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Mauricio Pochettino file photo

Poch: Chelsea players have been our own worse enemies

Pochettino admitted to feeling angry and disappointed at the manner in which his players capitulated in the second half against a Newcastle team ravaged by injuries.

Arsenal v Sevilla - UEFA Champions League - Group B - Emirates Stadium

Arteta calls for patience with VAR technology

Klopp: Anfield is a nightmare for opponents

Klopp: Anfield is a nightmare for opponents

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Molineux Stadium

Ange takes heart from Pep's City teething problems

Sport Top Pics

Dundalk FC Press Conference

Ainscough: 'I can now go back to my investors and tell them what is going on at ground level here'

His arrival in succession to StatsSports duo Sean O’Connor and Alan Clarke, along with Andy Connolly, lifts the limbo manager Stevie O’Donnell found himself in about recruitment but there are deeper expenses to meet to modernise facilities.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - UEFA Women's Nations League B

Payne: 'Luckily in the end, we got a goal out of it'

Despite the fifth straight win in the competition, the Girls in Green at times struggled to break down their dogged opponents in what was their penultimate match of the Group.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Kyra Carusa celebrates her side’s first goal 1/12/2023

Ireland edge past battling Hungary for fifth win in a row

This fifth straight win in the campaign should have been straightforward but sluggishness from the outset meant it took a bizarre own-goal by Henrietta Csiszar with 25 minutes left to seal the points.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Jonathan Hill 21/11/2023

Sport Ireland confirm FAI funding resumed

The resumption of the funding comes after detailed engagement with the FAI in recent weeks.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Galatasaray v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - Group A - RAMS Park

Local hero: Kobbie Mainoo bringing cheer at troubled Manchester United

Stockport-born midfielder has broken through into first team and could be solution to Erik ten Hag’s midfield conundrum.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Conor Bradley signs new long-term contract with Liverpool

Conor Bradley signs new long-term contract with Liverpool

The Northern Ireland international put pen to paper on the deal at the AXA Training Centre on Friday.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Dundalk FC Press Conference

New Dundalk owner heartbroken to quit Kerry but couldn't turn down opportunity

Brian Ainscough denies accusations of shoddy communication around the parting, insistent he didn’t delegate Steven Conway to break the news.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Arsenal v Sevilla - UEFA Champions League - Group B - Emirates Stadium

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta calls for patience with VAR despite recent criticism

After last month’s 1-0 loss at Newcastle, Arteta labelled the decision to award Anthony Gordon’s matchwinner “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Andre Onana File Photo

He’s doing well – Erik ten Hag sticks up for under-fire Andre Onana

Onana has been in the spotlight since United spent £47million on the 27-year-old to replace David De Gea.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Liverpool v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - Anfield

Jurgen Klopp: Playing at Anfield is a ‘nightmare’ for opponents

The 4-0 Europa League victory over LASK extended their 100 per cent home record to 10 matches.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Eintracht Frankfurt v VfB Stuttgart - Bundesliga

Manchester United have Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy on January wishlist

Guirassy has 15 Bundesliga goals this season, second to Kane.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

TRIC Awards - London

Jeff Stelling to return on Premier League live goals show with Prime Video

Stelling will be supported by former players including Dion Dublin, Tim Sherwood, Siobhan Chamberlain and Nedum Onuoha on analysis duties.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Liverpool v Leicester City - Carabao Cup Third Round

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Can Caoimhin Kelleher make hay, Steve Cooper is under pressure again and will Postecoglou’s luck turn?

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

United still not learning from Champions League mistakes

United still not learning from Champions League mistakes

Drawing at Galatasaray after twice holding a two-goal lead highlighted the flaws that remain in Erik ten Hag’s side

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Liverpool v LASK - UEFA Europa League - Group E - Anfield

Jurgen Klopp satisfied as Liverpool secure top spot with a game to spare

Two goals from Cody Gakpo and one apiece from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah saw them coast past LASK at Anfield.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Republic of Ireland Women Press Conference and Training Session

O'Sullivan wants a manager who will 'bring the energy'

Eileen Gleeson was adamant from the start of her caretaker residency that her eyes were firmly on resuming the head of women’s and girls’ football role she was recruited for last year.

