“People say I am being disrespectful, but don’t ask why I choose not to wear it.” Derry-native James McClean was once again subject to serious abuse from opposition fans during Wrexham’s defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Thursday. The 35-year-old – with over 100 Ireland caps to his name – is used to making headlines for […]

1 year ago

Garnacho could command a fee of around €70m. Chelsea have reportedly opened talks to sign Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho, according to The Athletic. The 19-year-old winger has also attracted interest from Napoli, who reportedly had a bid rejected by the Red Devils. Napoli had identified Garnacho as a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is expected […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 101 of the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on the […]

1 year ago

“Don’t really have much time for those boys.” Eamon McGee starred for Donegal during Jim McGuinness’s first stint as Donegal manager, during which they won three Ulster titles and the 2012 All-Ireland. The main man on the pitch, of course, was talismanic captain Michael Murphy. And McGuinness’s return as manager last season – which resulted […]

1 year ago

“It’s more about what is best for the player.” In the battle to secure a loan deal for Evan Ferguson, the question seems to be ‘who isn’t in the race’ rather than ‘who is’, with another contender among the ranks. West Ham had recently emerged as the favourite to sign the 20-year-old Meath man, even […]

1 year ago

“Obviously Mack felt his frustrations.” The fallout from Mack Hansen’s post-match press conference last month continues. Connacht’s Aussie-born winger went on a sensational rant following his side’s loss to Leinster, criticising decisions against his side in the game and in past matches as well. Hansen was subsequently banned for three games, and his side received […]

1 year ago

The Premier League Darts is touring the UK and Ireland. This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The BetMGM Premier League Darts 2025 is heading to venues across the UK and Ireland, including events in Dublin and Belfast. It’ll be a chance for fans to catch […]

1 year ago

“He came from the youth academy and that’s the way of the club.” Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has given his latest update on Evan Ferguson and a potential loan move. The Ireland forward has been linked with a host of Premier League club in recent months, with the latest links to a struggling West Ham […]

1 year ago

“But there are certain positions that you have to produce.” Celtic boss Brendan Rodger has gone out to bat for Ireland forward Adam Idah, who is currently going through a dry spell in front of goal. The 23-year-old has not scored in 11 games for the Hoops, five of which he started in. However, Rodgers […]

1 year ago

“He is an impressive young player, that’s for certain.” Ronan O’Gara has praised Sam Prendergast and admitted that he didn’t fully understand the ‘buzz’ around the player until he got to see him up close. Sunday saw Leinster’s Prendergast undertake his biggest task to date in a Leinster jersey. While not his best game in […]

1 year ago

Connolly has made 12 appearances for the Black Cats. Aaron Connolly is set to leave Sunderland just four months after joining the Black Cats, according to reports. The Republic of Ireland striker, 24, is on the verge of joining fellow Championship team Millwall, reports The Northern Echo. Connolly has been a fringe player since joining […]

1 year ago

“He’s definitely one on the list for us.” Leicester City currently find themselves in 19th place in the Premier League table, with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy under pressure to turn the season around. One man who could help them is Ireland striker Tom Cannon. The 22-year-old – who made his international debut against Portugal last […]

1 year ago

His diagnosis was revealed on BBC Breakfast by David May Former Premier League forward Dean Windass has been diagnosed with dementia at the age of 55. Ex-Manchester United defender David May revealed the former Hull City, Bradford City and Middlesborough star’s condition during an interview with BBC Breakfast. He said: “I only spoke to Dean […]

1 year ago

The final has been postponed. The GAA has postponed this weekend’s AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football final between Crossmolina Deel Rovers and Ballinderry due to ‘tragic events’. The Mayo and Derry clubs had been set to face off at 4:30 pm on Sunday at Croke Park. However, following the death of an individual connected to […]

1 year ago

“We’re not a charity.” Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson defended his decision not to play Tyler Young during their 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Everton at Goodison Park. Pre-match discussions centred on the potential for Everton’s Ashley Young to face his 18-year-old son Tyler, a historic first in the FA Cup’s 154-year history. Ashley appeared […]

1 year ago

Coleman will manage the first team alongside Leighton Baines on a interim basis. Sean Dyche has been dismissed as Everton manager, the club confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Republic of Ireland and Everton captain Seamus Coleman has been placed in charge on an interim basis, alongside club legend Leighton Baines. The pair will coach the team […]

1 year ago

“If hitting the first ever shot in @TGL history tomorrow night wasn’t nerve-racking enough, imagine if I miss the 60ft screen.” Shane Lowry had the honour of hitting the first ever tee shot in TGL history last night. And despite describing the wait as ‘nerve wracking’, he striped his drive down the middle of the […]

