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Cassidy says McGuinness comments on Dublin were 'silly'

Cassidy says McGuinness comments on Dublin were 'silly'

Donegal’s two-time All Star feels Dublin may have too many big guns on the day for his native county

By Gavin CummiskeyTue Aug 26 2014 - 01:00

Balotelli needs to deliver right now

Balotelli needs to deliver right now

Liverpool require far more from their ninth summer signing, to enhance their title claims and impose themselves on the Champions League

By Andy HunterMon Aug 25 2014 - 23:02

Manchester United agree record fee for Angel di Maria

Manchester United agree record fee for Angel di Maria

Everton close to signing the veteran Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 23:01

Football just a trivial pursuit for baffling Balotelli

Football just a trivial pursuit for baffling Balotelli

Anyone hoping the enigmatic forward is about to “grow up” – that is, to start playing with the commitment of a Luis Suarez or a Shane Long – is likely to be disappointed

By Ken EarlyMon Aug 25 2014 - 12:00

Sturridge should thrive with arrival of Balotelli, says Rodgers

Sturridge should thrive with arrival of Balotelli, says Rodgers

Manager rejects claims Liverpool buckled under pressure in last year’s title race with Manchester City

By Andy HunterSun Aug 24 2014 - 20:28

Shawcross breaks Hull’s brave resistance

Shawcross breaks Hull’s brave resistance

Homeside saw defender James Chester sent off before scoring the opener through Nikica Jelavic

By James McMathSun Aug 24 2014 - 16:17

Spurs rampant against struggling QPR

Spurs rampant against struggling QPR

Richard Dunne taken off at halftime as three man defence lets Redknapp down at White Hart Lane

By Dominic FifieldSun Aug 24 2014 - 16:02

Title would be ‘a miracle’, says Louis van Gaal

Title would be ‘a miracle’, says Louis van Gaal

Manchester United manager says his squad at Old Trafford is unbalanced

Sun Aug 24 2014 - 13:31

Arsenal fire late to rescue point against Everton

Arsenal fire late to rescue point against Everton

Séamus Coleman gave Toffees the lead with backpost header on his return to starting line-up

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 19:39

Villa and Newcastle play out scoreless draw

Villa and Newcastle play out scoreless draw

Toon take first point of the season in Birmingham despite having Mike Williamson sent off

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 15:28

Van Gaal is not the story: how he goes about sorting out Manchester United is the story

Van Gaal is not the story: how he goes about sorting out Manchester United is the story

Opening day defeat by Swansea City shows manager only as good as the team he puts out

By Michael WalkerSat Aug 23 2014 - 14:00

Light touch Arsenal face heavweight challenge against Everton

Light touch Arsenal face heavweight challenge against Everton

Arsene Wenger’s team return to Goodison Park where they were ‘bullied’ into submission last season

By Amy LawrenceFri Aug 22 2014 - 23:00

Pellegrini claims Liverpool couldn’t handle the pressure in title run-in

Pellegrini claims Liverpool couldn’t handle the pressure in title run-in

Manchester City boss fires a shot across the bows of Anfield side prior to Monday’s showdown

By Jamie JacksonFri Aug 22 2014 - 23:00

Brendan Rodgers to make call on Mario Balotelli after face-to-face meeting

Brendan Rodgers to make call on Mario Balotelli after face-to-face meeting

Liverpool manager met AC Milan striker for the first time after he flew into Manchester airport yesterday

By Andy HunterFri Aug 22 2014 - 23:00

Liverpool game a six-pointer, says Manchester City boss

Liverpool game a six-pointer, says Manchester City boss

Manuel Pellegrini suggests Mario Balotelli could be a good fit for Anfield club

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 16:05

Malky Mackay and Iain Moody continue to maintain silence on misconduct allegations

Malky Mackay and Iain Moody continue to maintain silence on misconduct allegations

Dossier submitted to the Football Association by Cardiff City, the pair’s former employers, has prompted an investigation by the FA

By James RiachFri Aug 22 2014 - 01:00

Balotelli poised to sign for Liverpool

Balotelli poised to sign for Liverpool

Any player contract likely to include stringent behavioural clauses

By Andy HunterFri Aug 22 2014 - 01:00

Super Mario Balotelli heading for Liverpool

Super Mario Balotelli heading for Liverpool

Rodgers backtracks on Balotelli having initially indicated he had no interest in signing him

By Andy HunterThu Aug 21 2014 - 15:46

Moody resigns as English FA confirms investigation

Moody resigns as English FA confirms investigation

Cardiff send dossier alleged to contain racist, sexist and homophobic text messages sent between Moody and Mackay

By James RiachThu Aug 21 2014 - 10:53

Marcos Rojo talks about ‘dream’ move

Marcos Rojo talks about ‘dream’ move

Man Utd manager Louis van Gaal outlined his reasons for pursuing the Argentine defender

Thu Aug 21 2014 - 10:08

Little change expected in O’Neill’s Ireland squad

Little change expected in O’Neill’s Ireland squad

Jack Grealish may earn an early call-up ahead of Oman friendly and Georgia qualifier

By Carl O'MalleyThu Aug 21 2014 - 09:54

Glazers in no mood to sell stake in United

Glazers in no mood to sell stake in United

Manchester United bought for €989m nine years ago but valued at over €2.3bn by ‘Forbes’

By Jamie JacksonWed Aug 20 2014 - 23:00

Fabulous Fabregas gives Burnley a dose of the blues

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

Jim McGuinness: Dublin’s resources proving a massive advantage

Jim McGuinness: Dublin’s resources proving a massive advantage

Donegal boss compares Dublin’s resource advantage to that enjoyed by Chelsea in the early years under Roman Abramovich

