Ciarán Murphy: Flaky Spurs could learn a thing or two from Kilkenny hurlers
‘The history of Kilkenny ... is not just about winning, although obviously they’ve done plenty of that. It’s also about maxing out on the talent available’
‘The history of Kilkenny ... is not just about winning, although obviously they’ve done plenty of that. It’s also about maxing out on the talent available’
Newcastle denied by last-minute penalty; impressive Bayern Munich hammer Atalanta
Also, it’s all getting a bit Spursy on Tottenham’s sinking boat; marriage counselling for football and VAR
The home crowd was poisonous and yet somehow also apathetic as defender Micky Van de Ven’s red card led to team’s collapse
Plus: The cost of watching PSG; and the extraordinary behaviour of Jamie Vardy
Years of mistakes are coming together as Spurs stumble towards Premier League trapdoor
James Milner stands the test of time while Man City are sent on the tear
Mikel Arteta’s side beat north London rivals 4-1 for the second time this season
Mikel Arteta losing faith in the England forward as the goals - and chances created - seem to have dried up
Robbie Keane was in contention but not prepared to leave his role as the Ferencvaros manager to take a caretaker job
Manager lost fan support because of stodgy style of play as well as poor results
Supposedly a pragmatic upgrade on Ange Postecoglou, Frank’s relationship with fans quickly unravelled
Jake O’Brien sent off for Everton in defeat to Bournemouth
Michael Carrick keeps perfect Manchester United record intact; Cole Palmer hat-trick keeps Chelsea on front foot; Brentford win it late on in Newcastle
His protege, Mikel Arteta, is reaping rewards after turning away from methods he learned from the master
Liverpool left-back, whose deal ends in June, had not asked to go
Move could be completed as soon as New Year’s Day
Ten players likely to create headlines next month, including the ‘new Kevin De Bruyne’
Swedish striker had surgery on Monday to repair an ankle injury that includes a fractured fibula
Isak injured in scoring Liverpool’s opener against Spurs
Xavi Simons and later Cristian Romero were sent off for Spurs
Morgan Rogers grabs two as Villa fight back for win at West Ham; Nick Woltemade own goal gives Sunderland win in Tyne-Wear derby; Callum Hudson-Odoi scores two as Forest cut down Spurs
Liverpool end Inter’s 18-match unbeaten European run on home soil
Paris St Germain prove too strong for Tottenham despite Randal Kolo Muani double
Thomas Frank’s side set up defensively but their plans were in tatters by half-time
The Irish striker’s decision to try his hand in Dutch football has paid off handsomely
Richarlison had given Tottenham the lead just moments earlier as Thomas Frank’s side had come from behind
There are few fates in football bleaker than being a set-piece team whose set-pieces aren’t working
Alexander Isak replaced at half-time with Arne Slot concerned over striker’s fitness levels
Pressure eases on Ruben Amorim as they beat Sunderland at Old Trafford
Win for Chelsea against Mourinho’s Benfica; Tottenham rescue late draw against Bodo/Glimt
Tottenham-bound forward eyeing FAI Cup win after marking 18th birthday with a double
Australian unveiled as new Nottingham Forest manager
Nuno had led Forest to historic European qualification; Postecoglou eager for Premier League return after Spurs sacking
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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