Perhaps Johnny Doyle in his prime might have pulled this one out of the fire but at 41 a Leinster JFC final miracle was just beyond him.

UCC are through to play St Mary’s University College, Belfast in the Sigerson Cup final in Parnell Park next Wednesday.

I had a terrible dream after coming home from the pub last Saturday night. 

Today I spent the most of my time squeezing bulls balls left, right and centre.

Repubic of Ireland defender Richard Keogh put the icing on the cake for Derby as they cruised to victory at the renamed iPro Stadium this afternoon.

There may be an arctic chill on the banks of the River Mersey this morning but, make no mistake, beneath its waters a cauldron is bubbling.

Liverpool’s preparations for this weekend’s Merseyside derby have suffered a blow after defender Jose Enrique was ruled out with a long-term knee injury which is likely to require surgery.

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has thrown new £12m signing Daniel Sturridge into the fray for his side’s FA Cup third-round clash with non-league Mansfield at the One Call Stadium this afternoon.

Links have emerged between Michael Lowry’s “worthless” development land in Wigan and three English property deals probed by the Moriarty Tribunal.

We’ve had the Busby Babes, Coad’s Colts and Fergie’s Fledglings so is it time now to start talking of Rodgers’ Toddlers?

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits he is trying to protect the club’s Premier League season by fielding a virtual reserve side in Europe.

Liverpool have left a host of senior stars behind for their Europa League Group A tie with Young Boys in Bern.

Maxi Rodriguez could make his return to the Liverpool team in this weekend’s FA Cup fifth-round clash with Brighton at Anfield.

Liverpool defender Jack Robinson has signed a new long-term contract with the club having earned his place in the first-team squad over the last six months.

Liverpool should complete the signing of left-back Jose Enrique today as manager Kenny Dalglish makes his final preparations for the start of the new season.

Newcastle full-back Jose Enrique is expected to undergo a medical at Liverpool later today after the two clubs agreed a fee.

Liverpool have finalised changes to their academy set-up which they hope will improve the flow of players into the first team squad.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is hopeful striker Andy Carroll will be fit to face former club Newcastle on Sunday.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio remains hopeful of making his comeback from injury before the end of the season.

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JAMIE CARRAGHER believes the future is bright for Liverpool as they look to close down Tottenham in the hunt for European qualification.

Jamie Carragher believes the future is bright for Liverpool as they look to close down Tottenham in the hunt for European qualification.

ARSENAL have pressed the self-destruct button so hard and so many times this season that finally — like an over-used letter on a typewriter — it now appears permanently depressed, a symbol of a once high-tech piece of apparatus that is no longer fit for purpose.

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LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish insists he does not have to manage the expectations of youngsters like Raheem Sterling as they have every right to enjoy first-team exposure.

Liverpool youth team prodigy Raheem Sterling could become the club’s youngest first-team player against Sparta Prague in the Europa League tomorrow.

THEY like their barnstorming number eights in Rockwell College, and Luke Cahill appears to have all the weaponry in his arsenal to follow in the footsteps of Denis Leamy and Paddy Butler.

BANDON GRAMMAR SCHOOL cruised to the most facile of victories over Waterpark College in a hopelessly one sided first round Munster Schools Senior Cup tie at Dungarvan yesterday.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson made 10 changes for their Europa League Group K clash against Steaua Bucharest in Romania as midfielder Joe Cole made his comeback after five weeks out with a hamstring injury.

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson insists players are not playing for their futures in tonight’s Europa League tie against Steaua Bucharest.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to return to the starting line-up for the Barclays Premier League visit of Blackpool on Sunday.

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists he is not concerned that he has not heard from Javier Mascherano since trying to contact the midfielder last week.

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