Soccer

Last week

4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

dysfunctional transparency

Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United

Live sackings with interactive fan engagement are the future for football’s empire of chaos.

David Sneyd

5 Jan

2

Analysisbrittle and broken

Ruben Amorim at least stood for something - unfortunately for him, it was never going to work

Amorim’s inflexibility now looks absurd, and the United hierarchy have run out of patience.

Gavin Cooney

5 Jan

Scottish Premiership

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge

The Frenchman’s reign at Parkhead lasted just 33 days.

5 Jan

24

HAMMER GONE

Adam Idah facing race against time to be fit for Ireland's World Cup play-off

5 Jan

4

another one bites the dust

Manchester United confirm sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim

Club statement says decision was made to ensure “best opportunity of highest possible Premier League finish.”

5 Jan

81

Revista De la liga

Five-star Real Madrid keep pace with Barca, and ease the pressure on Xabi Alonso

4 Jan

Winning

Real Madrid star makes history as hosts Morocco set up heavyweight AFCON quarter-final

Updated 4 Jan

Keith Andrews

'I don't want us to be a team that takes a step backwards when we're winning': Brentford climb to 7th

4 Jan

9

Match Report

Managerless Chelsea dent Manchester City's title hopes

Enzo Fernandez’s 94th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.

4 Jan

9

Under Pressure

Ruben Amorim insists he is Man United's manager, not just their head coach

4 Jan

13

On the rise

Nathan Collins scores as Keith Andrews' Brentford close in on top 5

4 Jan

8

whirlwind

Sam Curtis scores on debut, Alan Browne on target in Championship

4 Jan

1

Late Late Show

Reed's 25-yard screamer denies Liverpool in frantic finale at Fulham

Fulham and Liverpool play out a 2-2 draw in drama-filled stoppage time.

4 Jan

18

Premier League

Cunha rescues Manchester United in draw with rivals Leeds

It finished 1-1 at Elland Road.

4 Jan

40

Unacceptable

Celtic star asks: 'When has it ever been this bad?'

4 Jan

2

future plans

Evan Ferguson 'very unlikely' to make imminent Brighton return

4 Jan

3

This month

January 2026

Business end

Mali beat Tunisia on penalties to set up AFCON quarter-final against Senegal

Updated 3 Jan

1

European Football Wrap

Juventus held by lowly Lecce, Roma drop to fifth after Atalanta loss

3 Jan

2

Top Of The Tree

Declan Rice double helps Arsenal stave off Bournemouth in five-goal thriller

3 Jan

8

Premier League

West Ham in deep trouble after losing at Wolves, Brighton claim first win in seven

3 Jan

5

Under fire

Wilfried Nancy tells Celtic fans ‘we’re really close to turning things around’

3 Jan

8

boo bhoys

Rangers ramp up pressure on Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy after Old Firm fightback

3 Jan

15

Premier League

Ollie Watkins scores again as Villa add to Forest’s woes

3 Jan

2

staying on

Ireland's John Egan extends Hull City contract until 2027

3 Jan

1

Leaders

Leao fires AC Milan top of Serie A

2 Jan

On message

'I've heard great things' - New Celtic signing backs under-fire manager Nancy

2 Jan

5

Done Deal

Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson completes £35million move to Crystal Palace

2 Jan

5

AnalysisBack to the drawing board

Assessing Ireland's midfield options after the shattering injury to Josh Cullen

Cullen has started every competitive game for which he has been available for the last five years – how can Ireland replace his influence?

2 Jan

1

Transfer Window

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd sticking to transfer plan despite raft of absentees

2 Jan

2

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola committed to Man City contract despite Enzo Maresca speculation

Updated 2 Jan

2

Arteta

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal can break unwanted record to end league title drought

2 Jan

12

looking ahead

10 Irish players who could be on the move this month

2 Jan

3

misfortune

Worry for Ireland amid Adam Idah blow

1 Jan

2

Setback

Stalemate sees Man City lose ground in Premier League title race

1 Jan

11

Wrap

Irish international scores twice as Bristol City boost Championship promotion push

1 Jan

7

League of Ireland

Shelbourne sign defender James Norris on permanent deal from Liverpool

Updated 1 Jan

1

Stalemate

Liverpool left frustrated by Leeds

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace were held by Fulham.

1 Jan

67

AFCON

Gabon government bans Aubameyang, sacks coaching staff, and suspends entire national team

1 Jan

5

Premier League

Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea as club look to ‘get season back on track’

The Italian departs with the club fifth in the Premier League table.

Updated 1 Jan

39

Recovery

'No cause for concern': Brazil legend Roberto Carlos dismisses heart attack rumours in health update

1 Jan

1

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