Brought to you by William Hill. “Next thing, David Silva just stood in front of the bench – he took himself out of the game.” Damien Delaney and Cillian Sheridan were guests on House of Football this week, and the latter spoke about his experience of facing Manchester City in the Premier League. Last weekend, […]

3 years ago

There are nine teams who have finished as runners-up in the Premier League. Can you name every club to finish as runners-up in the Premier League? In 31 seasons of the Premier League, including the 2022/23 season, there have been nine teams who have finished as runners-up in the English top flight. Can you name […]

3 years ago

“I can tell you now, it’s a no.” Evan Ferguson shot down any suggestion that he would switch international allegiance from the Republic of Ireland to England during an interview with Sky Sports, The Brighton and Hove Albion striker, 18, is from Bettystown in Co. Meath and has been capped three times at senior level […]

3 years ago

Man United are searching for a new centre-forward. Manchester United are in the market for a new centre-forward and have settled on a three-man shortlist, according to reports. Erik Ten Hag’s team have made Harry Kane their number-one target. The Red Devils, however, have backup options should they fail to land the Tottenham Hotspur striker. […]

3 years ago

“You’re the Olympic champion and you’re a world champion.” Conor McGregor has told Katie Taylor to keep her ‘head up’ after suffering a devasting loss to Chantelle Cameron in Dublin on Saturday night. Taylor, 36, suffered defeat in her first professional bout in Ireland. It was also the first loss of her pro career, having […]

3 years ago

“There’s only one thing on Katie’s mind and that is a rematch.” Eddie Hearn has said that there will be a rematch between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron in Dublin in the autumn. Taylor suffered a heartbreaking defeat in her first professional bout in Ireland. It was also the first loss of her pro career, […]

3 years ago

15 is a great score this week. Welcome to our weekly sports pub quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, we have questions on the past few days in sport, Katie Taylor, Premier League managers and sports general knowledge. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. If you […]

3 years ago

“I just thought that was amazing.” Katie Taylor has spoken about her sporting ‘hero’ Roy Keane, and how he helped her in the ‘lowest moment’ of her career. Ahead of her homecoming fight against Chantelle Cameron in Dublin at the 3Arena, Taylor sat down with SportsJOE for an exclusive interview. Katie covered a range of […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by William Hill. “That could be a momentum shift.” Stephen Hunt was a guest on the latest episode of the House of Football podcast, and the former Republic of Ireland winger spoke about his run-ins with Cristiano Ronaldo. Hunt faced the Portugal legend five times in his career, lining out against him […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by William Hill. “The stuff at the playoff final, I was slightly embarrassed by it.” Matt Holland was a guest on the latest episode of House of Football, where he discussed a range of topics from his career, including his former teammate Roy Keane. The former midfielder played 49 times for the […]

3 years ago

15 is a great score this week. Welcome to our weekly sports pub quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, we have questions on the past few days in sport, Formula 1, the US PGA Championship and Man United after Alex Ferguson retired. Good luck, and let us know what score […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by William Hill. “In an ideal world, absolutely, they would move him on.” Matt Holland and Damien Delaney joined us on episode seven of House of Football, and David de Gea was among the topics discussed by the former Republic of Ireland internationals. The Manchester United goalkeeper has been in the spotlight […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by William Hill. “If you do want to come and see me, there will be one f***ing winner.” Matt Holland and Damien Delaney were guests on the latest episode of the House of Football podcast, and the latter spoke about his experience of playing under Sam Allardyce at Crystal Palace Allardyce made headlines last […]

3 years ago

Holland and Delaney joined us for our latest episode. The Big Sam experience, God Save The Queen and how jersey swapping actually works – Matt Holland and Damien Delaney joined Eric Lalor on episode seven of House of Football. The former Republic of Ireland and Ipswich Town pair spoke about the week’s biggest talking points […]

3 years ago

Kelleher is expected to leave Liverpool this summer. Brentford are interested in signing Caoimhin Kelleher from Liverpool this summer, according to reports. The Bees are said to be planning for next season without their highly-rated number-one goalkeeper David Raya, who has been linked with clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. If Raya […]

3 years ago

Coleman has eased fears about his injury. Seamus Coleman has provided an update on his injury after he was stretchered off in Everton’s match against Leicester City on Monday night. The Republic of Ireland captain was fouled by Boubakary Soumare as the pair contested a loose ball. Coleman’s knee appeared to bear the brunt of […]

