Soccer

FreeChange Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

4 hrs ago

AnalysisOpportunity

No 1 issue: Gavin Bazunu must improve stats and consistency at Stoke City

Data gurus rank the Irish international as the worst performing goalkeeper in the championship by one key metric.

Gavin Cooney

4 hrs ago

FreeTune in

Virgin Media announce opening 10 TV games for new LOI Premier Division season

5 hrs ago

FreeAway Days

Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers

5 hrs ago

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

6 hrs ago

Potters

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

6 hrs ago

Free

PodcastThe 42FM

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.

43m

And The New...

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

7 hrs ago

Reaction

Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error

9 hrs ago

Yesterday

12th January 2026

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.

19 hrs ago

Transfer News

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

19 hrs ago

Wave Goodbye

Ex-France, Liverpool defender announces retirement

20 hrs ago

Pot Luck

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

21 hrs ago

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

In and Out

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement

12 Jan

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

Sunday

11th January 2026

Results

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

Updated 11 Jan

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

FA Cup wrap

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

Updated 11 Jan

new man in charge

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

11 Jan

On the Move

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

11 Jan

pushovers

Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal overcome early Portsmouth scare

11 Jan

injury stricken

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

11 Jan

Last week

4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

Dramatic

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

10 Jan

Setback

Evan Ferguson forced off injured in Serie A action for Roma

Updated 10 Jan

Progress

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

10 Jan

insensitive

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

10 Jan

Boost

Martin O'Neill makes winning return at Celtic

10 Jan

FA Cup wrap

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

10 Jan

FA CUP

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

10 Jan

Soccer

More FA Cup pain for Everton as Sunderland triumph on penalties

10 Jan

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

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

Cupset

Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties after FA Cup thriller

9 Jan

AFCON

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

Updated 9 Jan

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

Soccer

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

9 Jan

Premier League

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

9 Jan