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Liverpool star Ryan Babel tweets himself into hot water with Howard Webb picture
Winger joins Anfield team-mate Glen Johnson in hot water after ill-advised update on social network site.
The Watercooler: Five talking points from the weekend's football action
There’s plenty to mull over after a busy weekend of football throughout Europe.
Fantasy Football: how to win those points in the second half of the season
Our experts explain ‘The Rules’ to a successful second-half of the season.
The January sales: our guide to the transfer window
Kevin Coleman continues his look at the possible market movers this month.
Anyone for a Cupset?
It’s the time of year again. Niall Kelly runs the rule over this weekend’s FA Cup third round clashes.
Six of Roy Keane's best press conferences
Whatever about the fare on the Portman Road pitch, the action after the final whistle was always worth watching.
Irish Eye: Premier League review
It was a vert mixed mid-week schedule for the Irish with a hat-trick and a heart-breaking injury amongst the talking points.
'I’m hugely disappointed' - Roy Keane reacts to Ipswich Town sacking
Tractor Boys confirm the Corkman’s contract has been terminated.
On borrowed time? Hodgson on the brink as Premier League bosses feel the pressure
There could be a spate of sackings after last night’s eventful Premier League action.
Robbie Keane edges towards Birmingham move
Claudine looks like she’ll have to pack the Louis Vuitton luggage again this January.
Between hackers and hoggers, life in the AUL
With the ‘Christmas break’ over for Irish football’s local heroes, Paul Ring cleans off his boots…
Premier League mop-up: Farewell Woy, we hardly knew ye
Liverpool lose 3-1 at Blackburn, City and Arsenal play the best 0-0 draw you’ll ever see, and Newcastle thrash West Ham.
Robbie Keane on brink of £7m Birmingham switch
Alex McLeish likely to win the race for the Ireland skipper.
Where Are They Now? The class of the January transfer window, 2010
As the market hots up, Niall Kelly looks at last year’s winter window.
Trapattoni denies he suffered a stroke
Ireland manager says he is recovering well after routine operation.
Think the transfer window's a real pane? Here's the lowdown
Sky Sports’ Andy Burton has got two mobile phones on the go, agents have got the Red Bull in and the fax machine is loaded – it must be transfer time again.
Irish Eye: it's Long way up for Royals
Ronan Hunt-Murphy on a mixed day for our boys in England’s lower divisions.
'George Burley last week, Darren Ferguson, Lawsy, Big Sam, blah, blah, blah' - pressure mounts on Keano
Roy Keane is on the brink after another defeat in East Anglia.
Irish Eye: Clarke shines for Villains on good weekend for Boys in Green
Michael Maher refelcts on a busy schedule of Premier League games for the Irish cross channel.
Do you agree with our team of the half-season?
Paul Ring is captain and he picks his side, half-way through the Premier League season.
Fantasy Football: you're lucky to get this one
Our experts offer their final piece of advice of the year – despite a Gooner-related depression.
Irish Eye: Wes Hoolahan hits a treble
Ronan Hunt-Murphy relfects on the Irish contribution to the Championship action.
Irish Eye: Stephen Ward silences the Kop
Michael Maher reflects on yet more action in the Premier League as the Irish are in the thick of it again.
Best sports photography of 2010, part one
Life through a lens is a bit more fun…
Irish Eye: Kenny live for high-flying QPR
Ronan Hunt Murphy reflects on the Irish stars’ performances in the lower leagues cross-channel.
Irish Eye: Wilson on the mark
It was a busy St Stephen’s Day for the Irish in the top flight in Britain.
How are we getting on? A mid-season Premier League review of the Irish players' progress
As Ireland’s Premier League players prepare for a busy Christmas schedule, Michael Maher reflects on the top-flight season so far.
'Twas the night before Christmas in the fooball world
To celebrate the arrival of the festive season Kevin Coleman of BackPageFootball has a special rendition of a much-loved Christmas song.
Fantasy Football: there's not too many Christmas gifts ahead of a busy football schedule
The two wise men arrive just in time to give their advice.
Robbie Keane scares away West Ham with massive demands
Ireland skipper favours a move to Aston Villa.
Between hackers and hoggers, life in the AUL
Paul Ring endures the enforced winter break as the weather claims yet more games for Ireland’s Sunday league footballers.
Benitez sacked as Inter coach after six months
Robbie's taste too rich for Hammers?
Ireland skipper may have scuppered a move to Upton Park because of his demands.
Pat Fenlon facing stiff opposition for SPL job from Parkhead hero Alan Stubbs
Bohemians manager is eyeing a move to SPL again.
Irish eye: It's all white on the night for Long and Keane in Championship
Shane Long hits twice on a weekend when the schedule is decimated by the adverse weather.
No retirement plans for record-breaking Alex Ferguson
Manchester United boss says he’s happy to work on, as he passes Matt Busby’s record at Old Trafford.
Champions League draw: Gunners to face Barca
There’s some pretty tasty games on the cards after this morning’s draw in Nyon.
Fantasy Football preview: go Carlito's way IF City start Tevez
Our Fantasy Football experts make their picks ahead of a full Premier League schedule.
FAI website crashes due to Europa League final ticket traffic
Ballot opens for Irish fans hoping to attend Europa League final.
Roy Keane on the missing list as Ipswich Town players hold crisis talks
Club captain David Norris says the players haven’t seen manager since defeat to Preston.