We’re almost there, although we still don’t know where “there” is yet. It’s been whittled down to heaven or hell, with nothing in between.

We’re going to need a catchphrase. How about “We go again”? Okay, okay — no need to bite my head off.

For a few seconds, just after Burnley’s second actually, I realised I’ll probably die watching this team.

From the cold shoulder in Ireland to the warm embrace of Nottingham, Martin O’Neill is surfing a wave of enthusiasm, expectation and, of course, nostalgia on his return to the City Ground.

Brazil boast more recent Champions League experience than even the leading European nations at this summer’s World Cup.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is happy to be bringing a lead back to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim despite another late defensive lapse.

Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold enjoyed an extra-special European debut with a brilliant free-kick to set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 victory in their Champions League play-off first leg against Hoffenheim.

No doubt who the man-of-the-match was.

Veteran tucker Trent McCain is no slouch when it comes to daddy duties after adorably carrying out the wishes of his young daughter, despite the possibility of a mocking from his colleagues.

Veteran tucker Trent McCain is no slouch when it comes to daddy duties after adorably carrying out the wishes of his young daughter, despite the possibility of a mocking from his colleagues.

The wife of an Irish jeweller stabbed to death in their Melbourne jewellery store last year has told how she cannot now sleep in her own bed out of fear but must rest in a chair downstairs where she feels she would be able to escape an attacker more easily.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Robin Windsor has pulled out of this year’s show as a result of a back injury – and is being replaced by Australian dance star Trent Whiddon

Drawing obvious comparisons with ‘Little Miss Sunshine’, ‘The Way Way Back’ is a bittersweet coming-of-age story that strikes perfect balance between laughter and tears.

Refusing to make the most of your potential is unpatriotic, declares body-builder Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg) at the beginning of Pain & Gain (16s), especially if you’re a believer in the American Dream.

Former Ireland captain Trent Johnston is to retire from international cricket in December.

Kevin O’Brien hit a magnificent 84 from 47 balls, but Ireland were denied a first win on home soil against one of the elite cricket nations as they tied with Pakistan at Clontarf yesterday.

Ireland's cricketers recorded the highest total in their 158-year history to remain in total control on the second day of their InterContinental Cup clash against the UAE in Sharjah.

Criminal

Police were called to Katherine Jackson’s home yesterday.

A US man has broken into a house and put up Christmas decorations.

Ireland captain William Porterfield hopes the grand surroundings of Kolkata’s Eden Gardens can inspire his side to another famous World Cup victory against South Africa tomorrow.

AS Kevin O’Brien climbed into another six, and the Ireland cricket fans in the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore started to think of an improbable victory over England, Vanessa Johnston wafted through the supporters, spraying them with a stress-relieving potion.

Once again we face the age-old question: who was the knuckle-head who thought this load of garbage would entice anyone to pay to watch it?

EVEN driving down this country’s rural roads, much of Ireland is hidden, more of it is simply overlooked, abandoned, or ignored. And, some of it is making its way back – as can be seen in a day in the wandering company of someone like the multi-faceted George Gossip.

BRET EASTON ELLIS was 19 when he wrote Less Than Zero, a coruscating account of disaffected youth in his hometown, Los Angeles.

Ireland have awarded six full-time contracts to home-based players, while giving assistance for county stars.

A PASTOR shot and killed during his Sunday sermon deflected the first of the gunman’s four rounds with a Bible, sending a confetti-like spray of paper into the air in a horrifying scene that congregants initially thought was a skit, police said.

A century from Niall O’Brien sealed a third successive victory for Ireland against Namibia on day four of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final at St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth in South Africa today.

Ireland captain Trent Johnston has announced that he is taking a break from international cricket with immediate effect.

WORLD-RENOWNED golf course architect Robert Trent Jones has been appointed architect to the two courses planned by Douglas Golf Club for their new site at Ballinrea, Co Cork.

IRELAND coach Adrian Birrell will look to his Australian-born captain Trent Johnston to fight fire with fire when the World Cup debutants clash with Ricky Ponting’s defending champions here today.

Long-serving Kyle McCallan has been angered by suggestions Ireland’s World Cup success is down to imported players.