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The dawn of a fascinating new chapter for Irish football

Football April 6, 2020

Even among those who had long been looking forward to the dawn of the Stephen Kenny era, there is bound to be — and most certainly should be — huge sympathy for Mick McCarthy that his second coming has ended the way it has.

VIDEO: Jon Snow Completely Grills And Rinses Sir Alex Ferguson

Featured Football April 5, 2020

There aren’t many interview’s that leave Sir Alex Ferguson rattled but Channel 4’s presenter Jon Snow gave the former Manchester United manager a going over! Ferguson, who launched his book My Autobiography was left squirming on occasion as Snow quizzed him on matters ranging from his... Read more

VVD Names His Toughest Opponents And More In Twitter Q&A

Featured Football March 31, 2020

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s star man is trying to cure the boredom of social distancing by holding a Q & A on twitter this evening and answered some very interetsing questions. Hi everyone, hope you’re all keeping safe and well! I’m going to do a Q&A... Read more

28-year-old footballer warns of taking Covid-19 lightly after positive test

Football March 22, 2020

Former Longford Town and Drogheda United player Lee Duffy has urged people to take the coronavirus seriously.

WATCH & ENJOY: “Ronaldo is a disgrace to the game. – This fella Ronaldo is a cod.”

Featured Football March 20, 2020

The man that loves to divide a nation for those of you from outside of Ireland or no access to the great Eamon Dunphy this man was a poor pro back in the day as he admits himself, but in terms of being a pundit we’ll... Read more

WATCH: Gary Neville’s Hotel Will Be Free For NHS Workers In Manchester So They Don’t Take Covid-19 Home To Their Families

Featured Football Pictures March 18, 2020

Co-owner of Hotel Football UK, Gary Neville has revealed his businesses plan for the coming weeks and months. He co-owns the business former players Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, Phil Neville as well as the GG Hospitality Management Company. No staff will be laid off... Read more

Euro 2020 doubt raises McCarthy/Kenny manager succession doubts

Football March 13, 2020

McCarthy’s contract runs until July this year, with Kenny due to take over in August so, barring a revisiting of the deal with both men, the planned succession would take on an entirely unexpected complexion.

Arsenal boss Arteta tests positive for Covid-19 as Premier League fixtures to go ahead

Football March 12, 2020

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has tested positive for coronavirus, the Premier League club have announced.

WATCH: Odion Ighalo scores stunning strike to open scoring against LASK

Featured Football Videos March 12, 2020

Manchester United new boy Odion Ighalo has continued his marvellous goal scoring form after the Nigerian scored a stunning opener against LASK behind closed doors at the Europa League. The goal came in the 28th minute after Ighalo juggled the ball around defenders at the edge... Read more

5 things learned as Liverpool’s back-up keeper weakness is ruthlessly exposed

Football March 12, 2020

Chris Hatterhall looks at what we learned as Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League.

WATCH: Klopp Calls Liverpool Fans Trying To Shake His Hand ‘F***ing Idiots’

Featured Football March 11, 2020

Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation and the Liverpool and Atletico game is one of the lucky few to be able to have fans at the stadium. Most games are being played behind closed doors and every game has handshakes before... Read more

WATCH: Chilean Club Colo-Colo Had Players Walk Onto The Pitch With Dogs Available For Adoption As Mascots

Featured Football March 11, 2020

This should put a smile on your face as Chilean club Colo-Colo encourages adopting dogs instead of buying. The way to get this message across is to show the dogs to thousands of supporters and millions of football fans across the world. Look how lovely these... Read more

Ireland’s crunch Women’s Euro 2021 qualifier today to be played behind closed doors

Football March 11, 2020

The clash which takes place in the Pod Malim Brdom stadium in Budva will see Ireland looking to top the group.

Montenegro ‘wall’ must be broken down, says Vera Pauw

Football March 11, 2020

The Republic of Ireland’s women team are immune to distractions as they prepare for today’s crucial European 2021 Qualifier away to Group I minnows, Montenegro, this afternoon.

Jose Mourinho’s ‘tough love’ will make Troy Parrott ‘better in the long run’, says Niall Quinn

Football March 9, 2020

Niall Quinn believes Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott will benefit from what he describes as José Mourinho’s “tough love” at Tottenham.

Terrace Talk: Man United – Celebration rarely witnessed in the post-Fergie era

Football March 9, 2020

Now that’s what you call a 10 out of 10 performance. Ten years since United last did the double over City; 10 games unbeaten now since our midwinter nadir.

This is our time, says Denise O’Sullivan

Football March 9, 2020

Denise O’Sullivan is backing the senior Irish women’s team to become history makers. At the halfway point of qualification for Euro 2021, Ireland are in second place in Group I, after last Thursday’s 1-0 win against Greece in Tallaght maintained their unbeaten record.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Pretends To Greet Fans At Game Played Behind Closed Doors

Featured Football March 8, 2020

Juventus vs Inter will be played behind closed doors tonight due to orders from the government and Ronaldo has taken this chance to joke with the camera man filming him. CHIUDETE TUTTO PERCHÉ ABBIAMO UN VINCITORE: CRISTIANO RONALDO pic.twitter.com/HXZpUTvrKF — denise | #finoallafine (@_deenise19) March 8,... Read more

WATCH: Ref Controversially Books Fred For Diving After Contact In The Box

Featured Football March 8, 2020

Another VAR debate has hit the headlines as people on social media and pundits fright over the ref’s decision today. 🗣 Roy Keane: "It's a blatant penalty." 🗣 Jamie Redknapp: "Why haven't VAR overturned it?" 🗣 Micah Richards: "You've seen them given before." pic.twitter.com/f51p2sy5yc — Football... Read more

WATCH: Here’s Why Milner’s Pre-Match Team Talk Is Going Viral!

Featured Football March 7, 2020

Rio Ferdinand is a huge fan of Milner for the approach he took to today’s 2-1 win against Bournemouth. I love all that, I love that High praise from a Premier League great who knows a few things about commanding players in front of him. Watch... Read more

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