http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-backs-outofform-keane-14089852.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/benitez-backs-outofform-keane-14089852.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists misfiring striker Robbie Keane will overcome his current crisis in form.</p> Soccer Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-looking-to-open-up-threepoint-gap-14088372.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-looking-to-open-up-threepoint-gap-14088372.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool will be looking to go three points clear of Chelsea in the Premier League this evening.</p> Soccer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-racist-chanting-against-mido-14088371.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-investigates-racist-chanting-against-mido-14088371.html?r=RSS <p>The English FA is investigating racist chanting aimed at Middlesbrough striker Mido over the weekend.</p> Soccer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-says-he-wont-be-quitting-sunderland-14087747.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-says-he-wont-be-quitting-sunderland-14087747.html?r=RSS <p>Roy Keane has insisted he will not be quitting as Sunderland manager following a string of results that has left the side languishing in the Premier League relegation zone.</p> Soccer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-back-in-title-race-after-win-over-chelsea-14087732.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/arsenal-back-in-title-race-after-win-over-chelsea-14087732.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after overcoming Chelsea at Stamford Bridge yesterday.</p> Soccer Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:51:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-chelsea-1--2-arsenal-14087238.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-chelsea-1--2-arsenal-14087238.html?r=RSS <p>Robin van Persie put Arsenal back into the Barclays Premier League title race with a superb second-half double to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-chelsea-1--2-arsenal-14087237.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-chelsea-1--2-arsenal-14087237.html?r=RSS <p>Robin van Persie put Arsenal back into the Barclays Premier League title race with a superb second-half double to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-portsmouth-3--2-blackburn-14087235.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-portsmouth-3--2-blackburn-14087235.html?r=RSS <p>Portsmouth blew a two-goal lead again at Fratton Park but finally clinched new manager Tony Adams' first home win thanks to a rare Sean Davis goal to beat Blackburn.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-tottenham-0--1-everton-14087234.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-tottenham-0--1-everton-14087234.html?r=RSS <p>David Moyes marked his 300th game as Everton boss with a Barclays Premier League victory over Tottenham courtesy of Steven Pienaar's deflected winner.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-portsmouth-3--2-blackburn-14087198.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-portsmouth-3--2-blackburn-14087198.html?r=RSS <p>Portsmouth blew a two-goal lead again at Fratton Park but finally clinched new manager Tony Adams' first home win thanks to a rare Sean Davis goal to beat Blackburn.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:18:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-tottenham-0--1-everton-14087194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-tottenham-0--1-everton-14087194.html?r=RSS <p>David Moyes marked his 300th game as Everton boss with a Barclays Premier League victory over Tottenham courtesy of Steven Pienaar's deflected winner.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-cup-news-14087148.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fa-cup-news-14087148.html?r=RSS <p>Histon have become the latest giant-killers, with a 1 - 0 win over fallen giants Leeds United.</p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-man-city-0--1-man-utd-14087111.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premiership-results-ft-man-city-0--1-man-utd-14087111.html?r=RSS <p/> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/miserable-100th-game-in-charge-for-keane-14086807.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/miserable-100th-game-in-charge-for-keane-14086807.html?r=RSS <p>It was a miserable 100th game in charge of Sunderland for Roy Keane, as the </p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-remain-top-of-spl-14086806.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-remain-top-of-spl-14086806.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic have opened up a seven point lead at the top of the SPL, after beating </p> Soccer Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-defeat-rangers-21-14086334.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hearts-defeat-rangers-21-14086334.html?r=RSS <p>Rangers missed the chance to close the gap on the Hoops in the lunchtime game.</p> Soccer Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shearer-spurns-newcastle-14085967.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/shearer-spurns-newcastle-14085967.html?r=RSS <p>Joe Kinnear has revealed Alan Shearer turned down an invitation to join his</p> Soccer Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:26:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-takes-charge-of-sunderland-for-100th-time-14085861.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-takes-charge-of-sunderland-for-100th-time-14085861.html?r=RSS <p>Roy Keane takes charge of Sunderland for the 100th time as the Black Cats host Bolton.</p> Soccer Sat, 29 Nov 2008 07:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gary-dempsey-fined-for-placing-bet-14085449.