Person: Monk

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soccer

'It’s becoming too much to handle': Ireland goalie Westwood hits out at online abuse

Westwood has effectively signalled his exit from Sheffield Wednesday, while condemning the "rumours, lies, and accusations" being spread online.

racing

Samcro makes no mistake on fencing debut

Samcro made a foot-perfect start to his career over fences on a Down Royal card dominated by his trainer Gordon Elliott.

general

Fred Hersch reminded why he really does belong among the greats

Fred Hersch is probably the least-heralded of contemporary greats, but great he truly is, and an extraordinary evening at the Everyman left you in no doubt about that.

general

Nicolas unCaged: Acting, legacy and his search for the Holy Grail

soccer

Birmingham 'part company' with Garry Monk

sport

Middlesbrough appoint Tony Pulis as new manager

Irish jazz fans get first chance to see piano prodigy Joey Alexander

Joey Alexander is just 14, but he’s already being hailed as one of the brightest new stars in jazz, writes Alan O’Riordan

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Huddersfield Town v Leeds United - Sky Bet Championship - John Smith's Stadium

Ugly scenes as Huddersfield steal late win over Leeds

Head coaches David Wagner and Garry Monk were sent to the stands in stoppage time after angry scenes at the end of Huddersfield's 2-1 victory over Leeds.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2017

Part-timers of Sutton take shock of the round

Sutton United 1 Leeds United 0: Sutton boss Paul Doswell hailed a “huge achievement” by his part-timers after they pulled off the shock of the FA Cup fourth round.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Ben Woodburn enjoys big night for Liverpool

Liverpool 2 Leeds 0: Ben Woodburn had a grin as big as the Mersey as he left the pitch, the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool’s long and illustrious history.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016

Jurgen Klopp: We can handle loss of Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists they can handle the absence of injured playmaker Philippe Coutinho, beginning against Leeds United tonight.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2016

Garry Monk: Leeds perfect club for my way of working

Leeds’ new head coach Garry Monk is confident he can succeed where half a dozen others have failed by turning the club into Championship promotion contenders under owner Massimo Cellino.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

QUIRKY WORLD ... ‘Homing sheepdog’ back after 390km journey

ENGLAND: A sheepdog has turned up on his owners’ doorstep nearly two weeks after he went missing 390km away.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Man killed in sixth gangland shooting in 7 months

A man closely linked to the attack on the Regency Hotel in which David Byrne, a key member of the Kinahan gang, was murdered, was shot dead last night in the latest murder linked to the Kinahan-Hutch gangland feud.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2016

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch returns as Vincent Ryan buried

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch returned to Dublin at the weekend to attend a christening.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2016

Caretaker Alan Curtis to continue at Swansea

Swansea have appointed Alan Curtis as their manager until the end of the season.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Manchester City v Swansea City - Barclays Premier League - Etihad Stadium

Yaya Toure goal saves weary Manchester City

Man City 2 Swansea 1: Swansea City will step up their search for a new boss this week and the hotseat will look an attractive proposition despite a defeat at title favourites Manchester City.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Brendan Rodgers tipped to make Swansea return

Swansea have begun their search for a new manager after “very reluctantly” parting company with Garry Monk yesterday.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Liverpool win heaps pressure on Garry Monk

Liverpool 1 Swansea 0: How Garry Monk must wish he could turn the clock back three months. Swansea’s manager ended August with a victory over Manchester United that lifted his team into the Premier League’s top four. He ends November barely clinging to his job.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Daniel Sturridge must recognise pain game, says Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes striker Daniel Sturridge has to learn more about the difference between “serious pain and what is only pain” in order to conquer his injury problems.

Sat, 28 Nov, 2015

Joel Campbell’s day of liberation

Swansea City 0 Arsenal 3<br>Joel Campbell was on the verge of leaving Arsenal in the summer after four, frustrating years at the Emirates. A switch to Besiktas had been planned and the 23-year-old Costa Rican international was poised to re-launch his career in Turkey.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Arsene Wenger: Now or never for Joel Campbell

Arsene Wenger feels it is “now or never” for Joel Campbell to make it at Arsenal. The 23-year-old Costa Rica forward is set for his first Premier League start of the season at Swansea today following injury to England duo Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the midweek Capital One Cup defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

LVG admits uncertainty over David De Gea's future

Louis van Gaal has admitted he does not know if David De Gea will still be a Manchester United player after Tuesday.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Garry Monk outwits frustrated Louis van Gaal

