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This is the starting XI Jurgen Klopp has chosen to win the Europa League for Liverpool
But is it good enough to topple the Kings of the Europa League? If you’re a Liverpool fan you must be feeling pretty nervous right about now. Jurgen Klopp has led the club to their first European final since the defeat to AC Milan in Athens in 2007. Standing between Liverpool and the Europa League […]
10 years ago
Fears in Belgium that injury issues will play right into Shane Long’s hands
In the first of our Belgian Euro 2016 Blog Network instalments, Alastair Gartenberg, Jupiler Pro League analyst for Football Radar, reflects on the problems Vincent Kompany’s injury has caused for Marc Wilmots and how Shane Long may be just the type of player to capitalise on uncertainties in the Belgian back four. Marc Wilmots named his provisional 24-man squad for […]
10 years ago
REPORTS: UFC 199 thrown into disarray as Chris Weidman pulls out of main event
This was the last thing the UFC needed. Reports are emerging on Tuesday evening that Chris Weidman has pulled out of his fight against Luke Rockhold with an injury. The fight, scheduled for UFC 199 in Las Vegas on June 4, was a rematch after Rockhold claimed the middleweight title when he stopped Weidman at […]
10 years ago
Super Johnny Walters may be about to bring his heroics to the Premier League’s newest team
Mr Reliable
10 years ago
PIC: Wife of Besiktas defender shows she is ‘fully behind’ club’s title push with saucy snap
100% support
10 years ago
Liverpool look to Bournemouth in attempt to bolster goalscoring options this summer
He’s got the talent
10 years ago
Tim Howard’s farewell letter to Everton supporters would bring a tear to a glass eye
Leaving on a jet plane
10 years ago
WATCH: Sebastian Giovinco exhibits the kind of first touch that would make Dimitar Berbatov weep
Absolute perfection
10 years ago
Dublin now know their opponents for first Championship clash outside of Croker in a decade
Champions unleashed
10 years ago
UFC 198: SportsJOE picks the winners so you don’t have to
A lot of finishes are on the cards
10 years ago
PICS: New Real Madrid jersey is more fashionable than Zinedine Zidane’s trousers
White as the driven snow. Naturally. However the big question is will they be adding an 11th star to this bad boy after the Chapions League final with city rivals Atletico? That’s right folks, it is the time of the year when Adidas print money with the release of a new Real Madrid jersey. The […]
10 years ago
Liverpool fans rage as Daily Mail takes two-tier approach to souvenir collecting
The #FarewellBoleyn media love-in does not extend to Merseyside seemingly. After West Ham United fans enjoyed their side’s 3-2 win over Manchester United and endured the never-ending multimedia extravaganza that was their final goodbye to Upton Park, a few took souvenirs with them. Seats and signs were torn from their moorings as supporters made off […]
10 years ago
PIC: Liverpool’s famous ‘This is Anfield’ sign is no more
The times they are a changing. After 15 years of discussion Liverpool are finally expanding Anfield with a revamped Main Stand. It will bring the total capacity of one of football’s most famous grounds to nearly 55,000 and work will be completed in time for next season. Much of the construction has already taken place behind […]
10 years ago
Ireland coach Steve Guppy is ‘frightened to death’ by Euro 2016 opponents
Sleepless nights
10 years ago
“There was never a moment with him where I thought ‘wow’” – Sligo manager who nearly ended Seamus Coleman’s career explains his reasoning
By EAMONN DONOHOE The Beatles were once famously rejected by Decca Records, while Harry Potter was turned down more times than the bedsheets at the Four Seasons before JK Rowling eventually became the first female billionaire novelist. And Seamus Coleman’s career could have finished before it started had one manager kept his job for a […]
10 years ago
Just when you thought Leicester City couldn’t get any more likable, their charity gesture takes it to another level
The club that keeps on giving. In the wake of their unprecedented Premier League title, the questions are how Leicester City will change now. How will they evolve? How will they deal with being Premier League champions? Will their budget change? Will their wages increase? Will any big-money signings make their way to the King […]
10 years ago
Liverpool have released one of their strongest ever social media players
He’ll be sorely missed
10 years ago
WATCH: Tonya Evinger with the vomit in a bucket/kiss the announcer combination at Invicta 17
We don’t know how Rogan would react to this
10 years ago
Donegal’s Jason Quigley enhances growing reputation with impressive victory in Las Vegas
Donegal’s Jason Quigley enhanced his growing reputation with a unanimous points victory over Mexico’s James De La Rosa on Saturday night. It was only the second time the 24-year-old, who was fighting on the Canelo Alvarez v Amir Khan undercard, had been taken the distance in his 11 bouts since turning professional in 2014. That there is yet […]
10 years ago
Dinamo Bucharest midfielder Patrick Ekeng has tragically passed away after collapsing on the pitch
The midfielder was just 26 when he passed away
10 years ago
UFC Rotterdam: SportsJOE picks the winners so you don’t have to
Neil Seery is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC Fight Night 87. But can “2 Tap” upset the odds and defeat one of the flyweight division’s hottest prospects? Darragh The Quizmaster Murphy: 38-20 Bourbon Ben Kiely: 36-22 Alistair Overeem (40-14, 1 NC) vs. Andrei Arlovski (25-11, 1 NC) DM: As much as I think Alistair […]
10 years ago
Miesha Tate lets rip at Conor McGregor over UFC 200 press conference
“You could train on the plane”
10 years ago
Forget Any Given Sunday, Manchester City’s seven-year-old fan is as inspirational as they come
