Soccer - Today’s News
10 great products to make more of your garden
Say no to gnomes this summer with IKEA garden furniture.
Soccer - Monday 13 May, 2013
Trap names 28-man squad for England game
Ireland play four matches in the coming weeks and will be without the likes of Kevin Doyle, Richard Dunne and Ciaran Clark.
Milan manager hits out at ‘backwards’ supporters as Balotelli racially abused
The Serie A match against Roma was halted because of racist chanting inside the San Siro.
I quit for my wife after tragedy, says Ferguson
‘I think it is also important to go out as a winner. That is really important at this club. It is all I ever wanted to do here — be a winner.’
8 things your smartphone makes you do
The phones and their pesky data made us do it. Swear.
Soccer - Sunday 12 May, 2013
Zlatan, Paris Saint-Germain clinch Ligue 1 title
Zlatan Ibrahimovic added a French league title to the ones he has already won in Spain, Italy and Holland.
5 thoughts from this weekend’s Premier League games
Spurs put the pressure on Arsenal, Wigan look dead and buried, and Frank Lampard sets the record straight.
Alex Ferguson confirms Wayne Rooney has asked for a transfer
The out-going Old Trafford boss says the club will try to keep hold of the want-away striker.
‘Your job now is to stand by our new manager’: Fergie’s final speech
Alex Ferguson thanked Manchester United for “the most fantastic experience of my life” after today’s win against Swansea.
Old Trafford bids an emotional farewell to Alex Ferguson
A sea of red met the outgoing Manchester United manager at the beginning of his final home game in charge.
Watch Daniel Sturridge’s hat-trick against Fulham
The ex-Manchester City and Chelsea player was in sparkling form today.
Sunderland still in danger but Norwich secure their Premier League status
It’s your Sunday Premier League round-up.
Man City will wield the axe on Mancini this week – reports
The Italian is on his way out according to a number of media outlets.
Late Adebayor strike earns Spurs huge win at the Britannia
AVB’s side will take the race for Champions League football to the final day after a 83rd-minute goal from the Togolese striker.
Sky Sports presenter loses his mind after stunning Watford breakaway goal
Kammy has some competition!
We can definitely get better says Croly after 7-1 cup final win
“There’s a volcano waiting to happen,” said Mick Cooke. “It, unfortunately, exploded and we were the recipients of it.”
This over-the-shoulder volley was only the 2nd best thing about Watford’s win
We love the Championship.
Watford’s dramatic Playoff semi-final win has to be seen to be believed
There was more drama than an EastEnders’ omnibus at Vicarage Road this afternoon.
Neil Lennon gave his SPL medal to a young Celtic fan
The Hoops manager surprised 11-year-old Kathleen McGovern during their lap of honour at Celtic Park.
Scholes is as close to the complete footballer as you can get – Zidane
We pay tribute to the retiring Manchester United midfielder.
Brilliant pics of Bayern Munich drowning each other with beer
The Bavarian giants celebrated winning the German title yesterday. In Ireland, we’d call that a waste.
My 10 minutes with Fergie and his Champions League dreams
James Phelan recalls a chance meeting with the man that took over at Manchester United on the year of his birth.
It’s Your Michael Owen’s Car Covered In Egg And Flour Pic Of The Day
An eggcellent prank if ever we’ve seen one.
Paolo Di Canio ‘offered to leave’ over fascism row
The Italian says he does ‘not support the ideology of fascism’.
My how you’ve grown, Sean! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
In addition, Fergus McFadden compares Ian Madigan to one particular 90s pop star, and Piers Morgan gives his thoughts on Fergie.
14 ways to live your life like Alex Ferguson
Because why wouldn’t you want to rule the roost for 26 years?
Soccer - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Paul Scholes is hanging up the boots – for good this time
The veteran Manchester United midfielder will retire for the second time at the end of the season.
SHOCK! FA Cup glory for Wigan with 91st minute goal
Here’s all the big moments from a famous FA Cup final upset.
Rovers rout Drogheda with a Magnificent 7 in Setanta Cup final
Shamrock Rovers beat Drogheda United 7-1 to win the Setanta Sports Cup in Tallaght Stadium.
‘I wasn’t surprised. He has made the right choice’ – Keane on Ferguson
The former Manchester United captain feels “privileged” to have played under the Scot.
James Reilly and the Gareth Bale celebration — you’re doing it wrong
Doesn’t the Minister for Health know that Bale is trademarking his “heart” celebration?
Watch 32 of the best goals ever scored in the FA Cup final
The perfect way to whet the appetite ahead of this evening’s match.
Lampard becomes Chelsea’s all-time record goalscorer at Villa
Goals number 202 and 203 for the midfielder mean he has broken Bobby Tambling’s record.
Brilliant footage of Alex Ferguson singing The Proclaimers in a tartan hat
The outgoing Manchester United boss puts in a spirited performance of ’500 miles’.
Benteke pays tribute to Stiliyan Petrov before being sent off
Villa and Chelsea are tied at 1-1 in today’s early kick-off.
Manuel Pellegrini in line to replace Mancini at City — reports
Stick one of those blue and white scarves on him and they’re practically the same person.
‘Never say never’: Trapattoni open to Serie A return — reports
The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.
Poll: Will you watch the FA Cup final this afternoon?
It used to be appointment TV for football fans in this part of the world. Now?
8 of our favourite articles written about Alex Ferguson this week
Roy Keane and the book that never was are among the issues discussed in some of the best Fergie-related sportswriting of recent days.
Who will win this weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup games, and why
We assess the FA Cup final and all the other weekend fixtures.




























































