No matter how successful they might go on to be in management or anything else associated with the game - Liam Mackey writes - I’ve yet to hear a former footballer suggest that his new career ever comes even close to replicating the buzz he experienced as a player.

Here's the sporting year in [guff] quotes.

It only took ten minutes for staff to feel "depressed" when Adrian Chiles joined 'Daybreak'.

One major selection dilemma haunts Alejandro Sabella ahead of the clash with Belgium; will he stick with calamity centre-half, Lorenzo?

Troubling times — a new international superstar and nobody’s sure what to call him.

Fifa doesn’t allow non-rights holders such as Sky Sports access to any of its World Cup media centres, but a broadcasting colossus like Chris Kamara doesn’t need that kind of mollycoddling to make an impact in Brazil.

Martin O’Neill was bullish defending his record as a footballer on ITV last night.

The sights and sounds of World Cups.

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Around our place everybody has nicknames which stick for life.

Adrian Chiles has been voted the most gaffe-prone TV football pundit.

United have been looking for heroes in unfamiliar places lately.

Your daily, spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

He shoots — he scores. New figures show that the media firm owned by Irish soccer legend and RTÉ pundit John Giles enjoyed a bumper year last more than doubling accumulated profits to €328,367.

It’s been a very busy week in the world of Irish football.

Roy Keane has received a makeover from acclaimed English artist James Husbands.

"Jesus, it was unbelievable … he slaughtered everyone … it was horrendous … venomous … he absolutely overstepped the mark … the worst imaginable spectacle…”

On the radio, David Pleat reminded us why we had waited so long for neighbours to reconnect.

Before kick-off, ITV gave us a montage of high beam gymnastics.

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In truth, many of the travelogues coming back from Poland this week have been tiresome, ‘Temple Bar on tour’ stereotypes.

There’s no app for this column, so in the interests of providing an immersive, interactive experience, how about a quiz?

What channel to watch? Who has hired the bluffers and who has the gems? Des O’Driscoll tunes television viewers into Euro 2012

Antony Worrall Thompson has blamed his recent shoplifting spree on suffering abuse as a child.

Amy Winehouse’s father had to make himself listen to her new album to be sure of its quality despite finding it “difficult” to hear her sing, he said today.

Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles have reportedly been axed from ITV 1 show 'Daybreak'.

Holly Willoughby is being lined as a presenter for the BBC’s new talent show 'The Voice', which is viewed as a rival to 'The X Factor'.

IN the end, the stellar midfield battle became a procession. The remote control produced only an echo. One hymn sheet, songs of praise.

Adrian Chiles could face the chop from 'Daybreak' as ITV bosses consider a show revamp.

'Daybreak' has lost almost 20 per cent of its audience in just a week.

Christine Bleakley still watches 'The One Show'.

ITV today confirmed plans for a pay-TV strategy to launch high-definition versions of its digital channels on Sky.

Grainne Seoige is to join GMTV's new breakfast line-up.

ITV’s new-look breakfast show will be called 'Daybreak' when Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley take the helm, the broadcaster announced today.

Christine Bleakley will not return to The One Show when the programme comes back from its break next week, the BBC said today.

Dara O'Briain is to host 'The Apprentice - You're Fired'.

'GMTV' is to be axed after 17 years, it has been announced.

Adrian Chiles spoke of his delight today at his “dream” job hosting the World Cup – then hinted that his former BBC co-host Christine Bleakley could join him at ITV.

ADRIAN CHILES is quitting BBC1’s The One Show for a new four-year deal with ITV, it was announced yesterday.

Adrian Chiles has been offered a £1m contract by ITV.

The BBC has received more than 2,200 complaints over its decision to axe Carol Thatcher from a flagship show for referring to a tennis player as a “golliwog”, the corporation confirmed today.

TV chef Nigella Lawson angered anti-fur campaigners after saying she would happily kill a bear and wear its skin as a trophy.

A charity single went on sale today aiming to take John Sergeant, the unlikely hero of Strictly Come Dancing, to the Christmas number one spot.