A barmy and bonkers season. There will not be another like it.

Legends from soccer, GAA and rugby have come out in support of a campaign to raise funds for a memorial for a footballer who was the first Irish man to play for Manchester United.

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Joe Hart last night set his sights on being England’s “rock” at the European Championship but admitted he had a long way to go to match the country’s goalkeeping greats.

Roy Hodgson has promised Gareth Barry he still has a future with England.

Former 'X Factor' contestant Gamu Nhengu faces being deported to Zimbabwe following a Home Office ruling.

A British Government minister was urged today to intervene in the case of an 'X Factor' reject who faces removal from the UK.

SOME of Washington’s most influential political figures have backed ambitious plans to invite US President Barack Obama to Cork.

ONLY two teams, Uruguay in 1950 and West Germany in 1954, have won the World Cup using two goalkeepers during the tournament so England manager Fabio Capello faces a real conundrum today as he contemplates what to do with Robert Green following his lamentable error against the United States.

GORDON BANKS has warned Wayne Rooney he risks wrecking England’s dreams of World Cup glory if he produces a repeat of Monday’s “ridiculous” behaviour which saw him booked for insulting a referee.

Brazil captain Cafu’s record-breaking exploits may not have had the same publicity as Ronaldo’s but the 36-year-old skipper admits that collective success for the world champions is more important than individual landmarks.

BOBBY CHARLTON wants FIFA to act in an effort to stop the game being marred by ugly scenes of players rounding on referees.

Legendary English goalkeeper Gordon Banks said today he was humbled to have influenced a dyslexic child to overcome his problems to become a leading journalist and writer.

Manchester United survived a Blackburn fightback, a missed penalty and a half-time tunnel scrap to book a Carling Cup final meeting with Wigan.

West Brom assistant manager Nigel Pearson hailed the heroics of goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak as the Baggies finally ended their away-day heartbreak.

MPs pledged today to uncover organised crime levels threatening to ruin Northern Ireland’s economic advancement.

FORGET about Cork wanting to stop Kilkenny in their tracks in the bid to complete the first hurling treble in 26 years.

Football stars from the past and present today united to pay their final respects to goalkeeping legend Ronnie Simpson.

When England’s three finest take to the Champions League fields this week, none will have an English keeper – in fact, not one of the Premiership top six has. Simon Lewis reports.

PELE may be the world’s favourite footballer but he walked into a storm of controversy yesterday over his choice of the greatest living players.

ARSENAL captain Patrick Vieira is still hoping to lock horns with Roy Keane at Highbury tomorrow night as he insists the Manchester United skipper is not a spent force.

THIS 2002 World Cup has given us much to be thankful for, wonderful moments, brilliant performances, numerous memories to savour … and that’s just the TV coverage.

FIFA has announced the result of their ultimate Dream Team poll, which was voted for by on-line fans.

England’s stunning victory over Denmark today booked a potential quarter-final clash against four-time champions Brazil in Shizuoka next Friday.

With totally blinkered vision, England need to hope for a Belgium win in Kobe on Monday.

A mystery phone bidder today bought former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks's 1966 World Cup winners medal for stg£124,750.

We are receiving reports Gordon Banks has sold his 1966 World Cup winners' medal for stg£110,000.