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  • Ireland’s self destructive mentality kills Croke Park fight for Katie Taylor

    Ireland’s self destructive mentality kills Croke Park fight for Katie Taylor

    Another incredible own goal by Ireland. In the seedy underhanded underworld of boxing, where promises go to die and false hope is bred, the one crusader of truth was the shining light that is Katie Taylor. The Irish boxing sensation has delivered on everything promised of her throughout her career; every challenge, every obstacle, every declaration of […]

    3 years ago

  • Rio Ferdinand questions just how much Paul Merson knows about new Man United signing

    Rio Ferdinand questions just how much Paul Merson knows about new Man United signing

    “He will be a really good signing for Man United.” Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has questioned just how much Paul Merson knows about Man United’s new signing Marcel Sabitzer. The ex-United star was critical of the comments that Merson made on Sky Sports, claiming that the transfer was a ‘panic buy’ and a ‘fourth rate player’. […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane says Man United’s improvement is down to “energy sappers” leaving

    Roy Keane says Man United’s improvement is down to “energy sappers” leaving

    “The energy levels are different.” Roy Keane has claimed that Man United’s remarkable improvement this season is down to a number of “energy sappers” leaving the club. The Irishman was full of praise for Erik ten Hag and the job he has done since arriving at Old Trafford, but credits the departures of certain players […]

    3 years ago

  • Jaden Sancho can’t hide his smile as Old Trafford give heartwarming reception

    Jaden Sancho can’t hide his smile as Old Trafford give heartwarming reception

    It would warm your heart. Manchester United are through to the Carabao Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest, but the highlight of the game was when Jaden Sancho was introduced. The English attacker hasn’t played since October, and manager Erik ten Hag revealed that his absence wasn’t just due to physical injury, but struggles with […]

    3 years ago

  • Peter Canavan admits that Tyrone’s poor start to the season is “worrying”

    Peter Canavan admits that Tyrone’s poor start to the season is “worrying”

    “They are tiring badly.” Former Tyrone star Peter Canavan has admitted that he is “Worried” following his county’s defeat to Roscommon last weekend in the National League. The Red Hands were three up at one stage in the second half, but then crumbled and leaked three goals, meaning that they are sitting bottom of Division […]

    3 years ago

  • Chelsea can only include three of their new signings in Champions League squad

    Chelsea can only include three of their new signings in Champions League squad

    Another headache for Graham Potter. Chelsea have quite the predicament on their hands, as they have splashed the cash to bring a huge influx of players in this January but can only include three of them in their Champions League squad. The Blues have went full Wolf of Wall Street, chucking cash at everything and […]

    3 years ago

  • The barely believable transfer history quiz of Chelsea football club

    The barely believable transfer history quiz of Chelsea football club

    The ridiculous world of Chelsea’s transfer history continues. Chelsea have always been at the centre of transfer dramas in the history of the Premier League, and after the 2023 debacle that was the January transfer window, they have taken it to new levels. The club’s bizarre strategy is basically to use the law of averages […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clash with Premier League predictions

    Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clash with Premier League predictions

    These two don’t agree on much to be fair. Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville clashed, yet again, on Monday Night Football when predicting how the Premier League table will finish this season. Carragher believes that Arsenal will lift the title come the end of the year, but Neville still thinks that Manchester City will pip […]

    3 years ago

  • Liverpool reportedly selling Caoimhin Kelleher for Jude Bellingham funds

    Liverpool reportedly selling Caoimhin Kelleher for Jude Bellingham funds

    Kelleher set to leave Anfield in the summer. Liverpool are reportedly selling Caoimhin Kelleher in order to accumulate the necessary funds to buy Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham in the summer. A lot has been made of Liverpool’s need to bolster the midfield and Bellingham has been the top name on their wanted list for quite some […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane gives his verdict on Mikel Arteta’s touchline behaviour

    Roy Keane gives his verdict on Mikel Arteta’s touchline behaviour

    “You’re not in this job to be liked!” Roy Keane has came out in defence of Mikel Arteta’s passionate outbursts on the touchline during Arsenal’s victory over Manchester United on Sunday. The Spaniard is very spirited on the sideline and has been involved with altercations with opposition mangers in the past, most notably Liverpool’s Jurgen […]

    3 years ago

  • Roy Keane’s threat to Cesc Fabregas about ‘pizza incident’ has panel in stitches

