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Trap not confident of replay 
Soccer 20/11/09GIOVANNI Trapattoni last night backed the FAI’s demand for a replay against World Cup play-off opponents France but was pessimistic about the outcome. The Republic of Ireland manager hoped that pressure would be brought to bear on France and FIFA, but was more hopeful...
Smullen Russian to Empress
Horse Racing 20/11/09PAT Smullen’s title chase looks in vain but he may be able to peg one back on Johnny Murtagh in the opener at Dundalk tonight.
Russian Empress turns out again in the six-furlong conditions event having run well last week over a mile. David Myerscough’s filly chased home the Joanna Morgan-trained pair of Fourpenny Lane and San Sicharia...
Trip The Light is fantastic
Horse Racing 20/11/09Trip The Light can make the most of a switch back to Polytrack with victory in Wolverhampton’s Weatherbys Printing Handicap. Richard Fahey’s charge found it heavy going on the Southwell Fibresand last time, running into something...
Time for technology say club managers
Soccer 20/11/09Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has called for the use of technology following Wednesday night’s controversy in Paris and claimed ‘‘football is the real loser.’’ McCarthy, who skippered Ireland in the 1990 World Cup and guided them to the 2002 finals as manager, said: ‘‘It is a...
Duff’s blast at FIFA
Soccer 20/11/09DAMIEN Duff has sensationally accused FIFA of being involved in a conspiracy with France and their business interests after the Republic of Ireland were knocked out of the World Cup play-offs in Paris. The Irish international pointed the finger firmly at football’s world governing body, UEFA president and former French...
Cooney praise for Owenbeg
Gaelic Games 20/11/09OWENBEG is “the jewel in the crown” of Derry GAA, according to GAA President Christy Cooney. The Corkman was present at the Centre of Excellence near Dungiven yesterday to support plans for its redevelopment as Derry’s new secondary county ground at a cost of around £3m.
McCloy’s county ground warning
Gaelic Games 20/11/09COUNTIES could be forced to play ‘home’ games at neutral venues if they don’t bring their facilities up to a required new standard by 2011. Derry chairman Seamus McCloy, in his role as chairman of the GAA’s National Infrastructure Committee, insisted that...
Bellaghy query over Glenullin title victory
Gaelic Games 20/11/09BELLAGHY are to launch an appeal to the Derry County Board over the final standings in Division One of the Derry All-County Football League. Glenullin finished level on 18 points with the Wolfe Tones, but claimed the title having defeated Bellaghy in a previous league fixture.
Gallic and Gaelic hand-in-hand
Gaelic Games 20/11/09Charles De Gaulle (right), the most famous president in the history of France, was ancestrally linked to the County Down parish of Clanvaraghan and Drumaroad, especially the Irish-French heritage of the McCartan family.
When Queen’s were the kings
Gaelic Games 20/11/09 SOMETIMES the timing is just spot on. The first televised GAA match on the island of Ireland just happened to coincide with one of Ulster’s greatest hurling triumphs – Queen’s University’s 1953 Fitzgibbon Cup success.
The Malone Road side became the province’s first All-Ireland senior champions by claiming the most coveted prize in
A glorious 12th for the Ardsmen
Gaelic Games 20/11/09On the July 12, 1992, just a year after Antrim felt they should have been contesting an All-Ireland Senior Championship final, former Saffrons manager Sean McGuinness guided a terrific Down outfit to a never-to-be-forgotten victory in the Ulster final at Casement Park.
McHugh seeks central council seat in Donegal
Gaelic Games 20/11/09ARGUABLY Donegal’s greatest ever Gaelic footballer has cast his eyes towards the boardroom. Martin McHugh has thrown his hat in the ring for the key central council position which is being vacated by his old mentor Brian McEniff.
McCormack Cup final place within reach for Omagh CBS
Soccer 20/11/09OMAGH CBS will know this afternoon what, if anything, they need to do against Abbey CBS on Tuesday in order to qualify for the MacCormack Cup final. Omagh are unbeaten in their four games to date, but those eight points could be equalled by St Colman’s...
Barney passes away
Boxing 20/11/09FOR close on 30 years he was synonymous with Belfast fight nights. In an era headlined by world champions Barry McGuigan, Dave ‘Boy’ McAuley and Crisanto Espana, rarely would a professional boxing promotion not involve colourful local referee Barney Wilson.
Depleted Elks in for a very tough contest
More.. 20/11/09It was fortunate that Ulster Elks were idle last weekend, otherwise it would have been an injury-riddled squad that would have taken to the court and, indeed, it may not be much better tomorrow as the Jordanstown panel head for a crack at Neptune in Cork.
McIlroy happy to stay out of Westwood’s way
Golf 20/11/09Rory McIlroy freely admitted last night that he is glad he is not playing with Lee Westwood today. The two stablemates have not fallen out, but the 20-year-old came off second best when they went head-to-head in Dubai yesterday in their European Tour Order of Merit decider.
All change for Ulster in Beford Cup clash
Rugby 20/11/09Ulster, or for the benefit of the new British and Irish Cup competition, Ulster Ravens, begin their challenge against Bedford, currently fourth in the English Championship, at Ravenhill tonight. These games provide many of the fringe players in the Ulster squad and some potential stars of the future a...