1 year ago

“The blessing was that there was no one in the hall” The home of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors basketball club has been ruined after the roof caved in under heavy snow on Monday morning. Tralee – who have former Kerry footballer Kieran Donaghy on the roster – are currently third in the Super League. The Regional […]

1 year ago

“I think he had one of his worst performances in a Celtic jersey and that was the start of it there.” While they still hold a comfortable 11-point lead over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership, Celtic will be embarrassed by the shock 3-0 loss at the Ibrox lat night. Having defeated their Glasgow rivals last […]

1 year ago

“He weren’t wrong, how true are those words ringing now?” Ralf Rangnick famously stated – in his last press conference as Man United interim boss after taking over from Ole Gunner Solskjaer – that the club needed “open-heart surgery”. Before Erik ten Hag took over, he said: “You don’t even need glasses to see and […]

1 year ago

“He was a very good person, just a wonderful person, a wonderful footballer.” Tributes have poured in for former Newcastle and Northern Ireland underage player Michael Newberry, who passed away yesterday, December 30, his birthday. The 27-year-old Cliftonville player joined the Belfast club from rivals Linfield this year, whom he had been with since 2021. […]

1 year ago

The injury has forced him out of the first tournament of the season. World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has had to undergo surgery after cutting the palm of his right hand on a piece of broken glass on Christmas Day. The 28-year-old American has been forced to withdraw from the first tournament of the […]

1 year ago

How well do you remember rugby in 2024 With Christmas upon us and the Ireland men’s team finished up for the year, we have taken a look back at was an overall successful year for the senior team, the 7s, and Emerging Ireland. We saw Ireland lift a second Six Nations trophy in a row, […]

1 year ago

“He has yet to beat me for 18 holes.” Tiger Woods’ son Charlie hit a sensational hole-in-one at the PNC Championship, playing alongside his dad. The 15-year-old made the ace on the fourth hole at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, holing with a 7-iron from 176 yards. After an initial dumbstruck look, he was […]

1 year ago

“I didn’t hit it great, but Dad saved me on a couple of them and I rolled them in.” Padraig Harrington and his son Paddy are just a shot off Tiger and Charlie Woods in the PNC Championship in Orlando. The 36-hole exhibition tournament sees former and current professional golfers play alongside a child or […]

1 year ago

Leo Cullen’s charges got the better of Pete Wilkins’ Connacht Mack Hansen had a fine performance in Connacht’s loss to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, but produced an even stronger showing post game when he blasted the referee and TMO. During the first half of Connacht’s 20-12 URC loss, a controversial shoulder to […]

1 year ago

“I’d had a good relationship with him” The grading of Stephen Kenny’s reign as Ireland manager is up for debate. Was his style unsuited to international football, or was he just a victim of one of the weakest squads in the country’s history? While his Ireland side were able to pull out some top performances […]

1 year ago

“Give him the ball and he comes alive.” Ireland have a history of poaching players from our Scottish neighbours, with the likes of Ray Houghton, Aiden McGeady, and James McCarthy all opting to tog out for the Boys in Green. 19-year-old Rocco Vata is another who, thus far, has opted wear the green jersey, although […]

1 year ago

“I’ve watched Brian with Na Fianna and he looks very fit, very tuned in.” Brian Ryan looks set to debut for the Dublin hurlers in 2025 after earning a call-up to the inter-county panel, as reported by the Irish Independent. The Treaty man was a member of Limerick’s extended panel during their 2020 All-Ireland winning […]

1 year ago

“I’m also someone as I’ve got older I can deal with setbacks.” Marcus Rashford has said that he is ready to leave Manchester United. On Tuesday, the out-of-favour attacker was on one of his regular charity outings, handing out 420 Christmas presents at his old primary school, Button Lane, in Manchester. He spoke to journalist […]

1 year ago

“We talk about Marcus Rashford too much.” It is looking increasingly likely that Marcus Rashford will be on his way out of Manchester United in the near future. Having come through the Old Trafford academy, the 27-year-old local boy has been at the club since 2005. However, despite numerous high points throughout his career, he […]

1 year ago

“A little bit less clowning around and a bit more focus and that’s it, really.” Tyson Fury is looking for revenge on Oleksandr Usyk after the Ukrainian gave him his first professional defeat when the pair met in Riyadh last May. That bout in Saudi Arabia was won by split decision, with Usyk retaining his […]

1 year ago

15 is a solid score. The quiz is simple. There are 20 Premier League clubs and 20 nicknames to get. Some are easy, some are difficult – but we have faith. The quiz is based on clubs competing in the Premier League in the 2024/25 season. You have five minutes to beat the timer. Ready? […]

