N Ireland 1 Morocco 1

Celtic manager Tony Mowbray admits he only has himself to blame after Aiden McGeady limped out of tonight’s 4-0 Co-operative Insurance Cup win over Falkirk.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is looking for his side to raise the bar on Saturday and improve their chances of making it to the World Cup.

ONE OF nervous anticipation is probably the best way to describe the mood on the opening night of the 2009 League of Ireland season.

Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has told Keith Gillespie he could still have a future on the international stage.

Northern Ireland’s most experienced player Keith Gillespie has been omitted from the squad for the World Cup qualifier against San Marino on February 11.

AT the end of an often troubled and troubling season for the League of Ireland, there is every prospect of the domestic year ending on what would be a welcome high, when Bohemians and Derry City, two of the best footballing sides on the island, contest the FAI Ford Cup Final at the RDS in Dublin tomorrow (kick off 3pm).

Celtic this afternoon announced the signing of Cardiff defender Glenn Loovens on a four-year deal.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has calmed fears over the club’s progress in the transfer market by insisting he could make new signings before Sunday’s league opener against St Mirren.

FORMER Celtic striker Frank McGarvey fears for his old club’s title hopes if Gordon Strachan does not buy another goalscorer.

Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic go head to head in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the Brandywell, kick-off 7.45pm.

CELTIC NEWCOMER Pat McCourt will not be fazed by comparisons with George Best and Aiden McGeady.

New Celtic recruit Pat McCourt admits he was shocked to be invited to join his boyhood heroes.

New Celtic recruit Pat McCourt has claimed he rejected the advances of “a few clubs” to join his boyhood idols.

Celtic have joined the chase for Derry City winger Pat McCourt – meaning his proposed move to West Brom is now on hold.

East Belfast side Glentoran take on Derry City in tonight's Setanta Sports Cup clash at the Oval (kick-off 7.45pm).

Derry City will be looking to maintain their impressive start to the season when they entertain the champions Drogheda at the Brandywell tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Derry City will join Drogheda United and St Pat's in the group stages of next season's Setanta Cup after beating First Division champions Cobh Ramblers 2-1 in last night's qualifier.

Longford Town 3 Derry City 1

Bray Wanderers will be looking to move clear of the relegation zone as they entertain Derry City in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the Carlisle Grounds (kick-off 7.45pm).

Waterford United 2 Derry City 1

Waterford United and Derry City go head-to-head in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the RSC, kick-off 7.45pm.

Eircom League clubs will feature for the first time in a worldwide computer game this week.

Derry City will be boosted by the return of Pat McCourt to their starting line up as they take on UCD in tonight’s FAI Ford Cup quarter-final clash at the Brandywell, kick-off 7.45pm.

Drogheda United entertain Derry City in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at United Park, kick-off 8.00pm.

Derry City will be hoping to make home advantage count in tonight’s Champions League first leg qualifier against Armenia’s FC Pyunik at the Brandywell, kick-off 7.45pm.

Bray Wanderers entertain Derry City in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the Carlisle Grounds, kick-off 7.45pm.

New boss John Robertson takes control of Derry City for the first time as they take on Sligo Rovers in tonight's eircom League of Ireland Premier Division clash at the Brandywell, kick-off 7.45pm.

St Patrick's Athletic will be looking to regain top spot in the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division as they entertain Derry City at Richmond Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Drogheda United fell at the first hurdle in this season's FAI Ford Cup as they were beaten at United Park by Sean Connor's Bohemians 1-0. Darren Mansaram grabbed the only goal of the game to put the Gypsies into the last 16 to leave Paul Doolin's side to concentrate on the league.

Cork City face Derry City at Turner’s Cross in what is a crucial game for both sides, kick-off 7.45pm.

Derry City entertain UCD at the Brandywell tonight knowing that a win is required if they want to get back into contention at the top of the eircom League of Ireland Premier Division.

Drogheda United entertain Derry City at United Park tonight with both sides still unsure of their place in the semi-finals, kick-off 8.05pm.

Derry City 2 Linfield 2

All the latest team details for tonight's four games in the eircom League Premier Division.

Linfield 2 Derry City 1

CORK CITY are still in search of their first win of the season as they take on Portadown in Group 2 of the Setanta Cup at Turner’s Cross tonight (7.45).

Derry City 4 St. Patrick’s Athletic 3 (AET)

St. Patrick’s Athletic 0 Derry City 1

Derry City will hope to keep up the pressure on league leaders Shelbourne with a victory over Drogheda United at the Brandywell.

Shelbourne 2 Derry City 2

Derry manager Stephen Kenny hopes the “Brandywell factor” will give his side a fighting chance against French giants Paris St Germain tonight.

Bohemians will be hoping to continue their three game unbeaten run against Derry City at Dalymount Park.

Derry City 3 Dublin City 0