Organisation: Colchester United

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Troy Parrott in line for Denmark audition

Parrott will become the third youngest ever Irish international on Thursday week in a friendly that will act as an audition for the decisive Euro qualifier against Denmark.

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Troy Parrott scores four goals for Tottenham in UEFA Youth League

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Derry boost as Cork City fall flat again

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Aaron Connolly marks senior Brighton debut with goal against Bristol Rovers

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Irish defender tipped for 'wonderful career' after becoming Stoke's youngest-ever captain

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Uzokwe rescues Derry at the death

Bamford set to meet McCarthy

Mick McCarthy confirmed potential Ireland recruit Patrick Bamford has agreed to meet him in the coming weeks.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2019

How the Irish fared: Dynamic Matt Doherty tames the Shrews

Few would argue against the assessment that Matt Doherty has been the top-performing Irish player in Britain this season.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2019

Ex-Republic of Ireland player Mark Kinsella cleared of drink driving charge

Former Republic of Ireland soccer star Mark Kinsella has been cleared of drink driving.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2017

Former Rep of Ireland football star Mark Kinsella to go on trial for drink driving

Former Republic of Ireland soccer star Mark Kinsella will go on trial in September accused of drink driving.

Thu, 13 Jul, 2017

Kevin Doyle’s Croker flashback

Kevin Doyle can’t be sure. It has been 10 years, after all.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2017

How the Irish fared: Conor Hourihane’s going away gift for Barnsley

Conor Hourihane is expected to join Aston Villa in coming days and the Bandon man gave Barnsley fans the perfect farewell gift on Saturday, curling home a majestic free-kick as the Tykes beat rivals Leeds 3-2 in the Championship.  

Mon, 23 Jan, 2017

‘Christmas can be a lonely time for an Irish player away from home’

For all the riches bestowed on a professional footballer, the one downside they’re guaranteed over their career is the necessity to work throughout Christmas.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

Owen Garvan back on the big stage with Colchester United

The period between his last game against Tottenham Hotspur two-and-a-half years ago and today’s meeting with the Premier League high flyers in the FA Cup has taught Owen Garvan much about the fickle nature of football.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Quriky World ... No wedded bliss but homeless get slap-up meal

USA: After a California couple called off their wedding, the bride-to-be’s family decided to turn the $35,000 (€31,000) extravagant event into a feast for the homeless.

Tue, 20 Oct, 2015

Penny-pinching keeper earns Robins reprieve

Swindon have performed a U-turn and welcomed goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux back to the fold after initially expelling him from the club due to an internal disciplinary matter.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

£1.1m bonus for Barclays bank boss as forex scandal mars profits

Barclays bank boss Antony Jenkins has accepted his first annual bonus since taking over but a rise in underlying profits was marred by a fresh £750m hit from the foreign exchange (forex) rate-rigging scandal.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2015

Jones: United ready for business

Phil Jones admits Manchester United are still learning Louis van Gaal’s new system but the defender believes their 100% record in pre-season shows they are ready for the new Premier League campaign to start.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

Barclays boss axes high-paid bankers

Barclays’ boss Antony Jenkins today banished the ghost of Bob Diamond as he took an axe to highly-paid staff at the investment banking division built up by his predecessor.

Thu, 08 May, 2014

Financial services sector needs to be reined in

The financial services sector is like a runaway train and must be sidetracked.

Thu, 01 May, 2014

Footballer awaits reconstruction surgery after protecting woman in attack

An amateur footballer is awaiting facial reconstruction after being repeatedly kicked and beaten as he lay unconscious after an attack during a night out.

Fri, 27 Dec, 2013

Morrison proud of years in green but felt ‘stabbed in back’ by Stan

Clinton Morrison may be in the twilight of his career, but he still boasts to his younger team-mates about when he played in big games for the Republic of Ireland.

Thu, 20 Jun, 2013

United back to winning ways

MANCHESTER UNITED avoided further humiliation after their derby drubbing as they breezed through last night’s Carling Cup fourth round clash at Aldershot, winning 3-0.

Wed, 26 Oct, 2011

Irwin impresses as Irish hold Ukraine at bay

LIAM IRWIN, son of former Manchester United stalwart Denis, showed enough on his international debut last night to suggest he could become a regular fixture on the international underage scene.

Tue, 10 Aug, 2010

Hendrick the hero as Ireland U18’s gain revenge

IRELAND U18’s beat Macedonia last night in the second of this week’s double-header in Ohrid, thanks to a goal 19 minutes from time by substitute Jeff Hendrick.

Fri, 14 May, 2010

Kelly takes charge at Deepdale

Preston have announced assistant manager Robert Kelly is to take temporary charge of the Coca-Cola Championship club following the sacking of Alan Irvine.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2009

Welsh FA dismiss Hasselbaink appeal

The Football Association of Wales have rejected Cardiff striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s appeal against his dismissal against Colchester last Saturday.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2008

Sheringham to play on at Colchester

Colchester have confirmed the signing of former England striker Teddy Sheringham on a one-year contract.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2007

The cup is still a knockout!

SHAUN WRIGHT PHILLIPS couldn’t have looked more dumbstruck if Jose Mourinho had just told him he was going to start a match for Chelsea.

Sat, 06 Jan, 2007

Toffees no match for fourmidable Blues

Chelsea 4 Everton 1

Thu, 09 Feb, 2006

Givens forced to make changes to Ireland U21 squad

Republic of Ireland Under-21 Manager Don Givens has had to make some personnel changes to his squad travelling to Madeira on February 13 next for the Madeira Tournament.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2006

Exeter land plum third-round cup tie at Old Trafford

NON-LEAGUE Exeter were yesterday handed a glamorous trip to Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.

Mon, 06 Dec, 2004

Boro begin Cup defence in style

Middlesbrough 3 Coventry 0

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

Hat-trick sees Saints win scrap with Colchester

Southampton 3 Colchester United 2

Wed, 27 Oct, 2004

Ormerod ready to tackle third match

Southampton striker Brett Ormerod admits he is “knackered” after playing two games in less than 24 hours, but is ready to go again when Saints face Carling Cup giant-killers Colchester United at St Mary’s on Wednesday night.

Mon, 25 Oct, 2004

Bruce frustrated as Birmingham draw again

“WHAT a wonderful advert for Premiership football, extremely average,” was Birmingham manager Steve Bruce’s ironic verdict after Blues uninspiring goalless draw at Southampton.

Mon, 25 Oct, 2004

Kinsella: My international 'time is over'

Just two appearances short of the 50-cap landmark, Republic of Ireland midfielder Mark Kinsella has admitted that his six-year international career may be at an end.

Thu, 07 Oct, 2004

Royle scoops award

Joe Royle has been named as the First Division Nationwide manager of the month for March after taking Ipswich to the brink of the play-offs.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2003

Eircom League to discuss registration row

The eircom League’s board of control is due to meet this evening to discuss a registration dispute involving Longford Town’s Avery John.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2002

Nationwide Division Two and Division Three results

Brentford are top of Division Two after today's Nationwide League matches while Rushden & Diamonds top Division Three.

Mon, 26 Aug, 2002

Premiership: Smith leaves Derby

Derby County have confirmed that manager Jim Smith has left the club.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2001