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Soccer

Change Of Plan
Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
2 hrs ago
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Opportunity
No 1 issue: Gavin Bazunu must improve stats and consistency at Stoke City
Data gurus rank the Irish international as the worst performing goalkeeper in the championship by one key metric.
Gavin Cooney
2 hrs ago
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Tune in
Virgin Media announce opening 10 TV games for new LOI Premier Division season
2 hrs ago
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Away Days
Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers
3 hrs ago
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talking point
Little evidence to suggest Michael Carrick is ready for such a high-profile role
The former midfielder’s unlikely elevation is a testament to the desperate times at Old Trafford as much as anything else.
Paul Fennessy
3 hrs ago
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Potters
Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu joins Stoke City on loan for the rest of the season
4 hrs ago
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PodcastThe 42FM
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And The New...
Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach
5 hrs ago
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Reaction
Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error
7 hrs ago
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Yesterday
12th January 2026
Transfer News
Tottenham set to sign ex-Chelsea star for €40 million
17 hrs ago
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Mixed Fortunes
Dominik Szoboszlai plays hero and villain as Liverpool beat Conor Hourihane's Barnsley
Irish trio Corey O’Keeffe, David McGoldrick and Eoghan O’Connell featured for the League One side.
17 hrs ago
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Wave Goodbye
Ex-France, Liverpool defender announces retirement
18 hrs ago
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Pot Luck
FA Cup draw pairs Keith Andrews' Brentford with giant killers Macclesfield
19 hrs ago
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New Gaffer
Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach
He emerged as the frontrunner after the club also spoke to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.
Updated 21 hrs ago
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In and Out
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement
22 hrs ago
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PodcastThe Football Family
Oh Flower of Turner’s Cross
Setback
Darren Fletcher urges Man Utd players not to waste the season after FA Cup exit
12 Jan
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Sunday
11th January 2026
Results
Barca beat Madrid in Super Cup thriller, McTominay earns Napoli crucial point at Inter
Updated 11 Jan
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over and out
Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford
11 Jan
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FA Cup wrap
Leeds come from behind to beat Derby, West Ham leave it late to progress
Updated 11 Jan
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new man in charge
Cork City appoint ex-Celtic midfielder Barry Robson as club's new manager
11 Jan
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On the Move
Gavin Bazunu likely to join Stoke on loan, Kelly Brady completes move to Crystal Palace
11 Jan
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steady as she goes
43-year-old Gordon steps up and Braga on target as 10-man Hearts keep title dream on track
11 Jan
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pushovers
Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal overcome early Portsmouth scare
11 Jan
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injury stricken
Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery
11 Jan
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Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
Progress
Liverpool's Mo Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions
10 Jan
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insensitive
Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe
10 Jan
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Dramatic
Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death, Spurs loss leaves Frank on the brink
10 Jan
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opening up
Evan Ferguson forced off injured in Serie A action for Roma
Updated 10 Jan
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Boost
Martin O'Neill makes winning return at Celtic
10 Jan
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FA Cup wrap
Rampant Man City beat Exeter 10-1 while Gavin Bazunu nears Southampton exit
10 Jan
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FA CUP
Wayne Rooney fights back tears as brother John leads Macclesfield to historic upset
10 Jan
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Soccer
More FA Cup pain for Everton as Sunderland triumph on penalties
10 Jan
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Giantkilling
Sixth-tier Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup
National League North side, managed by Wayne Rooney’s brother John, secure famous 2-1 third-round win.
10 Jan
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Interview
The fall and rise of the Irishman set to face ‘one of the best teams in the world’
10 Jan
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Cupset
Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties after FA Cup thriller
James McClean missed his penalty, but was part of a memorable night at the Racecourse Ground.
9 Jan
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latest
Solskjaer to hold talks with Man United on Saturday as Fletcher focuses on the present
The Red Devils are looking to make an appointment for the rest of the season.
9 Jan
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marching on
Everton's Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali into AFCON semi-finals
9 Jan
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Soccer
New Zealand international Max Mata hopes League of Ireland move can be springboard to World Cup
9 Jan
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Premier League
North London Forever? Saka set to sign new five-year deal at Arsenal
9 Jan
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