Adams also claims that Manchester United tried to sign him on twice.

If he’s showing a cool exterior, Alan Bennett reckons it might be because he’s coming straight from an ice bath.

Liam Brady has paid a heartfelt and glowing tribute to Paul McCarthy, the Cork-born former Ireland U21 international whose sudden death a week ago at the age of 45 came as a huge shock to the football community both here and in Britain.

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.

Mauricio Pochettino admitted his Tottenham side were lucky to beat Wycombe after Son Heung-min's stoppage-time winner completed an incredible 4-3 victory.

And we still have Southampton v Arsenal to come….

Daryl Horgan’s first start for Preston proved a memorable one, the former Dundalk star creating the second goal and nearly scoring a third as North End beat Chris Hughton’s Brighton 2-0 in Saturday’s Championship clash at Deepdale.

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The ins and outs from all the Premier League clubs during the transfer window.

Holders Arsenal must entertain Burnley in the fourth round of the FA Cup while Northampton’s reward if they can get past MK Dons in a third-round replay will be a visit from Chelsea.

Joe Jacobson’s nerveless penalty stretched Aston Villa’s winless run under Remi Garde to 10 matches as Wycombe battled to a 1-1 FA Cup third round draw.

After sealing his long-term future, Michael Harriman would love nothing better than to crown the week by scalping strugglers Aston Villa in today’s FA Cup third round tie.

Remember when Eoin Doyle was scoring for fun? 

Tony Adams has undergone minor heart surgery in Azerbaijan – an operation the former England and Arsenal defender has said saved his life.

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Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy believes his side have every chance of getting to Wembley after holding local rivals Norwich to a 1-1 draw in the home leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on Saturday.

A weekend that started in celebration ultimately ended in frustration for Daryl Murphy.

Goals from Daryl Murphy and Jay Tabb gave Mick McCarthy an early Christmas present on Saturday as a 2-0 win over fellow promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough lifted Ipswich to second in the Championship.

Wigan have enjoyed plenty of giant-killing acts in the FA Cup over the last two seasons but were on the wrong end of a Capital One Cup upset tonight when going down 2-1 at League Two Burton in the first round.

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Fresh from his own brief tenancy in charge of the Ireland senior team, U21 boss Noel King delivered positive tidings yesterday when he met new manager Martin O’Neill for the first time.

New Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill believes Roy Keane’s appetite for football will make him an outstanding assistant second-in-command.

Martin O’Neill has said he could not turn down the opportunity to manage the Republic of Ireland.

Three points against Romania in today’s Uefa Championship U21 qualifier is the birthday present of choice for Ireland winger Sean Murray.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has seen his options hit ahead of next month’s key World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria after three players, headed by Aiden McGeady, dropped out of his squad.

Paul Lambert insists Aston Villa are a different football club now from the one which made an embarrassing Capital One Cup semi-final exit to Bradford seven months ago.

Republic of Ireland defender Sean St Ledger snatched a last-gasp winner as Leicester reached the second round of the Capital One Cup with a 2-1 win over League Two outfit Wycombe.

Roberto Mancini is on the brink of being sacked by Manchester City and if that isn’t at all surprising, it is something of a shame.

Ryan Giggs will make his 1,000th senior competitive appearance tonight after he was named in Manchester United’s starting XI for their Champions League match against Real Madrid at Old Trafford.

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

Anton Ferdinand has left struggling QPR to join Turkish side Bursaspor on loan until the end of the season.

How Reading reject Carl McHugh went from also-ran to Wembley with giantkillers Bradford City. By Liam Mackey

FOR the majority of those involved, the third round of the FA Cup is still the date in the football calendar most synonymous with unpredictability and the gloriously enticing idea that anything can happen.

Keeper Shay Given would welcome Paul Lambert's appointment as the new manager of Aston Villa amid speculation that he is in line for the job.

TRIBUTES have been paid to former Liverpool and Everton defender Gary Ablett who has died from cancer at the age of 46.

Liverpool have completed the signing of teenage prospect Jordan Ibe from Wycombe.