The Irish Times

From Rachael Blackmore to Steve Bruce: The best soundbites of 2021

Some words of wisdom – and some not so wise – from the world of sport

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 13:00

Prince William jokes about scaring football opponent with ‘sniper’

Duke recalls getting a policeman to shine laser on player: ‘It put him off for 10 minutes’

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 01:00

Ian Holloway named new Grimsby Town manager

‘I can’t tell you how excited I am, to be honest. I feel like a kid in a sweetshop. It’s fantastic.’

Tue Dec 31 2019 - 15:57

Ian Holloway blames EU for VAR controversy

Bizzare comments by former manager come despite VAR being brought in by Ifab

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 11:23

Blackpool’s FA Cup history tainted by division in the club

Devoted fans to mount familiar protest outside ground during FA cup clash with Arsenal

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00

AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes facing bribery claims

Police in India investigating allegations officials were bribed to influence aviation policy

Wed May 30 2018 - 05:20

Steven Caulker: ‘I felt for large periods there was no light at the end of the tunnel’

The QPR defender talks movingly about his struggles with mental illness and addiction

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 13:54

Ryan Manning rewarded by QPR with new contract

Conor Hourihane and Robbie Brady edging towards transfer window moves

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 01:00

Palace appointing Sam Allardyce may be far from popular

The ousted England manager brings results but his reputation may worry some fans

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 13:47

Irish qualified Scott Hogan among the goals again in Brentford defeat

Championship roundup: Ian Holloway begins second spell at QPR with Norwich win

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 18:28

Millwall sack Ian Holloway after six straight defeats

Manager only took position on a year ago having left Crystal Palace by mutual consent

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 09:52

Movement and change all part of the game for Bradford’s Billy Clarke

In ten years as a pro in England, Cork man has played for ten clubs

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 09:00

Spurs come from two down to bury Burnley at White Hart Lane

Home fourth-round tie against Leicester City for Mauricio Pochettino’s side

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 22:24

Fabulous Fabregas gives Burnley a dose of the blues

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho singles out Spanish midfielder on his debut for the club

Tue Aug 19 2014 - 09:52

Martin Kelly leaves Liverpool for Crystal Palace

Twenty-four year old defender signs for Eagles on a three-year deal

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 18:29

Brendan Rodgers concedes title race over

The Liverpool manager expects Man City to go on and claim the Premier League after his side’s 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace

Tue May 06 2014 - 15:38

Crystal Palace put brakes on Everton’s Champions League chase

Tony Pulis’s side end Toffees’ 7-game winning streak and extend their own to four

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 22:07

Blight of prejudice not simply restricted to foul-mouthed ranting from terraces

Racism is also felt in access to power or lack of opportunity to influence events

Sat Mar 15 2014 - 01:00

Tony Pulis appointed as Crystal Palace manager

Former Stoke boss will take charge of Premier League club

Sat Nov 23 2013 - 13:21

Aitor Karanka in pole position to get Crystal Palace job

Former Real Madrid defender was Jose Mourinho’s number two

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00

Alex McLeish interested in Crystal Palace job as odds shorten on Chris Coleman

Wales boss a popular figure at Selhurst Park after a successful four-year spell as player

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00

Crystal Palace hold talks with Republic of Ireland target Martin O’Neill

Palace also met with Tony Pulis, but wages could prove stumbling block for both

Wed Oct 30 2013 - 01:00

Pilkington could be fit for Norwich

Premiership round up ahead of the weekend matches

Fri Oct 18 2013 - 16:16

Roy Hodgson’s return to Anfield made more pleasurable by Daniel Sturridge’s man-of-the-match performance

Striker scores his eighth goal of the season as Liverpool briefly return to the Premier League summit courtesy of a penetrating first-half display

Sun Oct 06 2013 - 20:15

Premier League team news and statistics

All the latest team news ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures

Fri Oct 04 2013 - 17:10

Swansea’s intensity too much for Palace to handle

Michael Laudrup’s side wrap up impressive week with victory

Sun Sept 22 2013 - 17:02

Bristol City send Palace crashing out of League Cup

Ian Holloway’s changed side go down to League One side

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 22:13

All change as scoreline moves position and Owen lasts the full 90 minutes

Zero out of 10 for early season upheaval as BT make their mark

Mon Aug 19 2013 - 06:00

Soldado settles Tottenham’s nerves from the spot

Record signing scores winning penalty on debut at Selhurst Park

Sun Aug 18 2013 - 16:20

Darren Bent undergoing Fulham medical

Aston Villa striker has chosen London club over Premier League newcomers Crystal Palace

Thu Aug 15 2013 - 16:56

Wilfried Zaha scores twice to seal Championship play-off final place for Crystal Palace

London side will face Watford on May 27th

Mon May 13 2013 - 23:06