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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.
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Oct 3rd 2023, 11:22 PM
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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.
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Dec 7th 2022, 3:33 PM
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.
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Sep 12th 2022, 10:25 PM
Jermain Defoe returns to Tottenham in new role
The former striker scored 143 goals for Spurs.
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Aug 12th 2022, 8:14 PM
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.
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Jun 30th 2022, 10:00 PM
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'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.
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Nov 18th 2021, 12:02 AM
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.
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Oct 7th 2021, 2:50 PM
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.
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Aug 31st 2021, 11:37 PM
Tottenham appoint Nuno Espirito Santo after long search to replace Mourinho
The former Wolves boss takes over.
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Jun 30th 2021, 8:39 PM
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.
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Apr 16th 2021, 7:00 AM
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.
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Feb 18th 2021, 9:43 AM
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.
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Feb 1st 2021, 12:31 PM
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.
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Dec 15th 2020, 1:18 PM
'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.
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Dec 28th 2019, 10:36 PM
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.
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Nov 5th 2019, 10:37 PM
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.
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Jul 15th 2019, 1:58 PM
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.
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Mar 11th 2019, 3:07 PM
'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.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 10:28 AM
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.
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Jan 31st 2019, 7:46 PM
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.
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Jan 17th 2019, 2:24 PM
'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.
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Nov 25th 2018, 8:52 PM
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.
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Oct 16th 2018, 6:45 AM
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.
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Jul 17th 2018, 10:31 PM
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.
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Jun 12th 2018, 12:14 PM
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.
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Jun 7th 2018, 6:30 AM
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.
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Apr 30th 2018, 3:15 PM
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.
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Jan 15th 2018, 7:23 AM
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.
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Dec 14th 2017, 5:54 PM
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.
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Oct 9th 2017, 7:55 PM
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
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Sep 22nd 2017, 11:22 AM
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.
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Jun 14th 2017, 2:33 PM
Simon Delaney popped up on Coronation Street last night and the whole country was delighted
The new Ciaran McCarthy.
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Jun 10th 2017, 8:40 AM
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.
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May 31st 2017, 2:24 PM
Rondo return haunts Celtics as top seeds in East slump to another surprise playoff defeat
The Chicago Bulls now lead the series 2-0.
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Apr 19th 2017, 8:30 AM
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.
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Apr 14th 2017, 12:26 AM
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.
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Mar 24th 2017, 5:39 AM
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.
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Mar 15th 2017, 12:21 AM
'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.
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Feb 22nd 2017, 7:02 PM
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.
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Dec 8th 2016, 12:00 PM
Snapchat mates and baby-making: Douglas' Dublin links are strong
The 27-year-old lock is back in Ireland with the Wallabies.
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Nov 23rd 2016, 6:30 AM
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