago

“Shark’s eyes. Dead, devoid of emotion, glaring at me. No handshake.” Rangers legend Andy Goram spoke about his experience at Manchester United with captain Roy Keane during his brief spell at the club. The Red Devils signed the former Rangers goalkeeper on a short-term loan deal from Motherwell in March 2001. Alex Ferguson needed cover […]

2 years ago

“She lets us play with freedom, and we weren’t really used to that in the past.” Izzy Atkinson and Abbie Larkin, two of Ireland and Crystal Palace’s brightest prospects, are in flying club form, writes Aoife White. Intent on helping Palace to the Women’s Super League, the Irish duo are also looking forward to some […]

2 years ago

“I just had so much emotion going through me.” Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford has opened up about recent criticism aimed towards him by football fans and the media, and has spoken of his regret over a “reckless tackle” on a fellow England international. In an open letter, published on The Players’ Tribune, the […]

2 years ago

Nice mix of questions to keep you on your toes. We have a tricky general knowledge sports quiz that will separate the die-hards from the casuals. Four categories, 20 questions, and only one(s) will succeed! Across TV, geography, history and general knowledge, our guest quiz-master Fiona Shields is putting your sporting credentials to the test. […]

2 years ago

ITALY 0-0 IRELAND Ireland drew with Italy 0-0 at Viola Park, as a marginal call denied them a wonder-goal. Despite the final scoreline, there was plenty going on in Florence and it was an impressive performance from Eileen Glesson’s side. The opening 45 for the Girls in Green, writes Fiona Shields, were very positive, considering […]

2 years ago

“We would like to test ourselves against the best.” Ireland have confirmed Eileen Gleeson as new, permanent manager, writes Fiona Shields, but have retained the core group of players that got them to the World Cup. Four more experienced players – Niamh Fahey, Aofie Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan – have all made return […]

2 years ago

Can anyone knock Max Verstappen and Red Bull off their perch? The 2024 Formula 1 season roars into life at the Bahrain international Circuit, next week, with the first race taking place on March 2. Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team cruised to the drivers and constructors titles, in 2023, with Mercedes the best […]

2 years ago

Kiptum won the London Marathon last year World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died after being involved in a car crash in Kenya. Kiptum, 24, won the London Marathon last April before setting the world record in Chicago in October was reported to have lost control of his vehicle when driving in Kaptagat, south-west […]

2 years ago

Will it be Mahomes & Kelce or Mr. Irrelevant? It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and Scott McCabe has got you covered with all the key nuggets of information you need to know about tonight’s Super Bowl 58 clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.  What is the Super Bowl?  The Super Bowl […]

2 years ago

This really is serious stuff

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It doesn’t matter if they’re the last two clubs on the planet. Never. Pep Guardiola has implemented a strict transfer policy that bans him from buying players from two specific clubs – with no exceptions. Guardiola did limited but effective business in the summer, signing Josko Gvardiol and Jermey Doku to add to last season’s […]

2 years ago

20 years on, Ireland are hoping to reset a Six Nations trend. Nearly as storied as the lack of progression to the last four in a World Cup, writes Brian Strahan, is that Ireland have never won a Five or Six Nations the following year. We will know by late on Friday (February 2) if […]

2 years ago

“You read my book?” Former Man United captain and Sunderland manager Roy Keane explained how Johnny Evans managed to double his wages after reading his book. When Keane retired from playing football and took the step into management, he never thought that either of his two books would come back to bite him in such […]

2 years ago

The black country derby will kick off at 11:45 Neighbours West Brom and Wolves will meet for the first time in two years in the FA Cup Fourth Round this weekend. The Premier League side make the short trip to the Hawthorns after beating Brentford in the Third Round replay while West Brom comfortably beat […]

2 years ago

32/32 is virtually impossible

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Four times now, or three-and-a-half, if you were to take Gerry McIlroy’s gesture as a guide! Rory McIlroy made up for the disappointment of his costly finish at the Dubai Invitational, last weekend, to win the Dubai Desert Classic, and take home a winners’ cheque of €1.4 million. McIlroy was well down the leaderboard, coming […]

2 years ago

“I think the two of us would have a great boxing match.” An Irish fighter once dubbed ‘toughest white guy on the planet’ by Mike Tyson has called out John Fury, father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. John Egan was an ex fighter who had previously trained with Mike ‘Iron’ Tyson, the boxer who […]

2 years ago

Eriksen has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Fans have launched a campaign calling for Sven-Goran Eriksson to be given a chance to fulfil his ‘dream’ of managing Liverpool FC. Eriksson announced last week that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and, “at best”, he has been told he only has one year to live. […]

2 years ago

“First week back out, I think you’re going to expect some of those sloppy mistakes.” Rory McIlroy will be hoping he got the early shanks, slumps and shakes out of the way. The four-time major winner looked a class apart when he got it going, at the Dubai Invitational. When it went wrong, though, it […]

2 years ago

Not a bad amount to take home at the age of 16… Luke Littler has secured himself a six-figure pay day by reaching the semi finals of the Darts World Championships. The 16-year-old breezed past Brendan Dolan 5-1 in the quarter finals at the Alexandra Palace, becoming the youngest player ever to reach the last […]

2 years ago

From the jersey stealers to the boy who keeps asking ‘do you play county?’

