“I spoke to Katie after she got beaten in the Olympics.” Former Man United captain Roy Keane has given his side of that infamous Katie Taylor call that saw her Olympic dreams in Rio 2016 end in heartbreak. Taylor had gold at the 2012 Olympics in London, the first tournament that allowed female boxers to […]

2 years ago

“The legacy? Jesus.” Former Ireland star Kieth Treacy lays it all bare when summing up the ‘legacy’ that Stephen Kenny will leave as Republic of Ireland manager. After losing to Greece last Friday, Ireland were officially rued out of qualifying for the Euros in the summer, and it seems like it is only a matter […]

2 years ago

“He was prepared to do that.” Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has shared his personal view on James McClean’s controversial and much-talked about poppy stance. McClean refused to wear the poppy embroidered on his jersey when that was introduced to English football during the month of November in honour of Remembrance Day. Wearing […]

2 years ago

McGregor will not face any criminal charges. Conor McGregor will not face criminal charges after the UFC star was accused of sexual assault during an NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets in Miami last June. McGregor was alleged to have committed sexual assault in the bathroom of the arena, something which […]

2 years ago

Captain, leader, legend. You will need to summon up the leadership qualities of Roy Keane, Steven Gerrard and John Terry in order to get all 20 answers on this Premier League quiz.  We are giving you 10 minutes to try and name every Premier League captain in the Premier League right now, and believe us […]

2 years ago

“He’ll look back and you can hear the regret in his voice.” Alan Shearer has taken issue with a certain aspect of David Beckham’s new Netflix documentary, as his former teammate puts his whole life and career up on the big screen. The documentary which was broken into four episodes, covers a range of topics […]

2 years ago

“If that comes his way, that’s when he’ll be gone.” Former Republic of Ireland captain Andy Townsend believes that Roy Keane should be a strong candidate to replace Stephen Kenny, but says that certain hurdles stand in his way. Despite beating Gibraltar 4-0 last night, Kenny’s time in charge has ultimately been deemed as unsuccessful […]

2 years ago

An unfitting ending for an Irish hero. Johnny Sexton was on the brink of tears as he gave one last emotional interview as an Ireland player following their defeat to the All Blacks in the World Cup quarter final. Ireland started slow, as New Zealand soared into a lead, but in typical Irish fashion they […]

2 years ago

“I think this is the last piece of the jigsaw.” New Zealand beat Ireland in yet another World Cup quarter final, and it’s hard not to look back on Shane Horgan’s pre-match comments and feel like it jinxed them. The game itself was incredible as the All Blacks got off to a brilliant start, going […]

2 years ago

What a performance that was. Tyrone club Errigal Ciaran combined ‘the modern’ with ‘the old school’, to silence Gaelic football sourpusses, as their exciting brand of football gets books them spot in the final. The reigning county champions are attempting to do what no Tyrone club has done since Carrickmore back in 2005, and win […]

2 years ago

“We dominated.” Stephen Kenny’s post-match analysis of Ireland’s defeat to Greece, was a pretty strange take on things, and really it sums up his time in charge perfectly. Greece beat Ireland comfortably at the Aviva Stadium, winning 2-0 and officially ending any remaining hopes of qualification for Euro 2024. The mood after the match was […]

2 years ago

“Obviously don’t get thrown over [the hoarding] first.” During Ireland’s World Cup victory over Scotland, Dan Sheehan was involved in a ‘wrestling’ incident with Scotland’s prop, but when asked about it he handled it brilliantly. It all kicked off when Ollie Smith tripped Johnny Sexton resulting in a scuffle breaking out, and Pierre Schoeman ended up […]

2 years ago

“We have spoken about it.” Ireland will face New Zealand in the quarter finals of the World Cup, and with the possibility of the game needing to be decided on penalties, Mike Catt offers three unlikely names. There is every chance that the game could go to extra time, or indeed require penalties, so it’s […]

2 years ago

Friday is quiz day. The SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz is here, which means that your Friday feeling can finally commence and the weekend has officially begun. We understand the importance of this quiz to starting your weekly routine and kicking off another weekend of sporting action, so as always, we have put extra care into […]

2 years ago

“Always minimum 7/10.” Rio Ferdinand explained why the mindset of former Republic of Ireland international, John O’Shea, was so different, and how he will be a great asset to Wayne Rooney’s coaching staff. Rooney has recently accepted the job as Birmingham City manager, and has brought on the ex Ireland defender as part of the […]

2 years ago

“We can confirm that Conor McGregor has re-entered the USADA testing pool.” It has been confirmed that The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will end it’s partnership with UFC over a disagreement regarding Conor McGregor. The Irish megastar has re-entered the USADA testing pool, but in order to compete in the UFC again, McGregor would […]

