Friday 30 October 2020
Our weekly columnist believes Sheffield United will bounce back from a poor run of form, and tips Leeds United to claim another three points.
The Manchester United striker has led an enormous community effort to feed children in poverty, after the UK government refused to extend meal vouchers through to next year.
Captain Katie McCabe leads Ireland into a potentially historic qualifier in Ukraine this evening.
Gary Rogers, meanwhile, bemoaned the disallowing of Pat Hoban’s first-half goal.
The Lilywhites led at half-time, but were beaten 2-1 in their opening Europa League group game.
Our weekly columnist believes Sheffield United will bounce back from a poor run of form, and tips Leeds United to claim another three points.
Filippo Giovagnoli has followed Stephen Kenny in leading the Lilywhites into the competition, beginning against Molde at Tallaght Stadium this evening.
The Lilyhwites are back in the big time, in arguably their most improbable Europa League run yet.
Rookie boss Filippo Giovagnoli has silenced critics and takes Dundalk into the Europa League group stages tomorrow night.
Melissa Reddy, author of a new book about Liverpool’s rise under Jurgen Klopp, is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.
Reading, meanwhile, went top of the league with victory over Wycombe.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side face a daunting trip to last season’s beaten finalists as the group stages kick off.
Ian Keatley and Niamh Briggs will also join The42′s Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey ahead of this weekend’s international rugby.
The decision has been made ahead of a Cabinet meeting on whether to send the country to level five.
Almost a quarter of surveyed players, meanwhile, said they didn’t want the season to proceed.
It s a naked power grab by the biggest clubs, but with the lower leagues fighting for their lives after decades of Premier League greed, it may be worth accepting.
Although the rankings will be determined after next month’s games, Ireland have snuck into pot two.
The former United captain also expressed his sympathy for the out-of-form Harry Maguire.
Ireland have shown plenty of encouraging signs over the last week, but the bare stats show there is still as serious problem in front of goal.
On the latest edition of Behind the Lines, Caitlin Thompson assess the legacy left by Maria Sharapova.
The Irish manager stood by Darren Randolph and cursed his side’s luck as they were beaten again.
Fredrik Jensen was the match winner again as Kenny’s Ireland drew yet another blank in front of goal.
Stephen Kenny has made four changes to the Irish side that drew with Wales on Sunday.
Chairman Bill Hulsizer wanted to take the games north after they were forced to move next week’s tie with Molde because of an Irish rugby kicking session.
After a week like no other, a much-changed Irish squad featuring seven players under the age of 22 seek a first win under the new manager.
Enda Stevens admits the Irish camp’s Covid-19 drama has caused difficulty.
‘People need something to look forward to’, said Kenny, and he described the Irish team as ‘the pinnacle of sporting life in Ireland.’
Ireland have yet to score a goal from open play under Kenny, and have scored just 16 competitive goals since March 2017.
The remaining games will have a major role in deciding Ireland’s path to the 2022 World Cup.
He and Adam Idah initially left the squad over Covid rules, but the revelation of a false positive test has allowed the pair to return.
The Irish boss lost five players over a single Covid positive test last night, with four players identified as close contacts because of seating on the plane.
An understrength Irish side, weakened by Covid-19, showed more signs of encouragement but again failed to score.
Jack Byrne is among just five outfield players on the bench.
Meanwhile, the Covid test that led to Connolly and Idah missing play-off may have been a false positive.
With the Euros dream dead, Ireland need to start getting results to improve their seeding for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers draw.
James McCarthy is also doubtful for tomorrow’s home clash with Ryan Giggs’ side.
Another two Irish players also sat in the wrong seats, but none were told to move.
The Premier Division will now finish up on 8 November, as outbreaks left the calendar too squeezed.
The winger left Cork in mysterious circumstances at the start of a difficult week for the club.
The Irish squad left Dublin today for a game now shrouded in uncertainty.
Kenny showed last night the progress he has made with his players, but it’s too little too late for Ireland’s Euros hopes.
The pair had to pull out of last night’s game in Slovakia as they were identified as close contacts of a Covid-positive member of the FAI staff.
The Irish boss heralded his players for showing ‘tremendous qualities as Irishmen.’
