Adam Idah makes his Premier League debut as Norwich held by Palace

CORK TEENAGER ADAM Idah came off the bench to make his Premier League debut as Norwich City were held 1-1 at home to Crystal Palace. Idah, who turns 19 in February, was introduced for the final moments as a stoppage-time substitute for Alexander Tettey. Norwich took an early lead through Todd Cantwell but were pegged…

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It’s Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week

David Clifford leaves with his jersey in ribbons after a tense league opener against Dublin Source: James Crombie/INPHO Smiles all round as Shrewsbury Town force a replay against Liverpool in the FA Cup Source: Nick Potts Rafael Nadal reaches out to return a shot at the Australian Open Source: Jason Heidrich Joanne Daly and Maria…

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Nervy Man City edge United to reach League Cup final

MANCHESTER CITY HAVE booked their place in a third successive League Cup final, but made hard work of disposing of Manchester United 3-2 on aggregate after losing the second leg of their semi-final 1-0 at home on Wednesday. City enjoyed the vast majority of the chances but could not find a way past the inspired…

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‘It was a nasty injury and he was in a bad way’ – Former Irish U21 international back in action

IRISH WINGER ANTHONY Forde has completed his recovery from the collision that caused him to be hospitalised in December. While playing for Oxford United against Shrewsbury Town in a League One fixture, Forde broke four ribs and punctured a lung. Oxford manager Karl Robinson has confirmed that the 26-year-old Limerick native returned to full training…

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League of Ireland newcomers to look out for during the 2020 season

THE NEW DOMESTIC football season begins this weekend with the start of the 2020 campaign for Premier Division clubs. Ahead of the big kick-off, we’ve selected one player from each of the top-flight sides* who’ll be looking to make a big impact in their first season in the League of Ireland. * (The list doesn’t…

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Women’s National League expands to 9 teams for 2020 season

THE WOMEN’S NATIONAL League will include nine teams for the 2020 season, the FAI has confirmed. Athlone Town, Bohemian FC, Cork City, DLR Waves, Galway WFC, Peamount United, Shelbourne, Treaty United and Wexford Youths have been announced as the participants for this years’s campaign. It represents a change from last year, with Kilkenny no longer…

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19-year-old starlet the hero as Real Madrid overcome Barcelona

REAL MADRID WON the Clasico and might have saved their season as they ended their slump in the best way possible on Sunday, by beating Barcelona 2-0 and returning to the top of La Liga.  Vinicius Junior’s deflected finish and a stoppage-time goal from Mariano Diaz decided a frenzied contest at the Santiago Bernabeu, where…

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Bohemians to honour contracts with players and staff

BOHEMIANS SAY THEY will honour their player and staff contracts in full despite the coronavirus crisis which has put the League of Ireland on hold.  Cork City announced recently that they will not be paying wages to players and staff after next week, while Sligo Rovers confirmed they are laying off staff. League of Ireland games…

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Quiz: How well do you remember the major sporting moments of 2006?

Updated Apr 8th 2020, 5:24 PM WE’VE LAUNCHED A new podcast for members of The42 today – Really Into Years, in which co-hosts Gavin Cooney and Seamas O’Reilly take a particular year and discuss its best, worst, and weirdest sporting and cultural moments.  Click Here: cheap all stars rugby jersey The show is exclusive to The42′s membership scheme, and…

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