On the 20th anniversary of Dubliner Jim Stynes’ retirement from the AFL, Jack Anderson looks back at a remarkable career.

Do you remember who said: “That five years as an electrician probably just grounded myself”?

A break from the norm for a bit of light relief this week, if only to mark David Moyes’ sudden change in fortunes on Wednesday night.

Contrasting fortunes for the new Wimbledon champions. Andy Murray breezed through his final eliminator to qualify for a tilt at the ultimate prize — a knighthood.

And so it comes to this; QPR chairman Tony Fernandes sits at the poker table in his underpants, carefully placing the keys to his house on the summit of a large pile of chips.

New manager Michael O’Neill is relishing the challenge of improving the fortunes of Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland supporters’ chief Gary McAllister has called for the Green and White Army to throw their support behind new national boss Michael O’Neill.

New Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill made restoring a sense of pride in the shirt his first objective after agreeing a two-year contract to replace Nigel Worthington.

MICHAEL O’NEILL intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the Irish Football Association.

Michael O’Neill intends to “restore a sense of belief and pride” in the Northern Ireland national side after being appointed on a two-year contract by the IFA.

WHILE Shamrock Rovers boss Michael O’Neill is set to be named the new manager of Northern Ireland, the post he occupied for the last three years continues to remain vacant at Tallaght amid late complications in the Hoops’ bid to land Stephen Kenny as his successor.

Michael O’Neill ended his reign as Shamrock Rovers boss last night before outlining his credentials to succeed Nigel Worthington as Northern Ireland manager.

Michael O’Neill has declared that he would be “honoured” to fill the vacant position of Northern Ireland coach after his spell as Shamrock Rovers manager came to an end tonight.

BRIAN KERR has dampened speculation linking him to the vacant Northern Ireland role after it was confirmed yesterday he will step down as manager of the Faroe Islands when his contract expires next month.

Former Northern Ireland forward Gerry Armstrong would be prepared to manage his country if the Irish Football Association opt to make a part-time appointment.

NIGEL WORTHINGTON will step down as Northern Ireland manager after tonight’s match against Italy after admitting recent results had left him no option.

Sol Campbell tonight condemned Newcastle’s sacking of manager Chris Hughton and claimed the players will be asking: “What the hell is going on?”

Chris Hughton has today been sacked as Newcastle manager with the club saying they need someone with “more managerial expertise” to take them forward.

Hull have confirmed the appointment of Nigel Pearson as their new manager.

Former Hull manager Phil Brown would consider taking a job in the bottom tier of the Football League to revive his managerial career.

Phil Brown’s tenure at Hull is officially over after a statement released by the League Managers Association confirmed both parties have agreed an “amicable departure”.

Hull are to reshuffle their boardroom in an attempt to address their financial problems and avoid administration.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez claims if either Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres leave the club it will be a departure of their own making and not because they have been sold to balance the books.

RAFAEL BENITEZ will meet Liverpool’s owners next week when he will make it clear his position will become untenable should the club decide to cash in on Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard.

Phil Brown has refused to quash speculation he could resume his role as Hull manager at the end of the season.

IAIN DOWIE wants to stay on as Hull manager after seeing their relegation from the Barclays Premier League confirmed yesterday, but he stressed the club’s financial problems mean his future remains a secondary concern.

Hull owner Russell Bartlett has claimed the club can “trade through” their current financial difficulties.

Alex Ferguson hailed Manchester United’s temperament after they ensured the Barclays Premier League title race will go down to the wire with a 3-1 victory over Tottenham.

HULL’s defeat to Sunderland may have consigned them to relegation but no one can claim that they didn’t put up a fight.

Hull 0 Sunderland 1

Egypt striker Amr Zaki has played his last game for Hull after boss Iain Dowie opted to send him back to parent club El Zamalek.

Hull boss Iain Dowie will be without Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink for tomorrow’s must-win match against Sunderland but Anthony Gardner returns in defence.

Hull 0 Aston Villa 2

Hull boss Iain Dowie will not risk defender Anthony Gardner against Aston Villa tomorrow.

SIX days ago, Iain Dowie decided to clear the air with his relegation-threatened Hull squad.

Birmingham 0 Hull 0

Hull boss Iain Dowie is confident defender Andy Dawson will be fit for tomorrow’s crunch Premier League clash against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.

HULL’S survival hopes have been dealt a major blow with the news that leading scorer Stephen Hunt has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.

Hull’s survival hopes have been dealt a major blow with the news leading scorer Stephen Hunt has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.

THREE points for Burnley and plenty of bullish rhetoric from both sides, but results elsewhere suggest that both these sides will still be plying their trade in the Championship next season.

Hull 1 Burnley 4

George Boateng has been given a 45% chance of playing in Hull’s Barclays Premier League relegation battle with Burnley tomorrow.

HULL is not a city you pass through.

Stoke 2 Hull 0

Ibrahima Sonko will be forced back onto the sidelines for Hull’s trip to his parent club Stoke tomorrow.

West Ham are believed to be considering lodging an official complaint over Fulham’s team selection last weekend.

IT’S not often you’d expect a fair-minded man like Roy Hodgson to come to the defence of boo-boys.

IBRAHIMA SONKO has told Hull boss Iain Dowie he is ready to play a key role in the club’s Premier League relegation fight after revealing he was made to train with the youth team by former manager Phil Brown.

Hull 2 Fulham 0