Three-year project. A key phrase in any football manager’s vocab these days. Any chance of a side order of romance with that? Cobh Wanderers gaffer Michael Deasy spins a mean love story.

There were six games in all tonight.

An explosive atmosphere today at Avondale Park with no love lost between the Dale and the Students, since UCC beat Avondale to the league in what some would say controversial circumstances in 2015.

HOLDERS Crumlin United disposed of FAI Intermediate Cup specialists Avondale United for the second time in two seasons after coming away from Avondale Park with a hard fought 2-1 victory after extra-time on Saturday.

FAI Intermediate Cup

Andrew Tormey scored 1-9 for Meath as they worked hard to secure a Leinster SFC semi-final against Westmeath on June 28 at Croke Park.

Cobh Ramblers 1 Avondale United 2 (After extra-time)

FAI Intermediate Cup: A Roy Long-inspired Avondale United moved to within three games of an historic five FAI Intermediate Cup titles in-a-row after a deserved 3-1 win over College Corinthians in their fourth round clash at Avondale Park on Saturday.

University College Cork (UCC) may have been awarded last year’s Munster Senior League (MSL) title at arbitration but the controversy is set to rumble on, with the aggrieved parties meeting next week to consider their next steps.

Finn Harps 4 Avondale United 1

Avondale United’s players wake up in Sligo today, having broken the back of one of the longest journeys in Irish football as they head for Ballybofey and an FAI Ford Cup quarter-final replay against Finn Harps.

Avondale United continued their dominance of the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup by claiming a record-equalling four titles in-a-row with a dominating display against UCD at Turner’s Cross yesterday.

Waterford United 2 Avondale United 1

I first joined Cork City FC in 1998 as a fresh and fit 18-year-old. Having come from a strong local Wilton United youths team in the city, I fancied my chances of making it into Cork City’s first-team squad.

John Caulfield admits he is taking a risk in becoming the new Cork City manager, but it was a chance he could not turn down.

Last season’s runners-up Avondale United were given a major fright by Carrigaline United in the second round of the Munster Senior Cup before advancing 5-4 after extra-time at Avondale Park on Saturday.

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Kiltegan qualified to meet championship favourites Baltinglass in a Wicklow SFC quarter-final after beating Éire Óg, Greystones (2-16 to 2-13) in a thrilling replay at Aughrim on Saturday.

One place remains up for grabs in Wicklow’s SFC quarter-finals after Éire Óg Greystones and Kiltegan played a 1-7 to 0-10 draw in their second round qualifier match at Aughrim yesterday.

Carnew’s hurlers unbeaten SHC run was shattered as they crashed to an eight-point defeat (1-14 to 0-9) to Avondale at Aughrim.

As the Avondale players danced around the cup at full-time, the pointedness of their celebration chant was clear as day. “Are you watching Gerry Smith?”

Bluebell United 1 Avondale United 4

FAI UMBRO INTERMEDIATE CUP FINAL:

When Avondale United manager John Cotter delivers his team talk before Sunday’s FAI Intermediate Cup final, a special mention will be reserved for Declan Cahill.

Avondale have set up a semi-final with Wicklow SHC champions Glenealy following victory over Kiltegan (3-6 to 1-10) at Arklow.

The FAI Ford Cup quarter-finals will see Shelbourne host Shamrock Rovers in a meeting of last year’s beaten finalists and the reigning league champions.

Bohemians 1 Avondale United 0

The glamour tie of the FAI Ford Cup third round pits Shamrock Rovers against Cork City in front of the RTÉ television cameras in Tallaght this evening, with an early kick off of 7.05pm.

One former Chelsea legend met another in the Turner’s Cross boardroom last night as Bobby Tambling exchanged warm greetings with Gianfranco Zola.

FOR as long as he can remember, Chris Herlihy has been involved with football, and he credits it with keeping him mentally and physically active at 70 years.

Drogheda United defender Shane Grimes is said to be “distraught” after testing positive for a banned substance.

FAI Intermediate Cup winners Avondale United progressed to the third round proper of the FAI Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Kildrum Tigers in Donegal yesterday.

Leinster senior league side Cherry Orchard caused the shock of the FAI Ford Cup second round with a 2-0 win over Longford Town.

Munster Senior League duo Douglas Hall and Everton will be seeking to upset Airtricity League opposition in their FAI Ford Cup second round ties tomorrow.

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Munster Senior League champions Avondale United are favourites to lift a fifth FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup when they meet Cherry Orchard in a repeat of last year’s final at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow (3pm).

Cork came from behind to beat the DDSL in extra-time yesterday at Tolka Park and win their first FAI Inter-league Youths Cup since 1978.

Avondale United celebrated winning the Munster Senior League Premier Division title in style by qualifying for the second round of the FAI Ford Senior Cup with a 3-1 victory over Sheriff YC at Avondale Park yesterday.

Runaway Munster Senior League leaders Avondale United got the home draw they wanted in the FAI Ford Cup, first round — but they’ll still be up against it when they meet Dublin side Sheriff YC, who have an added incentive to do well in the Blue Riband this year.

After Erbie Underwood overdosed last month at 18, his mum was determined his story would have a positive outcome, says Joe McNamee

A late Danny Long goal saw Beamish Stout MSL Premier Division leaders Avondale United edge out Leeds 3-2 in difficult conditions at Avondale Park on Saturday.

AVONDALE UNITED and Blarney United warmed up for Friday’s FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup fourth round clash at O’Shea Park with cup wins over the weekend.