‘The biggest problem child in Irish sport is the FAI. End of story’ – Damien Duff pours scorn on FAI leadership

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has hit out at the FAI. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile Shelbourne boss Damien Duff has echoed the criticism from his managerial rival Stephen Bradley by insisting that there’s a problem with those in charge of the game in Ireland, with Duff claiming that it’s the FAI who are the “problem … Read more

Bohemians defender Cian Byrne moves to Galway United on loan as Kerry FC snap up senior international

Bohemians’ Cian Byrne has joined Galway United on loan Galway United coach Ollie Horgan says he can’t believe his club’s luck after they managed to secure the services of Bohemians defender Cian Byrne in a loan deal. A product of the Gypsies’ academy tie-in with St Kevin’s, Byrne has been in the Bohs system since … Read more

‘He has to come back and play like he played before’ – Southampton boss sets Gavin Bazunu challenge amid Belgian loan spell

Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu. Photo: Sportsfile Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has been told to make the most of his loan spell in Belgium and get back to the levels he showed before his season-ending injury last term. Southampton agreed to send the Dubliner out on loan for the second half of the season and while … Read more

‘If I was in the Brandywell I’d have been at the fuse box making sure it wasn’t turned back on’ – Damien Duff on Tolka Park drama

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff celebrates after his side’s victory in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division match at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Shelbourne manager Damien Duff has defended the pitch at his club’s Tolka Park home in the face of renewed criticism of the playing surface. Shels came through the first test of … Read more

‘Gaelic football is much bigger in my Galway parish, but soccer was a chance to go abroad and prove myself’ – Newcastle’s Alex Murphy

Annaghdown man grew up aiming for success with Galway footballers but is now plotting a path with Magpies, through the help of his current loan deal at Bolton Alex Murphy at Bolton’s stadium. The commute from his workplace to his temporary home could not be any shorter. Like many of the Bolton Wanderers players who … Read more

Moving On from Old Trafford: Choosing Rugby Over Manchester United Matches

A Look Back at a ⁢Dubliner’s Journey with the Red Devils Table of Contents A Look Back at a ⁢Dubliner’s Journey with the Red Devils Impact and Legacy Current Reflections Statistical Highlights Modern Comparisons conclusion Paddy Roche’s⁣ Departure from Old Trafford A Dubliner’s Legacy at Manchester United Reflecting on a Career at old Trafford Paddy … Read more

‘I’ve not been near Old Trafford since. If the United match is on the TV I might not even watch it, I’d rather watch Ireland or Leinster play in rugby’

50 years ago today the Dubliner made his debut for the Red Devils but after nine years at the club he left on bad terms and has rarely been back to Old Trafford Paddy Roche at his home in Sale, near Manchester, and, right, during his time at Old Trafford For nine years, a near-decade … Read more

‘Gaelic football is much bigger in my Galway parish, but soccer was a chance to go abroad and prove myself’ – Newcastle’s Alex Murphy

Annaghdown man grew up aiming for success with Galway footballers but is now plotting a path with Magpies, through the help of his current loan deal at Bolton Alex Murphy at Bolton’s stadium. The commute from his workplace to his temporary home could not be any shorter. Like many of the Bolton Wanderers players who … Read more

I have no relationship with Damien Duff – Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds

Bohemians manager Alan Reynolds at the DCU Sports Campus in Dublin. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds says there has been no healing of his rift with his rival Damien Duff following their spat last season as he admits the pair have “no relationship”. Reynolds will kick off the 2025 campaign, his first full … Read more