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gary-dempsey-fined-for-placing-bet-14085449.html?r=RSS <p>St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Gary Dempsey has been fined two weeks' wages following his admission that he placed a bet against his side last month.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/aiden-mcgeady-to-miss-clash-with-inverness-14085448.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/aiden-mcgeady-to-miss-clash-with-inverness-14085448.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic midfielder Aiden McGeady will miss out on the visit of Inverness in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League as the Parkhead medical team monitor a knee injury that may require surgery.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-united-to-sign-tosic-14085429.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-united-to-sign-tosic-14085429.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United are set to sign Serbian winger Zoran Tosic for around &euro;10 million.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kinnear-appointed-newcastle-manager-until-end-of-season-14085129.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/kinnear-appointed-newcastle-manager-until-end-of-season-14085129.html?r=RSS <p>Joe Kinnear has been appointed Newcastle manager until the end of the season.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/morrison-ready-to-return-following-injury-14084767.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/morrison-ready-to-return-following-injury-14084767.html?r=RSS <p>West Brom midfielder James Morrison is poised to return after injury for the</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/torres-out-of-action-with-hamstring-injury-14084735.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/torres-out-of-action-with-hamstring-injury-14084735.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool's Fernando Torres will be out of action for two to three weeks with </p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/quinn-expects-more-players-to-leave-sunderland-14084689.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/quinn-expects-more-players-to-leave-sunderland-14084689.html?r=RSS <p>Sunderland expect to see more players leaving the club than arriving in the January transfer window.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-on-target-for-man-city-14084687.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ireland-on-target-for-man-city-14084687.html?r=RSS <p>Stephen Ireland was on target once again for Man City as they beat Shalke 2-0 to put one foot in the next phase of the competition.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/victory-for-tottenham-over-nec-14084686.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/victory-for-tottenham-over-nec-14084686.html?r=RSS <p>There was victory for Tottenham last evening.</p> Soccer Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-says-last-six-months-most-frustrating-of-career-14081188.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-says-last-six-months-most-frustrating-of-career-14081188.html?r=RSS <p>Didier Drogba says the last six months at Chelsea have been the most </p> Soccer Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/contrasting-fortunes-for-two-premier-league-sides-14081187.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/contrasting-fortunes-for-two-premier-league-sides-14081187.html?r=RSS <p>Contrasting fortunes for the two Premier League sides in the Champions League last night </p> Soccer Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-to-line-out-for-liverpool-against-marseilles-14079759.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-to-line-out-for-liverpool-against-marseilles-14079759.html?r=RSS <p>Steven Gerrard is expected to line out for Liverpool this evening as they face Marseille in Group D of the Champions League.</p> Soccer Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-and-arsenal-progress-in-champions-league-14079754.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-and-arsenal-progress-in-champions-league-14079754.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United and Arsenal have both secured places in the knockout stages of the Champions League.</p> Soccer Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-out-of-champions-league-after-21-defeat-14079749.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-out-of-champions-league-after-21-defeat-14079749.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic's Champions League ambitions are at an end for another year following a 2-1 defeat to Aalborg in Group E of the competition last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:49:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-in-contention-to-start-against-marseille-14079137.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-in-contention-to-start-against-marseille-14079137.html?r=RSS <p>Steven Gerrard trained today and is back in the Liverpool squad for tomorrow's Champions League group D qualifier at home to Marseille.</p> Soccer Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cahill-hints-at-everton-exit-in-2012-14078942.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cahill-hints-at-everton-exit-in-2012-14078942.html?r=RSS <p>Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has indicated that he is likely to leave the club when his current contract expires in 2012.</p> Soccer Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-looking-to-secure-top-spot-in-group-e-14078276.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/man-u-looking-to-secure-top-spot-in-group-e-14078276.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United will be looking to secure top spot in Group E of the Champions League when they face Villareal in Spain tonight.