Fri, 01 Dec, 2023

Republic of Ireland Women Press Conference and Training Session

Gleeson: 'That conversation is for me and Amber to talk about'

Amber Barrett – the player whose goal at Hampden Park created history – is no longer in the squad but still operating in a professional setting at Standard Liège.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Aston Villa v Legia Warsaw - UEFA Europa Conference League - Group E - Villa Park

Alex Moreno stars as Aston Villa progress in Europa Conference League

Europa Conference League Aston Villa 2 (Diaby 4', Moreno 58') Legia Warszawa 1 (Muci 20') Alex Moreno fired Aston Villa into the Europa Conference League knockout stages after a 2-1 win over Legia Warsaw.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Liverpool FC v LASK: Group E - UEFA Europa League 2023/24

Liverpool into knockout stage as group winners

Klopp is now in charge of a Liverpool team that has five different players on five or more goals before the start of December.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Tomas Soucek snatches late winner for West Ham in Serbia

Tomas Soucek snatches late winner for West Ham in Serbia

The Czech midfielder has now scored in his last five matches for club and country after an 89th-minute volley earned a scratchy 1-0 win.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Nottingham Forest v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - City Ground

Joao Pedro penalty sends Brighton through to Europa League knockout stages

In-form forward Pedro converted his fifth goal of the competition in the 55th minute to guarantee the Seagulls a top-two finish in Group B.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Steve Bruce File Photo

'Let's see if the phone rings' - Ireland job interests Steve Bruce

The former Newcastle and Aston Villa manager fancies taking over from Stephen Kenny.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Kerry FC shocked and stunned at Brian Ainscough's departure to Dundalk

Kerry FC shocked and stunned at Brian Ainscough's departure to Dundalk

Sources revealed that it was Steven Conway who broke the news to Director of Football Billy Dennehy last Thursday night and that is how the club found out.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Netherlands v Republic of Ireland - UEFA EURO 2024 Championship Qualifier

Kenny's reign leaves Ireland in lowly 60th place of FIFA rankings

Ireland were positioned 34th when Kenny’s elevation to the senior post was accelerated in April 2020.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Arsenal v RC Lens - UEFA Champions League - Group B - Emirates Stadium

Gabriel Jesus 'doesn't care' about rumours linking Arsenal with other strikers

'Sometimes it is like this, it happened when I was at City even with Aguero and me scoring. I was scoring a lot and people was linking everyone. I don't care about this'

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Treaty United appoint Dominic Foley new women's manager

Treaty United appoint Dominic Foley new women's manager

The Corkman, who holds a UEFA A coaching licence, played Premier League football with Wolves and has six Ireland caps

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Andre Onana – Do the numbers back up the criticism?

Andre Onana – Do the numbers back up the criticism?

It was the latest Champions League drama for the much-scrutinised goalkeeper.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

FBL-FRA-LEAGUE1-LYON

Jake O'Brien's Lyon on the hunt for new manager as club set to dismiss latest boss Fabio Grosso

Cork native O'Brien has broken into a struggling Lyon side whom he joined Crystal Palace from in the summer under the tutelage of Italian boss Fabio Grosso.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

We have to own it – Scott McTominay urges Man Utd to atone for Galatasaray draw

We have to own it – Scott McTominay urges Man Utd to atone for Galatasaray draw

Having lost three of their opening four Group A matches, Erik ten Hag’s side managed to throwaway a two-goal second-half lead in Istanbul.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Galatasaray v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - Group A - RAMS Park

Welcome to chaos: Manchester United pay for their startling incompetence

Drunken pirate ship of a Champions League campaign is mixing moments of high class with extraordinary weakness.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal - Premier League - Vitality Stadium

