Mick McCarthy’s hopes of becoming Ireland manager may be fading and he was fully focused on his current side Ipswich last night.

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THAT Gulf cruise Kenny Dalglish interrupted to answer an Anfield SOS must seem an awful long time ago even though the Liverpool manager was able to mark his first anniversary with a comprehensive win.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been handed his first start since late October as manager Kenny Dalglish named a strong team for their FA Cup third-round tie at home to Oldham tonight.

Sunderland boss Roy Keane could make a transfer breakthrough within the next 48 hours as he looks to add depth to his squad.