Soccer

September
September 2026
On The 42Taking Flight
'That's the striker's job... it's a mentality thing': Troy Parrott provides us all with reason to dream
Winning goal against Real Madrid will bring adoration from fans and buy him time to settle in La Liga.
David Sneyd
5 Sep
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On The 42WSL
London City Lionesses overcome Man United to earn statement WSL win
4 Sep
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On The 42FAI Cup
John Caulfield on the Cup trail again as Galway edge Drogs
4 Sep
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On The 42Off the Mark
Isak fires Liverpool to first win under Iraola at Ipswich
4 Sep
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On The 42the boy troy
Troy Parrott scores first goal for Real Betis to earn stunning win over Real Madrid
The Republic of Ireland striker scored the winner after coming on.
4 Sep
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On The 42League of Ireland
Derby stalemate but Shelbourne serve up all the drama with rancour off the pitch
Former boss Joey O’Brien airs dirty laundry on Virgin Media with angry denials from club during 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
4 Sep
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On The 42FAI Cup
Amond's early goal propels Waterford to Cup semi-final
4 Sep
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On The 42at the wheel
Luis Enrique agrees three-year contract extension with PSG
4 Sep
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On The 42Update
Brighton boss hopes Evan Ferguson can get 'his mind in the right position'
4 Sep
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On The 42League of Ireland
'It was quite unfair on Miss World not to take into account the time of the quarter-final'
4 Sep
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On The 42WSL2
Former Ireland goalkeeper joins Leicester City as assistant coach
4 Sep
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On The 42Away End
No away fans permitted for Old Firm SPFL matches this season
4 Sep
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On The 42Draw
Irish stars Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa learn Champions League fate
4 Sep
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On The 42THE BEAT
Irish clubs need to view mandatory minutes for academy graduates as an opportunity
FAI will soon make it a requirement to play young players whether some want to welcome it or not.
David Sneyd
4 Sep
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On The 42throwback
'When she stepped onto the pitch, it was like she belonged there' - Katie Taylor's football days
4 Sep
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On The 42Scottish Premiership
Hearts earn Edinburgh derby bragging rights with victory at 10-man Hibernian
3 Sep
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On The 42Transfer Market
Richarlison left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad
3 Sep
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On The 42Future Proof
FAI in talks with League of Ireland clubs to guarantee playing time for academy stars
3 Sep
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On The 42two more years
Ireland defender John Egan signs new contract with Hull City
3 Sep
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On The 42Development
St Pat's receive punishment after player struck by spectator
3 Sep
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On The 42Transfer News
Gabriel Martinelli leaves Arsenal in €70 million deal
3 Sep
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On The 42Vardy Party
Ex-ref Mike Dean’s claims over ‘joking about’ during games leads to criticism
3 Sep
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On The 42LOI
Shamrock Rovers striker Rory Gaffney calls time on trophy-laden career
3 Sep
2.2k
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On The 42Preview
The Irish players set for new WSL season as Manchester City start as champions
Chelsea and Arsenal are among those looking to wrestle back the crown.
3 Sep
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On The 42Wrap
Wrexham rout Millwall to secure first Championship win
2 Sep
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On The 42Euro Vision
Kane brace helps Bayern win German Cup opener, Irish duo progress in Champions League
2 Sep
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On The 42Scotland
Celtic maintain perfect start with Aberdeen victory as Rangers snatch late winner
2 Sep
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On The 42on the continent
Ireland international Omobamidele joins Anderlecht on loan from Strasbourg
2 Sep
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On The 42Late Drama
Folarin Balogun rejected €46 million Everton move 'at the last moment'
2 Sep
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On The 42On the Move
Bohemians' star Aoibhe Brennan joins Manchester City
2 Sep
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On The 42turkish delight
Drogheda United confirm trip to play Mo Salah's Trabzonspor
2 Sep
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On The 42next chapter
Irish defender makes 'life-changing' move to Leicester City
2 Sep
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On The 42Ratified
FAI confirm that Heimir Hallgrímsson's backroom staff remain in place
2 Sep
1.1k
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On The 42On the Move
Chiedozie Ogbene joins Lincoln City on loan from Ipswich Town
2 Sep
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On The 42League of Ireland
One year on: How the League of Ireland is spending €3 million government funding
Academy development manager Will Clarke says a culture change in player development is needed in this country.
David Sneyd
2 Sep
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On The 42Transfers
Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Fernández, Gakpo expected to stay at Liverpool
Updated 1 Sep
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On The 42broken window
Wingers who won’t cross and midfielders who can’t pass: how to spend £400m and make your team worse
Ronan Early
1 Sep
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On The 42Health matters
Scotland midfielder McTominay to undergo procedure for minor heart issue
1 Sep
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On The 42On The Dotted Line
Villa sign Senegal winger Mbaye from PSG
1 Sep
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August
August 2026
On The 42Wave Goodbye
Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
A reflection on Lionel Messi’s career after he ended a 21-year spell representing Argentina.
Paul Fennessy
31 Aug
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