The jury is out on Waturo Endo. Liverpool’s search for a defensive midfielder has been a painful one with lots of high hopes, false dawns and dodgy highjacks, but they seem to have finally landed on Wataru Endo. Last week it was announced that Liverpool were on the brink of signing Moises Caicedo for a […]

2 years ago

Ulster have 11 players in the team. Ulster players dominate the Minor Football Team of the Year selection, as they take an incredible 11 places out of the 15 available. All-Ireland champions Derry make up the lion’s share of the team as six players from the Oakleaf county earn their spot, with others unlucky to […]

2 years ago

Understandably, they aren’t keen to let him go. Brighton’s chief executive Paul Barber has made an estimation on when the club would even consider selling their star striker Evan Ferguson. The young Irishman has been linked with a move away to big clubs following his very impressive debut season in the Premier League last year. […]

2 years ago

“What aload of b@!!@×” Dublin GAA legend Philly McMahon took to Twitter to highlight a strange rule in schoolboy soccer that he had never heard of before, and it’s an interesting one. Obviously the former defender is more known for his success on the Gaelic football pitch than the soccer one, but before McMahon went […]

2 years ago

This would be a big loss for Kerry and Longford. AFL side Carlton are looking to seal the signatures of two young talents in Gaelic football as they have approached Kerry’s Rob Monahan and Longford’s Matt Duffy. Carlton have previously availed from having Irish players in their ranks in the past, with Zach Tuohy (Laois), […]

2 years ago

“I can’t believe the scoreline.” Sir Alex Ferguson made a rare TV interview where he raved about Aston Villa’s performance against Newcastle despite being thrashed 5-1 by them. Man United’s legendary manager rarely appears on TV to share his opinions since he retired from the sport, but is often seen at Old Trafford and is […]

2 years ago

“Casemiro got absolutely torn to shreds tonight.” Gary Neville has ripped into Casemiro after Man United’s narrow win against Wolves on Monday Night Football last night. United were lucky to get away with all three points as Wolves dominated in midfield and could very easily have been awarded a penalty late on in the game. […]

2 years ago

“People think I defend FSG – I’ve got no relationship with them at all.” Jamie Carragher has claimed on Monday Night Football that Liverpool’s current mess in the transfer window is not the fault of FSG, who own the football club. Liverpool are in desperate need of signing of centre defensive midfielder after an exodus […]

2 years ago

This is a huge blow for Tyrone. Tyrone’s 2024 season has already been hit with a major blow following the news that Mattie Donnelly sustained a serious injury in a club game. The Trillick star will miss the entirety of the club season, and it is likely that he will miss the majority of the […]

2 years ago

Top gaffers here. There’s a lot of back and forth about who should get Player of the Year, but these great players would be nowhere without great managers, so here is our top five from the 2023 season. Going into the campaign you had a lot of famous people at the helm, some ex-legends like […]

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It’s not a promising start for Liverpool. Liverpool fans are beginning to sweat as the math doesn’t quite add up in terms of transfers coming in, compared to those leaving the club this summer. There was always going to be something of an overhaul in this window for Liverpool with the likes of Roberto Firmino, […]

2 years ago

Well nobody saw that coming. Ireland’s James McClean has finalised a move from his current club Wigan, to Wrexham, the League Two side funded by Hollywood. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham when it was in the non-league tier of football, and in struggling to recover from financial issues that stretch back to […]

2 years ago

“My shoulders were also down for a couple of months.” Marcus Rashford has revealed that he ‘lost his love for football’ after facing racial abuse from England supporters following their exit from the Euros. England had reached the final of Euro 2020 and their decider against Italy went to penalties, which they lost and the […]

2 years ago

There’s no chance you’re getting over 16 on this one. It’s Friday, which means SportsJOE’s Friday Pub Quiz has arrived, and the favourite part of your whole weekend is about to begin. Well that might be an exaggeration, but we know how much you look forward to testing your sporting knowledge against the great minds […]

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Poor Rashford. Katie McCabe cracked a joke at Man United and Marcus Rashford’s expense at Ireland’s World Cup homecoming bash in O’Connell street. The Ireland skipper was in good spirits, as thousands flooded to Dublin’s centre to welcome home the Irish team, and thank them for qualifying for the World Cup. The tournament itself didn’t […]

2 years ago

There’s only five minutes on the clock to name them all. We know Dublin are All-Ireland champions but we don’t yet know who has won the Player of the Year award for 2023, and it’s causing some spice debates. The Sunday Game gave it to James McCarthy much to the disapproval of Tomas O Sé, […]

