BELIEF in themselves and the confidence garnered from their adventures in Europe to date are what will give Shamrock Rovers every chance of causing an early upset in Group A of the Europa League tonight.

NON-LEAGUE Sheriff provided the shock of the round, giving runaway First Division leaders Shelbourne a two goal start before dumping them out of the cup in this thriller at Tolka Park.

DANNY NORTH’S penalty sent St Pat’s top of the Airtricity League Premier Division as they made the most of Sligo’s win over Shamrock Rovers.

GOALS from Dean Bennett, Johnny Breen, Mark Quigley and Daniel Kearns saw Dundalk come from behind to record a comfortable 4-1 win over 10-man Galway United in the FAI Ford Cup third round.

Aston Villa manager Martin O‘Neill has refused to rule Emile Heskey out of Wednesday‘s Peace Cup clash with Atlante despite seeing the England striker stretchered off against Malaga following a clash of heads.

PEOPLE laughed at Martin O’Neill’s decision to spend €12 million on Ashley Young 12 months ago but the Aston Villa manager will be the one with the widest smile when the winger is selected in Fabio Capello’s first England squad this week.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has had his wish to embrace the club’s illustrious history granted by having framed photographs of the 1981 League Championship and 1982 European Cup-winning sides hung at the training ground.

Aston Villa manager Martin O‘Neill is to be offered “the longest managerial contract in the Premiership” if American billionaire Randy Lerner’s £62.6m (€93m) takeover goes through.

DEREK WHYTE believes an Old Firm victory this weekend will be enough for Gordon Strachan to finally win the full backing of the Celtic supporters.

Celtic have confirmed Gordon Strachan will be unveiled as the club‘s new manager tomorrow.

Celtic players have paid tribute to Martin O‘Neill following his decision to step down as manager to spend more with his wife, who is battling illness.

Martin O‘Neill has admitted Craig Bellamy is “a handful” – but insists he is more determined than ever to make the player’s move to Celtic permanent.

Celtic striker Chris Sutton faces an anxious wait to discover the extent of a hamstring injury - but Martin O‘Neill believes there is no reason to push the panic button.

Shaun Maloney will miss the Bank of Scotland Premier League match with Dundee but Martin O'Neill has eased fears the striker is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill believes tying up his current stars to deals is more important than signing new players.

Celtic star Bobo Balde has been offered a new deal but he has yet to decide whether he wants to extend his stay at Parkhead.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill today assured Neil Lennon and John Hartson he wants them to stay at Parkhead and will sit down with the pair soon to discuss new contracts.

Celtic boss Martin O‘Neill believes the sacking of Bobby Robson has underlined the insecurity of the manager‘s job.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has told the club’s board he never wants to go into another European game with a weakened side.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill has admitted he may not make it to their pre-season tour at all.

CELTIC midfielder Neil Lennon insists there is no reason to press the panic button despite the club’s lack of activity in the transfer market over the summer.

Celtic manager Martin O‘Neill today assured fans that he was working hard behind the scenes to bring in new signings.

Celtic‘s influential defensive duo Johan Mjallby and Joos Valgaeren today put themselves back in the frame for first-team returns ahead of next week‘s Champions League Group A match against Anderlecht.

Celtic‘s influential defensive duo Johan Mjallby and Joos Valgaeren today put themselves back in the frame for first-team returns ahead of next week‘s Champions League Group A match against Anderlecht.

Celtic midfielder Alan Thompson will undergo a scan this afternoon to determine how serious his hamstring injury is after hobbling out of Saturday‘s Old Firm derby.

Didier Agathe‘s days at Celtic could be numbered after he admitted he wants a new challenge – and manager Martin O‘Neill is unlikely to stand in his way.

John Hartson hit the crucial away goal to make sure Celtic stay in Europe after the new year for the first time in 23 years.