“He needs to join a team in which he is certain to play.” Didi Hamann has said that Arsenal are missing a player like Evan Ferguson but warned the Republic of Ireland striker against a move to the Emirates. Ferguson looks set to leave Brighton and Hove Albion in the January transfer window in search […]

1 year ago

Ireland take on Finland in Dublin. The Republic of Ireland face Finland in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday night at the Aviva Stadium. Here is everything you need to know about the match, which you can follow above in our live blog. Just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about or […]

1 year ago

Ireland end their Nations League campaign this month. The Republic of Ireland squad to play Finland and England in the Uefa Nations League later this month has been named. Heimir Hallgrímsson has named his selection for the Nations League games, which will decide if Ireland are relegated from League B or go into a relegation/promotion […]

1 year ago

Ten Hag was sacked on Monday. Erik Ten Hag’s time as Manchester United manager ended on Monday. The club sacked the Dutch coach after a terrible start to the season, with the Red Devils currently in 14th place with 11 points from nine games. The 2-1 loss to West Ham United on Sunday was the […]

1 year ago

Relegation offers Ireland a way out of football purgatory. In 2018, Ireland finished bottom of their group in the inaugural Uefa Nations League tournament. Martin O’Neill’s team played Wales and Denmark twice and ended the group in third place, with two points from four games. The dismal campaign ultimately led to O’Neill and his assistant […]

1 year ago

Ireland are looking to bounce back after losing to England. The Republic of Ireland take on Greece on Tuesday evening at the Aviva Stadium in their second game of the 2024 Uefa Nations League campaign. Here is everything you need to know about the game, including kick-off time, TV details and squad news. You can also follow proceedings in our live […]

1 year ago

It is the first competitive meeting between the two nations since 1991. The Republic of Ireland take on England on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium in the opening game of the 2024 Uefa Nations League campaign. Here is everything you need to know about the game, including kick-off time, TV details and squad news. You […]

1 year ago

Hallgrimsson will announce his first Ireland squad. The Republic of Ireland squad to play England and Greece will be announced at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday afternoon. You can follow updates from the press conference in our live blog above. Just click on the ‘key point’ you want to read about, or keep scrolling for […]

1 year ago

“He’s powerful, and he’s a good finisher.” Shay Given has called on the Republic of Ireland to cap Liam Delap and strengthen their squad ahead of the Uefa Nations League campaign starting in September. Delap, who signed for Ipswich Town from Manchester City for £20m earlier this summer, is an England underage international, having represented […]

1 year ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. 15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on squad numbers, a round on The Open […]

1 year ago

Southgate has left his post after eight years and 102 games in charge. Gareth Southgate has resigned from his position as England manager. Heading into Euro 2024, Southgate hinted that this may be his last tournament in charge of the Three Lions and after the Euro 2024, has decided to call time on his role […]

1 year ago

There is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. 15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on the quarter-finals […]

1 year ago

The Icelandic coach was appointed after an eight-month search for a new head coach. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have appointed Heimir Hallgrímsson as the new Republic of Ireland men’s senior team manager. Hallgrímsson has replaced Stephen Kenny after a lengthy search by the FAI, who appeared to find it difficult to land a […]

1 year ago

The Icelandic coach was appointed after an eight-month search for a new head coach. The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have appointed Heimir Hallgrímsson as the new Republic of Ireland men’s senior team manager. Hallgrímsson has replaced Stephen Kenny after a lengthy search by the FAI, who appeared to find it difficult to land a […]

1 year ago

There is a €100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. 15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on the last […]

1 year ago

Kelleher has said he wants to be a number one goalkeeper. Liverpool will reportedly allow Caoimhin Kelleher to leave if a club meets their asking price of £25m. The Republic of Ireland goalkeeper became a valuable player under Jurgen Klopp, where he has been the backup goalkeeper to Alisson Becker. Kelleher has been the Reds’ […]

