Manchester United starlet Ben Thornley’s burgeoning career was derailed by a tackle that resulted in the Bury native having knee ligaments looking like a ‘book opened up on its spine’.

Watching some of the scenes from recent GAA matches makes you wonder whether those who take part in such events ever consider that what they are doing is probably criminal in nature and that they might also be found personally liable in compensation to any victim, writes Jack Anderson

Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and the Neville brothers rolled back the years tonight as they lined up together in a ’Class of 92 and friends’ XI for a friendly against Salford City, the non-league outfit they bought between them this year.

So it's official. Two men from opposite ends of Ireland have been tasked with working together to deliver Irish soccer to new heights. In this article Kieran Shannon asks if the Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane combination is destined for success.

Derry City boss Gavin Dykes has deemed Galway United striker Alan Murphy’s wage demands as "exorbitant", following discussions between the two about a possible deal for last season’s First Division top scorer, at the Brandywell.

Derry City midfielder Ciaran Martyn is remaining at the Brandywell following an announcement by manager Gavin Dykes at a club meeting last night.

Derry City boss Gavin Dykes looks poised to offer former Manchester United midfielder Ben Thornley the chance of first team football at the Brandywell next season, after initial talks between the two.

Manchester United saved at least £20m (€30.13m) when David Beckham, Paul Scholes and other top players were emerging through the club’s youth set-up, according to Alex Ferguson.

MANCHESTER United need to put on the blinkers in order to revive their flagging Premiership title challenge, according to Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Aberdeen winger Ben Thornley has denied diving to win his side a penalty in the 3-2 win over Hearts on Saturday.

Aberdeen boss Ebbe Skovdahl bemoaned his side's lack of firepower as Hearts kick-started their league campaign with a 1-0 victory at Tynecastle.