Kerry Foods is planning to close its factory in the UK town of Burton-on-Trent - a move that will lead to 900 job losses.

John Egan, Enda Stevens, David McGoldrick, and possibly Scott Hogan will be plying their trade in the Premier League next season after Sheffield United secured promotion to the Premier League this weekend.

Mick McCarthy has apologised for his offensive language while celebrating Ipswich's late goal in Saturday's draw at derby rivals Norwich.

For Ryan Delaney, Cork City’s loan ranger, the credits will roll as he rides out of town at the end of Sunday’s FAI Cup final. And his fervent hope now is that it will be a case of hi-ho, more silver and away.

Sunderland’s five-year sleep walk towards relegation may be complete but some supporters are looking forward to life outside the Premier League.

A year that featured the glorious high of scoring Ireland’s winner against Italy in Lille ended in frustrating fashion for Robbie Brady as the Dubliner was sent off in Norwich City’s 0-0 Championship draw at Brentford on Saturday.

Huddersfield extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a 2-1 victory over QPR at the John Smith's Stadium.

A violent criminal who escaped from prison said he “wanted to test out the security” as he was tracked down in Spain.

When so many young players spend more effort chasing fortunes instead of footballs, it is refreshing to discover that Anthony O’Connor does exactly the opposite.

Shrewsbury Town, the lowest ranked team left in the Capital One Cup have been drawn against Premier League side Chelsea in the fourth round.

Luis Suarez will have his appeal against a four-month ban for biting heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport next week.

Players in this summer’s World Cup will be banned from displaying any messages on under-shirts.

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Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has met referees, including Mark Clattenburg, in an effort to clear the air after the match official was cleared of racially abusing one of the club's players.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today announced a $500,000 (€390,000) grant to the new national football centre at St George’s Park – evidence of a thawing in the previously frosty relations with the Football Association.

Roy Hodgson does not believe anyone can question Ashley Cole’s commitment to England.

Ashley Cole was facing an unprecedented Twitter fine today after being being charged with misconduct by the Football Association over his foul-mouthed attack on them.

Ashley Cole is due to report for England duty today despite calls from some quarters for him to be banned from international duty over his attack on the Football Association.

The Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes is calling on the Social Protection Minister to clarify whether people trying to claim social welfare will have to prove they have paid the household charge first.

England will always matter to the English.

Emergency workers searching for a young woman reported missing following a landslide at a beach in Dorset have discovered a body, police said today.

Nicky Henderson’s view of the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup does not differ vastly from the bookmakers, with the trainer predicting an ultra-close fifth clash between Long Run and Kauto Star.

MANCHESTER CITY say they are aiming to emulate Barcelona on and off the pitch after announcing detailed plans for a giant new training complex.

Gareth Southgate has been confirmed as the Football Association’s new head of elite development.

David Bernstein has been appointed as the new chairman of the Football Association, it was announced today.

ARSENE WENGER believes Arsenal will soon provide the backbone of the England team.

Football Association board members are to hold an emergency meeting at noon today after being thrown into turmoil by the resignation of Ian Watmore as chief executive.

Under-pressure Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has received the backing of Alex Ferguson ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown at Old Trafford.

FA chairman Lord Triesman has branded Richard Bevan’s widespread attack on the way the game is being run as “foolish”.

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION chief executive Brian Barwick is to leave his post at the end of the year.

Consumer goods giant Unilever came under pressure on the London market today as interim figures from the group revealed a fall in sales volumes.

The Football Association are facing an urgent need to refinance their Wembley debt after the new national stadium lost a reported £22m (€27.6m) in its first year of operation.

England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup will focus on developing the game across the world and will cost an estimated £15m (€18m), the Football Association’s board members were told today.

England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup gathers momentum today when the FA board meet to decide on the structure of the campaign.

England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup will gather momentum tomorrow when the FA board meet to decide on the structure of the campaign.

Football Association chiefs have given the go-ahead for a national football centre in the UK following a board meeting today.

ALEX FERGUSON paid tribute to Burton’s positive attitude as the non-leaguers’ FA Cup adventure reached its conclusion at Old Trafford last night.

Alex Ferguson went back on his pre-match threat to field a weakened side by throwing virtually all his main men at Blackburn tonight.

Alex Ferguson is convinced it will be another two seasons before Manchester United see the best of Darren Fletcher.

Manchester United wide man Park Ji-Sung seems certain to miss tomorrow night’s Carling Cup semi-final at Blackburn after suffering a knee injury during the warm-up to Sunday’s FA Cup draw at Burton.

ALEX FERGUSON has pencilled Patrice Evra in for his Manchester United debut in Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final at Blackburn.

Gary Neville is determined not to become the first Manchester United captain to be left empty-handed in almost 25 years.

The Football Association are expected to reveal a new sponsorship package next week.

Paul Scholes has been ruled out of Manchester United’s FA Cup tie at Burton after failing to fully recover from the head injury he suffered at Birmingham on December 28.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United have “done a deal” to sign Monaco full-back Patrice Evra.

Department stores group House of Fraser bolstered its portfolio today by unveiling a £69.4m (€104.3m) deal for UK regional chain Beatties.

Hundreds of fans walked out in disgust at a Paul Young concert, many comparing the experience to listening to a pub karaoke night, it emerged today.

Anthony Hamilton ended the giantkilling exploits of teenager Mark Selby with a cool performance as he secured a surprise appearance in the final of the £450,000 (€739,000) China Open in Shanghai today.

In addition to plain old professional pride, Mark Williams has five separate motivational forces pushing him forward at this week’s £597,200 (€964,818) Regal Welsh Open in Cardiff.