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  • Jamie Carragher slams ‘cocky’ Arsenal and highlights complacency issues

    Jamie Carragher slams ‘cocky’ Arsenal and highlights complacency issues

    “I couldn’t believe there was a way that West Ham could ever get back in the game.” Jamie Carragher has stated that Arsenal have become complacent and cocky in recent weeks, which has led them to wobble in the title race against Manchester City. The North London club had to settle for a point in […]

    3 years ago

  • The infamous L’Equipe player ratings are in for Ireland v France

    The infamous L’Equipe player ratings are in for Ireland v France

    The French sports newspaper gives notoriously harsh ratings. Despite an encouraging performance last night against the World Cup runners-up, Ireland came away from the Aviva with nothing after France snatched a 1-0 win. However, despite their win, the French national team didn’t pose as big a threat as was expected, with star man Kylian Mbappé […]

    3 years ago

  • The new Ireland football jersey has finally been revealed

    The new Ireland football jersey has finally been revealed

    The FAI have revealed the brand new Ireland jersey for the upcoming Euro 2024 campaign with new supplier Castore. The kit features Ireland’s brand new crest, which was revealed last earlier this month in a rebrand of the badge which had been in place since 2004. The jersey contains thin white and orange vertical strips […]

    3 years ago

  • Evan Ferguson scores twice for Brighton as France game looms

    Evan Ferguson scores twice for Brighton as France game looms

    The good times keep rolling for the young Irishman. Evan Ferguson is once again proving he’s one of the most exciting Irish talents of a generation as he scored a beautiful brace for Brighton in their FA Cup victory over Grimsby. Brighton ran out 5-0 winners to advance to the semi-finals of the competition on […]

    3 years ago

  • Antonio Conte launches furious tirade against Spurs

    Antonio Conte launches furious tirade against Spurs

    He’s taking them all down with him. Antonio Conte is known for two things; winning trophies and falling out with every club he’s been at. The first matter mentioned has not turned out too well for the Italian during his time at Tottenham, so he’s quickly moved on to the latter, in some style Following […]

    3 years ago

  • Gary Neville reaches a whole new level of smug after Liverpool’s defeat

    Gary Neville reaches a whole new level of smug after Liverpool’s defeat

    The Sky Sports pundit was very quick to announce the final score of Bournemouth’s win over Liverpool on Saturday. Gary Neville, who did not enjoy last weekend’s thrashing at the hands of Liverpool, understandably made the most of the Reds’ loss at the Vitality stadium. Sharing a video to Instagram, the 48-year-old said, “With no […]

    3 years ago

  • Jeff Stelling shows off new look on Soccer Saturday to defend colleague

    Jeff Stelling shows off new look on Soccer Saturday to defend colleague

    The Soccer Saturday presenter is a man of his word. Jeff Stelling stuck by a promise he made earlier in the week, showing off an interesting fashion statement on the show over the weekend. Stelling vowed to wear a pair of pink tracksuit bottoms to show his solidarity with fellow Sky Sports colleague Michelle Owen, […]

    3 years ago

  • Peter Crouch cracks Cody Gakpo up with record jibe

    Peter Crouch cracks Cody Gakpo up with record jibe

    “He’d prefer Fowler or Rush or something.” Cody Gakpo enjoyed bit of pre-match banter with Peter Crouch and co on BT Sport this afternoon. The Dutch international was interviewed by the BT Sport team ahead of Liverpool’s game against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The 23-year-old has settled in well since he joined the Reds […]

    3 years ago

  • Ex-BBC boss says axing Gary Lineker was “mistaken”

    Ex-BBC boss says axing Gary Lineker was “mistaken”

    Greg Dyke, the former director-general of the BBC has criticized the broadcaster’s decision to take Gary Lineker off the air. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme following Lineker’s ousting, Dyke was asked whether the Match of the Day host’s tweet was acceptable. “We live in a world of freedom of speech and therefore, yes,” […]

    3 years ago

  • Four coaches that could replace Antonio Conte at Spurs

    Four coaches that could replace Antonio Conte at Spurs

    Here are the contenders to replace Conte. Antonio Conte’s tenure at Tottenham Hotspur looks to be almost over. Spurs have had a terrible week which has compounded a miserable season for the north London club and their Italian manager. First, a second string Sheffield United knocked them out of the FA Cup. They followed that […]

    3 years ago

  • Irish sprint star Rhasidat Adeleke explains why she never feels tired after 400m run

    Irish sprint star Rhasidat Adeleke explains why she never feels tired after 400m run

    The 20-year-old athlete is certainly getting people talking both at home and abroad. Rhasidat Adeleke blazed into the headlines in February as she won the NCAA Big 12 Conference final in Lubbock, Texas in a time of 50.33 seconds, setting a new NCAA record and placing her 13th on the respective world all-time list. Despite […]

    3 years ago

  • West Ham reportedly want to sign three Man United players this summer

    West Ham reportedly want to sign three Man United players this summer

    It’s been a pretty dismal season for the Hammers and David Moyes. You wouldn’t blame any West Ham fan for looking ahead to next season and rebuilding the squad. So they might be happy to hear that there are reportedly some big names already on their summer wish-list. According to Football Insider, the London club […]

    3 years ago

  • Jermaine Jenas praises the ‘underappreciated’ part of Roy Keane’s game

    Jermaine Jenas praises the ‘underappreciated’ part of Roy Keane’s game

    “He was the benchmark.” Jermaine Jenas has praised the “underappreciated” aspect of Roy Keane’s game, saying the Irishman was an excellent passer and doesn’t get enough credit for his ability on the ball. The former Tottenham and Newcastle midfielder was speaking about Keane’s influence on matches during his time at Manchester United. “I think one […]

    3 years ago

  • Evan Ferguson linked with move that would make sense, the more you think about it

    Evan Ferguson linked with move that would make sense, the more you think about it

    The Brighton and Ireland sensation is starting to draw attention from some major Premier League clubs. Evan Ferguson has exploded onto the scene this season at Brighton, where he’s racked up four goals and three assists in just seven games. His goal against Arsenal, in December, also cemented him as Ireland’s youngest ever Premier League […]

    3 years ago

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