Di Canio's Sunderland honeymoon continues

Paolo Di Canio could be ready to offload James McClean, Andy Carroll can't decide on becoming a full-time Hammer and Arsene Wenger is like a kid in a sweet-shop. By Declan Whooley James McClean made a lot of headlines at the Stadium of Light last ...

Leighton Baines delivers the ball, John O'Shea makes a clearance. James McClean delivers the ball, Leon Osman manages to make a clearance. 71:37 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James McClean by Marouane Fellaini. Sebastian Larsson takes ...

Antrim 0-6 Monaghan 0-11 Fourteen-man Monaghan brushed Antrim's weak challenge aside with alarming ease to set up an Ulster SFC semi-final against either Fermanagh or Cavan. In front of their own fans at Casement Park, the Saffrons managed just ...

Helder Postiga's goal was enough to propel Portugal to the top of their World Cup qualification group with a 1-0 win as Russia dropped the first points of their campaign. APHelder Postiga broke the deadlock for Portugal against Russia on nine ...

By Ger McCarthy Wes Hoolahan: A first competitive start for the Norwich City player both the Irish media and supporters have been clamouring for in recent months. Hoolahan gets his chance alongside Glenn Whelan in the heart of Trap's midfield ...

Brendan Herron start in the Antrim full-forward line Antrim's Michael Pollock and Patrick McBride will make their Championship debuts in Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Monaghan at Casement Park. Pollock will link up with St Gall's ...

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Wes Hoolahan: could be the ideal link man in the modern number 10 role, between the midfield four and lone striker, for the really competitive internationals. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho Tomorrow???s friendly with Georgia brings to mind my first ...

Cork City overcame last Friday's horror show at home to Bray Wanderers to record an impressive 4-0 win and book their place in the third round of the EA Sports Cup at Wexford Youths last night. First-half goals from Ian Turner and Shane Duggan set ...