Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland confident they can handle Lewandowski, Vardy ‘80% certain’ to reject Arsenal move, and without doubt the bravest Irish flag-bearing fan ever…

June 10, 2016

1. An England fan has been arrested the day before the start of the European Championships as fans from around the continent begin arriving for the tournament. A local man [...]

FIFA deny Infantino corruption investigation rumours, World Cup legend Gerry Armstrong claims Northern Ireland can do well at Euro 2016, and famous French fan given cockerel mascot ban…

June 3, 2016

1. A FIFA spokesperson has issued a statement denying President Gianni Infantino has been the subject of an alleged investigation into corruption. Reports had suggested he [...]

Man City land £20m German international Gündoğan, Mourinho pulls out of Old Trafford charity match, and German amateur club try to sign Zlatan…

June 2, 2016

1. It was widely rumoured to be on the cards yesterday, and today Roberto Di Matteo has been unveiled as the new Aston Villa manager, with former Chelsea team-mate Steve [...]

Scholes says Mourinho gets United ethos, Ranieri prioritises Premier League status over Europe, and Bayern Munich fan’s cancer survival celebration

May 25, 2016

1. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes thinks Jose Mourinho will be a success if, as expected, the Portuguese becomes the next Old Trafford manager, because he [...]

Van Gaal out the door at United as Mourinho looms, Götze to stay in Munich, and Google asks “why are Aston Villa so bad?”

May 23, 2016

1. Despite winning the FA Cup for the first time since 2004, Manchester United have sacked Louis van Gaal, with José Mourinho widely expected to become the next manager at [...]

David Ginola undergoes quadruple bypass, Northern Ireland coach focused despite Celtic link, and Father Dougal McGuire is heading for the Euros

May 20, 2016

1. Former Newcastle and Tottenham star David Ginola is recovering in hospital after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass which doctors say have uncovered other issues. 2. The [...]

The Offside Daily: Klopp completes first Liverpool signing, Chelsea tribunal begins & Arsenal man finds a new club

January 6, 2016

Only the news you need – bringing you five mainstream and five off-the-wall news stories each day! 1. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has completed his first signing for the [...]

The Offside Daily: Northern Ireland boss hails ‘Pure theatre’, Strachan insists Scots can still qualify and an incredible own goal by 1860 Munich

September 8, 2015

1 Northern Ireland’s goalless draw with Hungary was ‘pure theatre’ according to coach Michael O’Niell, who also described the result as ‘a massive [...]