Person: Neil McDonald

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Problem of high rents won't be solved by raising wages, say ISME

High rents are making it so difficult for employers to get staff that some companies are renting properties themselves and then letting them in turn at sub-market process to employees according to the chief executive of the Irish Society for Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME).

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New parental scheme could see firms discriminate when hiring new staff, ISME warn

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All aboard for a rollercoaster ride with the moody Blues as Limerick prepare for Cork City

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League of Ireland: Finn Harps ignore title drama as survival takes priority

Cork City v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

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Cork City play it cool on derby day

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Sean Maguire leads charge again as Cork City back with a bang

Limerick boss McDonald: Pressure all on Cork City

SSE Airtricity League: Limerick manager Neil McDonald insists “the pressure is all on Cork” as he prepares for his first Munster derby at Turner’s Cross tonight (8pm, live on eirSport2).

Fri, 16 Jun, 2017

Dismal debut for Limerick boss Neil McDonald

Limerick 0 Dundalk 3: New Limerick FC boss Neil McDonald watched his side slip to defeat to Dundalk – and finish the game with 10 men after keeper Brendan Clarke was ref carded – at the Markets Field last night.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

New Limerick boss Neil McDonald has sights set on Europe

New Limerick boss Neil McDonald wants his side to lay down a marker against defending Premier League champions Dundalk at the Markets Field tonight.

Fri, 19 May, 2017

Drivers with clean records ‘exploited’ by insurers

Car owners with clean driving records have been exploited by the motor industry which has engaged in “cartel-like” activity, a high-powered Oireachtas committee has found.

Fri, 25 Nov, 2016

Sam Allardyce England deal almost done

Sam Allardyce’s imminent appointment as England manager was discussed at last night’s Football Association board meeting, leaving only final negotiations between the 61-year-old and his dream job.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2016

John Carver expects no favours from Sam Allardyce

John Carver is expecting no favours from Sam Allardyce as he attempts to keep Newcastle in the Barclays Premier League.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Arsenal won’t go without a fight

Arsenal 3, West Ham 0:

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

‘Bellamy can spur Bluebirds’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes fit-again Craig Bellamy can have a big impact on Cardiff’s battle against relegation.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2014

Defoe show downs Hammers

Tottenham 3 West Ham 1

Sun, 25 Nov, 2012

Mackay refuses to rule out Cardiff comeback

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay knows his squad still possess sufficient self-belief to overcome West Ham in their npower Championship play-off semi-final today.

Mon, 07 May, 2012

Mackay: Cardiff can turn things around

Malky Mackay believes West Ham are in a dangerous position going into the second leg of their npower Championship play-off semi-final clash with his Cardiff side, despite leading 2-0 on aggregate.

Fri, 04 May, 2012

Blackburn to keep Kean until end of the season

STEVE KEAN has been given the chance to prove his management credentials after Blackburn owners Venky’s yesterday announced he will remain in charge until the end of the season.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2010

Rovers put faith in Kean to stay on at helm until season's end

Steve Kean has been given the chance to prove his management credentials after Blackburn owners Venky’s today announced he will remain in charge until the end of the season.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2010

Kean to stay as Rovers boss until end of season

Blackburn have confirmed Steve Kean will remain as manager until the end of the season.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2010

Williams denies Rovers in crisis

Blackburn chairman John Williams has denied the club are in crisis as the fall-out from the sacking of manager Sam Allardyce continues.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010

Rovers owners want British manager

Blackburn’s owners have spelt out their vision for the future following the shock dismissal of manager Sam Allardyce.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2010

Blackburn begin search for Allardyce replacement

Blackburn's search for a new manager is under way following the shock dismissal of Sam Allardyce yesterday.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2010

Players ‘devastated’ as Rovers axe Big Sam

BLACKBURN club captain Ryan Nelsen last night said he was“devastated” for Sam Allardyce after the manager’s shock sacking.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2010

Allardyce shocked by sudden exit

Sam Allardyce tonight described himself “very shocked and disappointed” to have been sacked by Blackburn Rovers.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2010

Allardyce sacked by Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers have today announced that they have sacked manager Sam Allardyce.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2010

Allardyce leaves Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn have confirmed the departure of manager Sam Allardyce and assistant manager Neil McDonald with immediate effect.

