Mon, 06 Jul, 2020
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Fri, 12 Jun, 2020
Attacking absences do not excuse Mourinho’s lament.
Mon, 24 Feb, 2020
At Vicarage Road, Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton were drawing 2-2 with Watford and had been reduced to 10 men. They made an immediate substitution, but did not sit back and try and defend their one point.
Mon, 03 Feb, 2020
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham were all left scrambling forforwards on what was a damp squib of a transfer deadline day as last-minute panic left United desperately trying to seal a deal for random target Odion Ighalo.
Fri, 31 Jan, 2020
There is a conversation from a couple years ago that sticks in the mind — and the craw — of Sean O’Shea.
Fri, 10 Jan, 2020
Allegations of racism again marred the weekend’s football schedule, with Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger the victim during his side’s win at Tottenham.
Tue, 24 Dec, 2019
Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester City will fancy their chances of making the Champions League last eight but Bayern Munich can end Lampard’s dream
Mon, 16 Dec, 2019
Solskjaer enjoys a wonderful return to form
Mon, 09 Dec, 2019
Lampard’s Chelsea face Ajax at Stamford Bridge tonight, knowing a repeat of their victory in Amsterdam two weeks ago should put them within touching distance of the Champions League knockout stages.
Tue, 05 Nov, 2019
Trizia Fiorellino, Chelsea fan correspondent for the Irish Examiner since 2004, has died in a London hospital after a short illness.
Thu, 10 Oct, 2019
Daniel Storey Liverpool walk on, but Salah form will cause Klopp some concern
Mon, 30 Sep, 2019
Daniel Storey looks back at the opening weekend of Premier League action.
Mon, 12 Aug, 2019
It’s fair to say that Arsenal have under promised and over delivered in the transfer window
Fri, 09 Aug, 2019
There are two definitions of ‘charisma’ in the dictionary - and while Jose Mourinho may prefer the description as a ‘divinely conferred power or talent’, we're sticking to the more traditional understanding of the word - a ‘compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others’.
Thu, 08 Aug, 2019
The cartwheel-backflip celebration was as good as the goal too!
Thu, 11 Jul, 2019
New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says his side won’t be judged by the standard set by his all-conquering side, but he does expect them to match that team’s tireless work ethic.
One of Lampard’s greatest skills is his effortless communication skills.
Fri, 05 Jul, 2019
I remember seeing a clip once of Harry Redknapp having some sort of open forum with a large room full of West Ham fans.
Thu, 04 Jul, 2019
And now the end is near for Maurizio Sarri, who can at least say “I did it my way.”
Thu, 30 May, 2019
Maurizio Sarri stormed out of training on the eve of Chelsea’s Europa League final against Arsenal in Baku.
Wed, 29 May, 2019
Mrs Hinch – aka Sophie Hinchliffe – is an internet sensation, famous for her super bubbly cleaning tips and her regular updates about her husband and imminent first child.
Fri, 05 Apr, 2019
Mick McCarthy has never had much truck with spin.
Fri, 29 Mar, 2019
This was the day when England and former Republic midfielder Declan Rice found out whether Dexit was really worth all the aggro and, unlike the current political shenanigans haunting London, his strategic exit turned out rather well.
Sat, 23 Mar, 2019
The English Championship is to the Premier League what Puma is to adidas. Well regarded in its own right — at last count the third most-watched league in Europe — it will always exist in the shadow of its bigger brother, writes Brendan O'Brien.
Fri, 18 Jan, 2019
Here's your morning bulletin.
Thu, 17 Jan, 2019
Every now and then there comes a match which not only has the potential to define a season but also possesses the power to force a seismic change in the football tide; and Liverpool’s visit to the Etihad tonight is one such game.
Thu, 03 Jan, 2019
A comedy own goal by Jayden Bogle denied Derby County a third successive win and a place at the top of the table as they drew with Middlesbrough in the lunchtime kick-off.
Sat, 27 Oct, 2018
Middlesbrough manager Pulis is plotting the downfall of Derby boss Lampard ahead of Saturday's meeting at the Riverside Stadium.
Fri, 26 Oct, 2018
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes believes Jose Mourinho retains the full backing of both the club and their supporters.
Wed, 10 Oct, 2018
Jose Mourinho insists he relishes the pressure cup competitions can create as he seeks to draw a line under another turbulent weekend at Manchester United.
Tue, 25 Sep, 2018
Leeds midfielder Pablo Hernandez salvaged Marcelo Bielsa's unbeaten start to the season with an equaliser in the 2-2 draw against former club Swansea.
Tue, 21 Aug, 2018
On February 14 this year shares in Sky plc rose 3% following the news that the
Sat, 11 Aug, 2018
England 6 Panama 1
Mon, 25 Jun, 2018
We’ll start, given the week that’s in it, with a nod to the Leaving Cert.
Fri, 08 Jun, 2018
Yet again the talk surrounding England as they approach a major tournament is marooned somewhere between hope and hype but Damien Duff has questioned whether Gareth Southgate’s players have the commitment required to make a mark at the World Cup.
Thu, 07 Jun, 2018
Frank Lampard has worked under Claudio Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, Luiz Felipe Scolari, Guus Hiddink, and Manuel Pellegrini during a glittering playing career.
Fri, 01 Jun, 2018
Our man inside the game wonders where the stewards were at the London Stadium.
Mon, 12 Mar, 2018
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Sat, 25 Nov, 2017
Sat, 06 May, 2017
The stress of this title run-in is making me ill. Literally. My stomach has been churning since that loss to Crystal Palace and I feel physically sick in the hours leading up to every kick-off.
Mon, 01 May, 2017
Tottenham 4 Watford 0: Dele Alli turns 21 tomorrow, and although Mauricio Pochettino says he loves him like a son, it is typical of the Tottenham manager’s style that he will not give special treatment to the man he believes is the best young player in Europe.
Mon, 10 Apr, 2017
Alex Ferguson is to return to the Old Trafford dugout for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick's testimonial this summer.
Mon, 20 Mar, 2017
Chelsea have been drawn against Tottenham and Arsenal will face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Mon, 13 Mar, 2017
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick admits his future beyond this season still remains unresolved - though he does not feel retirement is near.
Thu, 02 Mar, 2017
Here are the three top talking points from the weekend’s action...
Mon, 27 Feb, 2017
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