Soccer

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
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.
Virgin Media announce opening 10 TV games for new LOI Premier Division season
Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers
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.
Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu joins Stoke City on loan for the rest of the season
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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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Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment until end of the season
Carrick has been chosen to lead United after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday.
Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error
Yesterday
12th January 2026
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.
Tottenham set to sign ex-Chelsea star for €40 million
Ex-France, Liverpool defender announces retirement
FA Cup draw pairs Keith Andrews' Brentford with giant killers Macclesfield
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.
Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement
Oh Flower of Turner’s Cross
Darren Fletcher urges Man Utd players not to waste the season after FA Cup exit
Sunday
11th January 2026
Barca beat Madrid in Super Cup thriller, McTominay earns Napoli crucial point at Inter
43-year-old Gordon steps up for 10-man Hearts as Rangers keep pressure on
Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford
Leeds come from behind to beat Derby, West Ham leave it late to progress
Cork City appoint ex-Celtic midfielder Barry Robson as club's new manager
Gavin Bazunu likely to join Stoke on loan, Kelly Brady completes move to Crystal Palace
Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal overcome early Portsmouth scare
Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery
Last week
4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026
Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death, Spurs loss leaves Frank on the brink
Evan Ferguson forced off injured in Serie A action for Roma
Liverpool's Mo Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions
Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe
Martin O'Neill makes winning return at Celtic
Rampant Man City beat Exeter 10-1 while Gavin Bazunu nears Southampton exit
Wayne Rooney fights back tears as brother John leads Macclesfield to historic upset
More FA Cup pain for Everton as Sunderland triumph on penalties
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.
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.
Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties after FA Cup thriller
Real Madrid star Diaz scores again as Morocco beat Cameroon, Ndiaye takes Senegal past 10-man Mali
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.
New Zealand international Max Mata hopes League of Ireland move can be springboard to World Cup