2 years ago

He absolutely nailed it. Roy Keane executed the perfect ‘Kermit sipping tea’ moment when discussing VAR’s calamitous mistake in the game between Liverpool and Tottenham. It’s well documented that VAR messed up badly in this game, ruling Luis Diaz’ goal as offside, despite it being on, and then giving the wrong call to the referee. […]

2 years ago

“I have not seen us win a game under pressure.” Former Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has given a pretty frank assessment on Stephen Kenny’s time as manager, and his future in the role. Dunne represented Ireland for 13 years, winning 80 international caps for his country, and in that time, played under several […]

2 years ago

“I’m still agitated every Saturday, about not having a team.” Roy Keane has admitted that he would go back into management if the right job came up, despite not managing a team in over a decade. Keane has still been involved in coaching, working as an assistant to Martin O’Neill for both the Republic of […]

2 years ago

“He’s on a free.” Roy Keane echoed the thoughts of Man United fans everywhere with hilarious David de Gea U-turn following the disastrous start that Andre Onana has made at the club. The former Ajax keeper joined United with a lot of promise as he replaced long-term number one De Gea in nets, and help […]

2 years ago

“They can do the unexpected.” Darragh and Ruairi Canavan have had to live up to a lot being the sons of Tyrone legend Peter, but one former Red Hand star went on better and compared them to a Brazil superstar. Stevie O’Neill was one of the very best forwards to play Gaelic football, period. His […]

2 years ago

Timed to perfection. Roy Keane shows perfect comic timing with a quick quip at David Beckham’s expense while they discussed the abuse he got following the 1998 World Cup. Beckham infamously was sent off for tripping up Argentina midfielder Diego Simeone in England’s last-16 defeat to the South American side. Roy Keane shows great comic […]

2 years ago

“It’s typical that you have not played the game.” Paul Merson absolutely loses it after Mike Dean’s comments about ex Premier League players becoming VAR officials on Gillette Soccer Saturday. Following the controversy of VAR’s human error in the Liverpool vs Tottenham game that wrongly ruled out Luis Diaz goal in the first half, the […]

2 years ago

“I just wouldn’t have mixed with them.” Carl Frampton is known as a sporting hero who accomplished great things in the boxing ring, but also for representing unity for a country that is often divided. The former two weight world champion grew up in Tigers Bay in Belfast, an area that is predominately made up […]

2 years ago

The Last, Last Dance? Dessie Farrell’s decision to stay on as Dublin inter-county manager could have big ramifications on the rest of the All-Ireland winning squad. Farrell still had two more years on left on his three-year deal, but there was speculation that after their success last season, and with the ageing squad that they […]

2 years ago

“The GAA is not seen as a cross community institution.” Belfast newspaper editor Ben Lowry makes no bones about his thoughts on the GAA and says that it is “deeply segregated” with “no integration.” Lowry is the editor of the News Letter, a paper ran in the city of Belfast, but it has little to […]

2 years ago

“It’s an incredibly sad memory for the Munster team who were in Paris that week.” Peter O’Mahony is preparing to play Scotland this Saturday in the World Cup, but still took the time to pay a powerful tribute to Anthony Foley ahead of a landmark game in Paris. The Munster star is set to make […]

2 years ago

“It’s almost a little bit embarrassing.” Peter O’Mahony “never dreamed” that he would reach 100 caps for Ireland, but this Saturday against Scotland at the Rugby World Cup, that’s exactly what he is going to do. The Munster veteran will become only the tenth Ireland international to reach that milestone when he runs out onto […]

2 years ago

“He could see it in my eyes – this wasn’t playing anymore.” Carl Frampton was once promoted by Eddie Hearn, before they split in 2013, causing a rift between the two, but the Belfast fighter has since changed his opinion on the promotor. Hearn worked with the Northern Ireland fighter in the early part of […]

2 years ago

“I’m not a dinosaur.” Roy Keane is well known for having a bust-up or giving the hairdryer treatment in the dressing room when needed, but David Beckham never had to face that wrath. That may surprise some given his lavish lifestyle back when the two were teammates at Manchester United, as Beckham’s celebrity status and […]

2 years ago

The end of an era. Republic of Ireland star James McClean has announced that he will retire from international football after the end of the 2023 season. McClean who has earned over 100 caps for his country first made his debut 11 years ago, and has been a key part of the Ireland set-up ever […]

2 years ago

More bad news for Stephen Kenny. Republic of Ireland u21 star Connor O’Riordan makes surprising international switch, despite having already played for the Boys in Green several times at youth level. Ireland have been a victim and a beneficiary of some international switches throughout the years, as players like Matt Holland, Clinton Morrison, John Aldridge […]

2 years ago

“He has sent me back a mouthful, not happy.” Former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverly explains why Roy Keane sent him a “mouthful” over text message following a meeting about a potential transfer. The Englishman had left United at this stage and was teasing the possibility of going to either Aston Villa or Everton, with […]

