There is a conversation from a couple years ago that sticks in the mind — and the craw — of Sean O’Shea.

"Why are you showing this?"

Germany weren’t just shocked by Mexico on Sunday, they were just pipped by Galway too. And Roscommon.

Manuel Pellegrini has targeted “four or five” signings to launch a blueprint of attacking football at West Ham.

West Ham are back on the hunt for a “high-calibre” manager after opting not to extend the contract of David Moyes.

Moyes reached the end of his short-term contract with the club at the end of the season.

AS Ireland’s Grand Slam celebrations began at Twickenham on St Patrick’s Day, Na Piarsaigh and Cuala played out a thrilling draw in the All-Ireland Club hurling final at Croke Park.

Daniel Storey looks at the five biggest takeaways from the weekend’s action.

Jurgen Klopp has praised Roberto Firmino for the way the Brazilian has coped with allegations of racial abuse hanging over his head.

Martin O’Neill has moved into pole position to become Stoke City manager but the club’s board are understood to be split on their choice of the Ireland boss.

Paul Clement became the sixth Premier League manager sacked this season when bottom club Swansea City ended his one-year tenure on Wednesday but any upswing in results the Swans enjoy will be largely down to luck, according to a leading analyst.

Jack Wilshere is no nearer to signing a new contract despite making his long-awaited return to Arsenal’s Premier League starting line-up in Wednesday’s draw at West Ham.

Jack Wilshere is no nearer to signing a new contract despite making his long-awaited return to Arsenal's Premier League starting line-up in Wednesday's draw at West Ham.

Marko Arnautovic's first West Ham goal secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea and a first win for manager David Moyes.

Pep Guardiola would be delighted to be crowned the new king of 'Fergie time' after Manchester City grabbed yet another late winner against West Ham.

David Moyes has leapt to the defence of Andy Carroll, insisting the West Ham striker is more sinned against than sinner.

David Moyes insists he is comfortable with his initial six-month contract at West Ham.

David Moyes has been named as struggling West Ham's new manager.

West Ham are looking for a new manager after Slaven Bilic was sacked this morning.

Slaven Bilic has been sacked as West Ham manager.

What's being said online and in the papers.

Slaven Bilic is expected to learn whether he will remain as West Ham manager later today as David Moyes confirmed his interest in the position.

Ireland U21 star Declan Rice believes West Ham United’s fans will see the best of Slaven Bilic if they get behind their manager.

Daniel Storey is our Monday morning quarterback

Tottenham 2 West Ham 3: West Ham eased the pressure on manager Slaven Bilic by fighting back from two goals down to beat Tottenham 3-2 in the Carabao Cup fourth round last night.

Slaven Bilic suffered surely the worst defeat of his spell as West Ham boss as they were thrashed at home to Brighton.

Our Monday morning quarterback Daniel Storey casts judgement over the weekend’s Premier League action.

Injury-plagued striker Andy Carroll faces a make-or-break season at West Ham.

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City stormed to the top of the Premier League with a 6-0 rout of Watford at Vicarage Road.

Former England manager Roy Hodgson will be lavished with a £1m bonus if he rescues Crystal Palace, the Daily Mail reports.

Slaven Bilic got the birthday present he so desperately needed as West Ham hauled themselves off the foot of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield.

Five talking points from last weekend’s Premier League action.

Manchester United hold the only 100% record, Tottenham and Arsenal both endured familiar frustrations, while West Ham, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace all lost again.

Defeats for West Ham and Crystal Palace have put pressure on Slaven Bilic and Frank De Boer at the bottom of the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho hailed Romelu Lukaku after his superb double against West Ham but insisted Manchester United's record signing was under no pressure to score goals.

Daniel Storey has a secret - or seven - when it comes to Premier League betting.    

Aston Villa have signed Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan in a deal which could rise to £2m (€2.2m).

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez should be left alone to decide his future, captain Per Mertesacker has said, as speculation continues to swirl about the Chilean’s plans.

Ireland No. 1 Darren Randolph’s future at West Ham looks uncertain with Joe Hart’s loan deal to the Hammers expected to be confirmed today.

With an ageing squad Ireland have so far negotiated a strong path towards Russia but the man responsible for harnessing the next generation, Ruud Dokter, is confident there’s sufficient talent to fill the gaps in the next campaign.

Ireland newcomer Declan Rice says he is trying to impress Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane in Cork this week but there are no plans for the centre-back, eligible through his late grandparents from Douglas in Cork, to travel to America next week.

Arsene Wenger has refused to criticise West Ham for their feeble performance against Liverpool which looks set to cost Arsenal a place in the Champions League next season.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident his players can handle the growing pressure as their Champions League hopes come down to their final two matches.

West Ham United 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0: Manuel Lanzini all but killed off Tottenham’s lingering title hopes with the goal that ended their nine-game winning streak in the league and ensured West Ham’s own top-flight survival.

Tottenham beware: a new ground means new gripes, writes Brenda O’Brien.

Arsenal returned to winning ways with a solid victory over West Ham as a fifth straight defeat plunged Slaven Bilic's visitors deeper into the fight for Premier League survival.

Arsene Wenger admits he does not know who captained his Arsenal side for the second half of their draw with Manchester City.

West Ham say they have "100 per cent faith" in manager Slaven Bilic and his ability to lead the club.