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Stoke confirm Pulis exit

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:08:09 GMT

Tony Pulis’ seven-year reign as Stoke manager has officially come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.

Kilduff goal sees Rovers edge past Dundalk

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:04:56 GMT

A second-half goal from Ciaran Kilduff put Shamrock Rovers into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they prevailed on a 1-0 scoreline against Dundalk for the second time in just over a fortnight.

Liverpool agree fee to sell Carroll

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:56 GMT

West Ham’s chances of signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal appear to now rest solely with the player after the two clubs reached agreement on a transfer fee.

Rat race: West Ham sign Romanian skipper Razvan on a free

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:17 GMT

West Ham United have announced the signing of Romania captain Razvan Rat on a free transfer on a one-year deal.

Holloway: Brighton's disgusting deposit made semi-final teamtalk the easiest

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:44 GMT

Ian Holloway has thanked whoever left excrement in Crystal Palace’s dressing room prior to their play-off semi-final at Brighton for giving him the easiest team talk of his career.

Report: Pulis leaves Stoke

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:24 GMT

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to leave the club after almost seven years in charge, according to reports.

PFA to investigate Di Canio fines system

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:59:24 GMT

Professional Footballers’ Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed the union has been contacted by Sunderland players about their manager Paolo Di Canio and that it is investigating the recent fines issued by the Italian.

Ferguson spurred on by title defeat

BreakingNews.ie — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:28:39 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he was convinced Manchester United would regain the Premier League title from their local rivals on the very day they lost out last year.