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
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
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
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
`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
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
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
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
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
Much work remains to be done by Irish squadIf proof were needed that the gap between Ireland and the elite of European hockey is widening with every passing season, the…Mon Jan 10 2000 - 00:00
