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Glenn Whelan and manager Martin O’Neill speak to the press. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Windsor Park in 1993 it is not but Ireland badly need a win

International
Emmet Malone
November 15, 2018, 06:30

Both of these sides are in dire straits in the Nations League and need a morale boost

Glenn Whelan during Ireland training ahead of the friendly international against Northern Ireland. Photo: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Underappreciated Glenn Whelan set for final act

International
Emmet Malone
November 15, 2018, 05:00

Midfielder had fair share of criticism over the years but committment never questioned

England’s Wayne Rooney during a training session at St George’s Park, Burton. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Wayne Rooney says he wanted to finish career at Man United

English Soccer
November 14, 2018, 19:41

Record goalscorer says he would have stayed in ideal world but feels he left at right time

Fifteen of the 24 Championship clubs have threatened to break away if the English Football League refuses to rip up its proposed domestic broadcast rights deal with Sky Sports. Photo: Christopher Lee/Getty Images

Championship clubs threaten to break away over Sky Sports deal

English Soccer
November 14, 2018, 17:44

Fifteen of the 24 clubs have sent a letter to the EFL demanding that they work a better deal

New Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri holds aloft the Premier League trophy after winning it with Leicester City. Photo: Carl Recine/File Photo/Reuters

Claudio Ranieri is back, but how will he fare this time?

English Soccer
Amy Lawrence
November 14, 2018, 17:05

Italian appointed Fulham manager for first Premier League job since Leicester

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Irish defender Matt Doherty picked up a facial injury during his team’s draw with Arsenal. Photograph: Getty Images

Matt Doherty out of N Ireland and Denmark matches

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 14, 2018, 14:02

The full-back suffered a facial injury after being caught by an elbow against Arsenal

Joey Barton believes betting rules are “too draconian”. Photograph: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images

Joey Barton urges FA to change ‘hard line’ betting rules

Soccer
November 14, 2018, 13:40

Barton served a 13-month ban for betting offences while he was playing for Burnley

Referee David McNamara will return to duty from Monday December 17th. Photograph: Getty Images

Referee suspended after rock, paper, scissors replaces coin toss

Soccer
November 14, 2018, 12:20

David McNamara has been suspended for three weeks following incident in WSL match

Claudio Ranieri is the new Fulham boss. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Fulham announce Claudio Ranieri as new manager

English Soccer
Marcus Christenson
November 14, 2018, 10:26

London club sack Jokanovic and replace him with Italian who led Leicester to title

Ireland’s Robbie Brady poses for a picture with a young fan during training ahead of the friendly with Northern Ireland. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Robbie Brady itching to get the Ireland jersey back on

International
Emmet Malone
November 14, 2018, 05:00

Midfielder has missed a lot of football with injuries but is now back and ready to go

Wayne Rooney: “I’ll take away being the record goalscorer and representing my country 119 times and feeling immense pride at having done that.” Photograph: Nick Potts/PA

Rooney defies the nay-sayers as he returns for a final bow

International
Dominic Fifield
November 13, 2018, 22:31

Charitable foundation to benefit as England’s record goalscorer dons white shirt for last time

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness believes there could be potential positive impacts in the long-term for Ireland if the Premier League limits the number of foreign-born players allowed after Brexit. Photo: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Potential foreign player restrictions in England could impact Irish game

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 13, 2018, 19:55

PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness says it could be a positive for domestic game

Interim Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari has been appointed permanent coach after overseeing a startling upturn in the European champions’ fortunes since he stepped in to replace Julen Lopetegui. Photo: Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images

Real Madrid confirm Santiago Solari as permanent manager

Soccer
November 13, 2018, 19:44

The 42-year-old Argentine coach has signed a new contract through to June 2021

Handout photo provided by The Premier League of New Premier League Chief Executive Susanna Dinnage.

Susanna Dinnage appointed new chief executive of Premier League

English Soccer
November 13, 2018, 18:22

Dinnage will take over early in the new year as Richard Scudamore steps down

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matt Doherty is a doubt for Thursday night’s match. Photograph: Reuters

Matt Doherty misses training again with facial injury

Soccer
Emmet Malone
November 13, 2018, 13:31

Alan Browne is the only other doubt amongst the players in original, extended squad

Bohs’ goalkeeper Shane Supple has announced his retirement. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

‘I need to listen to my body’ - Bohemians' Shane Supple retires

National League
Emmet Malone
November 13, 2018, 12:16

The Bohemians goalkeeper had been named in this season’s PFAI team of the year

Mark Phillips has been reinstated to hiscoaching role by West Ham United. Photograph: Arfa Griffiths/Getty Images

West Ham reinstate coach involved in ‘Democratic Football Lads Alliance’ march

English Soccer
November 13, 2018, 10:01

The coach has defended the DFLA group on Twitter against claims it was ‘far right’

Michael Obafemi at Ireland squad training. “He has got a bit of pace, has got a wee bit something and I was quite impressed by him this morning,” said O’Neill. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Martin O’Neill doesn't rule out capping Michael Obafemi

International
Emmet Malone
November 13, 2018, 06:00

Dublin-born Southampton striker eligible to declare for Ireland, England or Nigeria

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says he understands James McClean’s issue with wearing a poppy. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Séamus Coleman supports James McClean in poppy issue

International
Emmet Malone
November 13, 2018, 05:30

Ireland captain says he has no problem himself with wearing the poppy on his shirt

Derry City have appointed Declan Devine as the club’s new manager. Photo: Russell Pritchard/Inpho

Derry City announce Declan Devine as new manager

National League
November 12, 2018, 19:29

Devine was previously manager of the Candystripes between 2012 and 2013

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules, the governing body has announced. Photo: Marko Drobnjakovic/AP Photo

Daniel Sturridge charged with breaching FA betting rules

English Soccer
Jamie Jackson
November 12, 2018, 18:57

Liverpool striker has until 6pm on Tuesday November 20th to respond to charge

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English Soccer

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	12	32
2	Liverpool	12	30
3	Chelsea	12	28
4	Tottenham Hotspur	12	27
5	Arsenal	12	24
6	Bournemouth	12	20
7	Watford	12	20
8	Manchester United	12	20
9	Everton	12	19
10	Leicester City	12	17
11	Wolverhampton Wanderers	12	16
12	Brighton & Hove Albion	12	14
13	West Ham United	12	12
14	Newcastle United	12	9
15	Burnley	12	9
16	Crystal Palace	12	8
17	Southampton	12	8
18	Cardiff City	12	8
19	Huddersfield Town	12	7
20	Fulham	12	5

Full English Soccer standings

National League

Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Dundalk	36	87
2	Cork City	36	77
3	Shamrock Rovers	36	62
4	Waterford	36	59
5	St. Patrick's Athletic	36	50
6	Bohemian FC	36	48
7	Sligo Rovers	36	42
8	Derry City	36	42
9	Limerick	36	27
10	Bray Wanderers	36	18