3 years ago

“I can’t then say Messi is the best player I played against because my experience in that game was that he wasn’t good.” Stephen Ireland has clarified his comments about Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes. The former Manchester City midfielder said in a video interview that he ‘always got the better’ of Lampard […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by William Hill. “It killed me really, emotionally. I was worse than Paul Gascoigne in the dressing room.” On the latest episode of the House of Football podcast, Stephen Hunt spoke with great honesty about the lowest point of his career, when he didn’t play a minute at Euro 2012. Hunt had […]

3 years ago

Former Ireland winger Hunt joined us for our latest episode. Euros heartbreak, pump-up tunes and that Jimmy Bullard celebration, former Republic of Ireland Stephen Hunt joined Alan Cawley and Eric Lalor on episode six of House of Football. You can listen to the episode below. On House of Football this week, we also covered: Seamus […]

3 years ago

Coleman whipped up the Everton players and crowd as he left the pitch. Seamus Coleman was stretchered off during the first half of Everton’s match against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Monday evening. The Toffees captain was fouled by Boubakary Soumare as the pair contested a loose ball. Coleman’s knee took the […]

3 years ago

“I think I owe 100 apologies to people, but we haven’t got time for that.” Graeme Souness has left Sky Sports after 15 years with the broadcasters. Souness and Sky made the announcement after Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday. The former Liverpool manager, who turns 70 on May 6, has […]

3 years ago

“He told me that Maguire had to play regardless.” Marcos Rojo has suggested that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was under pressure to start Harry Maguire for Manchester United, regardless of the player’s form. Rojo played for The Red Devils from 2014 to 2021 and made 122 appearances. He was at the club when Maguire arrived for […]

3 years ago

15 is a great score this week. Welcome to our weekly sports pub quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, we have questions on the past few days in sport, general knowledge, football managerial records and sporting cities. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. If you want to try […]

3 years ago

35 is the score to beat. Can you name every snooker player to win the World Championship since 1980? Over the last 43 years, 18 different players have won the biggest prize in snooker at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Can you name them all before the clock runs out? You have five minutes to […]

3 years ago

Man United have also been linked with a move for Alexis MacAllister. Manchester United’s new home jersey appears to have been leaked online ahead of its official launch. The video, posted on Twitter by fan account, Utd Chronicle, shows a close-up of what is believed to be the new jersey, with the iconic red and […]

3 years ago

“The aim is to help him become one of the strongest strikers in Europe.” Evan Ferguson has signed a new five year deal with Brighton and Hove Albion after a brilliant breakout season for the Seagulls. The Republic of Ireland striker, 18, has scored eight goals in 19 appearances for the club in the current […]

3 years ago

Ramsdale’s performances have been massively overrated by pundits so far this season. Aaron Ramsdale has been widely praised for his performances over the past few weeks. Several high-profile pundits, from Gary Neville to Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane, have commended the Arsenal goalkeeper for his displays. Even after making a costly mistake in Arsenal’s 3-3 […]

3 years ago

“You can’t just let him walk through the middle.” Roy Keane was critical of John Egan’s role in Manchester City’s comfortable victory over Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday. Egan started for the Blades in the 3-0 defeat at Wembley Stadium. The Republic of Ireland defender played his part in preventing goal […]

3 years ago

The pair aren’t on good terms. Hossein Vafaei has been accused of ‘disrespecting’ Ronnie O’Sullivan with a break-off shot during the Snooker World Championship match between the pair on Friday afternoon. O’Sullivan and Vafaei played the first session of their last-16 tie at the Crucible and came into the match following a much-publicised war of […]

3 years ago

15 is a great score this week. Welcome to our weekly sports pub quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, we have questions on the past few days in sport, general knowledge, the Premier League in the 1990s and sports team badges. Good luck, and let us know what score you […]

3 years ago

Byrne has an offer to play in MLS. Shamrock Rovers have received an offer for Jack Byrne from Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC. Charlotte first submitted a five-figure bid for the midfielder. Shamrock Rovers reportedly rejected this offer before the MLS side returned with a second transfer offer. MLS side Charlotte FC submit transfer […]

3 years ago

12 is the score to beat. Can you get 100 per cent in this quiz about the World Snooker Championship? There are 16 questions in this quiz about the long-running snooker tournament. Good luck and let us know what score you get. Here are some other quizzes that you might be interested in: Quiz: You’ve […]

3 years ago

Frimpong could cost Man United €35m. Manchester United are reportedly in talks about signing Jeremie Frimpong from Bayern Leverkusen, according to reports. The Dutch right-back could replace Aaron Wan Bissaka in Erik ten Hag’s squad as the Red Devils plan an overhaul of their squad. Frimpong began his career with Manchester City before moving to […]

3 years ago

“No chance. They’ve been top of the table all season.” Roy Keane has said that Arsenal’s season will be considered a ‘disaster’ if they fail to win the Premier League. The former Manchester United captain took issue with Gary Neville’s view that the Gunners will have had a successful season even if they finished second […]

