Soccer

January

January 2026

talking point

Little evidence to suggest Michael Carrick is ready for such a high-profile role

The former midfielder’s unlikely elevation is a testament to the desperate times at Old Trafford as much as anything else.

Paul Fennessy

13 Jan

6

Potters

Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu joins Stoke City on loan for the rest of the season

13 Jan

2

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Unlike democracies, Manchester United need a strong man

Why is this giant of British football in such a perpetual state of chaos? Gavin and Sinead delve into the reasons United have failed to adapt to a post Alex Ferguson world.

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And The New...

Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach

13 Jan

19

Reaction

Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error

13 Jan

21

Mixed Fortunes

Dominik Szoboszlai plays hero and villain as Liverpool beat Conor Hourihane's Barnsley

Irish trio Corey O’Keeffe, David McGoldrick and Eoghan O’Connell featured for the League One side.

12 Jan

4

Transfer News

Tottenham set to sign ex-Chelsea star for €40 million

12 Jan

3

Wave Goodbye

Ex-France, Liverpool defender announces retirement

12 Jan

1

Pot Luck

FA Cup draw pairs Keith Andrews' Brentford with giant killers Macclesfield

12 Jan

4

New Gaffer

Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach

He emerged as the frontrunner after the club also spoke to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.

Updated 12 Jan

25

In and Out

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement

12 Jan

17

PodcastThe Football Family

Oh Flower of Turner’s Cross

Setback

Darren Fletcher urges Man Utd players not to waste the season after FA Cup exit

12 Jan

7

Results

Barca beat Madrid in Super Cup thriller, McTominay earns Napoli crucial point at Inter

Updated 11 Jan

4

steady as she goes

43-year-old Gordon steps up for 10-man Hearts as Rangers keep pressure on

Updated 11 Jan

over and out

Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford

11 Jan

37

FA Cup wrap

Leeds come from behind to beat Derby, West Ham leave it late to progress

Updated 11 Jan

6

new man in charge

Cork City appoint ex-Celtic midfielder Barry Robson as club's new manager

11 Jan

3

On the Move

Gavin Bazunu likely to join Stoke on loan, Kelly Brady completes move to Crystal Palace

11 Jan

8

pushovers

Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal overcome early Portsmouth scare

11 Jan

8

injury stricken

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery

11 Jan

12

Dramatic

Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death, Spurs loss leaves Frank on the brink

10 Jan

2

Setback

Evan Ferguson forced off injured in Serie A action for Roma

Updated 10 Jan

5

Progress

Liverpool's Mo Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions

10 Jan

2

insensitive

Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe

10 Jan

10

Boost

Martin O'Neill makes winning return at Celtic

10 Jan

3

FA Cup wrap

Rampant Man City beat Exeter 10-1 while Gavin Bazunu nears Southampton exit

10 Jan

3

FA CUP

Wayne Rooney fights back tears as brother John leads Macclesfield to historic upset

10 Jan

4

Soccer

More FA Cup pain for Everton as Sunderland triumph on penalties

10 Jan

6

Giantkilling

Sixth-tier Macclesfield knock holders Crystal Palace out of FA Cup

National League North side, managed by Wayne Rooney’s brother John, secure famous 2-1 third-round win.

10 Jan

7

Interview

The fall and rise of the Irishman set to face ‘one of the best teams in the world’

It is a big day for ex-Irish underage international Jake Doyle-Hayes.

Paul Fennessy

10 Jan

1

Cupset

Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties after FA Cup thriller

9 Jan

1

AFCON

Real Madrid star Diaz scores again as Morocco beat Cameroon, Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali

Updated 9 Jan

1

latest

Solskjaer to hold talks with Man United on Saturday as Fletcher focuses on the present

The Red Devils are looking to make an appointment for the rest of the season.

9 Jan

14

Soccer

New Zealand international Max Mata hopes League of Ireland move can be springboard to World Cup

9 Jan

4

Premier League

North London Forever? Saka set to sign new five-year deal at Arsenal

9 Jan

4

Fighting Talk

'When I went in at Strasbourg I was a joke - they said my team would finish last'

9 Jan

4

CONFIRMED

Man City sign €75m Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth

9 Jan

7

COYBIG

6 under-the-radar Irish players hoping to inspire an FA Cup upset

9 Jan

Reaction

Keane labels Arsenal's Martinelli a 'disgrace' for shoving injured Bradley

9 Jan

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