- MP Dodds calls for action to stop Northern Ireland players opting for Republic - Belfast Telegraph
The British and Irish governments need to intervene to prevent talented young footballers “haemorrhaging” from Northern Ireland to the Republic, an DUP MP has said. The DUP's Nigel Dodds said talks between British and Irish ministers were needed to end ...
- DUP demands action to stop North 'haemorrhaging' soccer talent to Republic - thejournal.ie
Sunderland midfielder James McClean has been cleared to play for the Republic of Ireland, despite having represented the North at underage level. THE DEPUTY LEADER of the Democratic Unionist Party has urged the British and Irish governments to work ...
- Soccer Capsules: Henry heading back to MLS from Arsenal on time - Brownsville Herald
Only four clubs have won fewer home games this season than Villa but Richard Dunne, Stephen Ireland and Shay Given all have an extra incentive to improve that record because they used to play for City. The latter pair were even sold by current City ...
- Trap faces nervy wait to keep his troops fit - Irish Independent
On each occasion that the Republic of Ireland qualified for a major finals, injuries have denied key players. In 1988, Jim Beglin, Dave Langan, Mark Lawrenson and David O'Leary all missed out; in 1990, it was the turn of Ronnie Whelan; in 1994, ...
- Best's season could be over - Irish Times
The 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international damaged the joint in a first-half block tackle with Stephen Warnock during the Magpies' 2-1 win . A club statement said: “Newcastle United can today confirm that Leon Best has sustained medial ligament ...
- Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT on Saturday, Feb 11 - Reuters Africa
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Saturday (times GMT): - - - - SOCCER Premier League (1500 unless stated) Manchester United v Liverpool (1245) Blackburn Rovers v QPR Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic Everton v Chelsea Fulham v ...
- Irish Daily Mail to Offer Campervan for Soccer Fans - AdWorld
- Reports say LA nixes Keane extension - ESPN (blog)
Keane will join the Galaxy following Ireland's European Championship prep Feb. 29 in Dublin against the Czech Republic. The Galaxy plays March 7 in a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Toronto FC and March 10 in their Major League ...
- 'Gutted' Rooney endorses Redknapp - Irish Times
Soccer: Wayne Rooney has backed Harry Redknapp to be the next England manager following Fabio Capello's dramatic resignation, but has described the Italian as a "top coach". Capello stepped down following a meeting with Football Association chiefs at ...
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC Draw Real Salt Lake 1-1 in Preseason Action - Oye! Times