Soccer
August
August 2024
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.
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.
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.
column
Oasis would not have failed abjectly if they were Manchester United fans
The sky blue colour scheme took the edge off the Gallaghers’ arrogance in the 90s.
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.
carabao cup
Cork teenager scores first Brighton goal as Ferguson, Coleman and O'Brien give Ireland boost
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.
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'Any team playing in Europe should have no league game in between their European games'
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.
