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September
September 2024
dutch of class
Sharp, thrilling and vulnerable: Cody Gakpo latest to shine in Arne Slot era
Dutch forward puts on starring performance in comfortable 3-1 win away to AC Milan.
17 Sep
1.6k
1
League of Ireland
Dundalk confirm deal to rescue club has been completed
The 42 understands a figure in the region of €3 million is required to clear all debts and put club on sustainable footing.
David Sneyd
Updated 17 Sep
5.7k
12
League of Ireland
Dundalk talks to save club extended as Government pledges €500,000 Capital Grant
Updated 16 Sep
5.6k
3
lethal
Gabriel's power play shows Arsenal have their eyes on the prize again
Defender’s stunning header summed up difference between sides as Gunners beat Spurs 1-0 in North London derby.
David Sneyd
15 Sep
824
0
kop a load of that
Virgil van Dijk: Forest defeat should serve as a reality check for Liverpool
15 Sep
1.9k
18
salvation needed
Dundalk's chaos years: From offering €20m to run Aviva Stadium to a GoFundMe to survive
Despite Europa League group stage football twice since 2016, the League of Ireland club are in dire straits and need investment to see out the season.
David Sneyd
15 Sep
5.1k
1
Premier League
Arsenal on for rare derby hat-trick that will feel more precious without midfield heartbeat
14 Sep
1.5k
0
Athletics
Rhasidat Adeleke gets third at Diamond League final after Eid Naser disqualified
13 Sep
11.4k
13
New narrative
We were always told the players weren't good enough, but now they don't care either?
A new, worrying narrative has built up around the floundering Ireland squad desperately short of belief.
David Sneyd
11 Sep
5.7k
4
Frustration
Old habits die hard as fans vent on dispiriting night
Boos at full-time and jeers for Will Smallbone make this a fresh start with plenty of problems to overcome.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
10 Sep
2.7k
1
Signed Up
John Egan signs short-term deal with Burnley
10 Sep
4.6k
3
SOS
Dundalk owner confirms club at risk of going out of business before end of season
Updated 10 Sep
4.8k
11
video review
Hallgrímsson pinpoints changes for Greece as Ireland's weaknesses exposed in first goal
Roles of Adam Idah, Will Smallbone and Matt Doherty in England’s opener highlight need to be more proactive.
David Sneyd
9 Sep
4.2k
1
Big man
Nathan Collins ready to find balance as he shows signs of coming of age
7 Sep
1.3k
0
League of Ireland
Bitter feud adds spice to Damien Duff's double dream with Shelbourne
Clash between Shelbourne boss and Bohs rival Alan Reynolds seems timely given release of new book from club legend.
David Sneyd
6 Sep
3.4k
0
Ireland v England
'Irish people pride themselves on being hard-working. That runs deep in our core'
5 Sep
3.5k
4
peace in our time
No TV blackout after Shamrock Rovers and RTÉ hold positive talks
Updated 5 Sep
2.2k
31
kid at heart
A Roy Keane mentality and a heart of gold: Why Sammie Szmodics is exactly what Ireland need
Former managers and those who know forward inside out explain his rise has come at best possible time for the Boys in Green.
David Sneyd
5 Sep
4.5k
5
setting standards
The Ireland mantra is simple: it's clean sheets, stupid
Simple messages on and off the pitch as boss Heimir Hallgrímsson prepares his players for England clash on Saturday.
David Sneyd
5 Sep
818
0
build up
John O'Shea not interested in Rice and Grealish sideshow: 'We can't keep talking about it'
Republic of Ireland’s preparations continued today as full squad trains before Nations League opener with England on Saturday.
4 Sep
2.2k
8
Just the two of us
Best friends become foes as Ireland and England clash
4 Sep
4.7k
3
Swimming
Ellen Keane bows out in heats while Turner and Brady reach final
3 Sep
864
1
Dutch Gold
Arne Slot sets the bar for life after Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool cruise at Old Trafford
Casemiro’s first-half horror show gives Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag more cause for concern.
David Sneyd
1 Sep
4.5k
7
August
August 2024
Analysis
The TV figures that prove an obligation to show League of Ireland clubs
EU regulations are clear on free-to-air criteria as growth on and off pitch provides cause for optimism.
David Sneyd
31 Aug
4.2k
1
Pot Luck
Shamrock Rovers boss eyes Irish record in Europe - 'The aim is to attack the games'
30 Aug
1.4k
1
Ireland U21 boss expects Andrew Moran to make senior mark - 'He’ll certainly win a lot of caps'
30 Aug
1.8k
1
New Era
Hallgrimsson and O'Shea united on 'perfect recipe' to change Ireland's fortunes
New manager is excited by the prospect of Sammie Szmodics and bringing characters to the fore.
David Sneyd
30 Aug
958
1
Report
PAOK send Shamrock Rovers into Conference League after play-off stroll
Greek champions prove too good over two legs in this Europa League encounter.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
29 Aug
3.4k
10
duo
'I think we can be a bad cop or good cop' - New Ireland management getting up to speed
Heimir Hallgrimsson and John O’Shea set their stall out before start of Nations League campaign.
29 Aug
1.7k
1
Comeback
Jack Byrne learning to be a footballer again: 'I’m not stupid. It’s not just going to flick on overnight'
Shamrock Rovers midfielder hoping to get clear run of injury at crucial stage of season at home and in Europe.
David Sneyd
29 Aug
1.1k
0
Back in action
Seamus Coleman in line to face England as new Ireland boss to name squad
29 Aug
3.5k
8
Reaction
'It's difficult to analyse because we're so gutted' - Proud Stephen Kenny hails players
28 Aug
4.5k
1
out of reach
Istanbul proves a test too far as brave St Pat's miss out on Conference League
Two second half goals enough for Turkish side to end Stephen Kenny’s aim of making history with League of Ireland club.
David Sneyd
28 Aug
3.3k
7
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers boss urges FAI to consider extending Premier Division season
28 Aug
3.0k
1
Preview
Stephen Kenny's enthralling story 90 minutes away from latest historic chapter
“What we don’t do is underestimate ourselves,” – St Patrick’s Athletic manager defiant ahead of winner-takes-all Uefa Conference League play-off in Istanbul.
David Sneyd
28 Aug
1.3k
3
carabao cup
Cork teenager scores first Brighton goal as Ferguson, Coleman and O'Brien give Ireland boost
27 Aug
12.2k
4
coming of age
Mixed fortunes for Irish athletes at World U20 Championships
27 Aug
3.0k
0
build up
St Pat’s must find 'flow state' of mind ahead of historic Euro tie
Injury and an impressive cameo off the bench gives Kian Leavy chance to shine on play-off stage tomorrow.
David Sneyd
27 Aug
737
0
keep calm
No harm in patience for Jake O'Brien at Everton after a whirlwind 12 months
A year ago he was the little known defender signed by Lyon for €1 million. Now the 23-year-old is supposed to be a Premier League club’s saviour.
David Sneyd
26 Aug
3.8k
2
repeat
Groundhog day for Rhasidat Adeleke as she finishes fourth behind Olympic rivals
25 Aug
6.7k
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