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16/08/2025

“I’m known for being durable, that’s why I get so much work. I’ve got a hard head. I never take a dive…”

The journeyman’s story

Meet Marty Kayes: almost 50, grandfather of two, veteran of 358 fights - and counting

✍️ Neil Loughran

With over 350 fights - and counting - beneath his belt, Marty Kayes is one of Europe’s most respected journeymen. He speaks to Neil Loughran...

15/08/2025

Culloville caused the first big upset of the 2025 Armagh Senior Championship, as Crossmaglen beat Granemore in their opener.

Elsewhere, Kingscourt battled past Ballyhaise to go two from two in Cavan.

15/08/2025

St Mary’s Aghagallon beat St Paul’s in the other Group 4 fixture tonight.

St Mary’s Aghagallon also beat St Paul’s in Group 4 tonight.

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

“We’ve built a strong team so far, with a few experienced players and a lot of youth. I’m happy with the signings. We want to try and win the league, to put it bluntly.”

Omagh Town FC player manager Caolan McAleer outlines the club's ambitions as they make a return to senior football.

The club will compete in the Fermanagh and Western Football League’s third division on Saturday August 16

15/08/2025

“There will be players there who played with him and remember him. This is the day when people ask about Marc…”

Neil Loughran m spoke to Marina Lupari about her son, powerchair football pioneer Marc Bigger, whose memory will be celebrated this weekend

Magherafelt teenager passed away from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2016

15/08/2025

Following a narrow one-point defeat to Ahoghill in the opening round of the Northern Switchgear Antrim SFC, Aghagallon are now in must-win territory with two group games remaining according to manager Pete McGrath.

McGrath’s side lost out to Ahoghill in the opening round

15/08/2025

On only three occasions in the 33-year history of the Premier League have all of the promoted teams gone straight back down to the second tier.

The bad news for Burnley, Sunderland and Leeds United is that it has happened in each of the last two seasons, with the step up from the Championship seemingly bigger than ever.

Michael McWilliams gives his verdict on who the best bets for the drop are in the Premier League season are

Rookie Brentford manager Keith Andrews and Nottingham Forest boss Nuno could be in for difficult seasons

15/08/2025

In a Chelsea squad full of expensive recruits and attacking intent, Palmer is the undoubted star and a reliable source of goals when played from the right, which Enzo Maresca stopped doing for a spell last term.

The goals dried up for a while, but Palmer was back to his best in the Club World Cup, should hit the ground running and can find the form that got him 22 goals in 2023/24.

Michael McWilliams marks your card on who the best bets for Premier League top scorer will be

Chelsea’s spot-kick king offers each-way alternative to marker leaders

15/08/2025

Erling Haaland would argue his case that he is still the best centre-forward around, and his form will be key to Manchester City’s chances of reclaiming their perch as England’s top dogs, although Pep Guardiola’s men will go off as third-favourites in a tight market.

Michael McWilliams gives his verdict on the runners and riders for this season's Premier League title

Arne Slot defied expectations by winning the Premier League in his first term as Liverpool manager and, after a summer of transfers and tragedy, the Reds can can repeat the trick

15/08/2025

There are a host of reasons to think the defending champions will hold onto their crown, with Arne Slot adding wisely to what already was the best team in England.

They’ve signed the best young talent in Florian Wirtz, potentially the best left-back around in Milos Kerkez, and the promising Hugo Ekitike, and if Alexander Isak comes on board – as is highly likely – Liverpool will take some stopping.

Michael McWilliams gives you top five tips for the new Premier League season

With the eagerly-awaited new campaign upon us in England’s top flight, we find the pick of the punts to keep us interested over the next nine months

14/08/2025

Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth up to £30million with Manchester City for England Under-21 captain James McAtee

McAtee made 15 Premier League appearances last season but only three starts.