1 year ago

Ronaldo and Mbappe take to the stage Welcome to our dedicated live blog where we will have coverage of every match from UEFA Euro 2024. Just click on the key point you want to read about or keep scrolling to see all updates. (Please allow a moment for the blog to load). Euro 2024 Day 18: […]

1 year ago

There is a £100 Amazon Gift Card up for grabs this week! Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. 15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on Euro 2024 […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, and three rounds on Euro 2024. Good luck, and let us know how you get on. If […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, and three rounds on the Uefa European Championships, as Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday evening. Good […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on sporting legends, a round on Euro 2004, and a round on general knowledge. […]

1 year ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on the Champions League final, a round on football stadiums, and a round on […]

1 year ago

It’s going to be a busy summer for football transfers. Welcome to our dedicated football transfer hub, where we will keep you updated on the latest moves as the transfer season begins. You can follow the latest transfer updates in our live feed above. Click on the key point you want to read about, or just […]

1 year ago

The Premier League clash kicks off at 8:15 pm on Thursday. Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League on Thursday at Stamford Bridge. Both teams come into the fixture needing to pick up a win to keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season. Both managers – Erik ten Hag and Mauricio […]

1 year ago

“You’ve got to sign this boy. He’ll be top class.” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking about his time as Manchester United manager, and the three elite players he recommended the club to sign. Solsjkaer, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, said that he urged the Red Devils to sign Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, […]

2 years ago

“It was the most attractive challenge in front of me, but I didn’t accept it.” In November 2005, Roy Keane’s career at Manchester United came to an abrupt end. He was then offered the chance to join Real Madrid but did not take it. After 12-and-a-half years, 480 games, 51 goals, seven league titles, four […]

2 years ago

The Manchester derby kicks off at 3:30 pm on Sunday. Manchester City host Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Erik ten Hag’s side come into the game needing to pick up a win to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season. Man City, meanwhile, need to keep pace […]

2 years ago

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Follow the Carabao Cup final live in our hub. Chelsea face Liverpool on Sunday afternoon at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final, with kick-off at 3 pm. Jurgen Klopp’s side are aiming to win a trophy for their manager in his final season, while Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to land his […]

2 years ago

Coleman will not be the next Ireland manager. Chris Coleman is no longer in the running to be the next Republic of Ireland manager, according to reports. Coleman is understood to have spoken to the FAI about the vacant role and was briefly the favourite to be appointed as Stephen Kenny’s successor. The former Wales […]

2 years ago

PSG reportedly view Rashford as a replacement for Mbappe. Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United this summer as they prepare to replace Kylian Mbappe, according to reports. Mbappe is said to have informed PSG that he does not intend to extend his seven-year stay with the club, and will leave […]

2 years ago

Coleman was Wales manager between 2012 and 2017. Chris Coleman is in contention to become the new Republic of Ireland manager, according to reports. Coleman is now the favourite to take up the vacant role after the Football Association of Ireland missed out on their top choice for the position, Lee Carsley. England Under-21 manager […]

2 years ago

“He fancies the job. He walks around the table like, ‘I’m here to win’.” Ronnie O’Sullivan has heaped praise on Irish snooker player Aaron Hill after his shock win over Mark Selby at the Welsh Open on Wednesday. Hill, 21, came from a frame behind to beat four-time world champion Selby 4-2 at the ranking […]

2 years ago

Let us know what score you get. Welcome to Day 1 of the SportsJOE Speed quiz. Each day, we will give you 15 sports general knowledge questions and three minutes to complete the quiz. You can do the quiz below. Good luck, and let us know what score you get. The SportsJOE Speed Quiz: Day 1 If the SportsJOE Speed Quiz does […]

2 years ago

Carsley is currently England Under-21 manager. Lee Carlsey is set to be appointed as the new Republic of Ireland manager, according to reports. Carsley, who is currently working as England’s Under-21 manager, will reportedly be appointed within the next seven days as Stephen Kenny’s successor. The former Everton midfielder earned 40 caps for Ireland during […]

