Laurie Ryan drives on with Athlone but Banner door not shut
For now Laurie Ryan is concentrating on Athlone Town, and trying to help the Midlanders push up the Women's Premier Division table.
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McTominay steals the show as Scotland stun Spain in Euro 2024 qualifier
Scott McTominay scored twice as Scotland stunned Spain 2-0 at Hampden Park on Tuesday to continue a perfect start to Euro 2024 qualifying.
Stokes likely to start IPL as specialist batter, says Hussey
England captain Ben Stokes is set to start his Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with the Chennai Super Kings as a specialist batter after having an injection in his troublesome left knee, the team's batting coach Mike Hussey said.
Mbappe, Kane and Ronaldo still the gold standard on the international stage
Hugo Lloris spread his arms wide and raised them up slowly to perform a Viking Clap.
Ollie Hassell-Collins to join Leicester Tigers as Mike Brown signs new contract at Premiership side
Ollie Hassell-Collins will join the Leicester Tigers this simmer after the club announced the signing of the England winger, while Mike Brown penned a new deal. Hassell-Collins made his debut last month for England at the Six Nations when they were beaten by Scotland on the opening weekend. Ad He has been with his current club, London Irish, since 2015 when he joined the academy.
'The lads know they're Irish' - Idah urges young players to ignore trolls
Adam Idah has told young players racially abused online to ignore the trolls and dream of playing for the Republic of Ireland senior team. The FAI last week called in police after members of the nation's Under-15s boys team were targeted on multiple social media platforms. On Monday evening, Cork-born Norwich striker Idah, who has a Nigerian father and an Irish mother, featured for Ireland against France in a squad containing five players with African heritage, alongside Gavin Bazunu, Andrew Omobamidele, Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi. Asked about the attacks, he said: "It's not a nice thing to see or hear, it's an awful thing. I have experienced it myself, it's not nice for those lads. Under-15s is such a young age, it's outrageous. "You can see in the first team, there is so much diversity in the team at the moment. Anyone and everybody has a chance to play for this country. No matter where you are from or who you are, you always have that chance. "All I can say to those young lads is to keep their heads up, don't listen to what anyone says, focus on themselves and one day they could be in this team as well." The tenor of the abuse aimed at the Under-15s players was that they were "not Irish", and Idah condemned that view. Asked how hurtful that was, the 22-year-old said: "The lads know themselves they are Irish, no matter what colour skin you are, what religion you are. If you feel like you have the Irish in you, of course. "We are all here to welcome whoever. If you want to play for this badge, then you are more than welcome.
Results must follow as Ireland set standard against France
The Republic of Ireland's performance against the World Cup finalists proved that Stephen Kenny’s side have the ability to compete with the international elite.
Japan coach demands ‘control’ after Borre stunner gives Colombia victory
OSAKA: Japan coach Hajjime Moriyasu said he wanted to “build a team that can control games” after his side threw away an early lead to lose 2-1 to Colombia in a friendly on Tuesday.