Waterford manager Paraic Fanning has questioned the GAA’s stance on player welfare in light of the competition’s intense schedule.

Newly appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland U21 team, Stephen Kenny, believes that encouragement of young players is the way forward for soccer in Ireland.

Few Irish football folk will have any fond memories of that day in November one year ago when Denmark came to the Aviva and laid waste to our World Cup dreams.

A software firm which sacked an Office Manager with an incurable degenerative disease while she was on sick leave has been ordered to pay her €46,000 in compensation.

The storm exists outside the white lines as well.

Stephen Wallace has been removed as manager of the Offaly senior football team.

Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald said he is “shocked” and “disappointed” at Brian Cody’s insinuation that one of his players tried to influence the referee to get Kilkenny players sent off in Saturday’s Bord na Móna Walsh Cup final.

With Martin O’Neill’s position as Ireland manager moving closer to the brink than it’s ever been before over the last 48 hours, the question of who might succeed him — whether that’s sooner or later — has gained fresh momentum.

Martin O’Neill would receive a warm welcome from Stoke City fans if he was appointed at the bet365 Stadium, according to the editor of the club’s longest-running fanzine, despite latest reports that he may be only a back-up option to former Watford coach Quique Sanchez Flores.

Martin O’Neill’s immediate future, both as manager of Ireland and prospective manager of Stoke City, hangs in the balance as the Premier League club closes in on naming a successor to Mark Hughes.

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has ruled himself out of the running for the vacant Swansea manager’s job.

Wales hope to appoint Chris Coleman's successor by January.

Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino has admitted his side are still searching for their identity.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp put himself on a collision course with Gareth Southgate after criticising the England boss’ handling of Jordan Henderson.

“I am extremely thankful to the county board, who gave me the green light to continue into a fourth season. I was looking forward to continuing the progress we had made but unfortunately the landscape changed in my professional life in the meantime.”

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is still looking to make signings over the next fortnight but insists he is happy with his squad if no new faces arrive.

Dublin manager David Herity has fostered a desire to embrace any challenge facing his squad and taking on the cream of camogie’s crop represents the greatest challenge of all.

Pellegrino has been appointed as the new Southampton manager on a three-year deal.

"People would die for this club - and I want our players to show that in their performance."

Antonio Conte still has the full backing of Chelsea and is staying as their manager despite sudden speculation he was close to losing his job.

Daly faces stiff competition to return to the job that he previously held from 2003 to 2006.

The FA have already named an interim replacement for the next four games.

The 2013 All-Ireland winning manager has left the role.

Gallagher has been handed a new term by the Donegal County Board.

Fitzmaurice has led the Kingdom to an All-Ireland in 2014 and four Munster titles.

Allardyce will be named the new England manager in the next 24 hours.

“I’ve given three years of my life to this job. I’ve given every waking hour.”

Lennon has signed a two-year deal with the Scottish Cup champions.

''I am honoured to be named as the manager of one of the biggest clubs in the country.''

Jose Mourinho is close to becoming Manchester United manager, although the appointment has been complicated by the fact former club Chelsea own the trademark to his name.

Jose Mourinho is closing in on a deal to become Manchester United manager as executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and agent Jorge Mendes are set to continue negotiations on Wednesday.

Louis van Gaal's turbulent reign at Manchester United is over.

Celtic have announced the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as the club's new manager.

The Italian prosecutor has reportedly stated he'd be seeking a 6-month suspended prison sentence.

The French manager has been unable to prevent their slide towards relegation.

The Arsenal manager remains the club's "main asset".

"They are actually pretty similar in the way they set up… similar characters."

Gary Neville admitted his Valencia future was in doubt after his struggling side lost to Real Betis.

United offered no response to the report, the latest to link Mourinho with Van Gaal’s job.

Sapstead said that something “doesn’t feel right” with football and other sports.