Football
# football - Sunday 28 April, 2013
‘Have I got room for Lewandowski? I can find room for anybody’ – Ferguson
That Manchester United boss has hinted at bringing Borussia Dortmund’s striker to the club.
# football - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Chew on this Toon! Liverpool rattle in 6 against hapless Newcastle
The Reds burst out of the traps and Daniel Sturridge netted a brace against the Geordies.
Lennon criticises ‘abysmal’ SPFA shortlist after no Celtic players nominated
The Irish manager is not happy.
# football - Friday 26 April, 2013
UEFA hit Inter with 45k fine for Adebayor abuse
It’s the third time the Italian giants have been fined this season.
# football - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Lewandowski already knows who he’ll be joining in the summer – agent
The Borussia Dortmund star, who put four past Real Madrid last night, has reportedly agreed a deal to move elsewhere.
Anyone for a spot of footgolf? First Irish course to open next month
Love golf and keen on football too? We’ve got just the thing.
# football - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
Relieved Hummels thanks Dortmund team-mates following Madrid rout
Meanwhile, Dortmund’s team manager, Michael Zorc, insisted the victory was well-deserved.
Final-day heartache at Sunderland fuelled Manchester United’s title success — Carrick
“It hurt and it wasn’t pleasant but we pretty much started thinking about this season straight away.”
Jamie Carragher: Liverpool are right to stand by Luis Suarez
The Anfield defender says Suarez needs to be helped rather than hounded out of the Premier League.
Terry not concerned by lack of contract talks
The defender has found regular playing time tough to come by under Rafael Benitez
Jose Mourinho says Madrid HAVE to win the European Cup
Who’s really, really looking forward to this tie?
# football - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Luis Suarez accepts charge of violent conduct
The ref says he would have sent off the Liverpool striker if he saw the incident.
Hillsborough campaigner reluctant to accept Suarez donation
‘We can’t say we are grateful because we would rather him not have done that at all,’ says Margaret Aspinall.
Ian Rush: Liverpool must keep the faith with Luis Suarez
“I think you’ve got to be positive and look at what he’s done,” said the former Kop favourite.
# football - Monday 22 April, 2013
Robin van Persie: ‘I had to wait so long for my first title’
The Dutch striker hit a hat-trick, said he felt weird.
Top marks for the best primary school teachers in Irish sport
We pay tribute to the men and women that shape young minds and have shaped great sporting moments.
Title 1 win away but Fergie sets his sights on record points tally
“You’re asking can Manchester United win five games in a row,” scoffed the Scot. “How many times have we done that?”
‘We are in control’: AVB eyes Chelsea ‘decider’
Meanwhile, City boss Roberto Mancini says Manchester United have a better attitude, but not a better team.
# football - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Limerick add colour to Airtricity affairs and thump Bray in 4-goal rout
Axel Bossekota scored twice in the first half at the Carlisle Grounds.
Roy Hodgson’s England snubs encouraged me to play for Ireland – Anthony Pilkington
The Norwich midfielder feels players from smaller Premier League clubs struggle to get international recognition.
# football - Saturday 20 April, 2013
The Week in Photos: All change
This is the week that was, in photos…
# football - Friday 19 April, 2013
LOI wrap: Derry narrow the gap to 2 points as St Pat’s end champs’ winning streak
There were 14 goals in tonight’s five Airtricity League fixtures.
Mourinho: No such thing as the perfect club… or the perfect manager
The Portuguese coach was non-committal about his future with Real Madrid.
What’s Greek for Messi? Wonder goal from Olympiakos star in cup semi-final
Olympiakos midfielder Giannis Fetfatzidis produced his own piece of magic in Thursday’s Greek Cup semi-final.
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
It’s almost pay-day. Get on the couch and ride this one out.
# football - Thursday 18 April, 2013
Paris meeting links Pellegrini to Chelsea – reports
Is the highly-rated Malaga boss next in line for the Stamford Bridge hot seat?
Alex Ferguson fumes at Andy Carroll tackle on David De Gea
The Manchester United keeper was introduced to the big England man last night.
Real Madrid knock Manchester United off Forbes perch after 9-year reign
First Nani’s red card and now this?
So, Jose Mourinho told some dude he was leaving Spain
The president of Jose junior’s club apparently spilled the beans.
# football - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Late Tevez goal keeps Fergie’s championship wine corked
Meanwhile in London, John Terry scored his first double since 2004.
Benitez sticks to his guns at Chelsea
The Spaniard insists resting his players, including Lampard and Terry, is crucial to their success.
Roberto Martinez primed for first Manchester City clash, not FA final
It’s the bread-and-butter stuff tonight in the Premier League.
# football - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
‘He’s not for sale’ — Liverpool rule out Luis Suarez departure
Liverpool chief Ian Ayre insists the Uruguayan is staying put.
Messi passed fit for Bayern semi-final
The 25-year-old was told at training today he would be ready to play against the Bavarians next week with his hamstring problem a thing of the past.
PSG target Rooney wants strong finish to seal title
If results go Manchester United’s way, the Premier League could be theirs by Monday’s meeting with Aston Villa.
Defeat will end Everton’s Champions League hope – Moyes
The Toffees boss says his side are underdogs, but must get at least a point away to Arsenal tonight.


























































