Ireland give glimpse of a golden futureIreland completed their 10-day training camp in San Diego, where they have been preparing for next month's Olympic Qualifier, …Tue Feb 29 2000 - 00:00
On the move?Hardly had we regained our composure after Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Czech Republic when the Daily Express ran an 'exclusive…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Case for divorceWhen Emile Heskey was named by Kevin Keegan in England's starting line-up for the game against Argentina last Wednesday his mother…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of weekThere were plenty of contenders for this week's award, not least Sallynoggin's very own and very promising young Daniel Connor…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Giants of Munster into the last fourIt's proving to be quite a season for Munster champions HarlequinsMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Napoleon's WaterlooThere was a tragic football story in The Sun last week that, frankly, had us reaching for our hankiesMon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
High praise indeed"They're the second best team in the world, and there's no higher praise than that," said - who else? - Kevin Keegan when asked…Mon Feb 28 2000 - 00:00
Oh baby, there may be trouble aheadThese are difficult times for football supporters of the non-boy varietySat Feb 26 2000 - 00:00
Ireland unlucky not to beat USHaving endured a spell of freak weather in the opening days of their training camp in San Diego - torrential rain, thunder and…Fri Feb 25 2000 - 00:00
McCarthy wears the grin of a deserving winnerSo Mick, how do you feel after that? A grin. "That's like asking the guy who crosses the line first after 100 metresThu Feb 24 2000 - 00:00
`The referee's a . . . . . . .'Did Alex Ferguson hint, in his interview with Henry Winter in Saturday's Telegraph, that his captain uses foul and abusive language…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Galwegian for Celtic job?Having had his applications for the vacant managerial posts at Blackburn Rovers and Chernomorets Novorossiisk turned down earlier…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Draper's wrong turnNice story in Saturday's Guardian about former Aston Villa midfielder Mark Draper, now playing for Rayo Vallecano in SpainMon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
On the moveLast week former Aston Villa midfielder Sasa Curcic, currently unemployed, announced that he "would not sign for another club…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
A super sexy footballerYou know that German pop combo The Fanatical Two and you know that old 80's chart topper "Rock Me Amadeus"? No, neither do we…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of the weekBy Saturday night we were, we confess, struggling to pick out an Irish player of the week, when up popped Tom Heaney's e-mail…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Quotes of the week"Apparently Nigeria had a party after the tournament - it must have been some do."Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
Loreto II and Alexandra to meet in finalOld Alexandra remain on course to retain the Coca Cola Leinster Senior Cup after they beat Hermes 2-1 at Grange Road yesterday…Mon Feb 21 2000 - 00:00
I like that nice Mr Royle but. . ."I am not sexist but.. " said Joe Royle in his programme notes for Manchester City's home game against Norwich last SaturdaySat Feb 19 2000 - 00:00
Union rejects criticism over actionsIn response to a request from The Irish Times for clarification on a number of issues arising out of the Leinster Ladies' Hockey…Fri Feb 18 2000 - 00:00
Minimum margin decides finalistsWesley College and Loreto, Bray, will meet in next month's Esat Digiphone Leinster Schools' Senior League final after winning…Thu Feb 17 2000 - 00:00
Sponsor offerLack of sponsorship, television coverage and the failure to attract star names have proved a major headache for professional …Tue Feb 15 2000 - 00:00
Loreto to lose points for playing O'KellyLoreto's hopes of winning this season's Senior A title have been hit by a Leinster Council decision to dock the club three points…Mon Feb 14 2000 - 00:00
Born kicking with the wrong foot"Did you hear the Scottish Cup result?" he asked. "Celtic 1, Inverness Caledonian Thistle 3Sat Feb 12 2000 - 00:00
Chance for Hermes to leapfrog rivalsWednesday night's 6-0 win over Glenanne lifted Old Alexandra above Loreto, on goal difference, to the top of the Leinster Senior…Fri Feb 11 2000 - 00:00
Hermes held to drawOld Alexandra's hopes of winning its first Leinster Senior A title since 1991 were boosted on Saturday when both its closest …Mon Feb 07 2000 - 00:00
Finding Derek Ryan a mission in itself"Pardon?" he said. "Squaw Shhh Tour Na Mint," I shouted. "I'm sorry, but I think you must have the wrong numberSat Feb 05 2000 - 00:00
Loreto lose Australian pairAfter making a significant contribution to Loreto's Senior A challenge since their arrival in Dublin last November, Australians…Fri Feb 04 2000 - 00:00
It's a small worldThe voting for last week's FIFA World Player of the Year made some interesting reading, not least the decision by Belize coach…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Harlequins trio earn plauditsAs weekends go they don't get much better than the one just gone for Harlequins' Rachel Kohler, Sharon Hutchinson and Karen O…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Oh Danny boyHas Sky Sports' Andy Gray sounded chirpier than usual in recent weeks? Hardly surprising after the Daily Mail's revelation that…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Left out in the coldAs if linesman Peter Roaden wasn't mortified enough after events at last week's clash of the Titans - The Touchdown v Wingate…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Ginola caught short"Daveed, would you like to present Lou Bega with the award for winner of the top single of 1999 ("a little bit of Monica", etc…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
One in a millionFootball 365 had a story from the Adelaide Sunday Mail last week which caught our eyeMon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of the weekHardly had the Planet Football conclave assembled in a musty back room yesterday evening when the white smoke billowed from our…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
What the papers sayIf you're fond of attacking football and have a liking for goal-mouth action then Anfield's the place for you in the next few…Mon Jan 31 2000 - 00:00
Caring enough to be a begrudgerThere was something deeply depressing about last week's Late Late Show when Sunday Times journalist David Walsh appeared alongside…Sat Jan 29 2000 - 00:00
ILHU to rule on internationalsFollowing the decision last weekend by the Leinster branch to postpone the league fixture between Hermes and Old Alexandra, the…Fri Jan 28 2000 - 00:00
Irish player of the weekBefore we announce our eagerly anticipated, much trumpeted and highly cherished player of the week award allow us first to give…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Crucial fixture postponedA complete lack of clarity over the issue of Irish internationals playing for their clubs after Christmas, when they are expected…Mon Jan 24 2000 - 00:00
Full-strength Harlequins relishing home tie at lastHaving played away to Pegasus twice in the last three seasons it was with considerable relief that Harlequins greeted the draw…Fri Jan 21 2000 - 00:00
Senior B minnows to meet in semi-finalRegardless of the outcome of next month's semi-finals, this season's Coca Cola Leinster Senior Cup decider will be a David and…Mon Jan 17 2000 - 00:00
Improved Ireland edged outStage one of Ireland's build-up to the Olympic Qualifier in March ended in defeat yesterday in Barcelona when they lost 2-1 to…Sat Jan 15 2000 - 00:00
Ireland end losing streak against SpainIreland brought a halt to their four-match losing streak in Barcelona yesterday when they drew 1-1 with Spain in an unofficial…Fri Jan 14 2000 - 00:00
Britain still too strongIn a repeat of Sunday's score-line, when the teams met in the four-nations tournament, Ireland lost 4-0 to Britain yesterday …Wed Jan 12 2000 - 00:00
