I like that nice Mr Royle but. . ."I am not sexist but.. " said Joe Royle in his programme notes for Manchester City's home game against Norwich last SaturdaySat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Union rejects criticism over actionsIn response to a request from The Irish Times for clarification on a number of issues arising out of the Leinster Ladies' Hockey…Fri Feb 18 2000 - 00:00
Minimum margin decides finalistsWesley College and Loreto, Bray, will meet in next month's Esat Digiphone Leinster Schools' Senior League final after winning…Thu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00
Sponsor offerLack of sponsorship, television coverage and the failure to attract star names have proved a major headache for professional …Tue Feb 15 2000 - 00:00
Loreto to lose points for playing O'KellyLoreto's hopes of winning this season's Senior A title have been hit by a Leinster Council decision to dock the club three points…Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
Born kicking with the wrong foot"Did you hear the Scottish Cup result?" he asked. "Celtic 1, Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Chance for Hermes to leapfrog rivalsWednesday night's 6-0 win over Glenanne lifted Old Alexandra above Loreto, on goal difference, to the top of the Leinster Senior…Fri Feb 11 2000 - 00:00
Hermes held to drawOld Alexandra's hopes of winning its first Leinster Senior A title since 1991 were boosted on Saturday when both its closest …Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
Finding Derek Ryan a mission in itself"Pardon?" he said. "Squaw Shhh Tour Na Mint," I shouted. "I'm sorry, but I think you must have the wrong numberSat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Loreto lose Australian pairAfter making a significant contribution to Loreto's Senior A challenge since their arrival in Dublin last November, Australians…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
It's a small worldThe voting for last week's FIFA World Player of the Year made some interesting reading, not least the decision by Belize coach…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Harlequins trio earn plauditsAs weekends go they don't get much better than the one just gone for Harlequins' Rachel Kohler, Sharon Hutchinson and Karen O…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Oh Danny boyHas Sky Sports' Andy Gray sounded chirpier than usual in recent weeks? Hardly surprising after the Daily Mail's revelation that…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Left out in the coldAs if linesman Peter Roaden wasn't mortified enough after events at last week's clash of the Titans - The Touchdown v Wingate…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Ginola caught short"Daveed, would you like to present Lou Bega with the award for winner of the top single of 1999 ("a little bit of Monica", etc…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
One in a millionFootball 365 had a story from the Adelaide Sunday Mail last week which caught our eyeMon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of the weekHardly had the Planet Football conclave assembled in a musty back room yesterday evening when the white smoke billowed from our…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
What the papers sayIf you're fond of attacking football and have a liking for goal-mouth action then Anfield's the place for you in the next few…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Caring enough to be a begrudgerThere was something deeply depressing about last week's Late Late Show when Sunday Times journalist David Walsh appeared alongside…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
ILHU to rule on internationalsFollowing the decision last weekend by the Leinster branch to postpone the league fixture between Hermes and Old Alexandra, the…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of the weekBefore we announce our eagerly anticipated, much trumpeted and highly cherished player of the week award allow us first to give…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Crucial fixture postponedA complete lack of clarity over the issue of Irish internationals playing for their clubs after Christmas, when they are expected…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Full-strength Harlequins relishing home tie at lastHaving played away to Pegasus twice in the last three seasons it was with considerable relief that Harlequins greeted the draw…Fri Jan 21 2000 - 00:00
Senior B minnows to meet in semi-finalRegardless of the outcome of next month's semi-finals, this season's Coca Cola Leinster Senior Cup decider will be a David and…Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
Improved Ireland edged outStage one of Ireland's build-up to the Olympic Qualifier in March ended in defeat yesterday in Barcelona when they lost 2-1 to…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Ireland end losing streak against SpainIreland brought a halt to their four-match losing streak in Barcelona yesterday when they drew 1-1 with Spain in an unofficial…Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:00
Britain still too strongIn a repeat of Sunday's score-line, when the teams met in the four-nations tournament, Ireland lost 4-0 to Britain yesterday …Wed Jan 12 2000 - 00:00
Much work remains to be done by Irish squadIf proof were needed that the gap between Ireland and the elite of European hockey is widening with every passing season, the…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of the week"We all agree, Tesco is better than Harrods," sang Wimbledon's travelling fans (Bill and Colin) at Craven Cottage yesterday when…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
These foolish thongs"Flirt with glamour and marry sense," my unglamorous but eminently sensible great-grandmother used to mutter - loudly - in the…Sat Jan 08 2000 - 00:00
Kuper pleasedAfter the brightest of possible starts, when they took the lead in the first minute, Ireland went down to Germany in Barcelona…Sat Jan 08 2000 - 00:00
Barcelona to yield no false impressionsFor the first time since the conclusion of their unsuccessful European Cup campaign in Cologne last August, the Irish hockey …Fri Jan 07 2000 - 00:00
Ryan surprised to be ranked number tenMuch to his own surprise Derek Ryan will enter the new millennium as one of the world's top 10 squash players after the sport…Fri Dec 31 1999 - 00:00
Irish player of the week"Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is a goal on Stephen's Day," wrote Roy Keane (Manchester United), Robbie Keane (Coventry…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Song of the week"Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Tolka Park,Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Thanks but no thanksHeartfelt commiserations to agent Paul Horan and his client Oliver "uninterruptable sex machine" Donelon, whose Christmas was…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Party animalsAnxious that the club's hopes of promotion to Division One not be disrupted by any festive over-indulgence, Preston manager David…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
What the papers saidIt can't be easy finding enough fuel to keep the transfer rumour machine running smoothly through Christmas week, but fair play…Mon Dec 27 1999 - 00:00
Frost chills Hermes weekendIrish Senior Cup holders Hermes won through to the quarterfinals of the competition after surviving a gallant Ards' challenge…Mon Dec 20 1999 - 00:00
Irish player of the weekIt was a quiet enough week for the Irish abroad, apart from Stephen McPhail who scored twice yesterday for Leeds against Chelsea…Mon Dec 20 1999 - 00:00
A sporting year to stir the dispassionateI've always had a certain sympathy for people whose passions are never roused by sport, no matter how stirring the event or extraordinary…Sat Dec 18 1999 - 00:00
Hermes frustratedThe Statoil Leinster League season reaches its halfway point this weekend, signalling the last time clubs with players on the…Fri Dec 17 1999 - 00:00
All-conquering ScotsDid San Marino coach Gian Paolo Mazza confuse Scotland with, say, Germany or Italy, when he commented on last week's World Cup…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
O'Leary coins a phraseThe Sunday Mirror paid a visit to David O'Leary at Elland Road last week and found him playing with gold coins spread out over…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
Holders live dangerouslyIt's unlikely that Hermes goalkeeper Tara Browne had to dip in to her own pocket to pay for a postmatch refreshment on Saturday…Mon Dec 13 1999 - 00:00
