“We hated each other for 18 holes.” Justin Thomas’ attitude towards Rory McIlroy epitomises the height of tension that is involved when competing in the Ryder Cup. Thomas and McIlroy are good friends, but have gone toe to toe in this competition with such a fierce competitiveness that the friendship had to be put to […]

2 years ago

“His contribution was not good enough.” Erik ten Hag’s critical comments on Alejandro Garnacho, despite scoring against Crystal Palace, show just how demanding the Man United manager is. Garnacho was on the scoresheet as United beat Roy Hodgson’s men 3-0 last night in the Carabao Cup, with Casemiro and Anthony Martial bagging the other two. It […]

2 years ago

The difference is staggering. Liverpool endured a nightmare season last year, but in a quick turnaround, they have managed to make massive improvements, and there are 14 reasons why. Liverpool went from almost winning the quadruple in 2022, to not even qualifying for the Champions League the following year, so many assumed they wouldn’t be […]

2 years ago

It’s not too late for Jadon Sancho. Jadon Sancho is currently stuck in footballing wilderness but he can take a leaf from young Ireland striker Aaron Connolly and revive his career. The lost souls of football stars is a difficult place to escape from as lots of young hopefuls with promising careers find themselves locked […]

2 years ago

“There is work to do big man.” Former Ireland international Jonathan Walters has responded on social media to the news that Erling Haaland has already broken his Premier League record. Haaland’s goal on Saturday against Nottingham Forest meant that the Man City striker has now clocked up 44 goals in just 41 appearances. Walters, who […]

2 years ago

“I swore, sorry.” Mack Hansen dropped the F-bomb during a live interview on ITV and it wasn’t the first time, but given what just happened it’s easy to understand why. Ireland defeated South Africa in a thrilling World Cup match, that saw the world number one team beat the reigning world champions. There was so […]

2 years ago

“He’s hit the deck, but if you actually look closely at this replay…” Peter Crouch has given an explanation for his blunder on TNT Sport last week when he hilariously slipped while partaking in a crossbar challenge with Joe Cole. The two ex England stars were doing punditry on the early kick-off game between Liverpool […]

2 years ago

“I didn’t care what Becks was doing.” Roy Keane gives an interesting take on his former teammate David Beckham in a new four-part documentary that is airing on Netflix. The documentary tells the story of the global icon that is Beckham, analysing his life both on and off the field to find out why the […]

2 years ago

“Hopefully we can finish it with something special.” Former Tyrone star Conor McKenna returned to the AFL this year with the Brisbane Lions, and it is proving to be a huge success for club and player. The Eglish clubman had spent five years playing in the AFL for Essendon before deciding to return home and […]

2 years ago

“He will not be in the squad.” Erik ten Hag gives cold response when asked about Jadon Sancho’s future at Manchester United following their public fallout. Sancho has been exiled to training on his own after posting on social media that he was being made a “scapegoat” by the club following their poor results. The […]

2 years ago

“I just really didn’t see it coming.” Derry legend Enda Gormley has one major doubt about the appointment of Mickey Harte as the county’s new manager. The GAA world was shocked last week to learn that Harte, a Tyrone legend who guided his native county to three All-Irelands, has left his post as Louth manager […]

2 years ago

There’s no better way to star your Friday off then the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. Another Friday, another Sportsjoe Friday Pub Quiz, to kick off your day in the right way and set up your whole weekend for more sporting action. We have went a bit old school with this one, throwing in some movies […]

2 years ago

Gavin Bazunu could be worried. Caoimhin Kelleher saved Liverpool last night from an embarrassing defeat to Lask in their first game of their Europa League campaign. Jurgen Klopp played what would be considered a much weaker team, with teenagers Stefan Bajcetic and Ben Doak starting the match, while Ryan Gravenberch made his full debut for […]

2 years ago

“I was wrong, wasn’t I?” Graeme Souness has brutally analysed Paul Pogba’s career one last time following the news that the Juventus star failed a drugs test. The French star had tested positive for testosterone, a performance enhancing drug, and if the B sample confirms this, then Pogba could be banned for up to four […]

2 years ago

“They weren’t as good as their own perception of themselves.” Ole Solskjaer has revealed that he was “disappointed” in some of his former Man United players during his time as manager of the club. The ex United boss claimed that several players thought they were better than they were, and “weren’t constructive to the environment.” […]

2 years ago

“In years gone by we have come up second best on that physicality front.” Brian O’Driscol has expertly explained how Ireland will look to combat Springbok physicality as they prepare to play South Africa in the World Cup. Ireland have been impressive so far, winning their opening two games against Romania and Tonga, but South […]

2 years ago

Life moves pretty fast. Mickey Harte is back in Ulster, and back in red and white, but it won’t be Tyrone that he’s in charge of, following the news that he will now take over as Derry manager.  In a world of endless possibilities, this still seemed like something that was impossible given Harte’s history […]

