Alex Neil hails Sean Maguire after two-goal comeback

Preston manager more than pleased with the striker’s return to action from injury

Norwich at a crossroads as they struggle to return to top flight

Failure to secure promotion will pose big problems for club with a €62m wage bill

Dean Kiely to leave Preston North End for Crystal Palace

Goalkeeper coach links up with Roy Hodgson having worked under him at West Brom

Eoin Doyle set to be in demand in January transfer window

Meanwhile, Oldham are waiting for Patrick McEleney to decide if he wants to join

Sean Maguire out to create happier Lansdowne memories

Striker could well make Ireland debut in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova

How Alex Neil has helped Preston press on

Club with strong Irish contingent are in promotion shake-up despite small budget

Sean Maguire opens Preston North End account against Barnsley

James McClean and Wes Hoolan unused substitutes for West Brom and Norwich

Preston appoint Alex Neil to replace Simon Grayson

Former Norwich manager given a 12-month rolling contract at Championship side

Irish FA have had no approach from Norwich for Michael O’Neill

Manager has been linked with the vacant position at Championship club

Brighton’s long journey is Chris Hughton’s vindication

Former Ireland international successfully guided his team to Premier League

Championship round-up: Newcastle crash at home to Fulham

Daryl Horgan on target again as Preston continue march to playoffs

Norwich sack Alex Neil ‘in the best interests of the club’

Manager had earlier stated he was ‘best person to lead’ club forward

Robbie Brady’s Premier League transfer still some way off

‘I’m not going into nuts and bolts but no deal for Robbie Brady is anywhere near done’

Northern Ireland to the four once again at Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill’s side ease past Azerbaijan to move second behind Germany

Wes Hoolahan on top form as Norwich go top of Championship

Ciaran Clark on target as Newcastle move second with win over Brentford

Michael Walker: No man’s land at Norwich not place for O’Neill’s talisman

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has 13 minutes in Premier League this season

Brady loses two teeth on concerning night for O’Neill

John O’Shea, Shane Long and Harry Arter all limp out of club fixtures with injuries

Chelsea take advantage of Norwich’s rotten luck

Borini earns point for Sunderland; Everton win amid Villa protests; Bournemouth take south coast derby

Ulloa sends Leicester clear at the top

Late winner against Norwich reopens five point lead at top of Premier League

Seamus Coleman helps Everton to easy win at Stoke City

Aston Villa pick up rare win against Norwich while Newcastle climb out of bottom three

Everton’s Steven Naismith to undergo medical at Norwich City

Scottish forward to join Alex Neil’s struggling Canaries in a deal worth €11 million

Steven Naismith set for £8m Norwich move after Everton agree deal

Canaries close in on signing of Scottish striker they tried to buy in summer

Diego Costa and Chelsea breathe a sigh of relief

Eden Hazard back to his best as champions pick up a badly-needed three points

Vincent Kompany brands Uefa a joke and backs right to boo anthem

Manchester City captain attacks potential Uefa charge after 2-1 win over Norwich

Jamie Vardy claims 10th goal of season as Leicester’s fine start rolls on

Tim Sherwood under huge pressure after Villa lose to Swansea; wins for Watford and West Brom

Weekend Premier League team news

All the latest injury and suspension updates ahead of the big games

Newcastle United rout Norwich City for first win of the season

Georginio Wijnaldum scores four as Steve McClaren’s side put six past Canaries

Danny Ings impresses but Liverpool make it five without a win

Russell Martin’s equaliser earns Norwich a well deserved point at Anfield

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge may return against Norwich

Jordan Henderson’s participation at Anfield subject to late fitness test

Lavish praise for man of the match Wes Hoolahan

Norwich boss Alex Neil: ‘He is a joy to watch - he’s a special player and has been excellent’

Robbie Brady signs for Norwich on three-year deal

Republic of Ireland winger moves from Hull in deal worth up to €10m

Premier League: Who needs to strengthen where?

The transfer window opens in a month’s time, who needs to sign what, team-by-team

Norwich earn shot at Premier League as they see off rivals Ipswich

Mick McCarthy’s side were reduced to 10 men when Christophe Berra handled on line

Celtic have it easy against Hamilton

Commons returns to help put distance on Aberdeen at top of Scottish Premiership

Norwich announce Hamilton’s Alex Neil as new boss

33-year-old player manager becomes second youngest manager in the football league

Scotland legislates for same-sex marriage

Health secretary Alex Neil says it will be seen as ‘one of the great days’ in Scottish history

Thatcher drove Scots to drink and drugs, claims health minister

Destruction of heavy industry responsible for 60% rise in mortality rate, says Alex Neil

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