Former Republic of Ireland international Wes Hoolahan is wanted by League One outfits Oxford United and Fleetwood Town.

Cork City have no fears about skipper Conor McCormack keeping cool in the white-hot atmosphere of Oriel Park on Friday night.

Our man inside the game knows what football runs scared of men like Sol Campbell

From supporting Ireland at Euro fanzones last summer to being part of the squad aiming for World Cup qualification, Callum O’Dowda has enjoyed quite a year.

How tricky is it for these managers to deal with players from a different generation, asks Michael Moynihan.

There has been widespread shock and sadness in football here and in Britain following the sudden death, at just 45, of former Ireland U21 international Paul McCarthy.

Aiden McGeady often flatters to deceive but the winger had an afternoon to savour on Saturday, scoring twice in Preston’s 4-2 win over Brentford.

As a footballer, Callum O’Dowda seems to take all the big tests in his graceful stride – whether that be moving from League 2 Oxford United to Bristol City in the Championship, getting his first senior cap on the eve of the Euros against Belarus in Cork or, just last month, making his competitive debut for Ireland when coming off the bench in the 3-1 win in Moldova.

Chris Hughton isn’t the revenge type but you’d have to suspect Saturday’s 5-0 mauling of Norwich City in the Championship meant plenty to the Brighton boss.

Despite continuing speculation linking him to the now vacant managerial post at Everton, Martin O’Neill says that he has had no approaches to return to club football and once again stressed that his sole focus at the moment is on steering Ireland through the European Championship finals in France.

Alan Judge’s Euro 2016 dream is almost certainly over after the midfielder broke his leg in Brentford’s 3-1 Championship win at Ipswich on Saturday.

Ireland’s U21 Euro ambitions are in disarray after Italy inflicted a heavy defeat on Noel King’s side last night despite them racing into an early lead.

Oxford boss Michael Appleton saluted a “magnificent” performance after Kemar Roofe sent Swansea tumbling out of the FA Cup.

Remember when Eoin Doyle was scoring for fun? 

In-form Stephen Gleeson returned to haunt MK Dons on Saturday, scoring the opening goal as Birmingham maintained their unbeaten start to the season to climb to seventh in the Championship.

Jermain Defoe’s hat-trick spared Sunderland’s blushes as they defeated Exeter 6-3 in a thrilling Capital One Cup clash last night.

Ireland U21 striker Conor Wilkinson is hoping to put the advice he’s received from Neil Lennon and Emile Heskey at Bolton Wanderers to use for his country tonight at the Waterford RSC (7.45pm).

Enner Valencia is a doubt for West Ham’s trip to Arsenal on Saturday due to a cut toe suffered after he stood on a teacup.

Celtic are closing in on the signings of Dundee United pair Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven ahead of the transfer deadline.

Manager Mick McCarthy has warned potential suitors a "bonkers offer" will be required if Daryl Murphy is to leave Ipswich.

A youngster could once recite all of England’s football grounds without listing a mix of international and obscure commercial brands.

He may have netted twice but Daryl Murphy still cut a frustrated figure after Nottingham Forest struck late to deny Ipswich victory in yesterday’s Championship clash.

Wes Hoolahan was on target as Norwich came from 2-0 down to beat Cardiff 4-2 on Saturday, a win which lifted the Canaries to second in the Championship.

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.

Three years on from a fruitless effort to recruit Kevin Doyle for Tottenham, Harry Redknapp yesterday succeeded at the second attempt by bringing the Ireland striker to Queen’s Park Rangers on loan.

The official team sheet Alex Ferguson’s first game in charge at Manchester United is to be sold at auction - and it features three Irish stars.

Wigan may be the rank outsiders for the FA Cup but their name is synonymous with Wembley cup finals – just not in football.

He could potentially be sacked by the time the transfer window closes if comments from the club’s global adviser are to be believed but Blackburn manager Steve Kean is on the lookout for a new striker and is looking for players close to these shores.

Harry Redknapp told police his home was at risk after he lost millions of pounds in disastrous investments, a court heard.

Harry Redknapp lost £250,000 (€298,754) in a bid to save his friend's management job at Oxford United, a court heard today.

Football boss Harry Redknapp denied tax dodging by telling police “I couldn’t even fill a team sheet in”, a court has heard.

Football boss Harry Redknapp denied tax dodging by telling police “I couldn’t even fill a team sheet in”, a court heard today.

Harry Redknapp made "disastrous" business decisions and lost £250,000 (€298,196) in a "very unsuccessful" takeover bid at Oxford United, his banker told a court today.

ALEX FERGUSON’S achievements at Old Trafford will be put into focus by Manchester United supporters ahead of the 25th anniversary of his appointment as manager when they unveil a banner on the Stretford End for this afternoon’s match against Sunderland that says simply: The impossible dream made possible.

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.

DAMIEN DELANEY made a losing return to fitness yesterday as Ipswich Town’s reserves lost 2-0 at home to Oxford United.

Leeds have been handed a home clash against fellow Coca-Cola League One outfit Northampton following the draw for the first round of the FA Cup.

HE MIGHT have been one of the most feted English footballers of all time but, in an era when many top players couldn’t afford to give up the day job, Tom Finney wasn’t called the ‘Preston Plumber’ for nothing: the great winger once even turned up to fit a new sink for Football League boss Alan Harwicker.

Manchester United will again travel to Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup.

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Portsmouth are closing in on the first of three major signings with Sol Campbell undergoing a medical ahead of a proposed move to Fratton Park.