Michael O’Neill has declared that he would be “honoured” to fill the vacant position of Northern Ireland coach after his spell as Shamrock Rovers manager came to an end tonight.

Jon Walters is determined to make the most of his second chance as he contemplates a first senior cap for the Republic of Ireland.

QPR manager Jim Magilton has vowed to clear his name after being suspended by the club following a high-profile bust-up with midfielder Akos Buzsaky.

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has described the emotion of returning from injury in last night’s Carling Cup third-round victory over QPR at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea 1 QPR 0

Roy Keane has a new boss after it was announced that David Sheepshanks has stepped down as Ipswich chairman, to be replaced in the role by club owner Marcus Evans.

Incoming manager Roy Keane is ready to write a new chapter in Ipswich's history.

IPSWICH owner Marcus Evans has been working in the background for a number of weeks on changes to improve the Blues chances of realising his goal of Premier League football.

New Ipswich manager Roy Keane has targeted promotion to the Premier League “at the earliest opportunity” after taking over at Portman Road.

Roy Keane was today confirmed as the new manager of Ipswich.

Reports last night suggested former Sunderland boss Roy Keane could be named as Jim Magilton’s replacement as boss of Ipswich before the end of the week, but there was no formal word from Portman Road.

Ipswich have confirmed they have sacked manager Jim Magilton after the club’s failure to make the Coca-Cola Championship play-offs.

Ipswich Town boss Jim Magilton said today that he had come “very close” to leaving midfielder David Norris out of the squad for Saturday’s trip to Doncaster after Norris gestured his support to a jailed friend while celebrating a goal.

Portsmouth misfit David Nugent will be given another chance to join Ipswich Town.

Ipswich manager Jim Magilton has hit out at Portsmouth striker David Nugent after pulling out of a deal to sign him on loan.

Ipswich manager Jim Magilton has revealed the club have pulled out of a loan move for Portsmouth striker David Nugent.

LEEDS UNITED are to report Doncaster Rovers to the Football League over their handling of the two sides’ postponed League One game at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday.

IPSWICH manager Jim Magilton has said that he won’t stand in the way of George O’Callaghan leaving Portman Road.

The Football Association will launch a full-scale investigation into yesterday's pitch invasion by Leeds fans at Elland Road.

Norwich 1 Ipswich 1

Reading 2 Ipswich 0

Ipswich 0 West Ham 2 (West Ham win 4-2 on aggregate)

Ipswich 2 Sunderland 2

Wolves 2 Ipswich 0

Ipswich 2 Wigan 1

Ipswich Town 2 Millwall 0

Paul Ince will return to the Wolves starting line-up for their clash with Preston tonight in the Coca-Cola Championship.

West Ham manager Alan Pardew kept faith with the starting line-up which lost the Nationwide Division One play-off semi-final first leg 1-0 at Ipswich last weekend.

Ipswich 1 West Ham 0

West Ham manager Alan Pardew decided to tinker despite his side’s impressive recent form, recalling Tomas Repka in defence and David Connolly up front.

Ipswich 2 West Brom 3

FA Cup latest:

Liverpool 1 Ipswich 1

Watford 0 Ipswich 2

Walsall v Ipswich

Newcastle’s Aaron Hughes will captain Northern Ireland for the first time against Spain tonight after Jim Magilton became the 13th player to be ruled out of the reckoning for Sammy McIlroy.

Ipswich 0 Aston Villa 0

Graham Le Saux is to face Spurs in their Premiership match to night after his sending off in the FA Cup quarter-final last Sunday.

Ipswich will be without Sixto Peralta for the match with Southampton.

Ipswich have no injury worries for their home game with Liverpool.

The Ipswich bandwagon rolled on at Goodison Park as a screamer from skipper Matt Holland gave them a 2-1 win and moved them towards mid-table safety.