2 years ago

“He was a ridiculous footballer.” Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has came up against some of the best players in history, but says that one in particular was like an “alien”. Alongside his former Red Devil’s teammate Owen Hargreaves, the pair discussed their fiercest battles in Europe with MUTV. When asked which player stood out […]

2 years ago

“I’d be screaming at the referee.” Jamie Carragher has launched a passionate attack on the state of VAR, PGMOL and the current situation with match officials in the Premier League. Speaking on Monday Night Football, the Sky Sports pundit reflected on Saturday’s unprecdented and costly VAR mistake which arguably cost Liverpool their match against Tottenham. […]

2 years ago

This would have been crazy. Errigal Ciarán beat Moortown in the Tyrone club championship on Saturday and the Canavan family incredibly scored every single point in the first half – and all but one in the second. The reigning Tyrone champions boast the incredible privilege of having both Darragh and Ruairi Canavan in their team, […]

2 years ago

Things could have been so different. Ralf Rangnick recommended nine players for Erik ten Hag to sign in his first season in order to restore the club to its former glory. Rangnick had a horrid time when he was the interim manager of the club in the 2021/22 season, but he was supposed to stay […]

2 years ago

“I looked a million dollars there.” Peter Crouch and Joe Cole choose the best jersey that they ever wore during their playing careers, and they have had a few to choose from. Crouch in particular has played for so many clubs including Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Southampton, Norwich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Stoke and Burnley, so he isn’t […]

2 years ago

“Such players are an endangered species.” Jamie Carragher explains why even bigger teams than Tottenham Hotspur weren’t in the running to sign James Maddison last summer. The midfielder was set to leave Leicester City following their relegation from the Premier League, and after being one of the main stars in that team over the past […]

2 years ago

“If you read this book, and still think he is a hero, you need to give your head a wobble.” Former boxer Carl Frampton was a guest on The Late Late Show last night, and he took the opportunity to tear into his old mentor Barry McGuigan. The ex world champion was on the show […]

2 years ago

The list just gets longer and longer. Man United are now in a injury crisis, as more of their players will be facing lengthy spells on the sidelines and are unavailable for selection. One of Erik ten Hag’s key signings last seas on Lisandro Martinez, as the Argentina defender brought some much needed stability to […]

2 years ago

Here we go again. Your Friday can’t really begin unless you have attempted our SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz, so get your teeth stick into this one. As usual we have a TV/Movie round to make you feel good about the amount of television that you watch, then we check out your geography knowledge. From there […]

2 years ago

DJ Carey faces 21 charges. Kilkenny hurling legend DJ Carey appeared in court in Dublin and has been charged with multiple fraud and forgery offences over an eight-year-period. According to RTÉ, the five-time All-Ireland winner was arrested this morning by appointment, and brought to court by Gardaí from Waterford. The 52-year-old faces 21 charges under the […]

2 years ago

Things are changing rapidly at Liverpool. Images of former club captain Jordan Henderson have been removed from Liverpool‘s AXA training centre and replaced with Trent Alexander Arnold. On the wall there was an image of Henderson lifting up the Premier League trophy that he captained his side to back in the 2020 season, however, following […]

2 years ago

James McCarthy misses out on nomination. The Gaelic football All-Stars has been announced and Brendan Rogers Player of the Year nomination is unexpected but thoroughly deserved. Since Dublin beat Kerry in the All-Ireland final almost immediately the conversation to who would win the Player of the Year awards. Former Dublin stars like Paul Flynn were […]

2 years ago

“Start kicking it boys! We’ll f*****g go through her!” 20 years ago today Peter Canavan climbed the steps of the Hogan stand and lifted the Sam Maguire for the very first time in Tyrone’s history. The Tyrone captain had come close before back in 1995 only to be pipped to the post by a Jason […]

2 years ago

The future looks bright. Young Irish prodigy Andrew Moran put on a masterclass last night in the Carabao Cup, as he helped his Blackburn side beat Cardiff 5-2. The Irish midfielder is currently on loan at Blackburn Rovers, while his parent side, Brighton are very keen to see him progress, even offering him a long-term […]

2 years ago

“No one has ever really proved me wrong.” Man United legend Roy Keane has opened up on his time as a manager, and talks about the “complete idiots” that he has fallen out with over the years. Speaking on the new Stick to Football podcast, Keane, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher were discussing […]

2 years ago

“My annoyance with Sancho would be…” Roy Keane has weighed in on the ongoing saga at Manchester United between the manager Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho. The young winger has been exiled from all first team facilities for posting a message on social media, where he was deemed to have undermined the manager. Sancho […]

2 years ago

“He’s has plenty of unfair criticism.” Tyrone legend Brian McGuigan won three All-Irelands under Mickey Harte during his inter-county career, so was shocked to see his old manager take the Derry job. The whole GAA world was of course shocked by this revelation, and although many are claiming that it’s because of money or too […]

2 years ago