Getting rid of Pellegrini? Question marks over Guardiola’s lack of European success with Bayern? Braydon Bent has you covered. Al Pacino wouldn’t have a look in with Manchester City’s rousing young supporter. The seven-year-old delivered a stirring speech before the club’s crunch semi-final clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night and it has definitely got […]
10 years ago
Brian Cody responds to Ger Loughnane’s criticism of ‘functional beyond belief’ Kilkenny
Classic Cody
10 years ago
VIDEO: Waterford and Wexford hurling stars tune up for unique musical number
This is something a little different. While Waterford have been making some sweet, sweet music under Derek McGrath, the Wexford hurlers have not been pitch perfect this spring – falling well short once again in their efforts to gain promotion from Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League. While the two counties played out a surprisingly […]
10 years ago
PIC: Robbie Henshaw is sending Bundee Aki after the thieves who broke into his car
We hope the economics notes are worth it
10 years ago
Conor McGregor issues warning to beefed up Nate Diaz
Adapt and overcome
10 years ago
Gazza’s reaction to death of his 22-year-old nephew has well-wishers on high alert
Paul Gascoigne made an apparent online plea for help on Monday following the death of his nephew. Jay Kerrigan, just 22, was found dead in a Gateshead tower block, in the North East of England, on Sunday morning. The son of Gazza’s sister Anna, the charity worker had been suffering with drug addiction for some […]
10 years ago
PIC: Can’t decide which Nike Mercurial Superflys to buy? This mash-up might be the boot for you
If this is goodbye to the Nike Mercurial Superflys, then they are going out with a bang. A very colourful bang. These limited edition Superfly IV appear to be adopting Nike’s “What the” concept, which has been popular with their basketball trainers. When the sportswear giant says goodbye to a range they first release the […]
10 years ago
The best internet reaction as New York almost pull off an unimaginable upset over Roscommon
By the skin of their teeth
10 years ago
Mayo U21 wing-back thought to be first Pakistan-born player to win an All-Ireland U21 medal
A fantastic achievement
10 years ago
Claudio Ranieri accused of trolling as he tells Louis van Gaal that he’s doing “a fantastic job”
He was just being nice
10 years ago
Ireland Women claim important victories over Rio 2016 rivals
Sevens stars
10 years ago
Clinical Limerick promoted while drama at the death earns Waterford a replay
What a day in Clane
10 years ago
LISTEN: Luke Rockhold’s choice for workout music in camp will raise a few eyebrows
That’s ROCK-hold
10 years ago
Top tips for day four of the Punchestown Festival courtesy of Hayley O’Connor of Ladbrokes
The lovely thing about Punchestown is its unique races like the Le Touche and the opening race on the card at 3.40 on Friday, known as the ‘Farmer’s race’. It’s only open to horses that are owned by farmers in the Kildare Hunt and teenager Shin A Vee is defending his crown. We’ve made him […]
10 years ago
Leaked Manchester United away kit is absolutely hideous
Kill it with fire
10 years ago
Chael Sonnen has really laid into John Kavanagh for comments made in the past week
Chael’s gonna Chael
10 years ago
Ander Herrera reveals in Twitter Q&A who he’d pick between Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero
Vardy wasn’t an option, then?
10 years ago
Top tips for day three at Punchestown courtesy of Hayley O’Connor from Ladbrokes
It’s been a tough week for the punters so far. But lots of good races to get your teeth into. I’m going to start with one of the most difficult races on the card – the 6.05pm. A quagmire handicap hurdle with 25 runners that would have the biggest of form nerds scratching their head, […]
10 years ago
Manchester United’s hunt for Real Madrid star puts question marks over Louis van Gaal
One in, one out. Manchester United are reported to have renewed their interest in Toni Kroos, which is bad news for Louis van Gaal. The Real Madrid midfielder was believed to have been chased by United two years ago when David Moyes of all people was said to have the deal all but done. However, […]
10 years ago
WATCH: Tyson Fury admits he hates boxing, brands himself “a fat man” and grabs gut at press conference
“You can’t beat a fat man!”
10 years ago
Manchester United might be interested to hear Mauricio Pochettino talk about other jobs
Mauricio Pochettino is a man in demand. Manchester United are a club in need. Well, it seems that way some weeks. Then van Gaal puts a string of results together and, at the last count, fans said they would keep the Dutch man… IF United won the FA Cup and qualified for the Champions League. […]
10 years ago
VIDEO: For years, we’ve all dreamed of a team of Gary Breens. This summer, SPAR are making that dream come true
Join the team of Gary Breens in France. What is the only thing better than supporting the Boys in Green in France? Supporting the Boys in Green in France, in the company of Irish legend Gary Breen. SPAR, proud sponsors of the Irish Football team, are giving 10 lucky Irish fans the opportunity to live […]
10 years ago
POLL: Which one of these ultimate fans should get to follow Ireland in France this summer
It’s time to “put ’em under pressure”. A few weeks ago, with thanks to Stena Line and in association with Dacia, we went looking for Ireland’s ultimate fan. We promised them the ultimate trip following their heroes in France this summer. Now, we’re ready to pick a winner, but first, we need a little help from […]
10 years ago
TIPS: Hayley O’Connor marks your card for the opening day of Punchestown Festival
By Hayley O’Connor I just love the Punchestown festival. Who couldn’t? It’s the finale of what has been an incredible National Hunt season where we’ll get our last glimpse of its A-listers, plus it’s a late start, which means you can head in for a half day at work before heading down… Or sleep in. […]
10 years ago
Louis van Gaal makes a very, very valid point regarding his performance with Manchester United this season
Would you keep him?
10 years ago
