Spring’s cool shade? Moss definitely green, says Annmarie O’Connor.

Gary Neville’s awful time as Valencia coach continued with a sorry 1-0 loss at also struggling Real Betis yesterday —and the former Man United defender is now surely close to losing his job.

Less than two months after taking his first senior management job as Valencia coach - Gary Neville is facing serious questions over how long he has left in the position.

Manchester United captain turned Sky Sports star pundit Gary Neville has taken on a fiendishly difficult challenge in his first job in management in charge of troubled Valencia.

The locals are very restless at Valencia, as fans and pundits now realise what it’s like supporting a club controlled by Singapore businessman Peter Lim and Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes.

Her collection lands at Samui today and the Dublin designer is just weeks from debuting her S/S collection at London Fashion Week. Somehow, in the middle of it all, Danielle Romeril found time to meet Rachel Marie Walsh.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has sold his image rights to Singaporean tycoon Peter Lim, owner of Primera Division club Valencia.

Clare and Limerick? The only differences between us are those little idiosyncrasies, those unique emblems, which distinguish us all as our own separate little tribe in the wider hurling family.

South Korea’s spy agency said yesterday it has solved the mystery of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s six-week public absence, which set off a frenzy of speculation around the world.

Speculation about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is mounting after his name was missing from a list of dignitaries celebrating the anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party.

Wealthy Singapore businessman Peter Lim is set to take a 50% stake in Salford City FC — the club owned by the five former Manchester United players known as the ’Class of ’92’.

Parents of hundreds of missing teenagers aboard the stricken ferry off the coast of South Korea hired rescue boats to join the search overnight as hopes of finding survivors faded.

A ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students, has sunk off South Korea, leaving at least three people dead and nearly 300 missing.

South Korea has returned fire into North Korean waters after shells from a North live-fire drill fell into the rivals’ disputed western sea boundary.

Cardiff have claimed that ”imprudent and careless management” has cost them ”in excess” of £8.5m over their signing of unsuccessful striker Andreas Cornelius.

At first sight, this winter’s transfer window was spectacularly boring, unless you happen to support Manchester United, Chelsea or possibly Newcastle; but appearances can be deceptive.

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has been told “not a single penny” will be allocated to him for January transfer window signings.

North Korea said today that it executed Kim Jong Un’s uncle as a traitor for trying to seize supreme power, a stunning end for the leader’s former mentor, long considered the country’s No 2.

Desperation gripped Philippine islands devastated by Typhoon Haiyan as looting turned deadly and survivors panicked over shortages of food, water and medicine, some digging up underground water pipes and smashing them open.

As many as 10,000 people are believed to have died in one Philippine city alone when one of the worst storms on record sent giant sea waves, washing away homes, schools and airport buildings.

LET’S abolish the Dáil.

Computer networks at two major South Korean banks and three top TV broadcasters went into mass shutdown today, paralysing bank machines across the country and prompting speculation of a cyber attack by North Korea.

When he lands in North Korea, even Google’s executive chairman will likely have to relinquish his smartphone, leaving him disconnected from the global information network he helped build.

The IAAF confirmed today that Portuguese steeplechaser Sara Moreira and South Korean sprinter Lim Hee-nam failed drugs tests during the World Championships in Daegu.

Kerry 1-20 Limerick 0-10

A SMALL mountain of dirty towels, stray underwear left in the washing machine or a pile of well-worn tennis shoes are some of the souvenirs landlords in south-west London often find when they return home after letting out their houses to players competing at Wimbledon.

THE Texas lawyer representing Tom Hicks and George Gillett said: “This outcome (the sale of Liverpool to John W Henry and his NESV group) not only devalues the club but it also will result in long-term uncertainty for the fans, players and everyone who loves this sport because all legal resources will be pursued.”

American businessman John Henry looks to be one step closer to completing his takeover of Liverpool after arriving at the London offices of the legal firm where the club’s board are meeting to discuss the sale.

Liverpool are poised for new American owners as John Henry claims to have "a binding agreement" with regard to the sale of the club.

Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton is convinced the club now has "a great future" following a momentous day in the British High Court.

LIVERPOOL’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in Britain’s High Court today after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

Liverpool’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in the High Court in Britain tomorrow after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

Liverpool’s immediate future is set to be decided by Mr Justice Floyd in the High Court tomorrow after a day of twists and turns both inside and outside the courtroom.

Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett feel their position has been strengthened by a new bid to buy the club by Singapore businessman Peter Lim but the High Court will decide whether negotiations should be reopened.

Liverpool's complicated ownership issues took another twist today when Singapore businessman Peter Lim lodged an increased offer for the club.

The Singapore-based consortium also interested in Liverpool FC have emerged as being led by billionaire Peter Lim.

WATERFORD’S big confrontation against Galway came down to the final five minutes and the turning point was the introduction of Big Dan Shanahan.

OUR correspondent ALLAN PROSSER is again filling in for the absent Liam Mackey who is away on international duty this week.

Around 1,000 troops guarded a Philippine court hearing today for 14 soldiers accused of a 2003 rebellion, the same officers who stormed out of proceedings last month and commandeered a hotel, calling for an anti-government uprising.

Military officers defied a deadline to surrender after storming out of their coup trial in the Philippines capital today, taking over a luxury hotel and demanding that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo resign.

The Examiner’s football correspondent Liam Mackey is off in the land of Goudy and Ronaldinho this week so veteran substitute Allan Prosser is called from the bench to hold the ring while our contributors slug it out.

THOUSANDS of people visiting Bloom ‘07, the gardening extravaganza officially opened by President Mary McAleese yesterday, won’t get to see one particular garden.

President Roh Moo-hyun held a special meeting with aides today to discuss the US campus shooting, as the public expressed shame over a South Korean citizen being identified as the gunman.