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Thursday 28 September 2023 Dublin: 15°C

# Under Pressure

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12 images from this year's Premier League that prove you should never become a manager
From annoying mascots to selfie-obsessed stewards, it’s not as enjoyable as you’d think.
'We wait and see' - Louis van Gaal admits future is uncertain following loss at Stoke
“My thoughts are that we didn’t dare to play football in the first half.”
'It's not up to me' - Van Gaal fears for job after another miserable Old Trafford performance
Man United have now gone six games in all competitions without victory.
Louis van Gaal frustrated by United fans' chants of 'attack, attack, attack'
Troubling times for LVG and all at Old Trafford.
Benitez given the dreaded vote of confidence after Real Madrid call press conference
Safe….for now.
Benitez's sorry Barcelona record in La Liga could spell trouble
Rafael Benitez is under pressure ahead of the Clasico and his record at home against Barcelona does not paint an encouraging picture.
Munster will face French and English competition to keep Zebo in Ireland
The 25-year-old’s CV has been widely distributed among Top 14 and Premiership clubs.
Is it the end of the road for Sherwood as Villa lose again?
Elsewhere Jamie Vardy continued his scoring streak.
'Failing to convert gilt-edged opportunities is like allowing your opponents to score'
Eoghan Hickey takes a closer look at the pressures players will face in the RWC quarter-finals.
'The responsibility lies with me' - England boss Lancaster will consider his position
Defeat to the Wallabies has left Lancaster facing serious pressure.
Chelsea's awful recent form was evident again tonight
The club captain had been left out of Jose Mourinho’s team in recent matches.
Coca-Cola, McDonald's say Fifa's Blatter must resign now
Criminal proceedings were launched against the President earlier in the week.
Rodgers has four months to keep Liverpool job, according to former Anfield favourite
Didi Hamann believes the Reds boss has until the New Year to prove he is right man to lead the club.
Is the Premier League set to lose the fourth Champions League spot?
Poor results in Europe from the English top-flight sides could have big ramifications as early as 2017.
Kerry already struggling to get past Dublin defence...if this picture is anything to go by
A metaphor for this afternoon, maybe?
Lewis Hamilton's victory stands despite tyre controversy in Italy
Rival teams said Hamilton should have been disqualified.
'The press came down hard on us, they picked holes in a lot of us'
Denis Bastick recalls the tough days for the Dubs.
Gareth Bale was booed by Real Madrid's fans last night
Rafa Benitez has backed the Wales international to shine this season after a difficult 2014-15 campaign.
Galway man makes it to live shows of Countdown
“I always knew the address in my head and that they were always looking for contestants.”
Here's why Vanuatu had to win 46-0 yesterday
The minnows — who are ranked 200th in the world — were up 24-0 at half-time.
Analysis: Was James McCarthy actually that bad against Scotland?
Eamon Dunphy branded the player “a talking horse” following his display at the weekend.
5 Irish players with a point to prove ahead of the England and Scotland games
Shay Given and others who need to show their worth.
6 hurling bosses feeling the heat ahead of championship 2015
This sextet of hurling gaffers need big performances from their counties.
Johnny Sexton's final year in Paris is one game away from ending in disaster
Premature exits in France and in Europe would spell a disappointing second season for Ireland’s number 10.
7 Gaelic football bosses feeling the heat ahead of championship 2015
These gaffers need their teams to produce this summer
Van Gaal: I was forced to sign Memphis Depay
The 21-year-old starlet has netted 21 times in 28 games for PSV this term
'Liverpool need five wins in a row to reach Champions League'
Brendan Rodgers refuses to give up on top-four qualification.
Is Brendan Rodgers the right man to rebuild Liverpool once again?
Liverpool’s disappointing 2-1 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Aston Villa has heaped the pressure on the Northern Irishman.
Pat McQuaid admits he 'made mistakes' amid claims of UCI collusion with Lance Armstrong
USADA chief Travis Tygart says he is ready to assist in pursuing prosecution of former cycling chiefs.
'We did enough to win the game, it epitomised our season really' bemoans Brendan Rodgers
The Reds’ manager insisted said he “does not feel any additional pressure” despite his side’s poor run of form.
'I just asked him to simplify his game' - Rodgers backs under-fire Mignolet
The Liverpool boss was pleased with his goalkeeper’s performance in the 1-0 win over Stoke.
Van Persie struggling for confidence, admits van Gaal
In the whole of 2014, the striker has scored only eight goals in 21 Premier League games.
Rodgers: 'I'm not arrogant enough to think I will be in the job through anything'
The Liverpool manager takes his struggling side to Bulgaria to face Ludogorets tomorrow.
People with serious conditions being "turned away" from hospitals --- GPs
The practice is ramping up pressure on local doctors, the National Association of GPs has said.
'We used to be the hunters, now we're the prey' - Germany boss Löw
Winning the World Cup means every country is out to beat them but Löw maintains he isn’t worried ahead of tomorrow’s qualifier against Ireland.
Nikica Jelavic tried to get Alan Pardew sacked with a scissors kick
Supersub Cisse saves a point for Pardew’s Newcastle with second-half brace.
The US threatened Yahoo with a $250,000-a-day fine for not giving data to PRISM
The company challenged the US government on constitutional grounds, but failed and was forced to hand over the US user data.
Victory needed for Harrington to make Fed Ex Playoffs
The Stackstown golfer must perform this week if he is to make it to the lucrative Fed Ex Cup Playoffs.
10 changes for France as Saint-André reacts to first Test hiding
Les Bleus have recalled Thierry Dusautoir as captain ahead of their second clash with the Wallabies.
Majority of primary school principals have to teach full-time
The INTO said today teachers have little time for school administration outside of their teaching responsibilities.