#Wave Goodbye
# wave-goodbye - Saturday 4 November, 2017
'This has been the best 18 months of my life': Rassie Erasmus bids emotional farewell to Munster
“I will treasure these days for the rest of my life,” says Erasmus.
# wave-goodbye - Friday 3 November, 2017
Olympic gold medal winning ex-hockey star steps down as OCI's Chief Executive Officer
Dr Stephen Martin has decided to pursue other career interests.
# wave-goodbye - Sunday 29 October, 2017
Controversial two-time Tour de France winner has retired from cycling
Alberto Contador’s final race on Sunday marks the “end of an era,” Chris Froome said.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 26 October, 2017
Rangers sack manager Caixinha after just seven months in charge
Pedro Caixinha has won just 14 of his 26 games with the club.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 23 October, 2017
Everton have sacked manager Ronald Koeman
The news comes following the Toffees’ 5-2 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday.
# wave-goodbye - Saturday 21 October, 2017
Tipp's two-time All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper announces retirement
Darren Gleeson has confirmed his decision to hang up his boots.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 25 September, 2017
Former Ireland international leaves Oldham job for the third time
John Sheridan is looking for a new position after parting company with the League One side.
# wave-goodbye - Saturday 16 September, 2017
Harry Redknapp sacked by Birmingham 8 games into the season
The 70-year-old lost his job after seeing his side suffer a sixth successive defeat.
# wave-goodbye - Saturday 9 September, 2017
One of the best defensive midfielders of the past two decades announces retirement
Esteban Cambiasso has brought his two-year stint at Olympiakos to an end.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 7 August, 2017
Controversial two-time Tour de France winner confirms imminent retirement from cycling
Alberto Contador’s achievements were overshadowed by a positive test for the banned substance Clenbuterol in 2012.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 10 July, 2017
'Rooney asked to leave... I couldn't stand in his way'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he’s long been an admirer of the England forward.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 29 June, 2017
Zinedine Zidane's son leaves Real Madrid
The 22-year-old midfielder, who is the son of Santiago Bernabeu boss, has agreed a three-year deal with Alaves.
# wave-goodbye - Wednesday 28 June, 2017
Former England international and 2011 Player of the Year retires
Scott Parker is ending an illustrious career in football.
# wave-goodbye - Friday 9 June, 2017
John O'Shea among the Irish players to be released by clubs
The veteran defender’s stay at Sunderland has come to an end.
# wave-goodbye - Saturday 3 June, 2017
'It would have been great to keep him until the end of the season but that wasn't going to happen'
John Caulfield has given his reaction to confirmation that Cork City striker Sean Maguire is set to join Preston.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 29 May, 2017
Former League of Ireland star Richie Foran leaves role as Inverness manager
The ex-Shelbourne attacker has had a torrid time in Scotland this season.
# wave-goodbye - Sunday 28 May, 2017
Perotti rescues Roma on Totti's farewell party
For the 40-year-old playmaker, and the thousands of fans who showed up, it was a nervy final game of the season.
# wave-goodbye - Friday 26 May, 2017
Irish goalkeeping great Shay Given could be set to retire after release from Stoke
The Donegal native made five Premier League appearances this season.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 25 May, 2017
Leeds are looking for a new manager after Garry Monk snubs offer
The former Swansea central defender has been linked with the full-time post at relegated Premier League side Middlesbrough.
# wave-goodbye - Tuesday 18 April, 2017
Leicester's Champions League dream ended by Atletico
A brave effort from Craig Shakespeare’s side was not enough on the night.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 9 March, 2017
Liverpool and Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso confirms he's retiring in the summer
The 35-year-old enjoyed a decorated career at club and international level,
# wave-goodbye - Monday 6 March, 2017
Former Munster forwards coach leaves role with Gloucester
Laurie Fisher has stepped down from his position with the Aviva Premiership side.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 2 February, 2017
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard announces retirement from football
The 38-year-old made over 400 appearances for the Blues between 2001 and 2014
# wave-goodbye - Monday 30 January, 2017
Dimitri Payet officially departs West Ham in €29 million deal
The France international has re-signed with former club Marseille.
# wave-goodbye - Tuesday 24 January, 2017
Bernie Ecclestone, the racing Napoleon, forced into exile
The 86-year-old transformed grand prix racing into one of the most profitable sports.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 19 January, 2017
Man United outcast Memphis set to join Lyon in next '48 hours’
The French side are closing in on the colourful Netherlands international who they feel is the perfect winter signing for the club.
# wave-goodbye - Wednesday 18 January, 2017
Irish Olympian Nolan retires from boxing to 'enjoy a few years of hurling'
The 29-year-old plays GAA with Oulart the Ballagh.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 16 January, 2017
'I do not think I will return to coaching' - Van Gaal set to call it quits
The Dutch manager is widely considered to be one of football’s most innovative coaches.
# wave-goodbye - Tuesday 3 January, 2017
Former United star Smith takes over from ex-Irish international at Notts County
Alan Smith has been appointed as caretaker manager in place of John Sheridan.
# wave-goodbye - Tuesday 27 December, 2016
Channel 4 Racing sign off last-ever episode with stunning montage
Channel 4 racing has been broadcasting live racing for over 30 years.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 24 November, 2016
Joleon Lescott leaves AEK Athens after just three months
The experienced centre-back played just four times in Greece.
# wave-goodbye - Wednesday 23 November, 2016
Former Celtic star Henrik Larsson leaves coaching role following son's attack by fans
Helsingborgs were relegated from the Swedish top-flight on Sunday.
# wave-goodbye - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Sweet Dreams My LA Ex! Gerrard's Galaxy exit confirmed
The Liverpool legend has suggested his playing days may not be over yet.
# wave-goodbye - Monday 14 November, 2016
Leaving New York, never easy: Frank Lampard says goodbye to MLS side
Former Chelsea midfielder planning the next stage of his career as New York contract expires.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 10 November, 2016
# wave-goodbye - Wednesday 9 November, 2016
Dublin ladies football boss steps down after three All-Ireland final appearances
Gregory McGoingle departs the job after three years in charge.
# wave-goodbye - Sunday 6 November, 2016
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink sacked by QPR
The Dutchman replaced Chris Ramsey at the helm in December 2015.
# wave-goodbye - Thursday 27 October, 2016
Less than a year after joining, ex-Liverpool winger Pennant's spell in Singapore is set to end
The 33-year-old has declined the Tampines Rovers’ offer of a new deal with reduced terms.
# wave-goodbye - Sunday 9 October, 2016
# wave-goodbye - Saturday 8 October, 2016
15 months after sacking by 2016 Premier League winners, Pearson leaves Derby
Former Charlton and Huddersfield boss Chris Powell, who played for Derby in the 1990s, is the early favourite to replace him.






