Person: Alex McCarthy

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<p>Dairy farmer Alex McCarthy says he is very happy with the milking platform paddocks that he reseeded earlier in the year. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

farming

Signpost: Protein drops slightly as cows clean out poor quality paddocks

We have completed our second cut silage in the last few weeks, and we were very happy with the quality and quantity, writes Alex McCarthy

soccer

Late Walker winner sees Manchester City comeback against Southampton

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Fisherman to continue hunger strike

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Mussel seed fishermen not entitled to State compensation, rules High Court

soccer

Declan Rice's fate still up in the air as Duffy international hopes go south

soccer

Dusan Tadic leaves Southampton for Ajax

Southampton v Manchester City - Premier League - St Mary's Stadium

Pep Guardiola revels in ‘perfect’ finale for Man City

Southampton 0 Man City 1

Mon, 14 May, 2018

Olivier Giroud sparks Chelsea fight back at relegation-threatened Southampton

Substitute Olivier Giroud inspired Chelsea to a 3-2 comeback triumph at St Mary's which dealt a big blow to Southampton's Premier League survival hopes.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2018

Long wait over but Crystal Palace claim points

Shane Long’s first goal in 325 days was undermined by Crystal Palace once again coming from behind to secure three vital points in a 2-1 victory at Southampton.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2018

Frustrated Man United slip to third in the Premier League

Jose Mourinho’s side also lost striker Romelu Lukaku to a serious-looking head injury.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2017

‘Northern-registered vessels no mussel seed fishing rights’

Northern Ireland-registered vessels have no legal entitlement to fish for mussel seed in the State’s territorial waters, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

Sofiane Boufal’s stunner so sweet for Southampton

Southampton 1 Sunderland 0: Sofiane Boufal marked his St Mary’s debut with a stunning strike to fire Southampton into the EFL Cup quarter-finals. The club’s record signing, whose introduction to English football has been delayed by injury, curled in sensational effort to sink Sunderland 1-0.

Thu, 27 Oct, 2016

Crystal Palace fuming at Christian Benteke’s ‘dive’

Crystal Palace 1 Liverpool 2: The manner in which Christian Benteke went to ground to win a decisive penalty — converted by the forward himself — in the final minute of added time, sparked furious debate, with Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew angrily accusing the Liverpool striker of diving.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Christian Benteke's controversial late penalty gives 10-man Liverpool win at Palace

Liverpool's 10 men secured a win at Crystal Palace with a late penalty from Christian Benteke after goalkeeper Alex McCarthy gifted Roberto Firmino an equalising goal with a horror slip in the second half.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2016

Crystal Palace v Southampton - Barclays Premier League - Selhurst Park

Wayne Hennessey hailed for vital save from Shane Long

Crystal Palace 1 Southampton 0: Alan Pardew hailed Wayne Hennessey as Crystal Palace’s first-choice goalkeeper, after a last-gasp save denied Shane Long an equaliser.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Son Heung-min shines for Tottenham

Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0: Tottenham earned their first home win of the Premier League season with a 1-0 defeat of Crystal Palace.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2015

Crystal Palace floored by Man City’s teenage Super Eagle

An unknown teenager overshadowed the £55 million new signing, but the less heralded aspect of Manchester City’s fifths successive victory was their increasingly impressive defence.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Nervy Arsenal ride their luck

Crystal Palace 1  Arsenal 2:

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

Leicester turn on the style as QPR routed

Leicester City 5 QPR 1: Jamie Vardy and Charlie Austin both marked their England calls by scoring as Leicester unceremoniously dispatched QPR back to the Sky Bet Championship.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Morgan in Blades warning for Spurs

FA Cup: Chris Morgan warned Tottenham will not be able take Sheffield United lightly after the Blades pulled off yet another cup upset, this time humiliating Premier League strugglers QPR 3-0 at Loftus Road.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

Third-tier Sheffield United dismiss QPR in cup upset

Jamal Campbell-Ryce scored twice as Sheffield United humiliated QPR this afternoon, taking yet another Premier League scalp and storming into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2015

Lambert giving Benteke time to regain goal touch

Manager Paul Lambert has moved to lift the pressure off Christian Benteke as Aston Villa look to end their goalless streak.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Harry declares truce with Taarabt

QPR manager Harry Redknapp bears no grudge against Adel Taarabt following their public spat this week and insists he merely wants the Morocco playmaker to return to shape and form.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2014

Welbeck and Walker sit out England training ahead of Ireland friendly

Danny Welbeck and Kyle Walker missed training this morning ahead of England’s double-header against Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

Mon, 27 May, 2013

Sam wants Carroll to stay

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce would love to build his team around Andy Carroll next season – and maintains signing the England forward on a permanent deal from Liverpool must be the club’s “main priority” over the summer.

Mon, 20 May, 2013

Carroll deal is ‘priority’

West Ham 4 Reading 2

Mon, 20 May, 2013

Hammers entertain at Upton Park

West Ham 4 Reading 2

Sun, 19 May, 2013

Carroll included as Hodgson names England squad for Ireland friendly

England boss Roy Hodgson has included Alex McCarthy in his squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

Thu, 16 May, 2013

City fans united in resignation

Reading 0 Man City 2

Wed, 15 May, 2013

Reading end poor run with fine win over Fulham

Fulham 2 Reading 4

Sat, 04 May, 2013

Reading and QPR relegated after stalemate

Reading 0 QPR 0

Sun, 28 Apr, 2013

Bennett chirpy as Canaries edge towards survival

Norwich 2 Reading 1

Mon, 22 Apr, 2013

Rodgers not for change

Reading 0 Liverpool 0

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Reading's McCarthy the hero of the hour

Reading 0 Liverpool 0

Sat, 13 Apr, 2013

Kebe left cursing groin injury

Jimmy Kebe has been ruled out of Reading’s Barclays Premier League game against Southampton as he continues to recover from a groin problem.

Fri, 05 Apr, 2013

Noel's back in the Hunt for starting place

Reading forward Noel Hunt is back in contention for the Royals’ trip to Stoke tomorrow.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Kelly in line for Royals bow

Right-back Stephen Kelly looks set to make his Reading debut in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League game at Newcastle.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2013

McDermott to stay with winning formula

Reading boss Brian McDermott could stick with the same starting line-up for the third game running as they travel to face Tottenham on New Year’s Day.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2012

Roberts out for Reading

Veteran Reading striker Jason Roberts (hip) is again missing as Swansea visit the Madejski Stadium in the Barclays Premier League on St Stephen's Day.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2012