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Sky Sports will be unveiling its new team of GAA presenters, commentators and analysts over the coming weeks, according to the head of the television station in Ireland.

He made his Arsenal debut at Liverpool, and Ray Parlour has experienced many seminal moments for the Gunners at Anfield. Another one is in the offing today.

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Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has been summonsed to appear in court to face a charge of driving with excess alcohol following a motorway crash.

Former footballer Paul Merson has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, it was reported today.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has launched an outspoken attack on Paul Merson after the former Arsenal midfielder criticised his attitude this season.

FORMER Arsenal star Paul Merson believes Gunners boss Arsene Wenger should target Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard if Cesc Fabregas quits the north London outfit.

Paul Merson insists Wayne Rooney should not be judged as an addict even if it is confirmed he has accrued gambling debts of £700,000 (€1m).

IF the couple who spend together stay together than the precarious engagement of England footballer Wayne Rooney to former checkout girl Colleen McLoughlin is surely the perfect match.

Sacked Walsall boss Paul Merson has admitted people are expecting him to drink himself to death now he has lost his job.

Wigan midfielder Graham Kavanagh believes Steve Staunton deserves a chance as Republic of Ireland manager before facing any level of criticism.

Former Irish boss Jack Charlton, who took the national team to Euro ‘88 and to successive World Cups in the ‘90s, has given Steve Staunton his full backing and blessing as new Irish team manager.

THE deal may not be officially inked yet but already the debate has started in earnest about the likely appointment of Steve ‘Stan’ Staunton as Republic of Ireland manager — with assistance from veteran boss Bobby Robson.

Steve Staunton and Bobby Robson have both held talks with the Football Association of Ireland with a view to becoming the Republic’s new managerial double act.

Steve Staunton is poised to be appointed as the new manager of the Republic of Ireland by the end of the week.

Steve Staunton has been given the green light to manage the Republic of Ireland – but the Football Association of Ireland have yet to come calling.

Walsall boss Paul Merson expects Birmingham or Sunderland to make a bid for striker Matty Fryatt.

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has hit out at the Gunners for failing to bring through homegrown players.

Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich is considering a comeback with Walsall.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has turned down a trio of loan inquiries from Walsall counterpart Paul Merson.

Former Portsmouth star Paul Merson believes the club will come to regret Harry Redknapp’s departure.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger today backed Chelsea’s decision to sack drug-taking striker Adrian Mutu.

Walsall player-manager and former Highbury hero Paul Merson believes Arsenal are incapable of winning the Premiership without midfielder Patrick Vieira.

Former England international Paul Merson has been appointed player-manager of Walsall on a permanent basis.

Paul Merson has returned to training at Walsall after undergoing treatment in the United States for “addictive problems”.

The death of Watford striker Jimmy Davis overshadowed the first day of the Nationwide League season.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary plans to have talks with midfielder Lee Hendrie after a crowd incident in the second half of today’s friendly defeat at Walsall.

Midfielder Paul Merson completed his move to Division One Walsall today, citing the Saddlers' “total football” philosophy as a prime factor in his transfer from Premiership Portsmouth.

Paul Merson today insisted he will not rush a decision over his future after helping Portsmouth clinch their place in the Premiership.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has admitted the prospect of playing in the Premiership is one which fills him with fear.

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Steve Stone grabbed an FA Cup lifeline for Portsmouth at Old Trafford this afternoon.

Portsmouth's Paul Merson has called for compassion from football's authorities over troubled Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Bosnich.

Leicester handed a full debut to non-contract signing Nicky Summerbee in their opening First Division clash at the new Walkers Stadium against Watford.

Aston Villa central defender Olof Mellberg has dismissed claims by former skipper Paul Merson that too many players at the club are content to sit in a comfort zone in the middle of the Premiership.

Graham Taylor has insisted that he did not force Paul Merson out of Aston Villa.