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  • FAI deny approach made to Troussier

    Phillipe Troussier claims FAI approach to replace McCarthy The FAI has denied making an approach to former South Africa and Japan manager Philippe Troussier to succeed Mick McCarthy as manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team. The Frenchman, who resigned from the Japan job after the recent World Cup, told the BBC yesterday: "I have been approached by five or six national teams and Ireland is one of them," writes Emmet Malone. p

  • Footballers wait in the wings

    The crisis in Cork GAA rumbles on with the county board in session tonight in Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the county footballers meeting tomorrow. Seán Moran reports. p

  • Keane to resume full training this week

    Roy Keane is to resume full training this week, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said yesterday. Keane has not played since being sent off in United's 1-1 draw with Sunderland on August 31st. p
Soccer

  • Late arrivals could herald early Roeder departure

    West Ham Udt 0, Southampton 1: For 70 minutes, West Ham did not give the sort of performance that tends to get managers the sack, but last night's result has done Glenn Roeder no favours in his efforts to keep his job. p

  • Pay set to become an issue

    Emmet Malone's Column:  In England the talk just now may be of a maximum wage, but as the players' union here prepares to survey its members in the Eircom League on pay and conditions in the New Year, the expectation is that it will discover many cases of players who aren't even making the legal minimum. p

  • A match that has had its day

    WORLD SCENE/Intercontinental Cup: At around midday today, European champions Real Madrid and South American champions Olimpia Asuncion of Paraguay will do battle for the Toyota Intercontinental Cup in Tokyo, writes Paddy Agnew. p

  • Shelbourne wrap win up early

    Shelbourne 2, Derry City 0: A floodlight failure delayed the kick-off by 25 minutes but it didn't dull Shelbourne's sparkle - in the first half at least - as they regained second place in the table, seven points behind leaders Bohemians. p
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  • Grievances reiterated

    Dublin secretary John Costello has emphasised the county's lack of resources in having to cater for a third of the country's population and announced the details of a major development plan for the city. In his report to next week's county convention, Costello reiterates points made in his report of six years ago, which have not been acted upon. p
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  • Wallace tries rest cure

    Paul Wallace has been advised to rest his troublesome ankle until January. The 30-year-old Leinster, Irish and Lions tight-head prop maintains that rumours of his demise are premature and is hopeful rest will be the cure for an injury which dates back to a European Cup game for Saracens against Ulster at Ravenhill two seasons ago when he broke and dislocated his left ankle. p

  • IRFU must not fail Connacht

    On Rugby: The four proud provinces of Ireland? That could be a good one in years to come, or will the IRFU vultures currently circling Connacht commission Phil Coulter to update his ditty to the 'three proud provinces of Ireland'? In the interests of accuracy if not, eh, harmony. p

  • Skerries march continues

    Holders Skerries Community College are through to the Leinster Schools' Senior Cup Section A semi-final after brushing aside the brave challenge of Scoil Eoin, Athy at King's Hospital yesterday. p
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  • Tiger trails ideal driver

    If they're in pursuit of the Tiger, then he's not ready, just yet, to rest on his laurels and let them catch him. In fact, Tiger Woods, the world number one, is continuing his efforts to hit the ball longer and straighter than ever before by playing prototype drivers in the big-money, end-of-season events that dominate the run-up to Christmas. p
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  • Another pointless tale of 'should have'

    HOCKEY/World Cup: It's beginning to feel like Groundhog Day for Ireland in Perth. The needle has most definitely got stuck at this tournament - yet again they played reasonably well, should have taken something from the game, self-destructed in the final stages, and remain pointless in Pool B after six games. Mary Hannigan  reports from Perth p

  • Mullins confident Florida will be fit

    RACING: Willie Mullins remains committed to getting stable star Florida Pearl ready for a crack at back-to-back successes in the Pertemps King George VI Chase on St Stephen's Day. p

  • Another Grade One Thrill for Weld

    RACING: Dermot Weld's Dress To Thrill landed the Grade One Matriarch Stakes at Hollywood Park on Sunday night. p

  • Off-target Arrows look set for scrapheap

    MOTOR SPORT: The Arrows Formula One team have been denied entry to the 2003 world championship. p
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