Soccer
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October 2024
Predictions
Who will win the most confounding, irrational and thrilling title race of them all?
We lay it all on the line and indulge in the most foolish act possible – predicting the run-in to the 2024 Premier Division season.
conor bradley
'That’s where Mo Salah plays and now there was a young lad from Castlederg playing there'
column
Tuchel's arrival and Ferguson's exit show the invisible hand shaping English football
The FA have been criticised for not appointing an English manager – but Tuchel is the perfect expression of what English football has become.
Champions League
Arsenal get back on track with Valerenga win in first match since Jonas Eidevall’s exit
Meet the new boss
'I’m sorry, I have a German passport': Tuchel faces media for first time as England boss
CONFIRMED
England appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach, with Lee Carsley set for U21 return
Former Ireland assistant Anthony Barry joins the England set-up as Tuchel’s number two.
floundering
'The boos were absolutely justified. Supporters want to see people fighting for their club'
Candystripes falling badly off in title race, though it is still in their hands.
League of Ireland
Derry City pass up another chance to go top after being held 1-1 by Sligo Rovers
Shelbourne remain top as the title is no longer in Derry City’s own hands.
talking point
The mistake that keeps undermining Ireland against Greece
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men struggled for long periods against their League B rivals.
FreeHonest
'Christmas again for us. We're giving too many gifts'
Ireland boss unimpressed at how Ireland conceded both goals and says he has no delusions about needing to deliver results.
