Dean Broaders came to Wexford Youths’ rescue yesterday as his penalty 16 minutes from time saw the Airtricity League side force a replay against Douglas Hall in their FAI Ford Cup second round tie at Moneygourney.

Leinster senior league side Cherry Orchard caused the shock of the FAI Ford Cup second round with a 2-0 win over Longford Town.

Munster Senior League duo Douglas Hall and Everton will be seeking to upset Airtricity League opposition in their FAI Ford Cup second round ties tomorrow.

Avondale United celebrated winning the Munster Senior League Premier Division title in style by qualifying for the second round of the FAI Ford Senior Cup with a 3-1 victory over Sheriff YC at Avondale Park yesterday.

AVONDALE UNITED and Blarney United warmed up for Friday’s FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup fourth round clash at O’Shea Park with cup wins over the weekend.

AVONDALE UNITED are in pole position to reclaim the Beamish Stout Munster Senior League Premier Division title for the first time since the 2008/2009 season after increasing their lead at the top over the weekend.

AFTER going out of the FAI Intermediate Cup last week, Beamish Stout Munster Senior League champions Rockmount got their season back on track with an emphatic 5-1 victory over College Corinthians on Saturday.

BOHEMIANS finally confirmed their place in the fourth round draw as goals from Anto Flood, Stephen Traynor and Robert Bayly helped them overcome a brave challenge from Munster Senior League outfit Douglas Hall at Dalymount Park last night.

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Bohemians face non-league side Douglas Hall in the FAI Ford Cup third round at Dalymount Park, lick-off 7.45pm.

THE black adidas top with the Liver bird on the chest betrays Avondale United player-manager John Cotter’s ‘other’ footballing allegiance.

WITH a shortened fixture list due to yesterday’s All-Ireland final, Avondale United took over top spot in the Beamish Stout Munster Senior League Premier Division after a 1-0 victory over Blarney United at O’Shea Park on Friday night.

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI has made just two changes from the senior Irish side which started against the U23s on Tuesday for this evening’s training game against the Irish Juniors at Gannon Park (5.30pm).

Sporting Fingal caused the shock of the FAI Ford Cup third round with a 2-0 win over dispirited Premier Division strugglers Cobh Ramblers at Morton Stadium.

Defending champions Cork City travel to Jackman Park to take on Limerick 37 in the FAI Ford Cup third round tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI and Marco Tardelli did the honours for the FAI Ford Cup Third Round last night but the new Irish management team couldn’t stage-manage any real blockbuster clashes.

Longford Town can forget about their relegation battle as they entertain Limerick 37 at Flancare Park in tonight’s FAI Ford Cup quarter-final (kick-off 7.30pm).

MIX a Munster derby with knockout football and you’ve got the recipe for a lively night at the RSC, as Waterford United host Cork City in an FAI Ford Cup quarter-final tonight (7.30pm, live on TG4).

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WITH their challenge for the league title having fizzled out, the FAI Ford Cup now takes on added importance for a Cork City side which is desperate to inject new life into a disappointing campaign.

FREDDY SHEPHERD’S colourful and often controversial reign as Newcastle chairman finally came to an end yesterday when the club confirmed he had been replaced by Chris Mort.

Mike Ashley's Newcastle takeover gathered pace today when the departure of four directors was confirmed.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is expected to be invited to remain at the club today as Mike Ashley plans for the future.

Bray Wanderers hammered Leinster Senior League side St Mochtas 7-0 in the second round of the FAI Ford Cup yesterday with Paul Dunphy grabbing a hat-trick for the Seasiders.

THE all-Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers is the stand-out game from tonight’s FAI Ford Cup Second Round fixture list (Tolka Park, kick off 7.30pm).

COLIN DOYLE has his fingers crossed Birmingham can seal promotion back to the Barclays Premiership on home turf.

The Republic of Ireland women’s U-19 team recovered after losing to Italy on Tuesday to draw with the same opposition in Rome on Thursday.

Newcastle fans have backed chairman Freddy Shepherd’s challenge to potential investors to “put up or shut up”.

IRELAND U-16 manager Vincent Butler has made one change to his squad for next week’s friendly against France.

Bottom club Waterford United will be hoping to kick-start their season when they face in-form St Patrick’s Athletic.

REPUBLIC of Ireland U15 manager, Vincent Butler yesterday named a 33 strong double squad to take part in this year’s Celtic Tri-Nations in Aberystwyth, Wales.

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Minnows Douglas Hall will be hoping for a huge FAI Cup upset tonight as they take on bottom Premier Division side Waterford United.

THE Republic of Ireland’s U15 manager Vincent Butler named an 18-player squad for the Villa De Santiago Teide tournament which takes place in Tenerife this weekend.

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CASTLEVIEW are the new Beamish Stout Munster Senior League champions after defeating Douglas Hall 2-0 at O’Sullivan Park last night.

EIRCOM League champions and current leaders Shelbourne at home to Derry City was the pick of the bunch when the draw for the Carlsberg FAI Cup second round was made in Dublin last night.

NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd has launched an astonishing attack on the regime at Manchester United.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has launched an astonishing attack on the regime at Premiership rivals Manchester United.

NEWCASTLE have slapped a £25m price tag on England midfielder Kieron Dyer amid speculation that Chelsea and Manchester United are ready to test the water.

Edinburgh Gunners recall veteran Graham Shiel to their side for the visit of Munster in the Celtic League.