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Colin Sheridan: Handle with care: Do’s and don’ts of interim manager

It’s been said that if your romantic relationship can survive race week in Galway, well, it’s a union worth pursuing, such are the potential pitfalls on the track and in the snugs of those hallowed, cobbled streets.

soccer

QPR sack manager Steve McClaren

Steve McClaren has been sacked as QPR manager, the club have announced.

columnists

Doherty has been poorly served by his country

Mick McCarthy has never had much truck with spin.

soccer

Time to be less ABE and more Lincoln in World Cup

soccer

Two Irish managers among leading contenders to be next Derby boss

Steve McClaren: Sanchez wages could spark dressing room disharmony

Steve McClaren has warned Alexis Sanchez’s wages could create dressing-room disharmony at Manchester United.

Mon, 22 Jan, 2018

Football rumours: End of the road for David Silva at Man City?

What's being said online and in the papers.

Mon, 06 Nov, 2017

Derby sack Steve McClaren for second time in just under two years

Steve McClaren was tonight sacked by Derby for the second time in less than two years after a five-month second spell.

Sun, 12 Mar, 2017

Blackburn boost survival hopes with win over Derby

Blackburn claimed all three points in Tony Mowbray's first home game in charge to boost their survival prospects and weaken Derby's diminishing play-off hopes.

Tue, 28 Feb, 2017

How the Irish fared: Aiden McGeady has the x-factor, says Preston boss

Aiden McGeady maintained his recent fine form as Preston continued their play-off push with a 2-1 win over QPR in Saturday’s Championship clash at Deepdale.

Mon, 27 Feb, 2017

Sadly, the time to abolish replays has arrived

I don’t recall, as an 11-year-old, being aware I was watching an exhibition of sport as a thinly disguised substitute for war, writes Liam Mackey.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Leicester ease Claudio Ranieri's worries

Leicester City 3 Derby 1: Leicester provided some much-needed joy for boss Claudio Ranieri with a 3-1 win against east Midlands rivals Derby in the FA Cup.

Thu, 09 Feb, 2017

Leicester need extra time to get past Derby in the FA Cup

Leicester provided some much-needed joy for boss Claudio Ranieri with a 3-1 win against east Midlands rivals Derby in the FA Cup.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Burnley v Leicester City - Premier League - Turf Moor

Claudio Ranieri dismisses fears of ‘crisis’ at troubled Leicester

Claudio Ranieri insists Leicester are not in crisis and remains confident his players will fight their way out of relegation trouble after receiving a vote of confidence from the club.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Stoke complete permanent signing of Derby goalkeeper Lee Grant

Stoke have completed the permanent signing of Derby goalkeeper Lee Grant for £1.3million following his impressive loan spell at the Premier League club.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2017

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Queens Park Rangers - Sky Bet Championship - Molineux

Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield snatch points at the death in Championship

Play-off chasers Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield both left it late to end 2016 with 1-1 draws in the Sky Bet Championship.

Sat, 31 Dec, 2016

How the Irish fared: Ipswich win eases the pressure on Mick McCarthy

These are difficult times for Mick McCarthy but Ipswich eased the pressure on their beleaguered manager by claiming a 2-1 Championship win at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Newcastle United v Cardiff City - Sky Bet Championship - St James' Park

Newcastle continue to march on at top of Championship

Newcastle continued their dominance of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 victory at home to Cardiff to extend their winning run to seven matches.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

How the Irish fared: Chris Hughton gets his revenge

Chris Hughton isn’t the revenge type but you’d have to suspect Saturday’s 5-0 mauling of Norwich City in the Championship meant plenty to the Brighton boss.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

Newcastle United v Ipswich Town - Sky Bet Championship - St James' Park

Newcastle take advantage of Norwich slip-up to stretch lead at top

Newcastle moved three points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with victory at home to Ipswich as promotion rivals Norwich slipped up at home to Preston.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Aston Villa deal delights Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce is the new Aston Villa manager, the club have confirmed.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2016

Nigel Pearson leaves Derby by mutual consent following suspension

Nigel Pearson has left Derby by mutual consent, the Sky Bet Championship club have announced.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Big Sam none the wiser but a whole lot richer

It may seem swift, Big Sam’s fall, but that is the way things go, in the precarious world of football. You lock things in while the going is good. That is all Sam was doing. Locking in his value.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Football's corruption crisis has claimed another manager

The Daily Telegraph has also defended its journalism.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2016

Rio Paralympics 2016 blog: Mark Rohan on the rise of the Paralympians

Mark Rohan, from Ballynahown, near Athlone, is a former Westmeath U21 footballer who was left paralysed, from the chest down, after a road accident in 2001.

