Harry Arter had a premonition he would score against Watford, although it’s doubtful the Bournemouth midfielder could have imagined netting such a stunner in Saturday’s 1-1 Championship draw.

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.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane last night dismissed any prospect of a another return to the Premier League, insisting he does not miss England.

Republic of Ireland and Everton full back Seamus Coleman enjoyed some rather different pre-season training this week.

Robbie Brady is at risk of missing next month’s World Cup qualifiers through injury.

Alex Ferguson will summon Sean McGinty for crunch talks at Manchester United this week after Tranmere Rovers cut short the Irish U21 defender’s loan stay for disciplinary reasons.

There are 12 Premier League clubs involved in the Capital One Cup tonight.

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.

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.

Leeds United face an away tie against Oldham Athletic in the first round of the FA Cup.

Former Liverpool footballer John Barnes has been declared bankrupt over unpaid tax.

North Queensland Fury have denied Robbie Fowler has been the subject of an approach my managerless Coca-Cola League One side Tranmere.

THE club’s marquee names may be in transit between Oslo and Madrid, but Liverpool reserve team manager John McMahon is still determined to put on a football spectacle in Dunmanway this afternoon.

John Barnes is poised to return to English football as manager of Coca-Cola League One side Tranmere, according to the Jamaica Football Federation.

GEORGE O’CALLAGHAN is set to make a dream debut with Tranmere Rovers in a televised Merseyside derby friendly with Liverpool today just two days after completing his switch from Cork City.

George O'Callaghan is on his way out of Cork City again after agreeing terms with British side Tranmere Rovers.

TRANMERE have responded to speculation they will become a feeder club for Liverpool as part of the takeover of their illustrious neighbours by the Dubai International Capital group.

MICK McCARTHY and Roy Keane had to settle for a point each as Sunderland came from behind to claim a draw against Wolves at Molineux last night.

FORMER Republic of Ireland midfield star Jason McAteer is poised to take over as manger of Division One side Tranmere Rovers, with current boss Brian Little expected to be given the sack by the Birkenhead club.

SUNDERLAND last night confirmed its list of released players, with renegade Irish under-21 international midfielder Sean Thornton one of 11 on their way out of the Stadium of Light.

DIDIER DROGBA revealed last night how Chelsea’s increased financial and sporting clout had convinced him to end his Marseille love affair.

MARTYN Margetson is relishing Wales’ friendly in Hungary after 10 years in the international wilderness.

Charlton have been drawn away to Doncaster Belles in the quarter-finals of the FA Women’s Cup.

Eugene Dadi has put Tranmere Rovers ahead at the Reebok Stadium.

A Second Division football match was abandoned today after a fan climbed on to the roof of one of the stands and refused to come down.

FAI PRESIDENT Milo Corcoran yesterday said the new international team manager would be expected to have a much greater involvement in football in Ireland than had Mick McCarthy or Jack Charlton.

SHELBOURNE boss Pat Fenlon said their unbeaten run over the past five games was a solid indication that Shels' challenge for the Eircom National League title was rising in intensity.

WHILE Derry City will enjoy their biggest day in five years amid an injury crisis, Kevin Mahon remains upbeat about his team’s chances.

DERRY CITY are uncertain if David Kelly will be available for the FAI Cup final following his appointment as assistant manager at Tranmere Rovers.

Second Division Tranmere Rovers have appointed former striker David Kelly as their new assistant manager.

Birmingham City skipper Jeff Kenna has been recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad for the vital Group 10 European Championship qualifier against Switzerland at Lansdowne Road on October 16.

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

BIRMINGHAM CITY’S record signing Clinton Morrison is confident he will be fit after his groin injury to play some part in Sunday’s Premiership opener with champions Arsenal at Highbury.

Clinton Morrison is confident he will be fit to play some part in Birmingham's Premiership opener with Arsenal at Highbury.

Sunderland are gearing up for a fight for young Irish star Sean Thornton after Tranmere launched an official complaint over his move to Wearside.

Bray Wanderers manager Pat Devlin today dismissed reports that star striker Jason Byrne was on the verge of leaving the club.

Tranmere chairman Lorraine Rodgers says she would love to see John Aldridge back at Prenton Park.

Former Irish forward, John Aldridge has resigned his position as boss of Tranmere Rovers after the teams 3-2 defeat to Barnsley today.

Liverpool have booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals and are one step closer to completing a cup treble.

Liverpool are setting their sights on making their second cup quarter-finals in five days as they prepare to take on Serie A leaders AS Roma at Anfield.

Liverpool are setting their sights on making their second cup quarter-finals in five days as they prepare to take on Serie A leaders AS Roma at Anfield.