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# No way Jose!

Did Mourinho orchestrate dirty tricks in Amsterdam?

Xabi Alonso and Sergio Ramos sent off in bizarre late stages of comfortable 4-o win over Ajax.

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Nov 24th 2010, 2:52 PM

# Grassroots

Between hackers and hoggers, life in the AUL: the six-goal thriller

Paul Ring sends one more dispatch from the bottom of the football pyramid. This week his Division Three side are involved in a goal-fest.

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Nov 24th 2010, 9:46 AM

# Men in the Middle

Irish refs may be asked to pass Scottish picket line

Scottish football chiefs look to Irish refs as SPL whistlers set to strike this weekend.

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Nov 23rd 2010, 1:07 PM

# Trot On

Time for Coyle: Is this the next Ireland manager?

If he keeps this up at Bolton, Owen Coyle might be lucky enough to succeed Giovanni Trapattoni. Not that the Italian is as negative as Gary Megson, of course.

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Nov 23rd 2010, 11:47 AM

# Focus

Irish Eyes: Premier League

Michael Maher casts an eye over the performances from the Irish in the top flights of England and Scotland.

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Nov 22nd 2010, 12:56 PM

# Ref Justice

What do we want? New whistles! When do we want them? Now!

Scotland’s top football referees are set to bring the SPL schedule to a standstill after they vote to strike next week.

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Nov 22nd 2010, 12:18 PM

# Danish Civil War

Great Dane not impressed by United target Lindegaard

Onetime Manchester United netminder Peter Schmeichel reckons his compatriot Anders Lindegaard isn’t up to standard.

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Nov 19th 2010, 8:28 PM

# Unfair Advantage

How to get ahead in your Fantasy Football league

Every Friday our Fantasy Football boffins will study the stats so you don’t have to. Here’s who to buy, drop and appoint captain this weekend. You’re welcome.

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Nov 19th 2010, 10:23 AM

# Shop Talk

'Bryan Robson never used to cry' - Alex Ferguson reflects on the modern game

Look who the Manchester United manager relaxed with at the Argentina versus Brazil game.

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Nov 18th 2010, 4:31 PM

# Political Football

John Bruton appointment to top Euro sports job a blow to Áras hopeful Sean Kelly?

Former Taoiseach lands plum sports body job in Europe.

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Nov 18th 2010, 3:40 PM

# Boys in Green

Ireland end 2010 with meek home defeat to Norway

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Nov 17th 2010, 9:40 PM

# Head case

No way! Ronaldo debuts new haircut

The big issues of the day: CR9′s new ‘do.

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Nov 17th 2010, 2:31 PM

# Viking Invasion

And you are? Spotlight on Norway

Get to know Ireland’s opponents ahead of kick-off at Lansdowne Road tonight.

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Nov 17th 2010, 12:48 PM

# Grassroots

Between hackers and hoggers, life in the AUL

In the first of Paul Ring’s weekly diary pieces, we’re introduced to the ‘mighty Buttevant AFC second team’ for the first time. It’s going to be a long season.

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Nov 17th 2010, 10:29 AM

# 2022 World Cup

South Korea would give North some World Cup games

A document prepared by a FIFA committee says the South is willing to move some 2022 matches north of the DMZ.

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Nov 16th 2010, 7:49 PM

# True colours

United fans sceptical despite Glazer debt announcement

In Pictures: Manchester United’s American owners say they’ll settle up on Monday. After years of colourful protest however, the Stretford End wants more answers.

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Nov 16th 2010, 3:01 PM

# American Dream

Go west: what happens when Trap looks to US-born players?

As Giovanni Trapattoni flicks through a New York-area phonebook in search of ‘Irish-sounding names’, American soccer blogger Elliott Turner asks ‘where will all this recruitment business end?’

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Nov 16th 2010, 12:41 PM

# Boys in Green

Who is Trap planning on picking this week?

A raft of withdrawals ahead of the Norway friendly means the Ireland manager is about to shuffle his deck.

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Nov 15th 2010, 1:05 PM

# Spot-on

You've got to score one, right?