2 years ago

“So, yeah, that could be an option.” Roy Keane has given the clearest indication yet that he he is interested in the vacant Republic of Ireland manager’s job. Keane has been linked with the position since Stephen Kenny’s contract expired at the end of the Euro 2024 campaign, which saw the team fail to qualify […]

2 years ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on the January transfer window, a round on sports geography, and a round on […]

2 years ago

“It became so vexing to him that he considered retiring.” Louis Saha scored 42 times in 124 appearances for Manchester United and was mostly a squad player during his time with the club. Yet, Alex Ferguson rated the Frenchman as among the most talented centre-forwards he coached at the club. Saha joined Man United from Premier […]

2 years ago

You can follow the match in our live blog below. Liverpool take on Manchester United on Sunday afternoon at Anfield in the Premier League. Jurgen Klopp’s side are favourites for the match and come into the game in excellent form. The Red Devils, meanwhile, have not scored at Anfield since 2018, and last won a […]

2 years ago

The Premier League have charged Man City with 115 breaches of financial rules. Manchester City and the Premier League have agreed a date to present their cases to an independent panel, according to reports. The Premier League have charged the English champions with 115 breaches of financial fair play rules. The club denies all wrongdoing […]

2 years ago

It’s a must-win match for Man United. Galatasaray take on Manchester United on Wednesday evening in Group A of the Uefa Champions League. The Red Devils may need to record a win to keep alive their chances of progressing to the knockout stages of the tournament. You can follow the match live in our hub […]

2 years ago

“Croke Park has to happen!” Katie Taylor has called for a trilogy fighting against Chantelle Cameron at Croke Park next year. Taylor defeated Cameron at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday night via majority decision after a brilliant bout. The 2012 Olympic champion avenged her defeat to Cameron last May at the same venue. Taylor, […]

2 years ago

Kenny was in charge for 40 matches. The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed that they will not renew Stephen Kenny’s contract, bringing an end to the Dubliner’s tenure as manager of the Republic of Ireland men’s senior team. The FAI confirmed the news on Wednesday evening following a board meeting. Kenny’s contract expired following […]

2 years ago

Ireland’s final match of the year takes place on Tuesday evening. The Republic of Ireland take on New Zealand on Tuesday night in Dublin in their final match of what has been a disappointing year. You can follow the match live in our hub below, where we will have updates about team news, big talking points […]

2 years ago

“Inexcusable.” Didi Hamann has criticised Stephen Kenny for the decision to call Andrew Moran into the senior squad for a dead rubber and a friendly. The former Germany midfielder feels the player would have been better served with the Under-21 squad and playing in competitive games. Didi Hamman tears into Stephen Kenny over Andrew Moran […]

2 years ago

Ireland will end their disappointing Euro 2024 qualification campaign against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. The Republic of Ireland take on the Netherlands on Saturday night in Amsterdam in their final Uefa Euro 2024 qualification game. Stephen Kenny’s side have no chance of qualifying directly from the group or getting a playoff place. You can follow the […]

2 years ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on Premier League winners, a round on general knowledge, and a round on stadiums. Good […]

2 years ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on footballers’ career paths, a round on geography, and a round on stadiums. Good […]

2 years ago

It’s a must-win match for Man United. FC Copenhagen take on Manchester United on Wednesday night in Group A of the Uefa Champions League. The Red Devils need to record a win to keep alive their chances of progressing to the knockout stages of the tournament. You can follow the match live in our hub below, where […]

2 years ago

“We should have played them before we did.” Mick McCarthy has questioned the decision by Martin O’Neill, his predecessor as Republic of Ireland manager, not to tie down Declan Rice and Jack Grealish to the national team. McCarthy didn’t directly refer to O’Neill but said that it is ‘sad’ that neither player were capped in competitive […]

2 years ago

15 is the score to beat in this week’s Friday sports pub quiz. Welcome to the SportsJOE Friday Pub Quiz. There are 20 questions and four different categories. This week there is a general knowledge round, a round looking back on the past week in sport, a round on US sports team crests, and a round on […]

2 years ago