Dublin legend Keith Barr says his gut feeling is that Diarmuid Connolly won’t return to inter-county duty in 2019.

Italian football legend Gianluca Vialli has been impressed by the "unbelievable" fitness of Gaelic footballers.

Harry wasn't too happy to hear Castlehaven had won their last game!

We’re used to seeing Harry Redknapp inside a car, usually rolling down the window as someone from Sky Sports approaches with microphone in hand to find out about his latest bit of wheeling and dealing on transfer deadline day.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists his friend Gianluca Vialli was wrong to claim he "can't wait" to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

The ability of Chelsea as a football club to snatch ignominy from the jaws of victory can never be underestimated, although last night’s victory at the Hawthorns at least protects a memorable Premier League campaign with another title, their fifth of the Abramovich era, writes Allan Prosser.

Antonio Conte yesterday confirmed the worst-kept secret in football as he was named as Chelsea’s new head coach yesterday.

Chelsea have appointed Italy coach Antonio Conte as their new first-team head coach, the club have announced.

Antonio Conte has been appointed Chelsea's first-team head coach on a three-year contract.

Jon Walters capped a memorable weekend and a memorable year when, having scored for Stoke City in their 2-1 win at Watford on Saturday, he was last night named Ireland’s Player of 2015 at the annual FAI/3 International Awards.

Liverpool and Chelsea’s rivalry has developed in intensity and bitterness with every passing year

St Patrick’s Day will mark 22 years since the day Diego Maradona’s career fell to pieces.

Celtic will seek “clarification” from UEFA over referee Alberto Undiano Mallenco’s performance in the 3-0 Champions League defeat to Juventus at Parkhead on Tuesday night, manager Neil Lennon has revealed.

Former Juventus captain Gianluca Vialli believes Celtic were unfortunate not to be awarded any penalties during Tuesday night’s Champions League defeat to the Italians.

Sometimes, you’d think that Roman Abramovich bought Coventry that time and not Chelsea.

Helenio Herrera was in one of his more abrasive, arrogant moods. But then, he had cause to be. His Barcelona had just battered Wolves 9-2 on aggregate in the 1959-60 European Cup and, at Birmingham airport, he was holding court.

WE ALL knew Giovanni Trapattoni wouldn’t want to look at any new players before Euro 2012, but it was still a little disappointing to hear him confirm it on Friday.

HOPEFULLY, by the time you read this, the Luiz deal will have been completed.

CHELSEA are on the lookout for a new assistant manager following the sudden and unexplained departure of Carlo Ancelotti’s right-hand man Ray Wilkins.

Gianluca Vialli believes the appointment of Guus Hiddink as Chelsea coach makes Juventus’ Champions League last-16 clash even more difficult.

Ray Wilkins believes Liverpool are mounting their first serious Premier League challenge – but he insists Chelsea are ready to fight them all the way.

CHELSEA yesterday confirmed Ray Wilkins as the club’s new assistant first-team coach following the departure of Steve Clarke to West Ham.

Chelsea have confirmed Ray Wilkins as the club’s new assistant first-team coach following the departure of Steve Clarke to West Ham.

The Examiner’s football correspondent Liam Mackey likes a good argument when he hears it, and he’s got strong views of his own.

CLAUDIO RANIERI admitted the Juventus job was too tempting to turn down after being unveiled as Didier Deschamps’ successor.

Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi has rejected suggestions he has been offered the chance to take charge of Chelsea this summer.

Former Chelsea assistant manager Gwyn Williams has left the club.

CAPTAIN John Terry has set his sights on leading Chelsea out for the FA Cup final at the new Wembley. Chelsea take on Everton in their fourth round replay at Stamford Bridge tonight with victory setting up a relatively easy clash against high-flying League Two side Colchester in the last 16.

THE 10th anniversary of the Bosman ruling, which revolutionised football transfers in Europe, has led UEFA to claim rich clubs are now richer, poorer clubs are poorer and unlawful traffic of young players from abroad has increased.

Colin Montgomerie flew to America today still unsure about whether he will be 100% fit for the start of the US PGA championship on Thursday.

ITALY’S Emanuele Canonica has been the European Tour’s biggest hitter four times but yesterday finally achieved what he wanted above all - a tournament victory.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is hoping Manchester United come out on top in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal – because he likes Alex Ferguson.

ARSENE WENGER revealed Arsenal could be back to full-strength for the FA Cup final as Thierry Henry prepares to make his long-awaited return from injury against Everton tonight.

Ron “Chopper” Harris believes John Terry can take over his mantle as Chelsea’s most successful captain and cult hero.

FORMER Juventus striker Gianluca Vialli has told Alessandro Del Piero that he needs to leave the Delle Alpi in order to rejuvenate his career.

Former Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli has told Alessandro Del Piero he needs to leave the Delle Alpi in order to rejuvenate his career.

SCOTLAND’S Stephen Gallacher fought off the challenge of Ireland’s Graeme McDowell in a play-off to register his maiden European Tour win at the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews yesterday.

Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher fought off the challenge of Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell in a play-off to register his maiden European Tour win at the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews today.

NEWCASTLE will not be held to ransom as they attempt to push home their interest in Barcelona hitman Patrick Kluivert.

Marcel Desailly has ended his contract with Chelsea by mutual consent.

Jose Mourinho will be officially unveiled as Chelsea manager this morning, but wrangles over the manner in which his predecessor left Stamford Bridge look set to continue for some time.