By Malachy ClerkinTue Aug 19 2014 - 00:30

Ken Early: Woodward could go the way of Moyes at Manchester United

Ken Early: Woodward could go the way of Moyes at Manchester United

Van Gaal won’t accept failure to add quality players to squad

By Ken EarlyMon Aug 18 2014 - 12:00

After a decade of heartbreak, Burnley’s Tom Heaton finally makes it to the Premier League

The goalkeeper Chelsea face tonight has played for 10 different teams in five different leagues

By Malachy ClerkinMon Aug 18 2014 - 06:00

Sturridge steps up to the plate for Liverpool

Sturridge steps up to the plate for Liverpool

Striker grabs a late winner to secure a hard-earned victory over plucky Southampton

By Daniel TaylorSun Aug 17 2014 - 23:01

Trip to Burnley an interesting first assignment for new-look Chelsea

Trip to Burnley an interesting first assignment for new-look Chelsea

Jose Mourinho is expecting his new signings like striker Diego Costa to add extra steel to their title pursuit

By Paul DoyleSun Aug 17 2014 - 23:00

Dogged Aston Villa off to a promising start

Dogged Aston Villa off to a promising start

Andreas Weimann’s goal seals all three points at Stoke

By Peter LansleySun Aug 17 2014 - 23:00

Sterling and Sturridge steady Liverpool nerves

Sterling and Sturridge steady Liverpool nerves

Front pair on target as homeside struggle against Southampton at Anfield

Sun Aug 17 2014 - 15:46

Szczesny happy for Arsenal to win ugly for now

Szczesny happy for Arsenal to win ugly for now

Manager Arsene Wenger encouraged by Alexis Sanchez debut but says Chilean can improve

Sun Aug 17 2014 - 13:39

Ramsey rescues points for Arsenal against Palace

Ramsey rescues points for Arsenal against Palace

Welshman scores winner in injury time to deny managerless Eagles at Emirates Stadium

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 19:39

Everton held by Foxes, Villa take points at Stoke

Everton held by Foxes, Villa take points at Stoke

Spurs debutant Eric Dier scores later winner at West Ham as Sunderland earn draw at West Brom

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 17:40

Van Gaal laments lack of teamwork

Van Gaal laments lack of teamwork

‘We didn’t reach the level we have shown in the past matches and that is disappointing because this is the most important match’

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 15:35

Van Gaal and United get reality check from Swans

Van Gaal and United get reality check from Swans

Lethargic United undone by Monk’s men on first day of the season at Old Trafford

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 15:05

Mourinho stirs pot with barbs directed at Wenger, Pellegrini

Mourinho stirs pot with barbs directed at Wenger, Pellegrini

Chelsea manager claims rival managers not held to same high standards as himself

By Paul DoyleSat Aug 16 2014 - 01:00

Manchester City stall on offering Yaya Toure a new deal

Manchester City stall on offering Yaya Toure a new deal

Ivorian left out as several of his City team-mates secure fresh terms

By Jamie JacksonFri Aug 15 2014 - 23:09

Everton’s Ross Barkley could miss two months

Everton’s Ross Barkley could miss two months

Twenty-year-old damaged his during preparations for league opener against Leicester

By Andy HunterFri Aug 15 2014 - 22:23

Stephen Ward ‘thrilled’ to make Burnley move

Stephen Ward ‘thrilled’ to make Burnley move

Ireland international has signed three-year deal, becoming Sean Dyche’s seventh new recruit

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 21:52

Liverpool still in the market for new striker

Liverpool still in the market for new striker

Brendan Rodgers insists his side can cope without last season’s top scorer Luis Suarez

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 17:54

Bosses to crack down on soccer action posted on social media

Bosses to crack down on soccer action posted on social media

Thousands of short videos posted on sites such as Twitter soon after goals scored

Fri Aug 15 2014 - 14:00

Scudamore glad to see back of Suarez

Scudamore glad to see back of Suarez

Suarez an ‘accident waiting to happen’, says Premier League chief

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 23:03

Luis Suarez playing ban upheld by the CAS

Luis Suarez playing ban upheld by the CAS

Barcelona can feature in friendlies and will be allowed train with new team-mates

Thu Aug 14 2014 - 16:06

Kompany commits to five-year £31m City contract

Kompany commits to five-year £31m City contract

Terms thought to be worth about £120,000 a week with considerable add-ons

By Jamie JacksonThu Aug 14 2014 - 01:00

Shaw injury leaves Manchester United stretched

Shaw injury leaves Manchester United stretched

Louis van Gaal has only two central defenders fit as season opener looms

By Daniel TaylorWed Aug 13 2014 - 23:00

Liverpool agree €15m deal for full-back Alberto Moreno from Sevilla

Liverpool agree €15m deal for full-back Alberto Moreno from Sevilla

Former England boss Glenn Hoddle joins QPR as first-team coach

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 23:10

Van Gaal closes in on Rojo and Di María

Van Gaal closes in on Rojo and Di María

Manchester United manager also mulling move for Ajax’s Daley Blind

By Jamie JacksonTue Aug 12 2014 - 23:01

Manchester City’s Joe Hart facing stiff competition for number one jersey

Manchester City’s Joe Hart facing stiff competition for number one jersey

Argentinian Willy Caballero signals intent to mount ‘fight for goalkeeping position’

By Jamie JacksonMon Aug 11 2014 - 23:05

Home or away? A question for football fans

Home or away? A question for football fans

For value, football fans could do worse than cheer on their local League of Ireland side

Mon Aug 11 2014 - 01:00

Alexis Sanchez the final piece to complete Arsenal

Alexis Sanchez the final piece to complete Arsenal

Chilean attacking midfielder may be transformed into a striker by Arsene Wenger

By Barney RonayFri Aug 08 2014 - 23:20

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