2 years ago

“I feel let down.” Louth GAA didn’t mince their words when revealing how they felt after Mickey Harte and Gavin Devlin’s controversial departure. It was confirmed last night that Harte would be the new Derry manager, a shocking revelation in the GAA world for a number of reasons. First of all, the Errigal Ciaran man […]

2 years ago

“It can be quite taxing.” James McClean explains why other footballers have not followed his lead, and refused to wear the poppy on their jerseys as part of Remembrance month. McClean famously refused to wear a jersey that had the poppy embroiled onto the kit, as he did not want to show support for the […]

2 years ago

“There’s not a chance in hell.” In an exclusive interview with SportsJOE, former Tyrone star Kyle Coney has reacted to the news that his ex-manager Mickey Harte will take the vacant Derry job. Coney, who is a co-commentator on RTÉ Radio and frequently joins the GAA Hour podcast as a guest, played under Harte for the […]

2 years ago

“FS may as well have joined Rangers.” Owen Mulligan’s reaction to the Mickey Harte news that he is set to become Derry manager echoes Tyrone fans everywhere. Mulligan played under Harte for the Tyrone senior team from 2003 to 2013, winning three All-Irelands in the process, although their relationship was not always on the best […]

2 years ago

Nobody saw this coming. The GAA world is in shock as it has just been revealed that Mickey Harte has left his position at Louth, and is reportedly set to become the new manager of Derry.  The current Derry job is vacant after Rory Gallagher had to step down last summer amid allegations of domestic […]

2 years ago

“Why do they make me do these things?” Peter Crouch has unfortunately “become a meme” after his disastrous attempt at the crossbar challenge against Joe Cole live on TNT Sports. The former Liverpool striker was on duty to help cover his old team’s match against Wolves today as a part of the early kick off. […]

2 years ago

“I lost my father three years ago, and he should have been here for the journey.” Ange Postecoglou delivered an interview like no Premier League manager has done before as he comes out in support for his player Richarlison. The Brazil star has been struggling for form this year, and was pictured in tears after […]

2 years ago

“It is my job to control the standards.” Erik ten Hag was completely unapologetic about his strict stance with Man united star Jadon Sancho during a press conference ahead of Saturday’s game against Brighton. The United manager made it clear that he would be laying down the law, and changing the culture of the club […]

2 years ago

“Remember his name.” Former League of Ireland star Alan Cawley tells a brilliant story about the time he first watched a 13-year-old Wayne Rooney.  Cawley was playing for the Leeds Youth Academy at the time, and when speaking on the latest episode of the House of Football podcast, he reveals how he got to watch […]

2 years ago

“There’s nothing to misunderstand from that point of view.” Jurgen Klopp has explained his side of the story surrounding Jordan Henderson’s departure from Liverpool football club last summer. The Liverpool captain did not seem likely to move away, especially not to Saudi Arabia, but relatively early in the window, he and his midfield partner Fabinho […]

2 years ago

Not everything is rosey. Liverpool play Wolverhampton Wanderers in the early quick off this Saturday at 12.30pm to mark the return of Premier league action following the international break. Liverpool fans have probably been pleasantly surprised with their brilliant start to the campaign so far, drawing their opening picture away to Chelsea and then winning […]

2 years ago

“I think it’s disgusting what they’re doing to him.” TalkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara has slammed Man United’s treatment of Jadon Sancho, saying that it has been “cruel” and “disgusting.” Sancho has been forced to train on his own, away from the rest of the team, as a form of punishment for posting comments on social […]

2 years ago

“This match is an opportunity to celebrate our ties and the cultural links.” The GAA has confirmed that the Shinty and hurling International Rules exhibition matches are going to return this year after a four year absence. The compromised rules between the two sports was a regular event, as Ireland would select its finest hurlers […]

2 years ago

“He’s not gone there for the standard of football.” Former Liverpool star Glen Johnson doesn’t buy Jordan Henderson’s excuse for leaving the club to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The Liverpool skipper declared in an interview with The Athletic, that he did not feel wanted by the club, and that was his reason behind leaving […]

2 years ago

“Unfortunately it’s part of our job and being in that public spotlight.” Ireland sporting hero Rory McIlroy has jumped to the defence of Manchester United defender Harry Maguire following recent criticism thrown at the player. Maguire has had to endure a lot of public criticism over the past few seasons as his performances have dipped for […]

2 years ago

“I would pay to watch it anyway.” Roy Keane could be the right man to replace Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager, but if it’s going to work, then certain conditions need to be in place. With Kenny’s future in doubt a few names have been thrown around as his potential replacement, but one name that […]