</p> Soccer Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gallas-to-line-for-arsenal-against-kiev-14078273.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gallas-to-line-for-arsenal-against-kiev-14078273.html?r=RSS <p>Defender William Gallas is set to line out for Arsenal in their Champions League clash against Dinamo Kiev this evening, despite the controversy surrounding his recent comments.</p> Soccer Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcgeady-to-return-for-celticaalborg-clash-14078270.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcgeady-to-return-for-celticaalborg-clash-14078270.html?r=RSS <p>Aiden McGeady is expected to return to the Celtic team for their Champions League clash in Aalborg this evening.</p> Soccer Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wigan-out-of-relegation-zone-after-10-win-14078269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wigan-out-of-relegation-zone-after-10-win-14078269.html?r=RSS <p>Wigan are out of the Premier League relegation zone after securing a 1-0 win over Everton at the JJB Stadium last night.</p> Soccer Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:41:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcgeady-set-to-return-for-celtic-14077664.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcgeady-set-to-return-for-celtic-14077664.html?r=RSS <p>Aiden McGeady is set to return to the Celtic team for the Champions League clash in Aalborg after overcoming a calf injury.</p> Soccer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:59:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/febregas-takes-over-arsenal-captaincy-14077653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/febregas-takes-over-arsenal-captaincy-14077653.html?r=RSS <p>Former Arsenal captain William Gallas will play against Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.</p> Soccer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:49:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-fit-to-join-squad-for-villareal-clash-14077489.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ronaldo-fit-to-join-squad-for-villareal-clash-14077489.html?r=RSS <p>Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to take his place in the Manchester United squad for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Villareal.</p> Soccer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gallas-to-return-to-arsenal-squad-for-kiev-clash-14077472.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gallas-to-return-to-arsenal-squad-for-kiev-clash-14077472.html?r=RSS <p>William Gallas is set to return to the Arsenal squad for tomorrow's Champions League clash with Dinamo Kiev.</p> Soccer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spurs-out-of-relegation-zone-after-10-win-14076908.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/spurs-out-of-relegation-zone-after-10-win-14076908.html?r=RSS <p>Tottenham are out of the Premier League drop-zone after a 1-0 win over Blackburn yesterday.</p> Soccer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-beat-derry-on-penalties-to-win-fai-cup-14076906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohs-beat-derry-on-penalties-to-win-fai-cup-14076906.html?r=RSS <p>Bohemians have added the FAI Cup to the Premier League crown after beating Derry City in yesterday's final at the RDS.</p> Soccer Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-sunderland-01-west-ham-14076435.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-sunderland-01-west-ham-14076435.html?r=RSS <p>West Ham have recorded their first victory in seven games.</p> Soccer Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:13:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-bohemians-win-42-on-penalties-bohemians-22-derry-city-14076430.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-bohemians-win-42-on-penalties-bohemians-22-derry-city-14076430.html?r=RSS <p>The FAI Ford Cup final between League champions Bohemians and Derry City has turned out to be a cracking end of season battle. </p> Soccer Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:08:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-tottenham-10-blackburn-14076386.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-tottenham-10-blackburn-14076386.html?r=RSS <p>Tottenham have returned to winning ways this afternoon against Blackburn Rovers.</p> Soccer Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-tottenham-10-blackburn-14076351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-tottenham-10-blackburn-14076351.html?r=RSS <p>Tottenham have returned to winning ways this afternoon against Blackburn Rovers.</p> Soccer Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:53:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-face-derry-city-in-ford-cup-final-14076197.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/bohemians-face-derry-city-in-ford-cup-final-14076197.html?r=RSS <p>It is the biggest day of the domestic football calendar as the RDS plays host to the 88th FAI Ford Cup final. Bohemians face Derry City in a match that promises to be a fitting finale to the 2008 season. </p> Soccer Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-manchester-united-00-aston-villa-14075714.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ft-manchester-united-00-aston-villa-14075714.html?r=RSS <p/> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-still-top-of-premier-league-14075654.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-still-top-of-premier-league-14075654.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea are still top of the Premier League, despite only drawing 0-0 at </p> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ftman-city-30-arsenal-14075653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ftman-city-30-arsenal-14075653.html?r=RSS <p/> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-ahead-by-seven-points-14075608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-ahead-by-seven-points-14075608.html?r=RSS <p>Leaders Celtic have extended their lead at the top of the table to the seven points.