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Soccer

February
February 2026
recognition
Ireland midfielder Alan Browne named Championship Player of the Month
13 Feb
1.5k
10
Ready to go
Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed
Ireland are due to host Israel on 4 October.
13 Feb
3.2k
12
Interview
How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces
13 Feb
1.8k
1
column
Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins
Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.
Gavin Cooney
13 Feb
5.1k
8
THE BEAT
Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed
Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.
David Sneyd
13 Feb
4.9k
3
wanda wonders
Atletico hammer Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final
12 Feb
2.4k
0
brilliant bees
Arsenal's title momentum checked by Andrews' Brentford
12 Feb
4.0k
35
Analysis
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.
Gavin Cooney
12 Feb
2.2k
13
Reaction
'My job is going to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that'
12 Feb
1.8k
1
Done Deal
Former Liverpool and Man City star Raheem Sterling finds a new club
12 Feb
6.5k
6
Pot Luck
Ireland to face Israel in Nations League
12 Feb
14.1k
71
statement
Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'language' on immigration
12 Feb
2.6k
34
Spurs
'I can't help speculation' – Robbie Keane on Tottenham links after Frank sacking
12 Feb
2.5k
6
Punishment
Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night
12 Feb
1.6k
0
Spurs
Not a big club – Postecoglou says Tottenham sacking Thomas Frank is ‘curious’ move
12 Feb
2.5k
2
Alan Mahon
Departed Ireland assistant reunites with former Manchester City boss in US
12 Feb
2.2k
0
staying on
Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028
12 Feb
589
0
fyi
The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw
Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.
Updated 12 Feb
4.0k
6
Time to say goodbye
Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after less than four months in charge
12 Feb
2.6k
13
Take a Bow
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores last-gasp winner on Celtic debut
11 Feb
6.8k
1
title defence
Holders Arsenal run riot in Women's Champions League play-offs
11 Feb
1.7k
1
Progress
Liverpool overcome Sunderland to boost hopes of top 4 finish
11 Feb
3.0k
20
Controversy
Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments
11 Feb
5.2k
44
Premier League
Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal
Aston Villa edge Brighton, Burnley end 16-game winless streak and pressure mounts on Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.
11 Feb
1.4k
8
mess
Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank
In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.
Paul Fennessy
11 Feb
1.2k
3
On the Move
Bristol City sign younger brother of club captain and Ireland international Jason Knight
11 Feb
1.6k
0
Premier League
Tottenham sack head coach Thomas Frank
Spurs currently sit just five points above the relegation zone.
11 Feb
4.8k
21
Scotland
'I liken it to how many successful Celtic or Rangers teams just get the job done, win 1-0'
11 Feb
3.0k
3
Managerial Departure
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' as pressure builds on Frank at Spurs
11 Feb
2.8k
0
EFL Wrap
Ryan Manning on target as Southampton produce thrilling four-goal turnaround
10 Feb
1.6k
0
Sublime
Sesko stunner in 96th minute salvages draw for Manchester United at West Ham
Hammers looked to be heading for victory after Tomas Soucek struck the opener.
10 Feb
4.3k
15
Sloppy
Chelsea throw away two-goal lead to drop points at home to Leeds
10 Feb
1.7k
6
feeling the blues
Jake O'Brien sent off as Everton miss chance to leapfrog Liverpool in table
10 Feb
2.3k
3
Premier League
Spurs sink to yet another defeat as they drop closer to relegation zone
10 Feb
2.0k
8
future plans
Ireland to play warm-up friendlies against World Cup-bound Qatar and Canada
10 Feb
1.8k
1
New Gaffer
Glenn Whelan appointed interim manager of Wigan Athletic
10 Feb
2.4k
1
ruled out
Jack Grealish’s season with Everton over after foot surgery
10 Feb
2.2k
8
League of Ireland
Patrick Hickey sets sights on scaling new heights with Bohemians
10 Feb
1.5k
3
Contenders
Irish pair feature as Middlesbrough boost Premier League promotion hopes
9 Feb
4.1k
7
PodcastThe Football Family
LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
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