Mon, 13 Dec, 2010

Premier League supporters - Review of year

ArsenalHigh pointThe 11 seconds at home against Spurs when van Persie scores and then intercepts the ball straight from the restart to allow Cesc to run through and put us two up.

Mon, 10 May, 2010

Blackburn hold Liverpool to scoreless draw

Blackburn 0 Liverpool 0

Sat, 05 Dec, 2009

Allardyce returns to work after heart op

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce returned to work today for the first time since undergoing heart surgery.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009

Allardyce 'fit and well' after heart surgery

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce says he is “fit and well” after undergoing heart surgery last week.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

Robinson the hero as Blackburn banish Blues

BLACKBURN had keeper Paul Robinson to thank for two penalty saves that sent them into the Carling Cup semi-finals at Chelsea’s expense last night.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2009

Lampard: we’re about more than muscle

FRANK LAMPARD insists it is a “disservice” to suggest Chelsea’s success under Carlo Ancelotti has been built purely on strength and good organisation.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2009

No Andrews and Dunn for Rovers

Blackburn will be without top scorer David Dunn and Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

Tue, 01 Dec, 2009

Gritty point puts Pulis in a pickle

MANAGEMENT throws up no end of conundrums, but some are more welcome than others.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2009

Stoke gain point in all-square finish at Ewood Park

Blackburn 0 Stoke 0

Sat, 28 Nov, 2009

Allardyce undergoes op

Sam Allardyce is undergoing heart surgery this morning as scheduled, Blackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2009

Dempsey brace ensures win for Fulham

Fulham 3 Blackburn 0

Wed, 25 Nov, 2009

Duff faces former club in league clash

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson recalled Damien Duff to face his former club Blackburn in the Barclays Premier League clash at Craven Cottage.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2009

Allardyce hoping for quick return

Blackburn hope to have Sam Allardyce back at work on Monday, assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2009

Dunn puts Allardyce in good heart

TONICS do not come much stronger than this. A first away win of the season for Blackburn — and at his former club, too — gave Sam Allardyce a timely lift as he prepared for heart surgery this week.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2009

Megson makes four changes for local derby

Bolton manager Gary Megson made four changes to his side for the derby against Blackburn at the Reebok Stadium today.

Sun, 22 Nov, 2009

Op for Allardyce

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce will miss the next three Barclays Premier League matches as he is to have an operation.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2009

Allardyce avoids players because of swine flu

Blackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald has confirmed Sam Allardyce kept away from his players during the win over Peterborough United yesterday.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2009

Rovers contain swine flu threat

Blackburn believe that the swine flu outbreak within the club is under control.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2009

Allardyce raring to go again

New Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce today insisted the time was right for him to return to football management.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2008

Allardyce was number one choice - Williams

Sam Allardyce was always the number one choice to replace Paul Ince as Blackburn manager, according to chairman John Williams.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2008

Allardyce backed to make Newcastle post

Sam Allardyce would turn Newcastle into a “major force” if he lands the manager’s job at St James’ Park, according to former colleague Neil McDonald.

Wed, 09 May, 2007

Staff jostling for position as Magpies’ close in on Allardyce deal

NEWCASTLE are expected to press ahead with talks to install Sam Allardyce as the Magpies’ new manager — and the jostling for prized positions among his backroom staff has already started in earnest.

Wed, 09 May, 2007

Morrison animosity won’t faze Dowie

IAIN DOWIE will not allow fans’ feelings to derail his attempt to bring Clinton Morrison back to Crystal Palace.

Thu, 25 Aug, 2005