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Tuesday 28 November 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# familiar face

Last month
October 2023
Ex-Man United boss Louis van Gaal returns to Ajax
The 72-year-old former Dutch national team manager will be working in an advisory role.
Last year
2022
Michael O’Neill sets his sights on guiding Northern Ireland to Euro 2024
The 53-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract which will run until Euro 2028.
Once compared to Messi, Sporting's English winger ready for Spurs reunion
Marcus Edwards is set to come up against old club Tottenham on Tuesday.
Jermain Defoe returns to Tottenham in new role
The former striker scored 143 goals for Spurs.
O'Gara: Schmidt impact can be 'overestimated' ahead of first Test
The former Ireland boss has stepped in to help coach the All Blacks this week.
All time
'I know Anthony from my time at Man United... It was a good battle'
Lee O’Connor put in an impressive shift as Ireland U21s overcame Sweden.
Jack Wilshere returns to train at Arsenal as club show support for his future
The 29-year-old has been a free agent since his deal at Bournemouth expired at the end of last season.
Everton sign Salomon Rondon on a free transfer
Rondon has been brought to Goodison Park after Moise Kean left to join Juventus on a two-year loan deal.
Tottenham appoint Nuno Espirito Santo after long search to replace Mourinho
The former Wolves boss takes over.
Dundalk's joint-longest-serving player until last year lines out in away dressing room for first time
John Mountney will be hoping to show his former team what they are missing on Saturday.
Adnan Januzaj keen to star against ‘favourite club’ Manchester United
The Belgium international joined Real Sociedad in 2017 for a fee rising to £9.8million.
Goalkeeper Brush joins Sligo Rovers 15 years on from first signing for the club
The English stopper begins his fourth spell with the Bit O’Red.
Dundalk sign Norwegian striker who scored against them during Europa League campaign
Ole Erik Midtskogen has arrived at Oriel Park from KI of the Faroe Islands.
'I'll always respect David Luiz' - Lampard
The former Blues defender could face his old team when Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
Comerford the latest addition to Cody's new-look Kilkenny set-up
The O’Loughlin Gaels clubman won six All-Irelands during his playing career with the Cats.
Neymar shows up for PSG training a week late
A video posted on the website of leading sports daily L’Equipe showed the 27-year-old Brazilian getting out of a black Mercedes van.
In-form Bohemians striker appears on Channel 4 show 'Countdown'
It’s been a memorable day for Dinny Corcoran, who was named Player of the Month earlier.
'He would be welcome to have his talk to the players if he wanted to'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has summoned the spirit of Alex Ferguson ahead of the Man United-Liverpool clash.
David Beckham confirmed as Salford City co-owner
The star joins former Manchester United team-mates Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Phil Neville.
Free agent Giuseppe Rossi delighted to be welcomed back to Man United
11 years after departing, the Italy international has been training with his old club under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in a bid to regain his fitness.
'It was suggested to me by Robbie. At first, I thought, ‘you cheeky b******s’'
The Boys in Green’s all-time record goalscorer was confirmed today as part of Mick McCarthy’s coaching set-up.
Grobler set for Thomond Park return as important part of Gloucester pack
Munster boss Johann van Graan feels there is more to Gloucester than their South African influence.
Sean Maguire returns to Turner's Cross as Preston earn easy win
Tom Barkhuizen hit a hat-trick, while Tom Clarke and ex-Shamrock Rovers star Graham Burke were also on target.
Arsenal legend the latest former player to return to club in coaching role
Freddie Ljungberg will take charge of the club’s U23 side from next season.
Cork-connected Wallabies out-half Foley lauds Cheika's influence
The former Leinster head coach has brought his squad together despite a period of transition.
Ulster confirm appointment of Dan McFarland as next head coach
The former Connacht prop has built an impressive coaching CV and emerged as Ulster’s number one candidate for the job.
Hard-working Donnacha Ryan remains respected within the Munster ranks
Munster had only good things to say about the Nenagh man post-match in Paris.
Lance Armstrong invited to 2018 Tour of Flanders
Officials for the prestigious ‘Monument’ race said the 46-year-old will be an invited guest and a keynote speaker.
Remember Ravel Morrison? Ex-Man United youngster is now plying his trade in Mexico
Tipped for huge things as a teenager, he’s now 24 and playing with Atlas in Liga MX.
Zinedine Zidane set to come up against his son this weekend
The Frenchman spent much of his young life at the Bernabeu and will come up against his father for the first time
Ireland international's future in doubt as Rafa Benitez eyes move for familiar face
Rob Elliot could be set to depart Newcastle, with the Magpies preparing a transfer for Pepe Reina.
Simon Delaney popped up on Coronation Street last night and the whole country was delighted
The new Ciaran McCarthy.
Former Sligo Rovers boss lands Wigan role
Paul Cook departs Portsmouth, after guiding them to the League Two title, in order to take up his new role.
Rondo return haunts Celtics as top seeds in East slump to another surprise playoff defeat
The Chicago Bulls now lead the series 2-0.
Once touted as Paul Scholes' successor, an ex-United player reappeared in style tonight
Nick Powell came off the bench for Championship side Wigan and grabbed an 11-minute hat-trick.
Former Tottenham flop grabs unlikely hat-trick as Brazil thump Uruguay in qualifier
Midfielder Paulinho was the hero while Neymar also got on the scoresheet.
Colm Galvin returns to Clare fold and in contention for first league appearance of the season
Cathal O’Connell is also back for the Banner County ahead of their next assignment against Waterford later this month.
'He's a great manager, very clever, gets the best out of all the players he works with'
Sean Cavanagh faces his Gaelic football mentor Mattie McGleenan this weekend.
Ex-Leinster coach Gibbes emerges as contender to succeed Lam at Connacht
The New Zealander is currently working as an assistant coach at Top 14 club Clermont.
Snapchat mates and baby-making: Douglas' Dublin links are strong
The 27-year-old lock is back in Ireland with the Wallabies.