Soccer

February

February 2024

michael bealeaguered

Michael Beale sacked as Sunderland head coach after just two months in charge

19 Feb

3.2k

Talking Points

Ten Hag may not survive Ratcliffe's overhaul, Chelsea lose their nerve too early

Some talking points from the weekend’s Premier League action.

Gavin Cooney

19 Feb

3.1k

Sidelined

Big blow for Bohs as Rob Cornwall suffers ACL injury

19 Feb

1.1k

strategist

Newcastle place Dan Ashworth on 'gardening leave' as Man United move looms

19 Feb

3.3k

WNT

Ireland head coach Gleeson not drawn into talk on FAI fallback arrangement

19 Feb

2.1k

european round-up

Bayern Munich stay eight points behind Leverkusen after shock defeat at Bochum

18 Feb

3.4k

squad update

O'Sullivan and Toland ruled out of Ireland squad for friendly double-header

18 Feb

1.6k

the race hots up

Chris Coleman emerges as contender for Ireland job

The former Wales boss has emerged at the front of the queue with a deal for Lee Carsley stalling.

Gavin Cooney

18 Feb

9.1k

Match Report

Rasmus Hojlund continues red-hot form with a brace as Manchester United hold off Luton

18 Feb

4.0k

Premier League

Brighton hit Sheff Utd for five after Mason Holgate sees red for horror tackle

18 Feb

1.6k

Tom Lockyer

'I literally died': Luton captain recalls how his heart stopped for two minutes and 40 seconds

18 Feb

2.4k

new leaders

Rangers capitalise on Celtic slip-up and go top of Scottish Premiership

18 Feb

2.3k

Great expectations

The ex-Chelsea and Newcastle youngster aiming to make his name in Ireland

18 Feb

6.0k

Euro zone

Alonso's Leverkusen equal all-time unbeaten record, Juve hand Inter commanding lead

17 Feb

4.3k

title race stumble

Rodri rescues draw for Man City against Chelsea

17 Feb

3.2k

unhappy marriage

Moyes defends his record as West Ham fans turn

17 Feb

2.9k

Blow

Celtic stunned by late Kilmarnock leveller to hand Rangers chance to go top

17 Feb

2.6k

Upset

Irish U21 star Azaz on target as 'Boro shock leaders Leicester

Updated 17 Feb

2.3k

Premier League

Red-hot Arsenal hammer Burnley, Villa go fourth as Spurs shocked by Wolves

17 Feb

2.0k

goalkeeper nation

Klopp on Kelleher - 'If Ireland have a better goalie than him, I have to say 'respect''

17 Feb

11.1k

Match Report

Record WSL sell-out as Arsenal boost Champions League bid with win over Man United

17 Feb

1.2k

Saga

Contender Neil Lennon says decision on new Irish manager is 'imminent'

17 Feb

3.6k

the cost of victory

Liverpool rout Brentford but injuries cast shadow of concern

17 Feb

3.0k

LGFA

Hannah Tyrrell and Jennifer Dunne return for Dublin, Cork hit with injury blow

17 Feb

1.2k

Setback

The brilliance and misfortune of Neil Farrugia

Latest injury setback for gifted 24-year-old serves as a reminder of how cruel the game can be.

David Sneyd

17 Feb

1.9k

talking point

Pochettino wants Chelsea to be brave but whatever way they play it Man City will be too good

17 Feb

741

Premier Division

Lennon goal condemns Galway United to defeat after disappointing week

16 Feb

3.2k

points shared

Sean Boyd comes off bench to snatch Shels a point before straight red card

16 Feb

1.9k

All Square

Shamrock Rovers fight back to deny gutsy Dundalk victory

16 Feb

1.7k

LOI

Marquee signing Hoban scores on Derry City debut to secure victory over Drogheda

16 Feb

1.4k

Rebel Army

Jack Doherty brace fires Cork City to victory over Kerry FC

16 Feb

2.1k

Opening Night

Sparkling Clarke rescues point for Bohs in thriller with Sligo

Bohs left it late to salvage a 2-2 draw at Dalymount Park.

Gavin Cooney

reports from Dalymount Park

16 Feb

1.3k

Premier League

'I don’t think I want to say anything about that' - Postecoglou dismisses talk of Liverpool job

16 Feb

3.0k

Medic Update

Jurgen Klopp denies swift returns have caused Liverpool injuries

16 Feb

2.1k

Wave Goodbye

Jurgen Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach

16 Feb

1.7k

expensive

Man United’s billion-pound squad breaks Uefa record

16 Feb

6.0k

League of Ireland

One big question facing each Premier Division team in 2024

Ahead of the new League of Ireland season, we assess a burning issue for the 10 sides in the top flight.

David Sneyd

16 Feb

1.4k

Adaptation

'I thought it needed a freshness' - Much-changed Dundalk seek to scale former heights

16 Feb

980

looking ahead

Who will win the league? Who will get relegated? Our writers' League of Ireland predictions

We preview the 2024 campaign.

16 Feb

2.0k

Wrap

Lukaku stays hot in Europa League to earn Roma draw, AC Milan win

15 Feb

1.4k