THE houses of the families struck by Monday’s tragedy were easily recognisable in the small community around Navan.

A PRIVATE nursing home group owned by John Magnier and JP McManus is eyeing up a takeover of The Priory, the London clinic best known for treating celebrities with drug habits.

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FALLEN football idol George Best was banned for 20 months after he was caught drink-driving as he tried to get to a health farm to “sort himself out” following a furious row with his son, Calum.

KEN DOHERTY needs another miraculous recovery to deny Mark Williams, as the mercurial Welshman raced into an 11-5 lead in the Embassy World Championship after the first two sessions.

CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho admitted yesterday that he was scared by the arrival of bird flu in Britain.

CELTIC are considering a request to play Manchester United in a testimonial for Roy Keane on Wednesday, August 3.

ARSENAL’S new stadium will generate more cash than any other in world football, managing director Keith Edelman has claimed.

THE on/off takeover of Manchester United took another twist yesterday following a statement from American business tycoon Malcolm Glazer.

ALEX FERGUSON is convinced the signing of teenager Wayne Rooney can propel Manchester United to Champions League glory.

JAMIE CARRAGHER insists Liverpool have returned from the World Club Championship determined to mount a serious challenge to Chelsea’s grip on the Barclays Premiership.

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta revealed yesterday he would not get involved in an auction with Manchester United to sign Ronaldinho.

BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has insisted that Manchester United’s Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is definitely not on his club’s summer shopping list.

THE Parkhead conveyer belt of talent is set to launch another two starlets onto the senior stage as Celtic manager Martin O’Neill looks to rest his weary first-team stars.

TAKEOVER talks between Manchester United and Malcolm Glazer have come to a halt after the club expressed concern about the high level of debt it would have to take on if the American won control.

MIKE PHELAN is relishing the responsibility of stepping into the assistant manager’s shoes at Manchester United.

GARY NEVILLE believes Manchester United sent a shudder of apprehension through Chelsea and Arsenal with their victory at St James’ Park on Sunday.

STEVE BRUCE has allayed the fears of Birmingham owner David Sullivan by pledging his future to the club — although he admits his head “would be turned” if there was ever an approach from England.

GEORGE BEST was as famous for his taste in women as he was for his football skills.

ROY KEANE is continuing to consider his options as Bolton boss Sam Allardyce became the latest big-name manager to declare an interest in signing the veteran midfielder.