Mon, 15 Aug, 2016

Sam Allardyce: It’s time for England to deliver

Sam Allardyce finally landed his dream job as England manager and declared: “It is time for us to deliver.”

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Tackling the Big Sam question

Last time Big Sam Allardyce interviewed for the England job, the FA’s Dave Richards was putting the key questions: “If a player came walking into the dressing room talking away on his mobile, what would you do?”

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

Sam Allardyce England deal almost done

Sam Allardyce’s imminent appointment as England manager was discussed at last night’s Football Association board meeting, leaving only final negotiations between the 61-year-old and his dream job.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

FA set to appoint Sam Allardyce as England's next manager

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will be appointed England manager within the next 24 hours, according to reports.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2016

The ultimate day of the underdog as Portugal shock France

Not a final for the ages and not even a result for the age that we live in.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2016

FA refuse to rule out going foreign route again in search for new manager

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has vowed to seek advice throughout the game as he searches for a new manager to arrest England’s perennial tournament traumas.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2016

Rafa reveals there is a 'good chance' he will stay at Newcastle

Rafael Benitez believes there is a "good chance" he will remain at Newcastle despite their relegation after opening preliminary talks with the club's hierarchy and expects a final decision to be made within a fortnight.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

Newcastle urge Rafa to stay

Rafael Benitez has held ‘productive’ initial talks with the Newcastle board as they attempt to persuade him he is the man to lead the club back into the Premier League.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Rafa Benitez refuses to speculate as Newcastle cling on

Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0: Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez believes it is unfair to speculate over whether he could have saved the club from relegation had he been given more time.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

A renewed interest in Middlesbrough for Frank and Walters’ Paul Linehan

Paul Linehan has been a Middlesbrough fan for about 40 years, writes Eoin O’Callaghan

Fri, 06 May, 2016

I’m wedded to Newcastle, declares owner Mike Ashley

Owner Mike Ashley will stand by Newcastle even if they are relegated because he is “wedded” to the club.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2016

Late goal earns Rafael Benitez first point

Aleksandar Mitrovic ended Newcastle’s miserable derby run against Sunderland with a late equaliser which left both clubs still in Premier League relegation trouble.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Jeff Schlupp says Claudio Ranieri’s ‘bell’ keeps Leicester grounded

Leicester winger Jeff Schlupp insists boss Claudio Ranieri has managed to keep the table toppers grounded, despite the Premier League winning post looming nearer.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Rafa Benitez rallies Newcastle fans for relegation fight

Rafael Benitez admitted he has taken on a “massive” challenge in agreeing to lead Newcastle’s desperate fight for Premier League survival.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Troubled Newcastle turn focus to Rafael Benitez

Steve McClaren’s ill-fated reign as Newcastle’s head coach finally appeared to be drawing to a close as the club closed in on potential successor Rafael Benitez.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Cool Steve McClaren still in charge at troubled Newcastle

Head coach Steve McClaren will take Newcastle training today having spoken to managing director Lee Charnley last night about his future.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Steve McClaren waits on Newcastle verdict

Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren was back at work yesterday morning but his future at the club remains in doubt.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

Give Steve McClaren the sack, says John Hall

Newcastle 1 Bournemouth 3: Former Newcastle owner John Hall believes Steve McClaren should be sacked to save the club from relegation.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

West Ham pull off amazing comeback, but Newcastle fans are even more angry now

It was a bad day for Everton, Villa and Newcastle today.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2016

Glenn Whelan ready to skipper Stoke despite broken nose, says Mark Hughes

Stoke City’s Irish midfielder Glenn Whelan will play against Newcastle tonight despite breaking his nose in the weekend win over Aston Villa - but manager Mark Hughes does not know if the Dubliner will wear a protective mask.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

John Terry a concern as Chelsea face mega week

Chelsea 5 Newcastle 1: Chelsea may be way off the pace in the Premier League, but they are still one of England’s big beasts and the gulf between them and Newcastle will be demonstrated clearly over the next week or so.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Chelsea's 'Zorro team' hit five past hapless Newcastle

Chelsea tore through Newcastle to send the Magpies spiralling into the Premier League relegation zone.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Newcastle can’t afford to let-up, warns Aleksandar Mitrovic

Newcastle 1 West Brom 0: Newcastle match-winner Aleksandar Mitrovic warned team-mates not to rest on their laurels after edging out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

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