    Roy Keane’s threat to Cesc Fabregas about ‘pizza incident’ has panel in stitches

    “You’re very fortunate I wasn’t there.” Roy Keane was working alongside Cesc Fabregas on Sky Sports Super Sunday for Arsenal vs Man United, and told the Spaniard that he was lucky he missed the famous pizza incident. While remising about the fierce rivalry between the two clubs back in the Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger era, […]

    3 years ago

  • Liam Smith throws uppercut from the gods to stop Chris Eubank in fourth round

    Liam Smith throws uppercut from the gods to stop Chris Eubank in fourth round

    Nobody saw that coming. Liam Smith was the bookies’ underdog going into this fight, and nobody expected him to do what no one has ever done before – stop Chris Eubank Jr within 12 rounds. The build up got particularly ugly, with some suggesting that Smith made homophobic remarks, and Eubank claiming that his opponent would often […]

    3 years ago

  • Tyrone’s problems remain as Derry ease past them in McKenna Cup final

    Tyrone’s problems remain as Derry ease past them in McKenna Cup final

    Derry 3-11 1-05 Tyrone. Tyrone’s hopes to rectify the wrongs of last season have been dampened by a poor performance in the McKenna Cup final against Derry. In a team that saw Darren McCurry return to the starting line up and boast other quality stars such as captain Padraig Hampsey and former Footballer of the […]

    3 years ago

  • Evan Ferguson sends Soccer Saturday panel bananas with late equaliser

    Evan Ferguson sends Soccer Saturday panel bananas with late equaliser

    “He doesn’t look 18, he looks 28.” Evan Ferguson has done it again, this time coming off the bench for Brighton to find a late equaliser against Leicester City to send the panel on Soccer Saturday bananas. The score was 2-1 to Brendan Rodgers’ side before the young Irishman came onto the pitch and his […]

    3 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard offers his personal service to help Liverpool sign Jude Bellingham

    Steven Gerrard offers his personal service to help Liverpool sign Jude Bellingham

    “All he needs to do is send his diary to me.” Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has offered his own personal services to help his former club sign Dortmund’s young star Jude Bellingham. The Reds have been on the hunt to sign a midfielder and after his impressive performances for England at the World Cup, Bellingham […]

    3 years ago

  • Eamon Dunphy blames Roy Keane’s behaviour for Declan Rice choosing England

    Eamon Dunphy blames Roy Keane’s behaviour for Declan Rice choosing England

    “He witnessed things.” Eamon Dunphy has pointed the blame towards Roy Keane for Declan Rice’s decision to play for England rather than for Ireland. The West Ham midfielder played for the Republic of Ireland at underage and even played some friendlies at senior level, but in the end chose England has his native country. Former […]

    3 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard makes interesting claim about Graham Potter’s signings

    Steven Gerrard makes interesting claim about Graham Potter’s signings

    “When is it going to stop?” Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard doesn’t believe that Graham Potter is in charge of Chelsea’s January transfer spending spree and admits that it’s concerning. Chelsea have been splashing the cash during the winter transfer window, buying players like Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix to name a few, and […]

    3 years ago

  • The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 7

    The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz: Week 7

    Brought to you by Thermacare. What a week it’s been. If you’re a Tottenham fan, then things are looking pretty grim for you, so we have decided to make this quiz to cheer you up. If you’re not a Tottenham fan and have been enjoying their demise, then things are about to get better, because […]

    3 years ago

  • Jesse Lingard details everything that was wrong with the culture at Man United

    Jesse Lingard details everything that was wrong with the culture at Man United

    “We don’t know who’s calling the shots.” Jesse Lingard has detailed everything that was wrong with Man United in recent years, especially the touch culture that seemed to engulf the club. The England striker was speaking openly on the The Diary of a CEO Podcast about his career, life and time in football. Naturally the […]

    3 years ago

  • Clarence Seedorf’s nephew scores for League of Ireland team

    Clarence Seedorf’s nephew scores for League of Ireland team

    No pressure kid. The nephew of Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf, Quentin Seedorf, scored for his new League of Ireland side Cork City in a pre-season friendly. Quentin is currently on trial for the Irish side who he is hoping to secure a long term deal with, and got of to a good start scoring against […]

    3 years ago

  • How Conor Glass changed the whole landscape of Gaelic football in Derry

    How Conor Glass changed the whole landscape of Gaelic football in Derry

    It’s a story that starts back in 2013. Since returning home from Australia in 2020, few could have predicted the immediate and seismic impact that Conor Glass would have on the face of Gaelic football. Let’s rewind the clock three short years and have a look at the landscape of that time – Derry were […]

