Some brave calls by the Kerryman. Darran O’Sullivan has put his neck on the line and made their predictions for the 2023 provincial championships in Ulster, Connacht, Munster and Leinster. Kerry legend Darran O’Sullivan was particularly full of himself in the latest episode of the GAA Hour as he correctly predicted the four league champions […]

3 years ago

“I regard Cluxton’s return as a joke.” Pat Spillane did not mince his words when sharing his opinion on Stephen Cluxton’s return to Dessie Farrell’s Dublin panel. When word came out that Cluxton was on the bench against Louth in their Division Two promotion decider, the GAA world was shocked. It’s as bizarre as it […]

3 years ago

“It’s her birthday today, so she’s all excited for six today.” Galway lost the Division One final to Mayo, but there was a lovely moment caught on TV when Padraig Joyce’s daughter pulls him away from an interview. The Galway manager was giving his assessment to TG4 on the match when these little hands just […]

3 years ago

What a find this man has been for Mayo. Colm Reape put in a heroic performance in nets to help Mayo beat Galway in the league final and take home the Division One title. Reape was only brought into the squad this season, and he has been a revelation in goal, and seems to tick […]

3 years ago

Fortune favours the brave. A Brian Fenton mistake actually ended up being the turning point for Dublin as they beat Derry to win the Division Two league title. Derry were in charge of the game in the first half, very much playing it on their terms, and the capital really struggled to break them down. […]

3 years ago

What a beauty. Lorcan O’Dell has scored the goal of the season as Dublin manage to find the back of Derry’s net four times to win the Division Two league title. Derry went in at half time with a two point lead and looked to be controlling the game with Shane McGuigan playing particularly well […]

3 years ago

Serious commitment from Rock. Dean Rock tried to block Derry’s Shane McGuigan’s shot while he was receiving treatment from the Dublin physiotherapist. The forward had injured his ankle after colliding with his own teammate and falling on it awkwardly, so the physio came onto the pitch to treat him. The game was only five minutes […]

3 years ago

“I’ll f***ing meet you with a right hand.” Tony Bellew almost came to blows with Jermaine Franklin’s trainer after Anthony Joshua’s unanimous victory last night in the 02 Arena. The final bell had went but Joshua and Franklin got into a bit of a tussle after the fight, and the American’s corner team got involved. […]

3 years ago

“You’re the only player that’s come to punch me at the end of the game.” Ruud Van Nistelrooy has owned up to the fact that he once tried to punch Gary Neville after the pair fell out during a Premier League match against Middlesbrough. It’s not uncommon for team-mates to have a row now and […]

3 years ago

“He killed me for four months.” Roy Keane only really had one major problem when it came to his former teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy and it’s everything you would expect from him. The Dutchman was sensational for United, scoring a bucket load of goals every season that he was at Old Trafford and the fans […]

3 years ago

“Fact!” Gary Neville went full Rafa Benitez on Twitter when debating who the best every full back was in Premier League history, and no he didn’t pick himself. It was a Manchester United player, as Denis Irwin got the nod from Neville, who wants interested in arguing about it or stating it as an opinion, […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Thermacare. Time to put that big sporting brain to the test. Last week was jam-packed with sporting action and this week looks to be even busier again, so we need to keep that mind sharp going into the weekend. We have designed the ultimate sporting test to keep you on your […]

3 years ago

Tyson Fury fans won’t want to admit it, but it’s true. Anthony Joshua is fighting this weekend in a do or die battle against Jermaine Franklin, with some saying that his career is on the line. With back to back losses against Oleksandr Usyk, a loss on Saturday would make it three defeats in a […]

3 years ago

“Back when I played, it was Beckham or me.” Ian Harte was one of the most prolific dead-ball specialists in football, and thanks to our new House of Football podcast, we learn more about the great technician. Harte was best known for his time at Leeds United, where he played at the highest level in […]

3 years ago

This is a very worrying sight. The last thing Ireland wanted to see was Katie McCabe hobble off the pitch during Arsenal’s win against Bayern Munich in the woman’s Champions League. The Irish skipper was seen celebrating the win afterwards with a big boot strapped around her ankle and using crutches to support herself. Ireland […]

3 years ago

“I see so many small traits in her that I see in myself.” James McClean has revealed in a heartwarming Instagram post about his daughter that he is autistic, and has only recently been diagnosed. The Republic of Ireland star has talked before about autism as his daughter was diagnosed with it early in her […]

3 years ago

“At least don’t start the Championship for two weeks.” Cavan manager Mickey Graham wants league finals binned despite the fact that his team have the opportunity to play in one next week. The league final is an opportunity to win a trophy, play in Croke Park, and get some invaluable experience, especially for teams who […]

