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# Back once again

This year
2023
# CONFIRMED
Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea as interim boss
The club confirmed the appointment today.
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Apr 6th 2023, 3:08 PM
# OFFICIAL
Frank Lampard returns to Chelsea as interim boss
The club confirmed the appointment today.
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Apr 6th 2023, 1:37 PM
Last year
2022
# Back once again
Bohs announce return of 'more rounded footballer' Kirk on multi-year deal
The 24-year-old defender rejoins from Sligo Rovers.
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Nov 14th 2022, 2:45 PM
# Where It All Began
'She had a massive impact on the Scottish women's game' - Pauw returns to old stomping ground
The Ireland manager’s first international job was at Hampden Park, while there are several other Irish links to the Scots.
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Oct 11th 2022, 10:00 AM
# Los Rojiblancos
Sevilla reappoint Argentine coach Sampaoli following the sacking of Lopetegui
The Spanish club have five points from a possible 21 in La Liga and have lost two and drawn one of their three Champions League group games.
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Oct 6th 2022, 4:14 PM
# Full Circle
'A football fairytale' - Shane Long returns to Reading
The Irishman signs on a one-year deal.
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Jul 13th 2022, 3:12 PM
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Mane and Senegal break Burkina Faso hearts to reach AFCON final
Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Mane scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory.
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Feb 2nd 2022, 9:53 PM
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# Back once again
'Winning an All-Ireland with your club is something else' - Wexford and Oulart greats aiming for another
Shauna Sinnott and her side face Sarsfields in Saturday’s delayed 2020/21 All-Ireland club final.
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Dec 15th 2021, 6:51 PM
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McGraths monumental as champions Sarsfields advance to All-Ireland final
The Galway side booked their place in the delayed 2020/21 decider after seeing off Drom & Inch.
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Dec 11th 2021, 3:57 PM
# Back once again
Van Gaal comes out of retirement to be appointed Netherlands boss for the third time
The former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United manager turns 70 this Sunday.
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Aug 4th 2021, 11:21 AM
# Back once again
Michy Batshuayi joins Palace for second loan spell after signing new Chelsea deal
The Belgian returns to Selhurst Park after a successful stint during the 2018/19 campaign.
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Sep 10th 2020, 7:01 PM
# Back once again
Man City sign England defender Bronze from European champions Lyon
The former Uefa women’s player of the year returns to her old club after winning three French titles and three Champions League medals.
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Sep 8th 2020, 1:25 PM
# Still got it
'It just reminded me of how much I enjoyed football' - Cork great loving Dublin club player-manager role
Multiple All-Ireland champion Valerie Mulcahy is hoping to steer Ballyboden St Enda’s to the Dublin senior final.
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Aug 29th 2020, 9:00 AM
# Back once again
Anthony Stokes: Judge me on my performances, not my personal life
The 32-year-old Irish striker has returned to the Scottish Premiership by joining Livingston.
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Aug 28th 2020, 12:54 PM
# Back once again
Former Norwegian wonderkid returns to Real Madrid after loan spell ends
Martin Odegaard was on loan at Real Sociedad.
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Aug 12th 2020, 8:25 PM
# Back once again
Donegal star wants knockout football return and business worries in new climate
Michael Murphy reopened up his sports shop this week.
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Jun 11th 2020, 8:29 PM
# Back once again
Route details announced for 2020 Rás Tailteann after 2019 cancellation
One of Ireland’s longest running sporting events returns to the roads in June.
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Mar 4th 2020, 12:49 PM
# return from retirement
'I had itchy feet so when the opportunity came, I grabbed it with two hands. It feels like I never left'
Áine O’Gorman is in line to win her 101st Ireland cap after coming out of international retirement.
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Mar 3rd 2020, 9:15 AM
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'Nothing is as special as your club. I still don't think we can put into words what it meant to everyone'
After so much hurt and heartbreak, Mourneabbey were finally crowned All-Ireland champions last year. Now, they defend their crown.
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Nov 20th 2019, 7:00 AM
# El Clasico
1-8 from Cork star O'Sullivan steers All-Ireland champions Mourneabbey back to decider
The Rebel kingpins produced a huge second-half performance to see off Monaghan powerhouse Donaghmoyne.
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Nov 10th 2019, 4:19 PM
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Ex-Ireland coach Simmons appointed by West Indies three years after controversial dismissal
The 56-year-old returns for a second spell, having led the Windies to the 2016 T20 World Cup before being sacked five months later.
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Oct 15th 2019, 4:28 PM
# Guess who's back
U-turn in Cork with All-Ireland winning boss Fitzgerald returning on two-year term
Ephie Fitzgerald is set to commit again after stepping down in the wake of August’s All-Ireland semi-final exit.
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Oct 10th 2019, 8:47 AM
# Back once again
Legendary Ireland and Arsenal keeper Byrne comes out of retirement to join Spanish side
Emma Byrne called it a day in 2017, but has signed for Terrassa FC.
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Aug 21st 2019, 12:24 PM
# Back once again
Preston forward Burke returns to Shamrock Rovers for second spell
The 25-year-old Ireland international has joined his former club on a 12-month loan deal.
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Jul 31st 2019, 1:03 PM
# Back once again
Gatland earmarks AWJ and Farrell as potential Lions captains
The departing Wales boss was confirmed as head coach for the 2021 tour today.
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Jun 12th 2019, 11:08 AM
# Time to shine
Cork striker makes the move back to Scotland after stint on home soil
Clare Shine has re-signed for Glasgow City FC.
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Feb 28th 2019, 3:13 PM
# Sister Act
'It was difficult and emotional but we have to put everything to bed and focus on the year ahead'
Mayo captain Niamh Kelly is one half of the Sister Act spearheading the Westerners’ resurgence in 2019.
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Feb 12th 2019, 4:38 PM
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FAI Cup-winning manager handed Derry City job for second spell
Declan Devine was last in charge of the Candystripes in 2013.
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Nov 12th 2018, 6:06 PM
# take two
'What would concern me? We need to win back the public' - Tipp hurling boss Sheedy
The 2010 All-Ireland winning manager is set for his second coming.
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Oct 4th 2018, 4:36 PM
# we go again
'You want to win as much as you ever did, you're more nervous than you ever were'
Since 2008, Cork captain Ciara O’Sullivan has played on All-Ireland day much more often than not.
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Sep 15th 2018, 7:00 AM
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2017 All-Ireland final absence stood to Cork in the long run - number one O'Brien
The 11-time champions face Dublin in Sunday’s highly anticipated decider at HQ.
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Sep 14th 2018, 4:21 PM
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Finn and Noonan goals the difference as Cork power back into All-Ireland final
The Rebels beat Donegal as their quest for a 12th title in 14 years continues.
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Aug 25th 2018, 4:33 PM
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Limerick native Lynch swaps the States for the Showgrounds as he re-joins Sligo
The 26-year-old midfielder has agreed a deal until the end of the current season.
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Jul 10th 2018, 5:24 PM
# cora
'She's absolutely flying' - Staunton back with Mayo for a remarkable 24th season
Mayo manager Peter Leahy confirmed the news to The42 today.
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Jun 6th 2018, 4:29 PM
# Back once again
'My comeback couldn't have come on a better day ' - Serena returns after 14-month break
After giving birth to her daughter last year, the 23-time grand slam winner is delighted to make her return on International Women’s Day.
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Mar 7th 2018, 8:41 PM