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What a disaster. Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games in charge. The Mirror have claimed that the West Midlands club have decided to part ways with the Manchester United legend following their 3-0 defeat to Leeds United on New Years’ Day. He leaves the club with just a 13 […]

2 years ago

The saga continues Luke Littler has secured himself a six-figure payday by reaching the semi-finals of the Darts World Championships. The 16-year-old breezed past Brendan Dolan 5-1 in the quarter-finals at the Alexandra Palace, becoming the youngest player to reach the tournament’s last four. Along with taking another step on the way to what would […]

2 years ago

No, it’s not just a fashion statement Football players around the globe are hopping on a trend that involves them cutting holes in their socks. While there’s been debate as to whether this has been done on purpose or if it’s quite simply down to wear and tear during the game, there’s actually method to […]

2 years ago

It’s the most wonderful time…of the year. While the rest of us prepare to put the feet up for the festive period, the best dart-throwers in the world are in their busy season. For them, it’s the most important time of the year. Keep up to date with every bit of it right here! Michael […]

2 years ago

The game is being played on Christmas Eve despite major backlash For the first time since 1995, football will be played on Christmas Eve as Wolves take on Chelsea at Molineux. Leeds beat Manchester United on that day 28 years ago and today’s occasion will be the second time a fixture has taken place on […]

2 years ago

By Cliona Foley Everyone knows how central family is in GAA clubs and Dicksboro will embody that in their first ever AIB All-Ireland senior camogie club final on Sunday. Opponents Sarsfields, the defending two in-a-row champions, famously feature the McGrath sisters, whose father manages them but the Leinster champions from Kilkenny city have their own […]

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One of them only joined in January Chelsea are reportedly planning to sell three first-team players in the upcoming winter transfer window. It’s been another disastrous season for the Blues despite spending big again. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are 12th in the table and look no closer to turning their fortunes around and with the transfer […]

2 years ago

This is Manchester United. Gary Neville has admitted that he’s falling out love with Manchester United and finds them difficult to watch. United fell to a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday night in yet another toothless display. It followed days after their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League […]

2 years ago

Can you get top marks? After an exciting season, the 2023 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division has wrapped up. The awards were handed out for the Premier Division in Clontarf Castle. There was lots to celebrate on the night after another thrilling season. But how much of the season do you remember? Take our quiz […]

2 years ago

De Zerbi is a man in demand Real Madrid have singled out Roberto De Zerbi as a future replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti’s contract expires at the end of this season and it is widely expected that he will leave to take charge of Brazil. The Italian is yet to confirm where his future lies […]

2 years ago

By Cliona Foley. Defending  provincial champions Drom & Inch were pushed to the pin of their collar last week. But surviving an extra-time thriller could yet provide the ideal preparation for Sunday’s AIB Munster senior club camogie final against Cork’s Sarsfields, according to Mairead Eviston. “Having played De La Salle last year and also gone […]

3 years ago

Silva also ruled out two clubs he would never players Bernardo Silva has revealed which club he would like to join when he leaves Manchester City. Silva joined the Treble winners six years ago from Monaco and has since gone on to establish himself as one of Pep Guardiola’s most important players. During his time at the Etihad Stadium the […]

3 years ago

“It’s the worst part of winning!” Rory McIlroy had such a successful 2023, albeit without that elusive fifth major, that he won the ‘Race to Dubai’ even before the DP World Tour Championship concluded, in Dubai, this weekend. This was not so much a Race to Dubai as a stroll, for McIlroy at least. The […]

3 years ago

ALL-Ireland Senior champions Dublin lead the way with eight representatives on the 2023 TG4 Ladies Football All Star team. Dublin’s haul eclipses their previous all-time best of seven players on the annual selection, which was achieved twice in 2018 and 2019. The 2023 team was revealed on Saturday night at the annual TG4 All Star awards […]

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The 2023 PwC All-Star awards took place at the RDS on Friday night. The event was broadcast live on RTÉ One, with the top hurlers and footballers in the country honoured at the gala black tie event in Dublin. The PwC All-Star Gaelic football and hurling teams for 2023 were named on the night, as […]

3 years ago

Money well spent. Harry Kane’s start to life in the Bundesliga has gone, well, exactly how you imagined it to go. Bayern Munich signed the long-time Spurs forward for a fee of £86m and haven’y looked back since as the England captain scores goals for fun. So far, the 30-year-old has 21 goals and seven […]

3 years ago

You will be doing really well to get anything 25 or over. We have a Man United quiz for you that will also lean on your geography knowledge. We give you 30 players, past and present, who have played at least one game for Manchester United, and all you have to do is give us the international team they represented at senior level. […]

3 years ago

The Super Saints had four teenagers involved in their cup final win. St Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians, Mason Melia and just under 44,000 fans were breaking records all over Dublin on FAI Cup Final day. On Sunday, St Pat’s and Bohemians met in the FAI Cup Final at a sold-out Aviva Stadium. The 43,881 in attendance […]

3 years ago

‘Do you want my job?’ Gary Lineker seemed to drop another hint as to who will replace him as Match of the Day host during Saturday’s programme. The 62-year-old has presented the Premier League highlights show since 1999 when he took over from Des Lynam. Since then, he has become one of the most recognisable faces […]

3 years ago

By Daragh Ó Conchúir  To the victor goes the spoils and so it was that All-Ireland champions emerged with eight PwC Camogie All-Stars at Croke Park on Saturday night to go with the Matthew Twomey’s Manager of the Year honour.  It wasn’t a clean sweep for the Rebels however, as Waterford sensation, Beth Carton walked […]

3 years ago

Ange ball never stops. Tottenham opted to deploy a 0-7-1 formation during their blockbuster game against Chelsea. Spurs looked to be in cruise control as Dejan Kulusevski’s deflected effort put the hosts in front. Heung-min Son then had a goal disallowed and after two Chelsea goals were ruled out, Cole Palmer equalised from the spot […]

3 years ago

VAR awarded Newcastle the goal in their win against Arsenal. Gary Neville explained why VAR was unable to overrule the ball being out of play during Newcastle’s controversial win against Arsenal. Anthony Gordon’s second half goal was the difference between the two sides but his effort was controversial as Arsenal were convinced that the ball […]

3 years ago