</p> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/almunia-captains-arsenal-without-gallas-in-squad-14075595.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/almunia-captains-arsenal-without-gallas-in-squad-14075595.html?r=RSS <p>Manuel Almunia captains Arsenal with the demoted William Gallas not even in the squad for the Gunners trip to Manchester City.</p> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sfl-injects-cash-into-clubs-14075576.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sfl-injects-cash-into-clubs-14075576.html?r=RSS <p>The Scottish Football League has injected &pound;300,000 to help ease the financial problems of its member clubs.</p> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:11:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mervue-utd-secure-spot-in-first-division-14075540.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mervue-utd-secure-spot-in-first-division-14075540.html?r=RSS <p>Galway side Mervue United have booked their place in next year's League of Ireland First Division following a 5-3 aggregate win over Tony Cousins' Kildare County last night.</p> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-face-fulham-without-gerrard-14075308.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-face-fulham-without-gerrard-14075308.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool will have to make do without captain Steven Gerrard for today's </p> Soccer Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/berbatov-and-brown-injured-14074846.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/berbatov-and-brown-injured-14074846.html?r=RSS <p>Manchester United have been dealt a double injury blow ahead of this weekend's </p> Soccer Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:24:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/berbatov-out-of-action-for-next-10-days-or-so-14072233.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/berbatov-out-of-action-for-next-10-days-or-so-14072233.html?r=RSS <p>Dimitar Berbatov is set to miss Manchester United's clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League tomorrow.</p> Soccer Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:33:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/argentina-to-face-ireland-in-new-lansdowne-14071788.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/argentina-to-face-ireland-in-new-lansdowne-14071788.html?r=RSS <p>The FAI has reportedly lined up Argentina as the Republic of Ireland's first opponents in the newly redeveloped Lansdowne Road.</p> Soccer Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/walcott-undergoes-surgery-on-dislocated-shoulder-14070879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/walcott-undergoes-surgery-on-dislocated-shoulder-14070879.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal's Theo Walcott has undergone surgery on his shoulder after dislocating the joint in training with England this week.</p> Soccer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-denies-fa-charge-of-improper-conduct-14070871.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-denies-fa-charge-of-improper-conduct-14070871.html?r=RSS <p>Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied an FA charge of improper conduct relating to his behaviour towards a referee earlier this month.</p> Soccer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/northern-ireland-lose-20-to-hungary-in-belfast-14070249.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/northern-ireland-lose-20-to-hungary-in-belfast-14070249.html?r=RSS <p>Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has admitted that his side deserved to lose 2-0 to Hungary in their friendly clash at Windsor Park last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/republic-suffer-first-defeat-under-trapattoni-14070236.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/republic-suffer-first-defeat-under-trapattoni-14070236.html?r=RSS <p>The Republic of Ireland have suffered their first defeat under Giovanni Trapattoni after losing 3-2 in last night's friendly clash with Poland.</p> Soccer Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dunne-arrives-back-in-dublin-for-poland-friendly-14069663.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dunne-arrives-back-in-dublin-for-poland-friendly-14069663.html?r=RSS <p>Richard Dunne returned to Dublin this afternoon to play in this evening's friendly against Poland at Croke Park.</p> Soccer Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/walcott-facing-lengthy-absence-with-shoulder-injury-14069337.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/walcott-facing-lengthy-absence-with-shoulder-injury-14069337.html?r=RSS <p>Arsenal star Theo Walcott is facing a lengthy injury absence after dislocating his shoulder in training last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:27:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/given-always-proud-to-represent-republic-14069336.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/given-always-proud-to-represent-republic-14069336.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given says he cannot understand players who don't grab the opportunity to play for their country.</p> Soccer Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/richard-dunne-likely-to-miss-poland-friendly-14068610.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/richard-dunne-likely-to-miss-poland-friendly-14068610.html?r=RSS <p>Richard Dunne looks likely to miss tonight's friendly clash against Poland after his wife went into labour last night.