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# Back In The Game

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May 2023
# Back In The Game
Marcelo Bielsa appointed head coach of Uruguay
Bielsa has signed a contract through to the 2026 World Cup.
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May 16th 2023, 8:10 AM
This year
2023
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Keith Long appointed as new Waterford manager
The former Bohs boss replaces Danny Searle, who was sacked earlier this week.
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Mar 29th 2023, 3:53 PM
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Jim Goodwin appointed Dundee United boss
Goodwin was sacked by Aberdeen just over four weeks ago.
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Mar 1st 2023, 8:56 PM
Last year
2022
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Neil Lennon takes charge at Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia
Lennon has been out of management since leaving Celtic in February of last year.
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Mar 7th 2022, 9:35 PM
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Paul Ince back in management after taking interim reins at Reading
Veljko Paunovic was sacked despite winning 3-2 at Preston on Saturday.
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Feb 19th 2022, 7:20 PM
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Christian Eriksen makes return to football after signing for Brentford
The Dane has linked up with the Bees until the end of the season.
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Jan 31st 2022, 8:40 AM
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Former Wales coach Chris Coleman joins Greek strugglers Atromitos
Coleman famously led Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
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Jan 7th 2022, 7:36 PM
All time
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Former Galway manager O'Mahony to take charge of Salthill/Knocknacarra footballers
The Galway club have confirmed the appointment of the 68-year-old.
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Dec 31st 2021, 10:10 AM
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Joe Schmidt set to join All Blacks as selector - reports
The former Ireland head coach is set to replace Grant Fox on Ian Foster’s coaching team.
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Dec 13th 2021, 10:45 AM
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Ex-Ireland boss Joe Schmidt to return to coaching with the Blues
The 56-year-old has been working with World Rugby since last year.
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Nov 1st 2021, 10:36 PM
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Brazilian league leaders announce signing of Diego Costa
The 32-year-old former Chelsea striker has joined Atletico Mineiro as a free agent.
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Aug 15th 2021, 9:45 AM
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Woods to make video-game comeback with EA Sports' rivals 2K
The golfing icon was previously the face of EA’s PGA Tour franchise for 15 years until 2013.
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Mar 16th 2021, 8:10 PM
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Adam Idah returns for Norwich City after 11-week injury lay-off
The 19-year-old striker is in contention to play for the Championship leaders against Middlesbrough tomorrow.
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Jan 29th 2021, 4:06 PM
# more power to you
Green hue to Joe Biden's team grows as Irish-American Samantha Power picked to lead aid agency
Power served as UN Ambassador in Barack Obama’s administration.
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Jan 13th 2021, 12:30 PM
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'I had to go to Limerick to find a job and work my way through the leagues to get to where I am now'
Sam Allardyce, who began his management career in the League of Ireland in 1991, was unveiled as new West Brom boss today.
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Dec 17th 2020, 7:36 PM
# once off
Ex-England defender Lescott in line to come out of retirement with Spanish fourth-tier club
The 38-year-old hung up his boots in 2017, but could appear for Racing Murcia against Levante in the Copa Del Rey.
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Nov 27th 2020, 1:34 PM
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Ex-Ireland boss Mick McCarthy confirmed as new manager of Cypriot club APOEL
The 61-year-old takes charge of the most successful club in Cyprus on a deal that runs until May 2022.
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Nov 2nd 2020, 11:52 AM
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From 'fan girl' to first choice: Littlejohn making the most of her second coming
The Leicester City midfielder has thrived since being brought back in from the international wilderness.
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Oct 21st 2020, 7:00 AM
# new chapter
Ex-Irish international Chris Hughton back in management after landing Nottingham Forest job
The former Brighton and Newcastle boss has been confirmed as Sabri Lamouchi’s successor.
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Oct 6th 2020, 7:19 PM
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Ireland left-back Cunningham completes return from injury with first Championship outing in a year
The Galway native played 90 minutes for Cardiff City on Saturday.
