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# Merry-go-round

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A win over Wales will send Ireland to Japan as the world's number 1 team
That’d be nice, wouldn’t it?
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Sep 6th 2019, 11:27 AM
Galvin, Ricey, Fennelly - fascinating managerial moves as 2020 season takes shape already
Three serial All-Ireland winning players from the noughties are taking their first steps in management.
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Sep 3rd 2019, 12:42 PM
Highly-rated Brown returning to Highlanders next season after Sunwolves stint
The Kiwi side will wave goodbye to their defence coach this year, but may prefer to focus Brown’s talents on the attack.
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May 30th 2019, 8:59 AM
Juventus contact Sarri over vacant manager's job as Chelsea consider Lampard
It could be all change at Stamford Bridge this summer.
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May 21st 2019, 12:11 PM
Derry City announce three new signings as veteran goalkeeper Doherty departs
New manager Declan Devine has begun the process of building his squad for the 2019 season.
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Dec 5th 2018, 4:08 PM
Borussia Dortmund sack Tuchel three days after winning German Cup
The 43-year-old led the club to major silverware on Saturday.
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May 30th 2017, 12:34 PM
Should mid-season sackings be banned? Gary Neville would support the idea
A system banning clubs from removing bosses until the end of the season would have the full support of the Sky Sports pundit.
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Mar 21st 2017, 12:05 AM
Former England boss Hodgson emerges as front-runner for Leicester job
Caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare seems to be his main rival for the job after last night’s victory against Liverpool.
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Feb 28th 2017, 7:24 PM
Ex-US boss Bob Bradley takes over Swansea City
The Welsh club wielded the axe on Franceso Guidolin today after much speculation.
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Oct 3rd 2016, 12:27 PM
Valencia sack manager just six months after Gary Neville was shown the door
Argentina legend Mario Kempes is one of the early front-runners to take over from Pako Ayestaran.
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Sep 20th 2016, 8:15 PM
'Jose, Rafa and Rodgers face the same challenge: to make slightly lost clubs feel good again'
Which is the better way to hire a manager, asks Tommy Martin.
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May 27th 2016, 8:12 AM
Here's every SSE Airtricity League Premier Division transfer that's been announced so far
Yesterday marked 50 days until the League of Ireland starts back up on 4 March.
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Jan 15th 2016, 6:00 PM
Ancelotti a safe option as Bayern wait for Klopp
Considering the German champions are losing the best manager in the world, they have done well to replace him with a proven winner at the top level.
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Dec 20th 2015, 2:22 PM
If Man Utd have one chance for Guardiola, they MUST take it - Ferdinand
The ex-Red Devils’ defender believes the only chance they will have to appoint the Catalan is if they act decisively.
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Dec 19th 2015, 10:05 AM
Paul Lambert's statement after he was sacked by Villa is very, very classy
“There are many people throughout my time at Aston Villa to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude.”
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Feb 12th 2015, 4:22 PM
'I’m happy doing what I’m doing now' - Glenn Hoddle plays it cool on Newcastle link
Former England boss happy to concentrate on his coaching role at QPR.
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Jan 8th 2015, 2:50 PM
Eight months after he was fired by Norwich, Chris Hughton is back in management
The former Republic of Ireland international replaces Sami Hyypia at Brighton.
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Dec 31st 2014, 11:09 AM
Bohs boss Heary set to take Sligo job
The Dubliner is expected to be named as the new Bit o’Red manager in the coming days.
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Oct 21st 2014, 1:42 PM
Liverpool ready to reject Real's fresh Luis Suarez bid
The La Liga giants are expecting a bid for Karim Benzema from Arsenal.
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Aug 23rd 2013, 9:23 AM
Hiddink favourite for Barcelona job as Meulensteen steps in at Anzhi
The vastly-experienced Dutchman has resigned as manager of the Russian club and could be set for a move to Spain.
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Jul 22nd 2013, 4:04 PM
Someone's only gone and created a fake Alan Curbishley LinkedIn profile
At least we hope it’s fake, Curbs.
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May 22nd 2013, 10:02 PM
Tony Pulis' future in doubt amid Stoke exit rumours
The Potters’ boss may be hanging up his baseball cap.
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May 21st 2013, 7:42 PM
Whelan won't force Martinez to stay at Wigan
‘We didn’t burn him!’
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May 16th 2013, 7:45 AM
Manuel Pellegrini insists no deal signed with City... yet
It looks like the end of the road for Roberto Mancini at Eastlands.
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May 13th 2013, 10:18 AM
O'Connor can freshen things up at Leinster - Easterby
The province’s team manager is delighted to have signed up a coach in the Joe Schmidt mould.
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May 6th 2013, 3:35 PM
Am I bothered? Hughes unfazed by Redknapp speculation
His name was linked with the Irish job this week… but now the talk is off Harry Redknapp and QPR.
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Oct 20th 2012, 1:26 PM
The Departures Lounge: Swansea’s Allen not such a regular Joe
Haven’t we been here before? Today’s rumour round-up has a distinctly retro 2011 feel about it.
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Jul 25th 2012, 1:03 PM
Young bucks: The Premier League's fresh-faced bosses
There is an ever-increasing trend towards youthful managers in England’s top flight – and many of them are now landing the best jobs.
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Jun 30th 2012, 9:47 AM
Free agent: Redknapp leaves Spurs, Martinez or Moyes could fill the void
Expect plenty of interviews with Dave Whelan over the coming weeks.
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Jun 14th 2012, 9:55 AM
Villa close to appointing Lambert - reports
There are rumours this morning that the Scot has resigned as manager of Norwich City.
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May 31st 2012, 9:47 AM
Wigan chief Whelan sets Martinez deadline
The Spaniard remains a leading contender for the Liverpool job and has held talks with the Anfield club.
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May 24th 2012, 2:05 PM
Sorry to see you go, Fergie tells sacked AVB
Manchester United boss says decision at Stamford Bridge is typical of the modern era in football
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Mar 5th 2012, 9:10 AM
St Johnstone confirm talks with Sligo boss Paul Cook
Paul Cook is the favourite to fill the Scottish side’s vacant managerial post.
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Oct 25th 2011, 1:35 PM
Trading places: Munster counties scramble for managers
We take a look at the front-runners for the province’s three vacant hurling posts.
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Sep 27th 2011, 4:22 PM
Is blue the colour for Villas-Boas? Chelsea close to appointment
Chelsea are ready to press the button on the young manager’s €15million release clause this week. This should be fun.
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Jun 21st 2011, 9:38 AM
Wigan confident that Martinez will rebuff Villa's advances
Latics chairman Dave Whelan has granted the Midlands club permission to approach Martinez.
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Jun 9th 2011, 11:22 AM
Grant working on borrowed time
Rumours of Avram Grant’s imminent departure from Upton Park began to gather pace this morning.
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Jan 11th 2011, 1:20 PM