</p> Soccer Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:43:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keogh-folan-to-start-against-poland-14067876.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keogh-folan-to-start-against-poland-14067876.html?r=RSS <p>Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has named his starting eleven for tomorrow evening's friendly with Poland at Croke Park.</p> Soccer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:29:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/given-to-captain-republic-for-poland-clash-14067789.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/given-to-captain-republic-for-poland-clash-14067789.html?r=RSS <p>Shay Given is set to captain the Republic of Ireland against Poland tomorrow night in the absence of the injured Robbie Keane.</p> Soccer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:54:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/westwood-to-link-up-with-republic-squad-14067378.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/westwood-to-link-up-with-republic-squad-14067378.html?r=RSS <p>Coventry goalkeeper Kieren Westwood is set to join up with the Republic of Ireland squad for training this morning ahead of tomorrow night's friendly clash with Poland.</p> Soccer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:03:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cronin-resigns-as-waterford-united-manager-14067369.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/cronin-resigns-as-waterford-united-manager-14067369.html?r=RSS <p>Gareth Cronin has resigned as Waterford United manager after two years in charge of the Suirside club.</p> Soccer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-wont-contest-violent-conduct-charge-14067368.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-wont-contest-violent-conduct-charge-14067368.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is facing a three-match ban after deciding not to contest an FA charge of violent conduct.</p> Soccer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-and-terry-fail-england-fitness-tests-14066625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-and-terry-fail-england-fitness-tests-14066625.html?r=RSS <p>Midfielders Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are the latest players ruled out of England's friendly against Germany on Wednesday.</p> Soccer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:57:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dean-kiely-the-latest-to-pull-out-of-ireland-squad-14066596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/dean-kiely-the-latest-to-pull-out-of-ireland-squad-14066596.html?r=RSS <p>Dean Kiely is the latest player to pull out of the Republic of Ireland ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Poland</p> Soccer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:38:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/barton-ruled-out-of-action-for-up-to-eight-weeks-14066476.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/barton-ruled-out-of-action-for-up-to-eight-weeks-14066476.html?r=RSS <p>Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks with a knee injury.</p> Soccer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fahey-named-topflight-player-of-year-by-pfai-14066475.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/fahey-named-topflight-player-of-year-by-pfai-14066475.html?r=RSS <p>St Patrick's Athletic midfielder Keith Fahey was named PFAI Premier Division Player of the Year last night at the association's annual awards ceremony. </p> Soccer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:05:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/everton-and-boro-continue-unbeaten-runs-14065969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/everton-and-boro-continue-unbeaten-runs-14065969.html?r=RSS <p>Everton and Middlesbrough have maintained their five-match unbeaten runs in the Premier League.</p> Soccer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-and-mcgeady-ruled-out-of-poland-clash-14065968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-and-mcgeady-ruled-out-of-poland-clash-14065968.html?r=RSS <p>Robbie Keane and Aiden McGeady have both been ruled out of the Ireland's friendly clash with Poland on Wednesday. </p> Soccer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:46:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-out-of-poland-clash-14065633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/keane-out-of-poland-clash-14065633.html?r=RSS <p>Robbie Keane has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Poland with a shoulder injury.</p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcgeady-out-of-friendly-against-poland-14065623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/mcgeady-out-of-friendly-against-poland-14065623.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic winger McGeady has been ruled out due to a calf strain.</p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-14065608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-14065608.html?r=RSS <p>Hull 2 - 2 Manchester City</p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:18:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-to-miss-englands-friendly-clash-with-germany-14065595.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/gerrard-to-miss-englands-friendly-clash-with-germany-14065595.html?r=RSS <p>Steven Gerrard's been ruled out of England's friendly in Germany on Wednesday. </p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hunt-called-up-to-play-against-poland-14065593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/hunt-called-up-to-play-against-poland-14065593.html?r=RSS <p>The Republic of Ireland squad have been training in Malahide this afternoon ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Poland.