Category: Sports

Pep Guardiola puzzled by Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘squeaky bum time’ phrase

Pep Guardiola may not understand the phrase “squeaky bum time” but the Manchester City boss admits he feels “tension” heading into final week of the Premier League season. When Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous “squeaky bum time” comment, made in 2003 when the then Manchester United boss was trying to heap pressure on title rivals Arsenal, […]

Council votes to grant Shelbourne 250-year Tolka Park lease

Dublin City Council has voted to grant a 250-year lease for Tolka Park to Shelbourne Football Club. The Save Tolka Park group confirmed the proposal agreed by the council’s management and the club had been formally approved by councillors on Monday evening. “The future of this Dublin institution is now officially secured to continue to […]

GAA president seeks meeting with Taoiseach over criticism of GAAGO

GAA president Jarlath Burns said he is seeking an early meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin over the Government’s criticism of GAAGO. Mr Burns said he was “surprised and disappointed” by criticism of the GAAGO service by Mr Harris and Mr Martin. Last week, the Taoiseach said the GAA had “got it […]

Man City will not win Premier League if they do not beat Spurs

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists winning is their only option at Tottenham as they seek to reclaim the advantage in the final week of the Premier League title race. The trip to north London, where City have lost in their last four Premier League visits, offers the opportunity to open up a two-point gap […]

Andoni Iraola signs contract extension with Bournemouth

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has signed a new two-year contract at the Vitality Stadium. The Spaniard, who took over last summer and guided the Cherries to their highest points total in the Premier League, has committed his future to the south-coast club until the end of the 2025-26 season. Iraola told told the club website: […]