Football
Moving On
Man United-linked Glasner to leave Palace at end of season (but he says this was decided months ago)
French connection
Amber Barrett signs for Strasbourg, Ireland's World Cup qualifier opener set for Tallaght
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In defence of the Saipan movie
Saipan movie plays fast and loose with some facts – but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to the truth.
Thursday
15 Jan
Wednesday
14 Jan
carabao cup
Arsenal edge first-leg thriller at Chelsea but Alejandro Garnacho double keeps tie alive
euro wrap
More of the same in March, Troy! Parrott hat-trick against Czech goalkeeper helps AZ demolish Ajax
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson was also in attendance to see Dubliner’s part in 6-0 win.
Switch
Former Rovers man signs for Dundee Utd as Noelle Murray bounces back from 'disgraceful' Shels exit
Tuesday
13 Jan
on the continent
Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals as Ferguson's Roma crash out of Italian Cup
Done Deal
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment until end of the season
Carrick has been chosen to lead United after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday.
Change Of Plan
Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
Opportunity
No 1 issue: Gavin Bazunu must improve stats and consistency at Stoke City
Data gurus rank the Irish international as the worst performing goalkeeper in the championship by one key metric.
talking point
Little evidence to suggest Michael Carrick is ready for such a high-profile role
The former midfielder’s unlikely elevation is a testament to the desperate times at Old Trafford as much as anything else.
The 42FM
Unlike democracies, Manchester United need a strong man
Why is this giant of British football in such a perpetual state of chaos? Gavin and Sinead delve into the reasons United have failed to adapt to a post Alex Ferguson world.
43m
Monday
12 Jan
Mixed Fortunes
Dominik Szoboszlai plays hero and villain as Liverpool beat Conor Hourihane's Barnsley
Irish trio Corey O’Keeffe, David McGoldrick and Eoghan O’Connell featured for the League One side.
New Gaffer
Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach
He emerged as the frontrunner after the club also spoke to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.
Sunday
11 Jan