Rutter rooting for a lucky number seven
More.. 20/11/09Six-time Macau Grand Prix winner Michael Rutter is to record a little bit of history tomorrow, with the English rider going all out to set the record number of wins for the Guia circuit at seven when he sets off on the gruelling 15-lap race that he last won in 2007.
HENRY TAKES THE HAND
Soccer 19/11/09
REPUBLIC of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said he was ‘‘angry’’ after a blatant Thierry Henry handball put paid to the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup finals last night. Henry’s assist for William Gallas’ extra-time equaliser meant that...
Controversial Gallas strike ends Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Soccer 19/11/09SO the hand of Henry settled this epic, unforgettable affair in Paris. The Republic of Ireland players bared their souls in the French capital last night and were undone by a blatant handball. Given the massive prize at stake, it is probably a wound that will never heal...
Player Ratings
Soccer 19/11/09Ireland Ratings
Shay Given: The Lifford man had one of his finest games in the green jersey. The Man City ‘keeper showed his mettle by cleanly saving from Gourcuff’s wicked free-kick and handling a...
Slovenians stun Russia to qualify
Soccer 19/11/09Slovenia reached the 2010 World Cup finals at the expense of nine-man Russia thanks to Zlatko Dedic’s 44th-minute goal on a dramatic night in Maribor that saw them join France, Portugal and Greece as the final European qualifiers.
GAA Shorts
Gaelic Games 19/11/09TYRONE goalkeeper John Devine is set to miss the McKenna Cup as well as the start of the National Football League after undergoing surgery at the Ulster Independent clinic in Belfast yesterday. The Errigal Ciaran man was in goals throughout the Red Hands’...
Re-building work may take time for Cavan and Walsh
Gaelic Games 19/11/09NICHOLAS Walsh sees 2010 as a year of transition for Cavan’s senior football team and says that supporters hoping for a Blues revival will have to stay patient. The county’s midfielder and GAA development manager hopes substantial strides will be...
Tyrell is the main attraction as Ulster coaches seek to learn from the best
Gaelic Games 19/11/09A MAJOR new initiative aimed at developing and improving the skills of coaches in Ulster will take place in Portaferry on Saturday. The highlight will be the afternoon sessions, during which Ulster gaels will be treated to a defensive...
Early form of hurling in Cavan
Gaelic Games 19/11/09In an interview during the early 1970s, Fr Dan Gallogly, former president of the Ulster GAA Council, in research for his book ‘Cavan’s Football Story’, met with Phil Alwill, who was born near Killeshandra in 1884, the year the GAA was founded.
Meet the bás
Gaelic Games 19/11/09RETIREMENT suits Liam Hinphey. Since hanging up his teaching cap a decade ago, he has more time for the good things in life: his family, holding court in McReynolds Bar in Dungiven and, most important of all, following the Kilkenny hurling team.
Cuchullain club and Clarecastle enjoy spin-off
Gaelic Games 19/11/09In 1970, the GAA’s Central Council introduced an adoption scheme designed to try and raise the profile and standard of hurling in weaker counties, resulting in those counties being twinned with those traditionally strong in hurling. Armagh was ‘adopted’ by Clare.
RUGBY Shorts
Rugby 19/11/09NEW Zealand coach Graham Henry (right) last night reacted to England’s team selection for Saturday’s Twickenham showdown by admitting many of their players are unknown to him.
CLUBcall
Gaelic Games 19/11/09ST Patrick’s GAC, Cullyhanna: AGM will take place at 7.30pm tomorrow night in the clubrooms. Mass for deceased members at 7pm. CARGIN Camogie Club, Toomebridge: Pub quiz to raise funds at Mallon’s Bar on Saturday, November 21 at 8.30pm.
Club Derry steps up to the financial plate
Gaelic Games 19/11/09DERRY GAA’S future has been boosted in this time of economic uncertainty by a funding pledge from Club Derry. The Oak Leafers’ single largest backer will help secure the immediate future of coaching and development programmes across the county.
Antrim footballers to call on Herron
Gaelic Games 19/11/09Antrim manager Liam Bradley will offset the loss of Niall McKeever to Aussie Rules by bolstering his squad with an influx of new players. The Irish News has learned that Saffron hurler Brendan Herron is set to declare for the footballers next...
Michael Flips won’t flop
Horse Racing 19/11/09MICHAEL Flips proved a classy type over hurdles and he is taken to make a seamless switch to fences at Huntingdon. The five-year-old was undeniably talented over the smaller obstacles and was even considered good...
Bob Lingo on everyone’s lips
Horse Racing 19/11/09THE most interesting race on Thurles’s seven-race card may prove to be the opener with a decent beginners’ chase on offer. It looks a match between Bob Lingo and Sports Line with the former just preferred having had a couple of...
I’m living the dream says Rory
Golf 19/11/09JUST three years ago Rory McIlroy was sitting at home watching golf on television and thinking, “I’d love to be able to do that one day.” Now, in what seems like no time at all, he is the one being watched and on Sunday could be crowned...
Buoyant Button relishing Lewis link-up
More.. 19/11/09JENSON Button is relishing the prospect of embarking on a fresh challenge after being signed by McLaren to partner fellow world champion Lewis Hamilton in a stellar all-English line-up. McLaren yesterday confirmed the arrival of Button (right) on a “multi-year deal,” ending weeks of...
SPORTS Shorts
More.. 19/11/09Boxing
The National Intermediate Championships will now be held over the next four weekends because of the unprecedented amount of entries received for the second biggest tournament on...
