WEST BROM SLIPPED closer to Premier League relegation despite Mbaye Diagne earning a 1-1 derby draw with Wolves. The striker struck in the second half but the Baggies still need a minor miracle to stay in the English top flight. They remain second bottom and are 10 points from safety with just four games left…
Month: June 2022
‘Stephen made it clear to just enjoy myself, be who I am’
CHIEDOZIE OGBENE SITS down to take part in his first media duties as a member of a senior Republic of Ireland squad, and two things quickly become evident. Firsty, he is very happy and proud to be representing Ireland. Secondly, he is perhaps even prouder to be representing Cork. A new name on the squadlist,…
Danny Rose joins newly-promoted Watford after 14-year stay at Tottenham ends
WATFORD HAVE ANNOUNCED the signing of defender Danny Rose on a two-year deal following his departure from Tottenham. Left-back Rose, 30, was released at the end of his Spurs contract, having spent last season training with the club’s U23s, and will join the newly promoted Hornets as a free agent on 1 July. Former England…
Burnley agree €14m fee for Ireland U21 defender Collins – reports
IRISH DEFENDER NATHAN Collins looks set for a move to Burnley after the Premier League side reportedly agreed a fee of €14 million (£12m) with Stoke City. 20-year-old Collins has made 47 appearances for the Potters since his debut in April 2019 and became their youngest-ever captain at 18. The Ireland U21 international is highly…
Munich to deck city in rainbow colours after ‘shameful’ Uefa decision
Updated at 14.28 UEFA’S DECISION to block plans by Munich to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for the Germany-Hungary Euro 2020 match was met on Tuesday with defiance in the Bavarian city which vowed to decorate other landmarks in protest at a law passed by the Hungarian government. “Uefa is a politically and…
Wembley cleared to allow 60,000 fans to attend Euro 2020 semi-finals and final
CAPACITY FOR THE Euro 2020 semi-finals and final at Wembley has been increased to 75%, meaning more than 60,000 fans will now be able to attend. All ticket holders will need to follow a number of strict entry requirements, including having a negative Covid-19 test or proof of full vaccination – two doses received, 14…
Scotland bow out as Modric delivers moment of magic for Croatia
SCOTLAND’S HOPES OF advancing to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time ended with a sobering 3-1 Euro 2020 defeat by Croatia at Hampden Park. The Scots, playing in their first major tournament since the 1998 France World Cup, needed a victory in their final Group D fixture to reach the…
‘Shattered’ Scotland no match for Modric, admits McGregor
SCOTLAND MIDFIELDER CALLUM McGregor admitted his side were run into the ground by Croatia in a 3-1 defeat on Tuesday that saw Steve Clarke’s men crash out of Euro 2020. Croatia sealed a place in the last 16 thanks to goals from Nikola Vlasic, Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic to end Scotland’s hopes of qualifying…
What Beto O’Rourke has to overcome in Texas
Beto O’Rourke, the former Democratic Congress member from El Paso and 2020 presidential candidate, is officially running for governor in Texas. But while his statewide performance stunned during his 2018 Senate campaign, when he nearly unseated Republican Ted Cruz, his record and Texas’s current political climate make him a long-shot candidate. O’Rourke is perhaps the…