    3 years ago

  • The best five-team accumulator weekend special for the Premier League

    The best five-team accumulator weekend special for the Premier League

    Sponsored by LiveScore Bet #ad Last weekend flipped the whole landscape of the Premier League on its head and this weekend could see it really take shape as some crunch matches take place. Liverpool are in absolute chaos, Chelsea have been spending money like it’s going out of fashion (but not really getting any better), Pep Guardiola says that […]

    3 years ago

  • Lee Keegan reveals who the toughest person he ever had to mark was

    Lee Keegan reveals who the toughest person he ever had to mark was

    “I knew he was better than me.” Recently retired Mayo legend Lee Keegan has came up against some incredible players in his career, but has now revealed who his toughest opponent was. The 2016 Player of the Year was often tasked with marking the oppositions best player in an attempt to nullify their biggest threat. […]

    3 years ago

  • Eric Cantona was not impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude at Man United

    Eric Cantona was not impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude at Man United

    “He still doesn’t realise – he’s not 25 years old.” Man United legend Eric Cantona was not one bit impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude during his second stint at Old Trafford. Ronaldo publicly fell out with manager Erik Ten Hag, stormed down the tunnel before games were over, and was petulant and disruptive to the […]

    3 years ago

  • Chris Eubank Jr destroys Conor Benn with brutal tweet

    Chris Eubank Jr destroys Conor Benn with brutal tweet

    “He can’t be the star that everyone was trying to build him up to be.” Chris Eubank Jr goes in on Conor Benn after the fighter posted on social media that he was going to be proved innocent from accusations that he was using steroids. The Dark Destroyer posted on Instagram a picture of himself […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville: “Jurgen Klopp is equal to or better than Pep Guardiola”

    Gary Neville: “Jurgen Klopp is equal to or better than Pep Guardiola”

    “Jurgen Klopp is not the type to shirk it.” Gary Neville has claimed that in recent seasons Jurgen Klopp has been equal to or better than Pep Guardiola in terms of his managerial performances. In the last few years, the Reds have been neck and neck with City when it comes to hunting trophies and […]

    3 years ago

  • Petr Cech slams Bruno Fernandes’ controversial goal on social media

    Petr Cech slams Bruno Fernandes’ controversial goal on social media

    ‘They don’t understand the game.’ Former Chelsea keeper Petr Cech takes to social media to express his disapproval of Bruno Fernandes’ goal in the Manchester derby. United beat Manchester City 2-1, going 1-0 down to a Jack Grealish header at Old Trafford before pulling it back to get the win. However, the Portugal star got the […]

    3 years ago

  • Tyrone manager labels David Clifford as ‘Messi of Croke Park’

    Tyrone manager labels David Clifford as ‘Messi of Croke Park’

    “He’s one of the best I’ve seen.” Tyrone manager Feargal Logan believes that Kerry’s David Clifford is the ‘Messi of Croke Park’ and is looking forward to seeing his home club take on the superstar. Stewartstown Harps are through to the All-Ireland Junior club final, but need to beat Kerry’s Fossa who happen to be […]

    3 years ago

  • Pep Guardiola makes huge claim about this Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United team

    Pep Guardiola makes huge claim about this Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United team

    United fans will hope that Pep is right for once. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made a huge claim about Manchester United in the wake of their derby on BT Sport. The former Barcelona boss has been the conductor of many painful memories for the Old Trafford faithful and has been the dominant force […]

    3 years ago

  • O’Byrne Cup reduced to farce as Offaly withdraw from competition

    O’Byrne Cup reduced to farce as Offaly withdraw from competition

    “We cannot field a team this weekend without putting some of our players at risk of injury.” Offaly have confirmed that they are pulling out of the O’Byrne Cup, despite beating Dublin in a great to win to see them reach the semi-final stages. They were due to play Louth, but due to several reasons […]

    3 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp doesn’t recognise former Man City defender in awkward interview

    Jurgen Klopp doesn’t recognise former Man City defender in awkward interview

    “I’m not sure if you played football.” Former Man City player Nedum Onuoha and his ESPN colleagues were in stitches when it was clear that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp didn’t recognise him. The German native questioned the interviewers knowledge of the game after he had asked him a question and responded by saying: “I’m not […]

    3 years ago

  • Graham Potter makes his views on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pretty clear

    Graham Potter makes his views on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pretty clear

    “Everything that can go wrong, is going wrong.” Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham in yet another disappointing match, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wasn’t even introduced onto the field. The London side’s new striker João Félix had a horror debut which was capped off by receiving a red card, meaning that he will miss Chelsea’s next three […]

