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September 2023
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Support for under-fire Jordan Henderson
An England LGBTQ fan group say they will turn their back on the pitch when he plays.
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Sep 8th 2023, 8:36 PM
This year
2023
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Rory Gallagher hails "mental strength" of Glen duo after they shine for Derry
Conor Glass and Ethan Doherty featured in the Division 2 win over Limerick yesterday.
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Jan 29th 2023, 11:46 AM
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Pep Guardiola urges Chelsea to be patient with under-fire Graham Potter
Blues fans were singing the name of former boss Thomas Tuchel during Sunday’s 4-0 FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.
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Jan 8th 2023, 10:00 PM
Last year
2022
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FAI Chairperson says Pauw has been treated unfairly by misconduct allegations
Pauw has rejected allegations of misconduct relating to her time in charge of Houston Dash.
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Dec 16th 2022, 1:13 PM
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Kenny confident Nathan Collins won't be affected by sending off against Man City
The Irish manager says Collins’ red card for a flying tackle on Jack Grealish is uncharacteristic.
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Sep 20th 2022, 4:33 PM
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'She's the bravest woman on our team right now' - Player support for Pauw
Vera Pauw released a statement in July alleging that she was raped as a young player in the Netherlands.
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Aug 30th 2022, 6:15 AM
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RFU ‘fully supports’ Eddie Jones despite England’s underwhelming Six Nations
England lost three games as they finished third.
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Mar 20th 2022, 4:04 PM
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'If he couldn’t defend, he would not play here'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hails Trent Alexander-Arnold after ensuring clean sheet in 1-0 win over West Ham yesterday.
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Mar 6th 2022, 11:26 AM
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FAI say CEO Hill's failure to relocate permanently to Ireland is a 'non-issue'
Jonathan Hill was appointed CEO of the FAI in November 2020, but has yet to move to Ireland on a full-time basis.
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Feb 8th 2022, 3:43 PM
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'It's going to be one of Munster's greatest wins. I have no doubt'
Billy Holland believes his former team-mates will do a job in Coventry.
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Dec 10th 2021, 5:30 AM
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Djokovic 'fully' supports WTA's China decision over Peng
Calls have grown for other sports organisations to take action.
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Dec 2nd 2021, 11:32 AM
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Andrew Porter shows solidarity with Ireland women's team as World Cup fall-out continues
Porter has said he is ’100 per cent’ in support of the Ireland women’s team.
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Nov 12th 2021, 10:21 AM
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'If Stephen needs him this evening, he won't let anybody down'
Jim Crawford has backed Nathan Collins to shine if required against Cristiano Ronaldo and co.
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Nov 11th 2021, 1:19 PM
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'It’s a pretty straightforward answer, I 100 percent want the manager to stay'
Josh Cullen and Jason Knight have given Stephen Kenny their full support.
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Nov 8th 2021, 8:02 PM
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Support for Saints' Liverpool loanee after uncharacteristic error
Manager Alan Mathews praised Vitezslav Jaros for his overall contribution after a mistake against Sligo on Friday.
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Nov 7th 2021, 9:00 AM
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Rugby's men in tights get Pat Lam backing
World Rugby’s Law Four was previously only applicable to the women’s game.
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Oct 14th 2021, 9:17 PM
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'Everyone with eyes can see the progression' - Duffy says win should end noise around Kenny's position
The defender also gave an honest insight into how he’s making the most of his second chance after the miseries of last season.
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Oct 10th 2021, 11:00 PM
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'Amazing' Spurs fans hailed following Harry Kane reaction
The England captain has lost some favour with supporters.
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Aug 23rd 2021, 11:12 AM
# Nothern Ireland
Politicians condemn plan to prevent prosecution of NI veterans
Reports suggest the UK government is set to introduce a statute of limitations on prosecutions for conflict crimes that occurred pre-1998.
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May 6th 2021, 1:30 PM
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'Teacher's pet' emerges as Tuchel's star pupil
The Chelsea boss has acknowledged Mason Mount’s growing value to the team.
