Ambitious Derry take first steps to a new levelFAI Cup final follow-up: With two thirds of the treble they chased through the tail end of the season safely secured, Derry …Tue Dec 05 2006 - 00:00
Cup win is extra sweet for DerryFAI Cup final reaction: As they flanked the podium where the medals were being presented at Lansdowne Road yesterday, the 27…Mon Dec 04 2006 - 00:00
FAI raise ticket prices by 32%Confirmation that the FAI are substantially raising ticket prices for their games at Croke Park next year has been provided in…Wed Nov 29 2006 - 00:00
Shelbourne success vindicates playersOn Soccer: Not long after the initial outpouring of joy that accompanied Shelbourne's victory at Tolka Park on Friday night …Tue Nov 21 2006 - 00:00
Talks a good gamePlanet Football : Having played footsie with former Ireland manager Brian Kerr for a while a couple of years ago and then, somewhat…Mon Nov 20 2006 - 00:00
PFAI and FAI in contract dealAfter a decade-long battle to win agreement for a standard form of contract for its members, the Professional Footballers' Association…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Derry target Fenlon as managerNational League: As the two clubs prepare for the games that will decide the destination of this year's National League title…Fri Nov 17 2006 - 00:00
Keane knows Doyle can deliverOn Lansdowne Road's final night of football before the builders are due to move in, Irish supporters will be hoping to see their…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
Friday D Day in title raceNational League: After weeks of uncertainty the Eircom National League title will be decided on Friday evening following the…Wed Nov 15 2006 - 00:00
New season may see many new facesOn Soccer: As he oversees the completion of his side's preparations for tomorrow's game against San Marino, Steve Staunton will…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
Chance for all to impressB International Republic of Ireland v Scotland: Pat Devlin hopes to give every one of his 18-strong squad the opportunity to…Tue Nov 14 2006 - 00:00
Derry can not slip upNational League/Waterford United v Derry City: Between the impending departure for Scotland of their manager, Stephen Kenny, …Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
You can't keep a good Robson downSOCCER: To those who believe modern footballers are a pampered breed predisposed to missing games for the flimsiest of reasons…Mon Nov 13 2006 - 00:00
Kenny targets cup final farewellStephen Kenny was last night officially confirmed as the new manager of Dunfermline AthleticSat Nov 11 2006 - 00:00
Kenny's move to Scotland tied up for end of seasonStephen Kenny was said yesterday to have tied up the loose ends and agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal to become the new manager…Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Crisis looms as title glory beckonsSOCCER: Even as they prepared for a game tonight in Cork where they could secure the Eircom League title, Shelbourne players…Fri Nov 10 2006 - 00:00
Stokes takes another big stepRepublic of Ireland B Squad: A week after being named Scotland's Young Player of the Month for October, 18-year-old Anthony…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Arbiter namedMichael Collins SC will oversee the arbitration in the dispute between Shelbourne and the Eircom League board over the controversial…Wed Nov 08 2006 - 00:00
Record deal worth at least €16m to associationFAI Sponsorship renegotiation: Less than two years after it last renegotiated the terms of its deal with kit manufacturer Umbro…Sat Nov 04 2006 - 00:00
Caffrey must get on with thingsLongford Town v Bohemians: Rumours are rife about players being lined up to join Bohemians by would-be managers of the Dalymount…Sat Nov 04 2006 - 00:00
Top clubs try to stay focusedAgainst the backdrop of the FAI's decision to replay Shelbourne's controversial defeat to Bohemians last August, players at the…Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Derry wait on league reactionNational League News: Derry City officials will wait until after tomorrow's Eircom National League board of control meeting, …Fri Nov 03 2006 - 00:00
Derry City likely to contest FAI's decisionDerry City are expected to reveal today whether they plan to contest yesterday's decision by an FAI appeals board to order a …Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Derry likely to contest FAI's decisionNational League: Derry City are expected to reveal today whether they plan to contest yesterday's decision by an FAI appeals…Thu Nov 02 2006 - 00:00
Cork City can't make numbers add upOn Soccer: Such are the economics of the Eircom LeagueTue Oct 31 2006 - 00:00
