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The tiny football club that won back its home and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
The tiny football club that won back its home and the rest of the week's best sportswriting
'Pigs were flying in El Clasico before Messi and Ronaldo'
'Pigs were flying in El Clasico before Messi and Ronaldo'
Ego and insecurity have followed Martin O'Neill around for his entire career
Ego and insecurity have followed Martin O'Neill around for his entire career
Mourinho takes another jab at Man United board
Mourinho takes another jab at Man United board
Ronaldo rocket gives Juventus scrappy win at Empoli
Ronaldo rocket gives Juventus scrappy win at Empoli
Saturday
27 Oct 2018
Helicopter crashes outside stadium following Leicester-West Ham Premier League game
Helicopter crashes outside stadium following Leicester-West Ham Premier League game
'I'm just focused on playing at the moment' - Man-of-the-match Rice brushes aside England-Ireland questions
'I'm just focused on playing at the moment' - Man-of-the-match Rice brushes aside England-Ireland questions
‘He has a broken thumb and plays with a brace’: Klopp praises Mane for playing through the pain
‘He has a broken thumb and plays with a brace’: Klopp praises Mane for playing through the pain
9 months on from horror injury, Ireland's James McCarthy returns
9 months on from horror injury, Ireland's James McCarthy returns
'A huge future ahead of him' - Declan Rice impresses again as 10-man West Ham hold Leicester
'A huge future ahead of him' - Declan Rice impresses again as 10-man West Ham hold Leicester
2 Irish internationals feature as razor-Sharp Sheffield United go top of Championship
2 Irish internationals feature as razor-Sharp Sheffield United go top of Championship
Brighton defender becomes the oldest player to assist a Premier League goal since Jussi Jaaskelainen
Brighton defender becomes the oldest player to assist a Premier League goal since Jussi Jaaskelainen
Salah and Mane instrumental as Liverpool go top of the Premier League
Salah and Mane instrumental as Liverpool go top of the Premier League
'I don't think I am going to die': Lopetegui plays down speculation that his job is on the line at El Clasico
'I don't think I am going to die': Lopetegui plays down speculation that his job is on the line at El Clasico
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle taken to hospital after becoming 'seriously ill'
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle taken to hospital after becoming 'seriously ill'
Derry City part company with Kenny Shiels following dismal league campaign
Derry City part company with Kenny Shiels following dismal league campaign
Liverpool v Cardiff, Premier League
Liverpool v Cardiff, Premier League
Another new job for Paul Lambert as Ipswich Town appoint ex-Celtic midfielder
Another new job for Paul Lambert as Ipswich Town appoint ex-Celtic midfielder
'He smiles; we know he recognises us': Wife of Sean Cox reveals how family life has changed since injury
'He smiles; we know he recognises us': Wife of Sean Cox reveals how family life has changed since injury
Eriksson returns to international management for the first time since 2010 World Cup
Eriksson returns to international management for the first time since 2010 World Cup
'You lose against Juventus and they have 70% possession... Could you imagine that with Ferguson?'
'You lose against Juventus and they have 70% possession... Could you imagine that with Ferguson?'
'I don't think it'd be right' - Rooney rules out loan switch
'I don't think it'd be right' - Rooney rules out loan switch
Dundalk dominance, Ireland call-ups and teenage transfers: Our League of Ireland writers' review
Dundalk dominance, Ireland call-ups and teenage transfers: Our League of Ireland writers' review
Friday
26 Oct 2018
Sadlier hits hat-trick as Cork gear up for cup final by putting five past Bray
Sadlier hits hat-trick as Cork gear up for cup final by putting five past Bray
Worry for Dundalk ahead of FAI Cup final as Patrick Hoban limps off during Dalymount draw
Worry for Dundalk ahead of FAI Cup final as Patrick Hoban limps off during Dalymount draw
Drennan scores stunning goal against former employers as Sligo down Hoops
Drennan scores stunning goal against former employers as Sligo down Hoops
Conan the Barbarian: Byrne bags four assists on final appearance as Saints sweep Derry aside
Conan the Barbarian: Byrne bags four assists on final appearance as Saints sweep Derry aside
Waterford end first season back in the top flight with convincing win over Limerick
Waterford end first season back in the top flight with convincing win over Limerick
Spurs to play remaining 2018 home games at Wembley Stadium
Spurs to play remaining 2018 home games at Wembley Stadium
Andy Keogh says Usain Bolt's first touch is 'like a trampoline' after arrival in Australia
Andy Keogh says Usain Bolt's first touch is 'like a trampoline' after arrival in Australia
'It’s unique, small, noisy, bonkers, heart-breaking and joyous in equal measure'
'It’s unique, small, noisy, bonkers, heart-breaking and joyous in equal measure'
'It's all social media': Rodgers dismisses claims Celtic's Leigh Griffiths has gone AWOL
'It's all social media': Rodgers dismisses claims Celtic's Leigh Griffiths has gone AWOL
Is Mauricio Pochettino doing the best job of all the Premier League managers?
Is Mauricio Pochettino doing the best job of all the Premier League managers?
'I've really enjoyed my time here' - Former Liverpool defender Cleary agrees new deal with champions Dundalk
'I've really enjoyed my time here' - Former Liverpool defender Cleary agrees new deal with champions Dundalk
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Betting suspended on League of Ireland game following unusual activity
Betting suspended on League of Ireland game following unusual activity
Jose Mourinho fears David de Gea will reject new Manchester United deal
Jose Mourinho fears David de Gea will reject new Manchester United deal
'I'm really happy to be here. It's a footballing town' - Liam Buckley appointed new Sligo Rovers manager
'I'm really happy to be here. It's a footballing town' - Liam Buckley appointed new Sligo Rovers manager
Liverpool to fundraise for injured Irish fan Sean Cox at Anfield this weekend
Liverpool to fundraise for injured Irish fan Sean Cox at Anfield this weekend
Mourinho rules out Man United return for Ibrahimovic
Mourinho rules out Man United return for Ibrahimovic