3 years ago

“Your county needs you.” Darran O’Sullivan goes full Uncle Sam on the GAA Hour this week as he starts a rallying cry for Jim McGuinness to return to the Donegal hot seat. Paddy Carr has resigned as manager, the county board is in disarray trying to solve issues with the academy, and just to put […]

3 years ago

“You have to move on.” Darran O’Sullivan believes that Stephen Cluxton’s return to the Dublin panel will be a “sideshow” and that it will only put pressure on the team. The whole GAA world was shocked to see Cluxton named on the bench for his county as they prepared to play Louth in Division Two […]

3 years ago

“You wouldn’t wear it to a fancy dress party.” Ireland have released their latest jersey and it has some new features on it that definitely splits people’s opinions, particularly the new badge. They also have a new sponsor. With Umbro now out of the picture, Castore are in charge with designing the kits; something that […]

3 years ago

“It was like it was yesterday.” Shay Given opens up on Thierry Henry’s infamous handball against Ireland in 2009 that cost his country a place in the 2010 World Cup finals. Back in 2009, Ireland and France were at a stalemate in a Play-off for the World Cup in South Africa, and with everything all […]

3 years ago

“We are hopeful that they will reconsider their positions.” Donegal GAA want Karl Lacey to return after a committee crisis meeting was held on Thursday night to try and resolve issues within the county. Donegal’s struggles off the filed mirrored those on it, as the senior team are doomed for relegation, while the underage set-up […]

3 years ago

“I just felt as if I was a bit of a fraud.” Steve McManaman reveals that he felt like a ‘fraud’ during the celebrations of Real Madrid’s Champions League win in 2001. The Liverpudlian started the game, and even scored in the final, but admits that he wished he had have won it with Liverpool.  […]

3 years ago

“It’s very difficult to split them.” Shay Given settles the debate about who should be Ireland’s number one goalkeeper as Stephen Kenny has a headache on his hands with two fantastic options. Ireland have two outstanding keepers in Caoimhin Kelleher and Gavin Bazunu, both are probably good enough to keep the position, but obviously Kenny […]

3 years ago

“We will just have to adapt.” Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland side may have to go into battle against France without one of their key men as they await injury news. Seamus Coleman has picked up a thigh strain that may rule the captain out of their Euro 2024 opener against the 2022 World Cup […]

3 years ago

“Up you step Son.” Kevin Cassidy has thrown down the gauntlet to Jim McGuinness and called for him to make a return as Donegal manager. Donegal is in in dire straits following the departure of their manager Paddy Carr, who didn’t even last the entirety of the league before losing his job. The yellow and […]

3 years ago

“We’re not in the Jim McGuinness era at the moment.” Ireland legend Shay Given has opened up about his love for the GAA, supporting Donegal and the new phenomena of ‘sweeper keepers’ in the game. The former Republic of Ireland keeper played Gaelic football growing up and still has a keen interest in it, although […]

3 years ago

“He is the archetypal walking, talking, singing canary when it suits him.” Eddie Hearn was left stunned after he was branded as a “coward” by Simon Jordan in an explosive debate live on talkSPORT. The boxing promotor was locked in a war of words with former Crystal Palace owner, and now boxing pundit, Jordan, regarding […]

3 years ago

“It just left a little bit of bad taste.” Eddie Hearn will revisit the idea of Katie Taylor fighting Croke Park but believes that the money they were asking for last time was “taking the p**s”. Taylor will fight Chantelle Cameron on the 20th May in the 3Arena, in a blockbuster fight that could see […]

3 years ago

“I just don’t know what Colm’s system of play was yesterday.” Cora Staunton has said that Colm O’Rourke was tactically ‘naive’ to set his Meath team up the way that he did against Dublin in the National League. Meath went man-to-man against their Leinster rivals, and they were taken apart with ease, as the opposition […]

3 years ago

“I don’t get this at all.” Sean Cavanagh is completely baffled by Armagh’s decision to ‘park the bus’ and set up defensively, when they have such attacking prowess available to them. The former Tyrone star was visibly irritated after viewing Armagh’s loss to Galway in the Allianz National League, not because he has any affiliation […]

3 years ago

“What a player #Wessi” England international James Maddison reveals how he ‘learnt so much’ from former Ireland star Wes Hoolahan during their time together at Norwich. The EFL tweeted a clip of Hoolahan scoring one of the most typical Hoolahan goals you could think of with loads of flair, finesse, and beauty. It was to […]

3 years ago

“They haven’t changed their style of play in years.” Lee Keegan blames Donegal’s lack of evolution for Michael Murphy’s retirement at inter-county level, citing that they have failed to change their style of play. A lot of negative press has been surrounding Donegal GAA in recent weeks, and for good reason, as county legend Karl […]