He’s amazing – Martin Odegaard hails ‘brilliant’ Declan Rice impact at Arsenal

'It’s brilliant – I think he’s been amazing since he came here,' the Norway international said of Rice.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

'We should have taken three points' says ten Hag as United feel the heat in Hell

'We should have taken three points' says ten Hag as United feel the heat in Hell

“We’re winning, then we’re losing, we should have taken three points,” said ten Hag.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Liverpool v Leicester City - Carabao Cup Third Round

Jurgen Klopp: Alisson layoff gives Caoimhin Kelleher chance 'he deserves'

"That's why we knew we wanted to have Caoimh here for these moments," added the Liverpool boss.

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Brighton and Hove Albion v Sheffield United - Premier League - The AMEX

Ansu Fati and Tariq Lamptey out for long spells for Brighton says Roberto De Zerbi

"But the focus is on the players who can play. We will have to compete. I don't know if we will win, but we will fight to win the game for sure."

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Courage captaincy has Denise O'Sullivan more focused and more serious than ever

But it is not a burden to me, it is something that I relish and pushes me on to even be better in the team.”

Thu, 30 Nov, 2023

TOPSHOT-FBL-EUR-C1-GALATASARAY-MANCHESTER UNITED

Ten Hag sees 'progress', won't blame Onana

The goalkeeper's errors at Galatasaray severely damaged United's chances of Champions League progression.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Champions League round-up: Real Madrid beat Napoli to clinch top spot in group

Champions League round-up: Real Madrid beat Napoli to clinch top spot in group

Elsewhere Serie A leader Inter Milan came back from three goals down for a 3-3 draw at already eliminated Benfica.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Arsenal v RC Lens - UEFA Champions League - Group B - Emirates Stadium

Six of the best from Arsenal seals their place in Champions League knockout stage

Arsenal had six different scorers on the night as they breezed past Lens to secure their place in the last 16.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Galatasaray v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League - Group A - RAMS Park

United let two-goal lead slip again to leave Champions League hopes on brink

Keeper Andre Onana was the culprit for two of the Galatasary goals, direct free-kicks from Chelsea loanee Hakim Ziyech.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Ruairi Keating 8/10/2023

Keating and Lopes up against standout managers for men's personality of the year award

In the men’s personality of the year category, four of the six nominees are managers

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Liverpool v Leicester City - Carabao Cup Third Round

Kelleher to deputise as Allison ruled out for two weeks

The injury to the Brazilian opens the door for Ireland international Caoimhín Kelleher to come in and deputise for the next run of games.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain v Newcastle United - UEFA Champions League - Group F - Parc des Princes

VAR official stood down by Uefa after controversial PSG penalty decision against Newcastle

Tomasz Kwiatkowski was due to be VAR again on Wednesday.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Netherlands Women U15 v Germany Women U15 - International Friendly

Smashing the grass ceiling: Eta set to make Champions League history

Union Berlin’s interim joint assistant manager will break new ground when the German side travel to Braga on Wednesday.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Barnsley file photo

Justice for time-wasting? Bizarre goalkeeping hands Barnsley injury-time winner

Goalscorer Sam Cosgrove felt there was some natural justice in the freak winner.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Alan Shearer blasts 'disgusting' penalty as Newcastle denied in Paris

Alan Shearer blasts 'disgusting' penalty as Newcastle denied in Paris

Shearer voiced his frustration on social media after referee Szymon Marciniak belatedly pointed to the spot.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain v Newcastle United - UEFA Champions League - Group F - Parc des Princes

Eddie Howe 'hugely frustrated' as Newcastle denied win by controversial penalty

The Magpies were heading for a famous 1-0 win at the Parc des Princes until Polish referee Szymon Marciniak awarded a spot-kick against Tino Livramento after a VAR review, allowing Kylian Mbappe to level in the eighth and final minute of added time.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

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