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Forward Thinking

# forward-thinking - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

Alex Ferguson anticipating new arrivals at Old Trafford this summer

“We’re competitive in the market — we’re not Chelsea or Manchester City in terms of money but we’re competitive,” Fergie says.

# forward-thinking - 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.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 10 April, 2013

Manchester United target Atletico star Falcao

Spanish daily Marca reckon Alex Ferguson has already tabled a €55million bid for the Columbian striker.

# forward-thinking - Thursday 4 April, 2013

Fergie weighs up attacking options ahead of Manchester derby

Rooney will be back for the clash with their noisy neighbours but RVP is touch and go.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 27 March, 2013

RVP: United could be my last club

The Dutch striker thinks he can grow old gracefully at Old Trafford.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 13 February, 2013

Forward thinking: Robbie Keane says he’d like to manage Ireland some day

“Of course, that’s my next step,” The LA Galaxy man said of coaching.

# forward-thinking - Sunday 27 January, 2013

Arsene Wenger ‘not close’ to new signings

“You do not find them in the street, strikers who can play for us,” the Arsenal boss says. Where’d he find Chamakh?

# forward-thinking - Friday 28 December, 2012

Roberto Mancini backs City’s misfiring strikers

Carlos Tevez, Sergio Aguero, Mario Balotelli and Edin Dzeko have scored just three goals in their past eight games.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 28 November, 2012

Villa boss Lambert defends dropping striker Darren Bent

The Villains’ boss was forced to deny the England international stormed out of the ground before kick-off.

# forward-thinking - Tuesday 27 November, 2012

Old Trafford legend Solskjaer wants top job at United… but not just yet

The former Manchester United striker has led Molde to back-to-back titles in Norway.

# forward-thinking - Monday 19 November, 2012

Luis Suarez staying at Liverpool, insists Anfield boss Werner

“Our intention is to strengthen but actions will speak louder than words,” he said.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 14 November, 2012

‘There’s nothing wrong with the confidence’ – Gert Smal

It’s those niggly little details that have tripped Ireland up for the past 18 months, explained the Irish coach.

# forward-thinking - Sunday 11 November, 2012

Rodgers hell-bent on keeping Suarez

‘It’s a monumental task as the biggest clubs have the big money to buy the big players — they can make it so hard to compete.’

# forward-thinking - Friday 9 November, 2012

Ferguson unconcerned by Rooney goal drought

Rooney managed his first Champions League goal in the 3-1 win at Portuguese outfit Braga in midweek.

# forward-thinking - Tuesday 6 November, 2012

Guinness Series: Ryan hoping to knock the stuffing from the Springboks

The Munster forward believes he has been bred for rugby challenges that sides like South Africa are sure to pose.

Alex Ferguson hails versatile Manchester United strikeforce

“They’re both mobile players and good footballers with a great desire to play and win. I don’t think you saw the best of them as a partnership against Arsenal.”

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 10 October, 2012

Transfer talk: Atletico hint at Falcao exit

The La Liga side admit the money from the sale of the Colombian could come in pretty handy.

# forward-thinking - Tuesday 25 September, 2012

O’Neill delighted with Fletcher start

The Scot has grabbed four goals in three games since his summer move from Wolves. Not bad going.

# forward-thinking - Friday 21 September, 2012

Rooney will be back soon, says Fergie

The England striker will be back in training this week as he prepares for a possible return in United’s clash against Tottenham next week.

Podolski wanted Van Persie to stay at Arsenal

Podolski scored in Arsenal’s 6-1 demolition of Southampton last weekend and, despite Van Persie’s exit, the 27-year-old is already feeling at home in north London.

# forward-thinking - Saturday 15 September, 2012

Rodgers: Sterling the first of many breakthrough stars at Anfield

“Sometimes it’s hard for them to get an opportunity at big clubs and now some of them will get there here and come and play in some games.”

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 5 September, 2012

That unfamiliar feeling: Gibbes eager to move on after Leinster hammering

The Leinster forwards coach had no excuses for the 45-20 defeat in Llanelli, putting it down to naivety and a lack of physicality. Next.

# forward-thinking - Tuesday 21 August, 2012

O’Neill worried about Sunderland’s striker shortage

The Irishman has a Steven Fletcher-shaped hole in his Black Cats dressing room, he reckons.

# forward-thinking - Thursday 16 August, 2012

Party like it’s 1999: Ferguson says van Persie takes United to treble level

The Old Trafford side are nearing the best strike partnerships in Europe with the Dutchman’s acquisition, according to the Scot.

# forward-thinking - Friday 10 August, 2012

Rooney: I’d love RVP to join United… honest

“He’s a fantastic player, he’s been amazing for Arsenal over many years,” said the England striker about Robin van Persie.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 11 July, 2012

Suarez close to signing new deal, insists Reds boss Rodgers

Suarez was recently announced as part of Uruguay’s 18-man squad for the Olympics, meaning he will miss most of Liverpool’s pre-season preparations.

# forward-thinking - Thursday 3 May, 2012

Rob Penney’s the man to get Munster back to the future, says Donal Lenihan

Background with younger players key to appointment, Thomond great says.

# forward-thinking - Saturday 21 April, 2012

RVP to decide on Arsenal future before the Euros, says Wenger

He had dinner in the Barcelona hotel on Wednesday night but the Gunner boss insists he’s not concerned about Robin van Persie.

# forward-thinking - Wednesday 8 February, 2012

I’ll be back: John Mullane eyes return in ‘five or six weeks’

“I’m basically just trying to shorten the year as much as I can for myself.”

# forward-thinking - Sunday 1 January, 2012

Open thread: what are your sporting hopes for 2012

It’s going to be a big one. Let us know what your hopes for the year ahead are.

# forward-thinking - Monday 12 December, 2011

Dublin GAA chief calls for revamp of All-Ireland football championship

In his report to Dublin’s annual convention next Monday night, John Costello says that a fresh approach is needed to ‘breathe new life’ into the championship.

# forward-thinking - Tuesday 8 November, 2011

Forward Thinking This post contains a poll

Poll: Should Jon Walters start up front for Ireland?

The Stoke man is being tipped to play following comments made by Trapattoni at a press conference yesterday.

# forward-thinking - Monday 10 October, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Take 5

Take 5: Monday

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Cox and Doyle start up front for Ireland in crunch qualifier

Trap leaves Shane Long on the bench while skipper Robbie Keane loses fitness battle.

# forward-thinking - Saturday 6 August, 2011

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WATCH: Zinzan Brooke makes his World Cup predictions

The New Zealand legend was in Dublin yesterday ahead of next month’s tournament in his homeland.

# forward-thinking - Monday 25 July, 2011

Daniel Goulding out of Rebels’ Mayo clash

Sharp-shooting forward suffered injury in qualifier victory over Down this weekend.

# forward-thinking - Thursday 6 January, 2011

Ulster Bank likely to be revealed as new AIL sponsor

IRFU set to announce replacement for long-standing partners AIB.