Injury problems for league leadersComfortably the biggest game of the season so far and potentially the best, neither side is expected to make too many changes…Fri Dec 12 1997 - 00:00
Reid may step in for SligoSligo Rovers' player-manager, Nicky Reid, may return to action for this evening's League Cup semi-final second leg in a bid to…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Hutton set to leave DerryTwo prominent members of Derry City's title-winning team appeared to be on the way out of the club last night with Peter Hutton…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Limerick undaunted by trip to TolkaHolders Shelbourne had few complaints after being handed a first-round clash with Limerick in Tolka Park at last night's Harp…Wed Dec 10 1997 - 00:00
Hammam unhappy with new proposalThe long-awaited feasibility study into the redevelopment of Merton Greyhound Stadium as a home for Wimbledon Football Club, …Tue Dec 09 1997 - 00:00
Hearts, minds and points at stake in TV showdownThere's not even half of the race run yet, but Friday night's match between Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic still has more…Tue Dec 09 1997 - 00:00
Reilly gives St Patrick's another important winIf the constant talk of style has yet to be truly justified by the new-look Saint Patrick's Athletic there is certainly little…Sat Dec 06 1997 - 00:00
On The SidelinesThis week American magazine Forbes released its annual list of the world's top earners in sportSat Dec 06 1997 - 00:00
Maher signs for FulhamFulham have completed the signing of Shaun Maher, the highly-rated Bohemians centre half, after he agreed personal terms with…Fri Dec 05 1997 - 00:00
Dispute over game resolvedThe dispute over when this weekend's match between St Patrick's Athletic and Finn Harps would be played was resolved yesterday…Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
National LeagueWhile Jim McLaughlin's side have started moving in the right direction over the past couple of weeks Sligo travel across the …Thu Dec 04 1997 - 00:00
Finn Harps say no to Friday fixtureFinn Harps manager Charlie McGeever said last night that his side will not travel to Inchicore for this weekend's game against…Wed Dec 03 1997 - 00:00
Richardson rejects threatShelbourne manager Damien Richardson has dismissed speculation that his position at the club may be under threat as a result …Tue Dec 02 1997 - 00:00
Students punished for poor finishingIt's tricky to avoid using the old "game of two halves" cliche about this oneMon Dec 01 1997 - 00:00
On The SidelinesIt's not been the best of years for Lennox Lewis's manager Frank Maloney, but things had seemed to be going well of late with…Sat Nov 29 1997 - 00:00
Coyle sent off as Derry lose their cool and crucial matchThe debate over whether Dubliners would be better off with Wimbledon playing their football out of Clondalkin may rage on, but…Sat Nov 29 1997 - 00:00
Book ReviewThe Boys In Green, The FAI International Story, By Sean Ryan, Mainstream hardback, £15.99Sat Nov 29 1997 - 00:00
FIFA reiterate opposition to Wimbledon moveFootball's international governing body has once again stated that the proposed move by Wimbledon to Dublin will not be allowed…Wed Nov 26 1997 - 00:00
Dublin Dons are still a long shotLast week it was the London Evening Standard running a story that the club would be here within World CupTue Nov 25 1997 - 00:00
Dundalk dig deep in terrible conditionsIt was the sort of afternoon that sets you to thinking that maybe, just maybe, this football lark really isn't the way the good…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
Coyle earns champions a point with superb goalJust as they did when they met on the first day of the season in Inchicore, these two shared the points on Saturday night but…Mon Nov 24 1997 - 00:00
On The SidelinesWould-be Dublin residents Wimbledon have won admirers over the years for a blood-and-guts approach to the game, but some of their…Sat Nov 22 1997 - 00:00
National League Premier DivisionThese two clubs have done a good deal to chuck their "contender" tags away over the last few weeks by taking seven and three …Fri Nov 21 1997 - 00:00
Belgian model provides some pointersIt would be difficult to recognise the Belgian league of today compared to the one that existed at the start of the 70sTue Nov 18 1997 - 00:00
Wimbledon rumours resurfaceFAI general secretary Bernard O'Byrne reiterated the association's opposition to the proposed relocation of Wimbledon football…Tue Nov 18 1997 - 00:00
Individual tales mirror team regretsIt was one of those nights all right. One of the greatest, one of the worstMon Nov 17 1997 - 00:00
The trials of Mick McCarthy - Case AgainstIn terms of international management, Mick McCarthy comes of age in Brussels this eveningSat Nov 15 1997 - 00:00
On The SidelinesThere was good news this week for would-be competitors in January's World Swimming Championships with the announcement that the…Sat Nov 15 1997 - 00:00
Wilmots unlikely to playA cloud hung over the Belgian camp as training finished yesterdayFri Nov 14 1997 - 00:00
Belgium hit by withdrawalsThere was bad news for Georges Leekens at yesterday's Belgian training session where Nico van Kerkckhoven and Bart De Roover …Thu Nov 13 1997 - 00:00
Cup competitions in a typical muddleIf there's one thing that we've come to expect from the National League's management committee over the past few years, it's …Tue Nov 11 1997 - 00:00
Cork take chances and the pointsYou could spot the sceptics up at Tolka Park yesterdayMon Nov 10 1997 - 00:00
On The SidelinesThe 18-month feud between media moguls Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch took another bizarre twist this week with the American, …Sat Nov 08 1997 - 00:00
Dundalk pay for cautionBefore bringing his team to Dublin for last weekend's game against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park it was all pretty straightforward…Fri Nov 07 1997 - 00:00
National LeagueHome form has provided the backbone of a strong start for these two sides, and so, with this game being played at Oriel Park, …Thu Nov 06 1997 - 00:00
Richmond rejoicesIt may have taken a few weeks to get right, but the Saint Patrick's Athletic jigsaw is certainly starting to look like the completed…Mon Nov 03 1997 - 00:00
On The SidelinesFor the organisers of the forthcoming Winter Olympics, it seems, it simply never rains but it poursSat Nov 01 1997 - 00:00
Hopeful noises of down but not outsThose few minutes before the first player emerges from the dressing room are always anxious ones for the press at Lansdowne Road…Thu Oct 30 1997 - 00:00
High-flying Limerick learning to live with the cityIt has been a long old haul for senior football in LimerickTue Oct 28 1997 - 00:00
All change at the top as St Patrick's sneak past RoversAnother Friday night at Tolka Park and once again it's all change at the top of the premier divisionSat Oct 25 1997 - 01:00