Scully likely to appealNational League: Shamrock Rovers manager Pat Scully is said to be awaiting legal advice on how best to react to the Eircom League…Sat Oct 21 2006 - 01:00
Blood rails against 'despicable' journalismFAI president David Blood - in a letter sent to club and league officials around the country - has characterised as "despicable…Wed Oct 18 2006 - 01:00
First division leaders remain hopefulOn Soccer: The games may rumble on but a good many clubs will be distracted this week by the need to persuade the FAI's Independent…Tue Oct 17 2006 - 01:00
Delaney fails to fully back managerSOCCER: FAI chief executive John Delaney yesterday declined to give Steve Staunton his unequivocal backing ahead of tonight'…Wed Oct 11 2006 - 01:00
Least Irish can do is show some passionOn Soccer: To a man who briefly thought somebody was about to shoot him when he wandered outside to make a phone call prior …Tue Oct 10 2006 - 01:00
FAI to stand by their manSOCCER: Expressions of support from John Delaney and other senior FAI officials for the manager couldn't mask the hint of disarray…Mon Oct 09 2006 - 01:00
FAI aim to double gatesNational League : FAI chief executive John Delaney believes attendances at Eircom League games can be doubled over the next …Fri Oct 06 2006 - 01:00
Troubles continue to mountEuro 2008: Steve Staunton's preparations for Saturday's European Championship qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia took another…Wed Oct 04 2006 - 01:00
Clubs on the up as national side slips down listOn Soccer: Long the poor relations of the national team in terms of public perception, eircom League clubs might well be more…Tue Oct 03 2006 - 01:00
Lacombe under pressure to deliverAs PSG coach Guy Lacombe heaped praise upon the Derry fans for the atmosphere they had created two weeks ago at the Brandywell…Thu Sept 28 2006 - 01:00
Deery believes Derry can deliverUefa Cup first round, second leg: Paris St Germain (0) v Derry City (0): When you have a schedule like Derry's just now you …Wed Sept 27 2006 - 01:00
Staunton sends clear messageabout his plansEuropean Championship news: Steve Staunton yesterday sent Gary Doherty and Paddy McCarthy his clearest message yet that they…Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
McShane delight at senior call-upWest Brom defender Paul McShane reacted with a mixture of delight and amazement to his first senior international call-up yesterday…Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Officials must get their act togetherOn Soccer: Even some of those very closely associated with refereeing in Ireland admit that this hasn't been the best of seasons…Tue Sept 26 2006 - 01:00
Duff injury worry for StauntonNews : Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton endured a difficult weekend as he weighed up his options before naming his…Mon Sept 25 2006 - 01:00
Sligo missing three playersSligo Rovers boss Sean Connor will be without Brian Cash, Keith Foy and Gavin Peers for this evening's game against St Patrick…Sat Sept 23 2006 - 01:00
Heary looks topile on pressureNational League Previews Shelbourne v Derry City With everything that has gone on behind the scenes at Tolka Park over the past…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Gormley in Bray hot seatEddie Gormley will take charge of Bray Wanderers for the first time this evening after being asked to replace Tony McGuirk, who…Fri Sept 22 2006 - 01:00
Given in race to make qualifiersEuropean Championship news: Steve Staunton was last night refusing to concede that he will be without Shay Given for next month…Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Dundalk put on a better footingOn Soccer: It's hardly the most painful blow endured by Dundalk supporters during the last few relentlessly difficult years, …Tue Sept 19 2006 - 01:00
Another setback for unlucky ElliottSunderland striker Stephen Elliott is set to miss the Republic of Ireland's three remaining European championship qualifiers …Sat Sept 16 2006 - 01:00
Fenlon set to stay at ShelbourneNational League, Premier Division: Pat Fenlon's move to Bohemians collapsed yesterday despite the club's belief that the two…Fri Sept 15 2006 - 01:00
Robson likely to miss gamesBobby Robson said yesterday he would remain in hospital for a further two to three weeks to continue his recovery from the operation…Thu Sept 14 2006 - 01:00
Kelly unfazed by ParisAfter four years away, Darren Kelly returned to the Brandywell at the start of the summer in desperate need of a new challenge…Thu Sept 14 2006 - 01:00
Deery's efforts notedDerry City midfielder Kevin Deery has been named as the Eircom/Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland player of the month for…Wed Sept 13 2006 - 01:00