    3 years ago

  • Ireland set to swoop in for Northern Ireland teen sensation Sean Moore

    Ireland set to swoop in for Northern Ireland teen sensation Sean Moore

    The youngster is widely sought after by big clubs in England. It is understood that the Republic of Ireland football association are interested in Northern Ireland’s teen sensation Sean Moore, and want to convince the youngster to play for the Republic. The young prospect currently plays for Cliftonville and has been lighting up the Northern […]

    3 years ago

  • Young Derry prospect kicks wonder point in last gasp equaliser against Tyrone

    Young Derry prospect kicks wonder point in last gasp equaliser against Tyrone

    What a way to finish a game. Young Derry prospect Lachlan Murray kicked a wonder point in the dying seconds of his side’s McKenna Cup tie against Tyrone to book the Oak Leakers a place in the semi-finals. The McKenna Cup is often played in horrendous weather, and can be a cocktail of slips, mis-passes and […]

    3 years ago

  • Jack Glynn on the differences playing with David Clifford and Shane Walsh

    Jack Glynn on the differences playing with David Clifford and Shane Walsh

    “It’s crazy how different they can be.” Jack Glynn was the 2022 Young Player of the Year, and when you look at the fact that he played with both David Clifford and Shane Walsh, it’s easy to see why he managed to be one of the standout defenders last season. The young Galway star enjoyed […]

    3 years ago

  • Gareth Bale – The ultimate quiz of a true footballing legend

    Gareth Bale – The ultimate quiz of a true footballing legend

    What a career this man has had. Gareth Bale has announced his retirement at just 33 years of age, but what a career the Welshman has managed to pack into this time. From a promising prospect at Southampton to flop-turned-hero at Tottenham Hotspur, to hero-turned-flop at Real Madrid – and forever a hero for Wales […]

    3 years ago

  • Alex Ferguson’s failed attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed

    Alex Ferguson’s failed attempt to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed

    Ferguson probably never got a response like that before. Trent Alexander-Arnold is the darling of Liverpool, and although Manchester United fans wouldn’t want to admit it, even Sir Alex Ferguson was able to see the talent that he possesses. A proper home grown hero, Trent is the local lad on the team who the fans […]

    3 years ago

  • The top five GAA players who never won the All-Ireland

    The top five GAA players who never won the All-Ireland

    That settles it. Lee Keegan’s recent retirement has sparked an interesting debate amongst GAA fans, as the question remains – who is the greatest player to never win an All-Ireland title? This unwanted label was always attached to Peter Canavan throughout his career before he finally lifted the Sam Maguire in the twighlight of his […]

    3 years ago

  • Lee Keegan: The ultimate quiz of a Mayo GAA legend

    Lee Keegan: The ultimate quiz of a Mayo GAA legend

    A once in a generation type of player. So you think you know everything there is to know about the Mayo superstar that is Lee Keegan? Well this quiz will certainly put that theory to the test, as we delved into Keegan’s career and compiled a series of questions that the Mayo man himself would […]

    3 years ago

  • A look back at Rafa Benitez’s famous rant 14 years later

    A look back at Rafa Benitez’s famous rant 14 years later

    “I want to talk about facts.” Yesterday was exactly 14 years ago to the day that Rafa Benitez hosted one of the most bizarre press conferences in Premier League history, and with that the famous ‘fact rant’ was born. It was 2009, and the then Liverpool manager had accumulated his strongest team at that point […]

    3 years ago

  • Dessie Farrell reveals why Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey returned to Dublin

    Dessie Farrell reveals why Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey returned to Dublin

    “There would always be an opening.” Dublin manager Dessie Farrell has already been handed a huge boost this year as former county stars Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey have returned to the panel. Mannion was a part of Farrell’s 2020 All-Ireland winning side but was primarily used from the bench, when under previous managers would […]

    3 years ago

  • The five types of people who will show up for pre-season at your GAA club

    The five types of people who will show up for pre-season at your GAA club

    It’s that time of year again. Pre-season is upon us, and there are five types of people who emerge from the Christmas slumber at every GAA club across the country. When the season finally came to an end just a few short months ago, regardless of whether or not it went well for you, you […]

    3 years ago

  • Sean Kelly on the challenges of playing for a full year without a pre-season

    Sean Kelly on the challenges of playing for a full year without a pre-season

    “I’m actually looking forward to a pre-season next year.” Galway captain Sean Kelly has been playing in peak condition for an entire calendar year now, starting practically every game and doing so without a pre-season. The 25-year-old began his season in the FBD league, before attacking Sigerson, gaining promotion with Galway in the league, winning […]

    3 years ago