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Sep 28th 2020, 2:22 PM
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Galway United appoint John Caulfield as new manager
The former Cork City boss takes over with the club mired near the foot of the First Divison.
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Aug 21st 2020, 3:16 PM
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Successful return from 18-month absence for former Ireland U21 captain
Tommie Hoban helped Aberdeen to get the better of St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.
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Aug 21st 2020, 2:28 PM
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Sacked ex-Watford boss makes return to management in La Liga
Javi Gracia, who guided Watford to the 2019 FA Cup final, has taken charge at Valencia.
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Jul 28th 2020, 11:26 AM
# specialist
Jerry Flannery joins Premiership club Harlequins as lineout coach
The 41-year-old left his role as forwards coach of Munster last year.
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Jun 9th 2020, 4:55 PM
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A life in corporate banking beckoned before a twist of fate turned Alan Mathews' world upside down
The new St Patrick’s Athletic boss insists the club are taking a ‘collaborative approach’ with their management structure for this season.
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Feb 12th 2020, 8:00 AM
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Klinsmann installed as head coach of Bundesliga club
With Ante Covic sacked, the former Germany and US manager has been handed the Hertha Berlin job.
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Nov 27th 2019, 11:12 AM
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The issues that Mourinho must address at Tottenham
After 11 months out of management, the Portuguese coach has returned to the Premier League.
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Nov 20th 2019, 3:30 PM
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Sam Warburton named as part of Pivac's new Wales coaching staff
The 31-year-old will take up a role as technical advisor for defence and breakdown.
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Nov 15th 2019, 5:25 PM
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Roche earns first international call-up since 2017 as Ireland name squad for Euro qualifier
Glasgow City’s Clare Shine also returns ahead of the clash with Montenegro next month.
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Aug 24th 2019, 1:14 PM
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Kerry star O'Brien cleared for All-Ireland final after successful black card appeal
The Kenmare forward received the sanction in their Super 8s clash with Meath.
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Aug 15th 2019, 9:57 PM
# doss vegas
Fury confirms second Las Vegas bout for September against unbeaten Swede Wallin
The Gypsy King returns to the ring with a rematch against Deontay Wilder on course for 2020.
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Aug 13th 2019, 3:14 PM
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Mourinho targets return to management and hints at Bundesliga interest
The manger also discussed Inter’s Scudetto chances this year with Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Jul 15th 2019, 8:47 AM
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Ex-Ireland international agrees to 7th managerial gig in 4 years
John Sheridan has agreed to take charge of Chesterfield for the second time.
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Jan 9th 2019, 8:11 PM
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Shamrock Rovers legend Cousins returning to management with the Hoops
The ex-Longford Town boss will be in charge of the club’s U17s in the National League.
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Dec 24th 2018, 10:06 AM
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After 7 tough months out and a missed World Cup, Arsenal star insists his season starts now
Defender Laurent Koscielny made a successful comeback from injury in Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Qarabag.
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Dec 14th 2018, 7:15 AM
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Dublin's first All-Ireland winning manager takes over as Carlow ladies football boss
Carlow have announced the appointment of Donegal native Gerry McGill for the 2019 season.
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Dec 13th 2018, 9:21 AM
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Free agent Stephen Ireland earns short-term deal with Championship club
The 32-year-old midfielder has joined Bolton Wanderers.
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Oct 9th 2018, 10:48 PM
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The return of the man the UFC couldn't afford to live without
Conor McGregor doesn’t need the fight game. But the fight game needs him, writes Jeremy Botter.
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Sep 30th 2018, 10:00 AM
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Former Italian PM Berlusconi returns to football after selling AC Milan
The 81-year-old has bought Serie C side Monza.
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Sep 28th 2018, 3:11 PM
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Ostracised former Pro Bowler who protested with Kaepernick finally lands at new NFL team
Eric Reid was the second NFL player to protest against police brutality and racial injustice during the anthem, joining then-teammate Colin Kaepernick.
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Sep 27th 2018, 5:59 PM
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