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Apr 12th 2021, 1:37 PM
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FAI give vote of confidence to Stephen Kenny
The manager’s job is not under immediate threat in spite of last night’s defeat to Luxembourg.
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Mar 28th 2021, 3:52 PM
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19-year-old sent off within 90 seconds of full debut shown support by Southampton
Alex Jankewitz suffered abused on social media as a result.
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Feb 4th 2021, 9:09 PM
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer denies Bruno Fernandes is tired and needs a break
The Portuguese star was below par in Sunday’s match between the champions and league leaders at Anfield.
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Jan 19th 2021, 4:39 PM
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Celtic manager Neil Lennon handed second public vote of confidence inside a week
Disgruntlement among the support further intensified after a 1-1 draw with St Johnstone.
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Dec 8th 2020, 4:45 PM
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'I have the insight to the story which is very different to what’s being reported'
England manager Gareth Southgate has voiced his support for Harry Maguire amid an ongoing court case.
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Aug 25th 2020, 4:13 PM
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Wilder praises 'great human being' McGoldrick for publicising online racist abuse
The Republic of Ireland striker ‘has mine and the players’ and the football club’s full support’, said the Sheffield United boss.
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Jul 14th 2020, 1:59 PM
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De Gea 'is the best goalkeeper in the world', defends Solskjaer
Ahead of their meeting with Sheffield United, the Man United boss added that he believes Dean Henderson will be first choice at the club one day.
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Jun 23rd 2020, 12:05 PM
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Solskjaer praises 'fantastic' De Gea saves after 'unfortunate' error
The Spanish goalkeeper gifted a goal to Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the opening minutes of a draw with Everton.
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Mar 1st 2020, 7:38 PM
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'His time has come' - Lancaster says Farrell's head coaching credentials were 'never in doubt'
Andy Farrell’s former coaching companion Stuart Lancaster assesses his opening two games in charge of Ireland.
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Feb 11th 2020, 6:05 AM
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Bowyer aiming to get McGeady 'back to where we know he can be'
The Ireland international winger has joined Charlton Athletic until the end of the season.
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Feb 6th 2020, 1:43 PM
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Kruis backs Ireland and Munster to bounce back
England and Saracens lock also reveals he is staying with Saracens despite interest from Japanese clubs.
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Jan 16th 2020, 6:54 PM
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Stoke City insist 'perpetrators should be held accountable' in show of support for McClean
The Championship club issued a statement this afternoon.
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Jan 10th 2020, 3:47 PM
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Southgate explains selection of out-of-sorts Man United star Lingard
Without a goal or assist in 2019, the midfielder’s form has been heavily scrutinised in recent weeks.
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Sep 1st 2019, 3:25 PM
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'Sanchez isn't training with Man United reserves' - Solskjaer
The Red Devils boss insists the South American remains part of his plans for the 2019-20 campaign.
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Aug 16th 2019, 12:03 PM
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'He's been going through a lot and you have to accept the decision he has made'
Ryan McHugh on Odhran MacNiallais’s decision not to play with Donegal this season.
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May 13th 2019, 9:30 PM
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Waterford FC owner latest to release statement in support of John Delaney
Lee Power also warned to ‘be careful for what you wish for’ in his defence of the FAI’s former CEO.
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Apr 4th 2019, 7:15 PM
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'Lloris is my captain and one of the best keepers in the world' - Pochettino keeps faith after Liverpool error
The Frenchman remains Tottenham’s number one despite late slip-up at Anfield.
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Apr 2nd 2019, 4:18 PM
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Klopp offers '100%' support to fellow boss Pochettino
The Spurs manager declared winning trophies “only builds your ego”.
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Jan 29th 2019, 7:48 PM
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Solskjaer saluted by Man United legend for cleaning up Mourinho's mess
Red Devils icon Norman Whiteside has seen a feel-good factor returned to players and supporters at Old Trafford.
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Jan 13th 2019, 2:10 PM
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Zidane's the best choice for Manchester United, says former Red Devils striker
Louis Saha would like to see the ex-Real Madrid coach in the Old Trafford hotseat.
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Dec 24th 2018, 2:57 PM
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