Swansea 2 Manchester United 1: Manchester United lost for the first time in the Premier League this season to leave Louis van Gaal both frustrated and disappointed with his side’s trip to south Wales.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Jury still out on Sergio Romero

Louis van Gaal thinks Sergio Romero has yet to prove he is capable of dealing with the rigours of Premier League football.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2015

Newcastle won’t go easy on Northampton

Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren has vowed to field the strongest team he can as he bids to end Newcastle’s 46-year trophy drought against Northampton in the Capital One Cup second round tonight.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2015

‘Stupid’ Daryl Janmaat makes Swansea’s task far easier

Daryl Janmaat has admitted his “stupid” actions cost Newcastle any chance of success at Swansea.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

The Premier League tweets, moments and star players

PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS: Sunderland 1-3 Norwich, Swansea 2-0 Newcastle, Tottenham 2-2 Stoke, Watford 0-0 West Brom, West Ham 1-2 Leicester

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015

Jose blames medical staff for Blues’ slip

Chelsea 2 Swansea 2:

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Ten-man Chelsea struggle to draw against Swansea at the Bridge

Chelsea were fortunate not to become the first ever Premier League champions to start their title defence with defeat after Swansea threatened an opening-day upset.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2015

Gary Monk beds in as young pretenders target Premier League old stagers

One of the most fascinating subplots in this season’s Premier League is the advance of a new generation of managers, the likely successors to Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger and the rest.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2015

City scupper Swans’ hopes

PREMIER LEAGUE

Mon, 18 May, 2015

Arsenal hit by Swansea sucker-punch

Arsenal 0 Swansea 1: Arsenal’s bid to secure a top three finish and avoid the Champions League qualifying round suffered a setback when Bafetimbi Gomis ensured Swansea City completed a double over Arsene Wenger’s side and strengthened their own efforts to qualify for Europe.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Arsene Wenger rules out summer Theo Walcott sale

Premier League

Sat, 09 May, 2015

In-form Liverpool raise the stakes as Man United clash approaches

Swansea 0 Liverpool 1

Tue, 17 Mar, 2015

Garry Monk praises resolute Swansea

Southampton 0 Swansea 1: Garry Monk was pleased by the way Swansea not only managed to frustrate Southampton but leave St Mary’s with a first Premier League win of 2015.

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Blackburn send Swansea out of FA Cup

Rudy Gestede showed why he is reported to be interesting a number of Premier League sides with the crucial goal as Blackburn sent nine-man Swansea tumbling out of the FA Cup in the fourth round.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Monk stands by ‘whore’ comments

Following a stinging rebuke by the UN human rights chief, Burma’s ultranationalist Buddhist monk fired back, saying he did not regret calling a UN special envoy a “whore” and a “bitch” after she criticised a bill opposed to interfaith marriage and religious conversions.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2015

Kyle Naughton: I want regular football

Kyle Naughton has revealed he left Tottenham for Swansea to play regular first-team football.

Thu, 22 Jan, 2015

Mourinho: It was the perfect game

Jose Mourinho hailed the "perfect game" after his Chelsea side underlined their Barclays Premier League title credentials by sweeping aside Swansea 5-0 at the Liberty Stadium.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

‘Lampard never signed for New York City’

The Premier League confirmed Frank Lampard is registered as a player solely with Manchester City — which means he may never play for New York City.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2015

Monk demands full price for Bony

Garry Monk insists Swansea’s valuation must be met before Manchester City can complete the signing of Wilfried Bony.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2015

Swans boss Monk fumes at ‘leg-breaker’ tackle

QPR 1 Swansea 1

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

Swansea stand by Shelvey despite violent conduct charge

Swansea manager Garry Monk is adamant he has no plans to sell England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey in January.

Wed, 31 Dec, 2014

Mignolet has point to prove

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet intends to use his axing from the side as a positive experience as he returns looking to prove he has benefited from the break.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

Monk hails defence as Swans eke out another three points

Swansea 1 Aston Villa 0

Sat, 27 Dec, 2014

Late is great for Spurs

Swansea 1 Tottenham 2

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

Three Fantasy Football players to replace Sergio Aguero in Gameweek 16

Anyone who had Sergio Aguero in their Fantasy Football squad has been cursing last weekend’s performance, as Man City’s talismanic striker limped off and is now out until January. 

Fri, 12 Dec, 2014

Hitman Austin staying at Rangers, insists Redknapp