Watch the penalty shoot-out heroics that won the cup.

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Nov 15th 2010, 10:57 AM

# Big Day Out

Battle of the Rovers in Aviva cup final

It’ll be a good day for Rovers tomorrow – whoever wins the cup final.

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Nov 13th 2010, 12:33 AM

# Financial trouble

Another fine mess: fears grow for Bohs' future

Bohemians bosses make appeal for funds.

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Nov 12th 2010, 4:59 PM

# Football's taboo

Mario Gomez urges gay players to come out

Homosexual footballers urged to be open.

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Nov 12th 2010, 1:53 PM

# Repeat Offender

Joey Barton charged after latest misdemeanor

Newcastle midfielder thumped Blackburn’s Morten Gamst Pedersen last night.

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Nov 11th 2010, 4:12 PM

# Shouting Match

Hear Holloway's latest amazing rant at reporters

Blackpool boss threatens to quit if he’s fined for making 10 changes to team.

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Nov 11th 2010, 3:08 PM

# Foreign Legion

Pádraig Amond off the mark in Portugal

First strike for former Sligo Rovers forward.

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Nov 11th 2010, 11:58 AM

# Manchester United

Expect fireworks on Manchester derby night

Central characters have plenty to say ahead of crunch derby in Manchester.

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Nov 10th 2010, 5:09 PM

# Cold Spurs

John Aldridge urges Robbie Keane to get out of Tottenham

Match-fitness the priority warns former Liverpool striker.

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Nov 10th 2010, 3:11 PM

# Lord Gaga

What are you at Domenech, you absolute clown?

Former France coach in Thailand for poker tournament training camp. Like Blood Sport with cards.

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Nov 10th 2010, 11:42 AM

# Survival

High drama by the seaside

It was a long night in Bray as the Seagulls and Monaghan United met to decide promotion and relegation.

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Nov 9th 2010, 11:06 AM

# Libel

Cristiano Ronaldo wins 'substantial' Telegraph libel payout

The Portuguese footballer settles over claims he was damaging an ankle injury by partying in an LA nightclub.

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Nov 8th 2010, 8:53 PM

# Brilliant Red

Hansen hails El Nino's return

Liverpool fans and legend alike think the old Fernando is back.

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Nov 8th 2010, 4:42 PM

# Guitar Hero

Noel Gallagher on Soccer Saturday

The former Britpop star and Man City season ticket holder on duetting with Tevez.

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Nov 8th 2010, 11:32 AM

# Ireland Squad

Trap plays it safe

Hunt and Folan return to international fold – and there’s one new face.

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Nov 5th 2010, 3:32 PM

# Captain Fantastic

After another hat-trick here's Steven Gerrard's best goals

The Anfield captain hit a quick-fire treble against Napoli last night. What are your favourite Steve G moments?

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Nov 5th 2010, 10:40 AM

# Job Talk

'Do I want to move to Newcastle?"

Former Ireland boss has an interesting take on the media talk surrounding him recently.

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Nov 5th 2010, 10:02 AM

# Champions League

Champions League Wednesday

Chelsea, Bayern and Arsenal could secure qualification for second round while Milan and Madrid prepare to duke it out.

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Nov 3rd 2010, 4:30 PM

# Hot Spur

The reaction in Italy to Bale's masterclass

All the reaction after the Gareth Bale show in London last night.

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Nov 3rd 2010, 12:47 PM

# The Kids Are Alright

The next big things: how many Irish in 100 best soccer starlets?

Renowned Spanish magazine Don Balon has predicted the stars of tomorrow.

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Nov 2nd 2010, 5:13 PM

# Ireland's call

We need to talk about Stephen: Houllier brands Ireland lazy

Stephen Ireland has to pull up his socks if he’s to get back in the Aston Villa side, says Gerard Houllier.

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Nov 1st 2010, 2:43 PM

# Magpies swoop

Let's get back together, Hughton asks Kerr

Chris Hughton wants his former boss Brian Kerr to give him a hand in England’s north-east.

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Nov 1st 2010, 10:11 AM