2 years ago

“His stock is a little bit too high.” Ex Ireland star Keith Treacy has said that the Republic of Ireland job might be a “step down” for Lee Carsley, who currently manages the England u21s. Carsley who is a former Ireland international, has been enjoying a successful tenure with the English youth side, winning the […]

2 years ago

“Janey Mac, how did I miss that?” Sinclair Armstrong gave an emotional and funny interview after a “whirlwind few days” that saw him earn his first senior cap and also score for the u21s. The QPR striker made his debut for Stephen Kenny’s side against Holland when the team were chasing an equaliser and only […]

2 years ago

Derry will have a new manager this season. Derry have officially ruled out any possibility of Rory Gallagher returning to his role as manager of the senior county team. Gallagher had initially left the role last summer just days before the Ulster final, following allegations of domestic abuse made by ex wife Nicola. The former […]

2 years ago

It was a simpler time. You will need to be on top form to get 20/20 in this 2000s strikers quiz – we’re talking Thierry Henry in his peak years, kinda form. Everyone knows their Michael Owens and Wayne Rooney, but what about the flops? The has-beens? The young talents who never fulfilled their potential? […]

2 years ago

“He came in a lot older and a lot more opinionated.” Ex-Man United coach Mike Phelan worked with Cristiano Ronaldo at the club during hs first and second spell there, and he explains why they were different. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2021, in bizarre circumstances, as it seemed that […]

2 years ago

“This guy is the coldest dude about.” Rio Ferdinand recalls a story about how Sir Alex Ferguson made the decision to end Roy Keane‘s Man United career following a massive bust-up between the two. Keane was captain of United, and Ferguson’s right hand man. The pair had enjoyed over a decade of unprecedented success together, […]

2 years ago

“How hard are you really then?” Micah Richards has revealed that Roy Keane is not the hardest man in football, despite his reputation as one of the toughest competitors to play the game. Richards was debating with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer on the Match of the Day podcast, where they were trying to list […]

2 years ago

What a strike. Ireland are hoping that Andrew Moran is on course to follow Evan Ferguson’s footsteps after his unbelievable strike against Turkey. The Irish went 1-0 down early in the game when Kenan Yildiz converted a penalty, but Moran managed to equalise when he connected with a corner on the 56th minute, to volley […]

2 years ago

“I will produce the proof and people will understand.” Manchester United winger Antony did an interview with a Brazilian TV station to publicly deny assault allegations that have been made against him. The former Ajax star was dropped by the Brazil national team this week following the allegations made by former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavalin. Speaking […]

2 years ago

“They’re not really Irish, are they?” Ex-Spurs player Jamie O’Hara has claimed that England should go after Evan Ferguson like they did with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish. Ferguson was eligible to play for England because of his mother’s side of the family, but he was born and raised in Bettystown in County Meath, and […]

2 years ago

“We’re different, very different.” Paul Scholes gave an honest and surprising answer when he was asked if he was a better player than Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. The two had played together briefly with England on the international stage, but were primarily arch rivals, given the history between Man United and Liverpool. Both midfielders, and […]

2 years ago

18/20 would be unbelievably impressive in this one. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz has arrived and it is jam packed with sporting questions that will keep your brain sharp ahead of the weekend. We cover everything from the new to the old, and the good to the downright ugly, so you need to have your […]

2 years ago

“Well guess what, the future is now, it’s here.” Stephen Kenny’s own words have come back to haunt him after the Republic of Ireland lost 2-0 to France in a Euro 2024 qualification match. Following this defeat, Ireland will now play Holland at home in a must-win game, and given their recent performances and injuries […]

2 years ago

“Where is this team going?” RTE panel that includes Richie Sadlier, Didi Hamann and Shay Given, as the difficult, but right question, after Ireland lose to France. Ireland were beaten 2-0 by last year’s World Cup finalists, and although nobody expected the Irish to pull off a victory here, Stephen Kenny is under serious pressure. […]

2 years ago

“I’m not so sure that’s what the Irish fans are looking for.” Martin O’Neill has questioned the Stephen Kenny narrative that developing a young team that plays possession football is more important than qualifying for international tournaments. O’Neill guided Ireland to Euro 2016 and even managed to get them into the knockout stages. So, he […]

2 years ago

“Like the absolute idiot that I am, I spoke to Balotelli.” Micah Richards explains how Mario Balotelli managed to get him into hot water with his new manager at Florentina, even though they were no longer teammates. Richards and Balotelli got on famously during their time together at Manchester City, but everyone knew that the […]

2 years ago

Stephen Kenny must have one hell of a headache. The Republic of Ireland squad has taken another big blow as the squad list to play France in the Euro 2024 qualifier has been confirmed. Ireland are already without their talisman Evan Ferguson who scored an incredible hat-trick at the weekend against Newcastle for Brighton. Stephen […]

2 years ago