2 years ago

What a season this man had. There’s been a lot of talk about David Clifford, James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and rightly so, but one player, regardless of his incredible stats, doesn’t get the same recognition. Shane McGuigan has had the season of his life, spearheading Derry to back to back Ulster titles and a whisker […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “It was very awkward. He was our uncle, he was our hero.” Marc Ó Sé was fortunate enough to play under his famous uncle Páidí but recalls ‘awkward’ period when Jack O’Connor replaced him as Kerry manager in 2004. Páidí Ó Sé was a legendary figure […]

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“An awesome footballer & leader.” David Clifford and James McCarthy appear to be the frontrunners for the Player of the Year award, however, neither of these stars made Joe Brolly’s shortlist. Pretty much since the final whistle blew on Sunday’s All-Ireland final, the debate has rumbled on between who should pick up this accolade. Many […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “I think they have a bit of unfinished business.” Marc O Sé played under Jack O’Connor in two different periods with Kerry, so he knows more about his managerial style than most, and reveals what he thinks his old boss should do next. O’Connor maybe […]

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“It was 110% the right move for Dublin.” Tomás Ó Se was happy admit that he was wrong regarding a controversial decision that Dublin made earlier in the season. The Kerry legend was on The Sunday Game when he confessed that he had question marks over Stephen Cluxton’s return to Dessie Farrell’s panel. The goalkeeping […]

2 years ago

Shane McGuigan is the Golden boot winner 2023. The Gaelic football championship top scorer list of 2023 has been concluded, and Shane McGuigan is the overall leader, beating David Clifford by a single point. McGuigan was top of the charts for most of the championship but after Derry exited in the semi-final stages, and with […]

2 years ago

One omission in particular is hard to figure out. The Sunday Game selected their Team of the Year after yesterday’s All-Ireland final between Dublin and Kerry, and three players in particular were very unlucky to miss out. It’s almost an impossible job to squeeze in 15 names when so many talented layers have pushed their […]

2 years ago

“He danced over that line.” Former Tyrone star Enda McGinley said on The Sunday Game that James McCarthy had “crossed the line” at times in the All-Ireland final against Kerry. The Dublin captained had made a consistent number of fouls during the match that many had thought should have warranted a sending off. However, David […]

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“I think we actually got the decision wrong.” There was a strange moment on The Sunday Game when Tomás Ó Sé was asked to reveal the Player of the Year, but he wanted it known that he disagreed with it. At the end of every season, The Sunday Game panel pick their Team of the […]

2 years ago

If looks could kill. Mick Fitzsimons has won his ninth All-Ireland medal, breaking records in the process, but what he did during the warm-up highlights what a warrior he is. At 34 years of age, and with eight All-Ireland titles already in his back pocket going into today’s final against Kerry, logic would suggest that […]

2 years ago

“It may be my last time.” Dublin heroes Dean Rock and James McCarthy have both hinted that today might be their last game for Dublin as they win All-Ireland final against Kerry. McCarthy joins a new elite group alongside his teammates Mick Fitzsimmons and Stephen Cluxton, as they have now won nine All-Ireland titles, a […]

2 years ago

Some tough calls had to be made here. The GAA JOE All-Star Football Team of the Year 2023 has officially been named, and as we all know, this accolade is the highest honour you can get. Unlike the RTE All-Stars, we try to pick the team based on performances throughout the year, and some massive […]

2 years ago

This doesn’t look good. Armagh star Ethan Rafferty has suffered what a suspected broken leg and dislocated ankle while playing for his club Grange in their final Armagh ACL Division 1B game. According to Belfast Live the flying goalkeeper’s injuries were so severe that the match had to be abandoned and an ambulance called to […]

2 years ago

Everything you need to know is right here. Dublin are playing Kerry in the All-Ireland final, and with so much anticipation, team news, updates and talking points surrounding the game, we have it all in one place. Simply check out our liveblog below to make sure you don’t miss a thing (it can sometimes take […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “I would be laying in a heap on the ground somewhere.” Rian O’Neill has been subjected more than most to the crazy rumour mill that spreads around WhatsApp, but he addresses it and why he would never fight Kieran McGeeny in this interview. O’Neill is […]

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The duo led Tyrone to All-Ireland victory in 2021. Joint managers Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan have made a decision on their future plans in terms of management and the Tyrone job. The duo have decided that they want to be considered for a new three-year term, and have put their names into the hat […]

2 years ago

17 out of 20 would be an amazing score on this one. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz has landed and as you may have expected, we dedicated a whole round to this week’s All-Ireland final. That’s not to say there isn’t the usual football, geography, Rugby, tennis, golf and just about every sport thrown in […]

2 years ago

“There’s absolutely no hesitation that I would go again.” Monaghan fans will by praying that Conor McManus will be available for their county next season as the 35-year-old is yet to make a decision on his future. Gaelic football fans in general will be hoping that the evergreen forward returns, such is the talent at […]

