How they could do with him now. Liverpool supporters are still getting used to a Coutinho-less future. Despite months and months of speculation, and a transfer seeming more and more inevitable as the weeks wore on, the eventual end was somewhat abrupt. Many were still hoping that the player could be convinced to stay until […]

9 years ago

Gene Hunt, eat your heart out. We know there’s a revival of all things 1980s, from the cultural phenomenon that is Stranger Things, to the popularity of synth music with decidedly retro stylings. But let’s have it right, the eighties really were the decade that fashion forgot. Everything was brash, in your face, and completely […]

9 years ago

The Leinster and Ireland Sevens star with some great tips

9 years ago

Many people find this very offensive and damaging.

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Do they have a point?

9 years ago

As illustrated by some of the images tweeted out by Manchester City’s official Twitter accounts, it’s been a foggy start to the week in Manchester. One of those images – tweeted by City’s official French language Twitter page – showed the silhouette of one of their players during a training session, encouraging followers to try […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: Last chance! Nothing lasts forever. Empires fall, TV shows end and athletes retire. So it is with our 12 jerseys of Christmas competition. Like all of the above, our giveaway is about to draw to a close. Over the course of a dozen days, we’ve been teaming up with Carling to […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: Almost there. We’ve reached the penultimate day of our 12 jerseys of Christmas competition. What is there left to say? Do you like football? Do you want a jersey? Then head down to the form below. We’ve teamed up with Carling this holiday season to give you the opportunity to win a […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: 10 down, two to go. It’s nearly Christmas. The tree is up, the presents have been bought, the chestnuts are roasting on an open fire. What else could you want? Well, a brand new football jersey would be nice! Let us help you with that. Enter our 12 jerseys of Christmas […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: It’s the final countdown. It’s day nine of our 12 jerseys of Christmas competition. That means the end is in sight, and you’ve only got three days left to win a Premier League jersey. If you’ve absolutely no idea what we’re talking about then allow us to bring you up to […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: Win your team’s jersey. On the eighth day of Christmas, SportsJOE gave to me… A brand new jersey! In case you didn’t already know, we’ve joined forces with the generous people at Carling to bring you a Christmas miracle in the form of a Premier League jersey competition. As if that […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: Five days to go. We’re well into the depths of December, which means you’re probably up to your eyeballs in Christmas shopping for the whole family. Have you decided which shop your little brother will be getting his voucher from? Why don’t you give yourself a break from those tough decisions […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: We’re nearly halfway there. It’s day six, we’ve already given away five jerseys and we’re just coming up to the halfway point in our 12 Jerseys of Christmas competition. Have you entered yet? And if not, why not? You’re running out of chances to win one of 12 Premier League jerseys, […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: This could make your Christmas. Christmas and items of clothing can be a dangerous mix. Christmas jumpers are one thing but then there’s the dodgy presents you get from well-meaning but clueless relatives. We’ve all been there. “Thanks gran. I always wanted a beige cardigan that’s two sizes too big for […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: You could win a signed jersey. Imagine having a shiny new jersey signed by one of your club’s best players. This could be the centrepiece that your living room has been waiting for. Can you picture that signed jersey in a frame on your wall, demanding that everyone who enters worship at […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: There’s nothing like a crisp new jersey. Are you still doggedly wearing that old classic from 1999 that you bought when you were 10? Luckily, those nineties jerseys had more material than an average yacht sail so it doesn’t matter if you’re now three sizes bigger than you were. Well, as cool […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: We all remember our first jersey. Maybe it was the green and yellow Man United jersey, Arsenal’s lightning strike away kit or even Newcastle United’s iconic kit from the mid-nineties. Whatever it was, your first jersey is soaked in nostalgic memories. Maybe you still have it tucked away in the back of […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by: Who doesn’t love Christmas? Well, Premier League players could be forgiven for finding it a drag. Charging around a pitch in the freezing cold probably isn’t much craic when you know that everyone else is tucking into turkey sandwiches. Still, most of us aren’t earning thousands of pounds a week so […]

9 years ago

By Rudi Kinsella Raheem Sterling: invaluable. Raheem Sterling: still underappreciated. Manchester City are the best team in the Premier League, there are no two ways about that. They’ve been the better team in every match they’ve played this season, in the league, in the cup, in Europe. Pep Guardiola hasn’t just put together a side […]

9 years ago

There’s no stopping that woman. Report by Jackie Cahill at Fr. Hackett Park, Augher. Cora Staunton collected 1-7 as five-time winners Carnacon booked their place in a first All-Ireland ladies senior club final since 2013. The Mayo and Connacht champions made a potentially tricky All-Ireland semi-final against first-time Ulster winners St Macartan’s look relatively straightforward […]