1 year ago

“I don’t know the guy, but I’m embarrassed for him.” Roy Keane was heavily critical of Kyle Walker after the Manchester City full-back was involved in a clash with Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund during Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium. Man United won the match 2-1 thanks to late goals from Amad Diallo and […]

1 year ago

“A new challenge could be exactly what he needs.” Roy Keane has said that Marcus Rashford should consider leaving Manchester United after being omitted from the squad for the 2-1 victory over Manchester City. Man United manager Ruben Amorim left Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the 20-man squad for the Manchester derby. Man United […]

1 year ago

The 2025 tournament starts on Sunday, December 15, and runs until January 3rd. The PDC World Darts Championship 2025 is about to get underway. You can keep up to date with all the action from Alexandra Palace in our live blog above. Just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about or keep […]

1 year ago

“No, no, no bad blood. It’s way worse that he’s gone up to Leinster!” It has been a rock ‘n’ roll year for Munster and Ireland scrum-half Craig Casey. He has finally taken his province’s jersey off Conor Murray while being consistently excellent on the international stage. Last weekend he was involved in one of […]

1 year ago

Ireland discovered their fate at the draw on Friday morning. The Republic of Ireland have been drawn alongside Portugal or Denmark, Hungary, and Armenia in the qualifying draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The winner of the Uefa Nations League quarter-final between Portugal and Denmark, which will be played in March, will go into […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat, and there is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to week 100 of the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week, there is a round looking back on the past week in sports, a general knowledge round, a round on 100 […]

1 year ago

The season pass will cost just €99, down from €120 last season. The revamped LOITV platform, developed in collaboration with Premier Sports, has officially launched with significant updates to its pricing and accessibility. Ahead of the 2025 season, the platform has introduced a reduced Season Pass price of just €99, down from €120, offering fans […]

1 year ago

“I was looking for George Clooney or Brad Pitt” Mick McCarthy has revealed that he has been in contact with Steve Coogan over the actor’s role as McCarthy in an upcoming film about the 2002 Saipan incident. Cork man Éanna Hardwicke – who has starred in the likes of Lakelands, Normal People, and The Sixth […]

1 year ago

The Red Devils are seeking to raise transfer funds to help rebuild the squad under Ruben Amorim. Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell Marcus Rashford as the club seeks to raise funds for manager Ruben Amorim’s ambitious squad rebuild. According to Mail Sport, the Red Devils have significantly lowered their asking price for the England […]

1 year ago

Ferguson was forced to step in. Alex Ferguson has ensured that the family of legendary Manchester United manager Matt Busby retain their long-standing privileges at Old Trafford, according to reports. Jim Ratcliffe, Britain’s richest man, bought a 25% stake in the Red Devils earlier this year, and his INEOS group have been on a cost-cutting […]

1 year ago

“I would be headbutting the plane on the way home thinking, ‘What do I need to do’.” Shay Given has urged Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to leave Liverpool at the end of the season after Alisson Becker returned to the starting line-up following a spell on the sidelines with injury. Alisson started and kept a […]

1 year ago

Awful news. Heartbreaking news from the world of boxing as Genadij Krajevskij has died at the age of 37. Known as the Baltic Bomber, Krajevskij from Lithuania, was a journeyman with just one win to his name and a number of losses. Tommy Fury fought against Krajevskij back in 2020 winning via a second-round KO. […]

1 year ago

“They were giving out because our staff’s language wasn’t appropriate.” La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara had no issue apologising to Bath fans after his side’s Champions Cup win at the Rec on Friday night. Former Ireland international Quinn Roux got on the score sheet for the home side, as their comeback fell just short. […]

1 year ago

“It almost slipped away.” Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella discarded his boots in frustration after making two critical slips during the first half of Sunday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur. The Spanish international’s early stumble in possession led to goals for Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski, putting Spurs 2-0 ahead. Struggling with the wet conditions […]

1 year ago

United have released a short statement confirming the reports. Dan Ashworth has departed Manchester United, leaving his role as sporting director just five months after joining from Newcastle United. The Athletic broke the news on Sunday morning, reporting that sources indicate United initiated the separation, with co-owner Jim Ratcliffe playing a key role in the […]

1 year ago

Ashworth only joined the club last summer. Dan Ashworth has departed Manchester United, leaving his role as sporting director just five months after joining from Newcastle United. The decision, described as mutual by the club, followed a meeting between Ashworth and chief executive Omar Berrada at Old Trafford on Saturday evening after United’s 3-2 loss […]

1 year ago

It’s time to wrack the brains Ahead of the 2024/25 Champions Cup and Challenge Cup, we have put together a quiz to celebrate those who togged out for Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht during the 2000s. It was the heyday of the competition, back when it was called the Heineken Cup. And while Connacht’s first […]

1 year ago