2 years ago

You never lose it. Diarmuid Connolly rolled back the years when he split Ballyboden’s defence in two with a wonder pass that led to a goal in a Dublin hurling club match. The St Vincents star may no longer play with the big ball, but he is still trucking away with the hurling and seems […]

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A real headache for Jack O’Connor. Kerry have suffered a major blow as Tony Brosnan has been ruled out of the All-Ireland final this Sunday against Dublin. The Kerry attacker is struggling with a recurrence of a respiratory condition, and has now been ruled out of contention meaning that Jack O’Connor cannot call upon him […]

2 years ago

The hunt for the new Cavan manager is drawing to a close. Cavan are currently looking to find a replacement for Mickey Graham and the team captain Raymond Galligan has reportedly been shortlisted as a potential candidate. Graham was one of the longest serving managers in the game, and famously guided the county to their […]

2 years ago

It wasn’t one of his teammates anyway. Marcus Rashford didn’t have any doubt in his mind about who the best player in the Premier League currently is, and surprisingly it wasn’t Erling Haaland. The Man City striker had a record breaking season and led the scoring charts in just about every way that you can, […]

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Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “I feel when it’s your own, you push them that bit harder.” As well as managing the Waterford inter-county team, Davy Fitzgerald has a young family at home, including two sons, one in his twenties and the other just 15 months old. The Clare native […]

2 years ago

Brought to you by Sure 72 Hour Non-Stop Protection Deodorant “They are two completely different styles.” Davy Fitzgerald breaks down what would happen if Kilkenny’s four-in-a-row team from the noughties played this current Limerick side. John Kiely’s Limerick made history by equaling Kilkenny and Cork’s record of winning four All-Irelands in a row, and have […]

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“He didn’t perform in the biggest game of the year.” Joe Canning couldn’t believe that Tony Kelly didn’t make The Sunday Game Team of the Year but Jackie Tyrrell was quick to give a reason. The absence of Kelly in the Team of the Year is a strange sight given how prolific the Clare forward […]

2 years ago

This isn’t a bad line-up. The hurling championship is over, and Limerick have completed a historic four-in-a-row as the defeat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final for the second year in a row. The Cats were three points up at half time, and even managed to burst the net early in the second half when Paddy […]

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“The one on Ruesha was probably the worst.” Denise O’Sullivan was at the centre of the now infamous friendly between Ireland and Columbia that had to be abandoned due to its physicality. In preparation for Ireland’s first ever World Cup, O’Sullivan was hit with a bad tackle in the match, and such was the atmosphere […]

2 years ago

“I think we’d be able to mix it up as well.” Limerick are on the cusp of emulating the great Kilkenny side of the noughties and win four All-Irelands in a row, but which side was the better team? Kilkenny legend Eoin Larkin was a part of that great side, led by Brian Cody, who […]

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“I actually remember him getting sent off against Armagh.” Darragh Canavan is making his own legacy in a Tyrone jersey, but he can remember the great teams in the noughties that his father, Peter, was a part of. Only three years old when Tyrone won their first All-Ireland title in 2003, his memory is of […]

2 years ago

“An action plan has now been imposed to deter a recurrence of any further misconduct.” The Football Association charged Blackpool £35,000 after Wigan’s James McClean was subjected to sectarian abuse during a Championship match in April. The club accepted the charge and an independent regulatory commission imposed the fine in the hope that fans will […]

2 years ago

“There‘s an element of petulance here.” Some within the Australian media appear have lost the run of themselves after labelling Ireland’s Katie McCabe as “public enemy number one” following her performance against Oz in their World Cup opener. McCabe is known for being a very physical player who loves a challenge and is willing to […]

2 years ago

William O’Donoghue is in his place. Limerick captain Declan Hannon has not been named in the match-day 26 for the All-Ireland final against Kilkenny this Sunday. The reigning champions have named an unchanged team from the side that beat Galway in the semi-finals, but manager John Kiely was hopeful that his captain would be fit […]

2 years ago

Tyrone initially denied the request. Local GAA club says that Tyrone county board has changed it’s mind and has agreed to postpone underage matches following a stabbing incident. On July 6, both the referee and an umpire at the under-16 championship semi-final between Cookstown Fr Rocks and Fintona Pearses GFC sustained injuries, in a stabbing […]

2 years ago

“We welcome this breakthrough.” Agreement has been reached between the the Gaelic Players Association, Camogie Association, and Ladies Gaelic football Association to deliver a charter for female inter-county players. This charter will be for the 2024 season, and all match-day protests which have been demonstrated in recent weeks have officially ended. There is still a […]

2 years ago