9 years ago

This hasn’t gone down well…

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And communities too

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Brought to you by Lottoland. Can Fantasy Football offer us any clues? Are you someone who pores over their Fantasy Football stats every week, analysing bonus points or calculating who’s cleaning up on assists. With the big game coming up in Copenhagen, the Lottoland statisticians decided to delve into this season’s Fantasy Football stats to […]

9 years ago

Do you like football? Do you like the idea of heading to America for the summer? Do you like getting paid for the pleasure? Well, oh baby, have we a job for you. Each year, millions of young Americans gleefully take to soccer pitches all over the country hoping and dreaming to one day be […]

9 years ago

Connacht senior ladies club football final replay Carnacon (Mayo) 4-10 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 2-13 By Jackie Cahill in Ballyhaunis CORA Staunton and Amy Dowling struck quick-fire late goals as Carnacon came from behind in sensational fashion to retain their Connacht ladies senior club football title on Sunday. Galway’s Kilkerrin-Clonberne looked like winning the crown they last captured […]

9 years ago

This doesn’t look good…

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Brought to you by Carling.  Narratives – narratives everywhere! The Chelsea vs Man United game on Saturday, 5 November, has no shortage of talking points. Jose Mourinho is returning to Stamford Bridge with a high-flying squad bolstered by two former Chelsea players, Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic. Will Antonio Conte regret missing out on Lukaku and […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by TGI Friday.  Do you recognise anyone? Watching football can bring out the best and worst in people. We all love catching a game in a sports bar but looking at the people around the bar can sometimes feel like watching a nature documentary. TGI Friday’s is a great place to catch […]

9 years ago

Time to go for the jugular. This is it, two games to keep our World Cup chances alive. We need a win against Moldova in the Aviva Stadium tonight if Wales hold out for the three points in Georgia but we also need a performance. But Martin O’Neill is going for it with some bold […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Heineken Rugby Club.  Be there for all the action. Imagine you could catch every one of your rugby team’s home and away games in Europe this season. That’s a lot of big nights in amazing European cities and some rugby trips that you’ll never forget. So a Leinster fan could be […]

9 years ago

Serious value too

9 years ago

Brought to you by Liberty Insurance Squad Goals 2017. You could enjoy a VIP experience on the big day. Calling all camogie fans! How would you like to win VIP tickets to this year’s Liberty Insurance All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship between Kilkenny and Cork on Sunday, September 10? Well, we have a great competition […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Sure.  Tyrone aim to remind Dublin of their glory days. This Sunday’s All-Ireland Football Semi final will be a clash between a Dublin team that’s already being talked about as one of the best of all time and a resurgent Tyrone team who are chasing former glories. In many ways, it will […]

9 years ago

This can only mean one thing…!

9 years ago

You know exactly what’s coming, but it’s still absolutely brilliant…

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Martial appears to be wanted by Pochettino

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Shame about the result, mind

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Brought to you by NOW TV. Did your team shop well or drop the ball? After what seems like an age, the Premier League will finally return on Friday, 11 August. And this year, you’ll be able to stream 159 Premier League games with a NOW TV Sky Sports Pass. There’s no contract so you’ll […]

9 years ago

Excellent card this evening

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Brought to you by Lidl. Girls involved in sport report significantly higher confidence and happiness levels. The benefits of playing sport are obvious from a physical point of view but a new report has revealed that sport improves mental health and well-being. ‘State Of The Nation: Teenage Girls and Sport Quantitative Report’ is a major […]

9 years ago

Hold on tight

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Should be another cracker

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by Colm Boohig Nine years to the week after completing his career-defining move to Tottenham Hotspur, a look back at the fascinating demise of the ‘next David Beckham’. From chipping Mark Schwarzer with his weaker foot as a whipper snapper with Arsenal to his outrageous 40-yard volley in the North London derby for Spurs, David […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Carling.  What makes a great goal? Some people love a jinking run followed by a deft chip over the goalkeeper. Others prefer a touch of magic or a goal that’s marked by a sublime piece of skill. And still more can’t look past the classic thunderbastard of a shot into the top corner from […]

9 years ago

Giddy up

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It’s an amazing prize.

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You have a very generous five minutes

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Brought to you by NOW TV. “Winter is coming.” Winter isn’t the only big season that’s on its way. Season 7 of Game of Thrones starts streaming on NOW TV from the 17 July and the new season of the Premier League returns on 12 August. While there may be more killing in Game of […]

9 years ago

United fans will be encouraged by this

9 years ago

Ouch. We wouldn’t want to be on the end of this.

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