3 years ago

“He’s the real deal.” Ireland fans will love the Brighton owner’s description of their young striker Evan Ferguson, as the Premier League star is set to start for his country next week. Tony Bloom has declared that Ferguson is “the real deal” and has been immensely impressed with his performances this season. The fact that […]

3 years ago

Happy St Patrick’s Day! Chances are, you’re enjoying a well deserved day off to soak up the bank holiday, but fear not, we don’t take breaks and your Friday Pub Quiz is here. You may have heard about a certain Match of the Day presenter getting into hot water last weekend before finally reaching a […]

3 years ago

Ireland have named squad to face France and Latvia. Ireland have made three big calls as they release the squad to play France and Latvia in the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches. First of all Mikey Johnston has been named, which has come just two weeks since he declared his allegiance with Ireland, rather than […]

3 years ago

“Unfortunately I’ve picked up an injury that will keep me out until the end of the season.” One of the few positives born from Liverpool’s difficult season so far has been the unearthing of a young midfield star, but now his season has come to an end. Stefan Bajcetic has been a revelation in the […]

3 years ago

“Keep dreaming.” Conor McGregor was asked by Ariel Helwanion on a special edition of The MMA Hour, to deliver a message to those who doubt he can return to the very top of the sport. McGregor is set to make his return to the octagon when he faces Michael Chandler, and the Irishman already has […]

3 years ago

“I’m not sure Trent is your man at right-back.” Jamie Carragher doesn’t believe that Liverpool will compete for Champions League places if Trent Alexander-Arnold is at right back. The Liverpool legend highlights the full back’s weaknesses defensively, making the point that when the club are not dominating, then he will continue to struggle. The Liverpudlian […]

3 years ago

“Gary takes a passionate interest in refugees and immigration.” Gary Lineker believed that he had a “special agreement” with BBC General Director over what he can and can’t tweet about, according to his agent. John Holmes, who represents the Match of the Day presenter, thought that there was an understanding between his client and the […]

3 years ago

Real Madrid 6-2 Liverpool (aggregate). Real Madrid hosted Liverpool in a game that would normally have fans salivating at the mouth, but there is an air of inevitability about this particular game. We were expecting a big start from Liverpool, but it was Madrid who had the better chances in the first half, only for miracle […]

3 years ago

“Everybody in our house is competitive, the girls too.” Ruairi Canavan has officially arrived as a senior county player with Tyrone, just as his brother had done a few years ago, and his father a few decades before that. Peter Canavan obviously has a special place in the heart of Tyrone fans, as his unbelievable […]

3 years ago

“The All-Ireland was always a target but I didn’t need to write it down anywhere.” Darran O’Sullivan explains on the latest episode of the GAA Hour how notebooks have become a part of the GAA dressing room. It’s more common nowadays to see GAA players clutching a notebook in their hand as they enter the […]

3 years ago

“Agree to that you f***ing b****.” Tyson Fury goes absolutely ballistic in a foul mouthed rant against Oleksandr Usyk which the fighter posted on social media. Fury has came under a lot of scrutiny for making Usyk jump through hoops to get their much anticipated fight over the line, with many claiming that he’s trying […]

3 years ago

He has been ruled out for a month. Paul Pogba has injured himself once again at Juventus meaning that he will be out of action until the end of the month. The Frenchman has already missed the majority of the season, and the Qatar 2022 World Cup through injury, but finally looked like he was […]

3 years ago

“The girls are showing the men how to make fights.” Former World champion Carl Frampton summed up Katie Taylor’s decision to fight Chantelle Cameron perfectly in a bold tweet. Taylor was due to fight Amanda Serrano in an exciting rematch and better still, the fight was set to take place in Ireland for the first […]

3 years ago

“Do you think 70/30’s fair when a man’s got three belts and you have one?” Tony Bellew has claimed that Tyson Fury was “taking the p**s” in his crazy demands to fight Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight unification bout. Never in the history of boxing has a heavyweight champion held the WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring […]

3 years ago

“We didn’t enjoy the challenge enough.” A dejected Jurgen Klopp was in no mood to hold back his frustrations at his players following Liverpool’s shock 1-0 loss to Bournemouth. Liverpool had beaten Manchester United 7-0 only six days ago, and kept three clean sheets in four games, so things were looking up for Klopp’s men. […]

3 years ago

Now this is a toughie. BT Sports pundits Steve McManaman and Joe Cole have ended the debate once and for all and picked the Premier League’s best ever front three. With the era of Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino, Mohammad Salah and Sadio Mane coming to an end, it felt like a good time to reflect on […]

3 years ago

“It doesn’t feel right for me to go ahead with the show today.” Football Focus presenter Alex Scott has decided to pull today’s show in support of Gary Lineker, whom the BBC have temporarily suspended. Lineker is currently in an ongoing battle with his employers, who took issue with a tweet he published, in which […]

3 years ago