3 years ago

The FA are investigating the incident. James McClean has said that he was subjected to sectarian abuse during a match on Saturday, but that he does not expect the FA to do anything about the incident. McClean was playing for Wigan Athletic in their 1-0 defeat to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road when the alleged incident […]

3 years ago

Liverpool have pulled out of the race to sign Bellingham. Liverpool are interested in signing Mason Mount after giving up on Jude Bellingham, according to reports. The Reds have been linked with a summer move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Bellingham. They have, however, conceded defeat in the race, with the player likely to cost over […]

3 years ago

Sheridan and Cawley joined us for episode three of our new podcast. Former Republic of Ireland striker Cillian Sheridan, and ex-League of Ireland midfielder Alan Cawley, joined us for episode three of our new podcast House of Football. The pair reflected on their careers, playing across Europe and jersey-swapping with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, […]

3 years ago

Brought to you by Thermacare. 15 is a great score this week. Welcome to our weekly sports pub quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, we have questions on the past few days in sport, NBA teams, Arsenal versus Liverpool and The Masters. Good luck, and let us know what score […]

3 years ago

O’Neill has been out of management since 2019. Former Republic of Ireland Martin O’Neill is in contention to return to Leicester City as caretaker manager, according to reports. The Foxes are looking for a new coach after Brendan Rodgers left the club last weekend with the team in the relegation zone. Leicester are looking at […]

3 years ago

“It’s going to be a choice between Eriksen and Fernandes in the team.” In episode two of our new podcast, House of Football, Kenny Cunningham said that Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes may be replaced by Christian Eriksen when the Danish midfielder returns to fitness. Fernandes has been the Red Devils’ stand-in captain this season, […]

3 years ago

Lampard previously managed the club for 18 months. Frank Lampard could return to Chelsea as caretaker manager until the end of the season, according to reports. The Blues are searching for a new manager after sacking Graham Potter. Chelsea are interested in speaking to Julien Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique about the vacant position. Lampard, however, […]

3 years ago

“I rocked up and the fella laughed at me! It was sold out!” Former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham joined us for episode two of our new podcast House of Football. The ex-Wimbledon and Birmingham City defender spoke to host Eric Lalor about the rise in popularity of the League of Ireland, the apparent decline […]

3 years ago

Ferguson is on Man United’s radar. Manchester United will make six first-team players available for a transfer this summer, according to reports. Harry Maguire, the club captain, is said to be among the group of players United are looking to move on. The Red Devils are also reportedly keeping tabs on the Republic of Ireland […]

3 years ago

“When it’s Ireland and it’s your country, you don’t want one man to ruin that for you.” Shane Long has said that Stephen Kenny subjected him to an ’embarrassing and degrading’ moment in a Republic of Ireland camp. Long has said that the Ireland boss gave away his squad number to Adam Idah. The Reading […]

3 years ago

“His reply was, ‘I never knew he was Irish’.” In episode one of our new podcast House of Football our co-hosts Eric Lalor and Damien Delaney sat down with Ian Harte. The former Leeds United defender played 64 times for the Republic of Ireland and scored 12 goals. Harte was a key member of the team […]

3 years ago

NEW PODCAST ALERT In episode one of our new podcast House of Football our co-hosts Eric Lalor and Damien Delaney sat down with ex Leeds United and Irish international Ian Harte to discuss Ireland vs France and much more. Stephen Kenny’s team lost their opening Euro 2024 qualifier against the beaten World Cup finalists at […]

3 years ago

Ireland start their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against France. The Republic of Ireland take on France on Monday night in their opening Uefa Euro 2024 qualifier. You can follow the match live in our hub below, where we will have updates about team news, big talking points and player ratings. Click on the key point you […]

3 years ago

Keane showed off his hurling skills during the show. Roy Keane’s hurling skills were displayed during The Overlap live in Dublin. The former Manchester United captain went along to Croke Park with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher as part of an upcoming episode of The Overlap. Fans at a live show at the 3Arena on […]

3 years ago

Ireland will play their first match of the year against Latvia. The Republic of Ireland take on Latvia on Wednesday night in their first match of the year. Ireland are using the friendly at the Aviva Stadium as a warm-up game for a huge Euro 2024 qualifier against France. You can follow the match live […]

3 years ago

Sponsored by LiveScore Bet #ad. 12 is a good score. Can you get 100 per cent in this quiz about Republic of Ireland players in the Premier League? Irish players have made their mark in the English top flight, from captaining teams to the Premier League title to scoring the fastest goal in the competition’s history. We […]

3 years ago