</p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:35:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-14065569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/premier-league-result-14065569.html?r=RSS <p>Everton 1 - 1 Middlesbrough</p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:34:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-have-chance-to-regain-place-at-top-of-spl-14065330.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-have-chance-to-regain-place-at-top-of-spl-14065330.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic can restore their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premier </p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:09:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-set-new-record-14065327.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-set-new-record-14065327.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea have set a new record of ten Premier League away-wins in a row, and are </p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:58:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/surprise-as-mancienne-named-to-play-against-germany-14065326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/surprise-as-mancienne-named-to-play-against-germany-14065326.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne is the surprise name in the England squad to face Germany this week.</p> Soccer Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:56:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-forward-sets-sights-on-man-utd-14065028.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/lyon-forward-sets-sights-on-man-utd-14065028.html?r=RSS <p>Karim Benzema has set his sights on a move to one of European football's elite and has revealed that Manchester United is one of his preferred destinations.</p> Soccer Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:36:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-go-top-of-the-table-14065008.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/liverpool-go-top-of-the-table-14065008.html?r=RSS <p>Liverpool have gone top of the Premier League.</p> Soccer Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:45:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-charged-with-violent-conduct-by-fa-14064727.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-charged-with-violent-conduct-by-fa-14064727.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been charged with violent conduct by the </p> Soccer Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:23:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/galway-united-secure-place-in-premier-division-14064634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/galway-united-secure-place-in-premier-division-14064634.html?r=RSS <p>Galway United have cemented their place in the League of Ireland Premier Division for next season.</p> Soccer Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/eircom-premier-to-reach-conclusion-this-evening-14063289.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/eircom-premier-to-reach-conclusion-this-evening-14063289.html?r=RSS <p>The last round of games in this season's Eircom League Premier Division take place later tonight.</p> Soccer Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:37:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/strike-action-averted-at-drogheda-united-after-lastditch-talks-14062597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/strike-action-averted-at-drogheda-united-after-lastditch-talks-14062597.html?r=RSS <p>Strike action has been averted at Drogheda United after a meeting between the players and Chairman Vincent Hoey today.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:16:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sheridan-hoping-to-hold-on-to-place-up-front-for-hoops-14062593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/sheridan-hoping-to-hold-on-to-place-up-front-for-hoops-14062593.html?r=RSS <p>Cillian Sheridan has no intention of making way for Celtic's regular strikers when they return from injury.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/van-nistelrooy-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-knee-injury-14062526.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/van-nistelrooy-to-miss-rest-of-season-with-knee-injury-14062526.html?r=RSS <p>Real Madrid have confirmed that Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to miss the rest of the Primera Liga season with a knee injury.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-under-investigation-over-cointhrowing-incident-14062517.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/drogba-under-investigation-over-cointhrowing-incident-14062517.html?r=RSS <p>Didier Drogba is being investigated by both the police and the FA following an incident in which he threw an object at Burnley fans during last night's Carling Cup match.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-go-four-points-clear-of-rangers-in-spl-14059769.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/celtic-go-four-points-clear-of-rangers-in-spl-14059769.html?r=RSS <p>Celtic have gong four points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League after a 3-0 home win over Kilmarnock last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wexford-youths-beat-longford-in-first-division-14059768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wexford-youths-beat-longford-in-first-division-14059768.html?r=RSS <p>Wexford Youths have overtaken Longford Town in the Eircom League First Division after beating the midlanders 4-2 at Flancare Park last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:47:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-and-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14059767.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/chelsea-and-liverpool-out-of-carling-cup-14059767.html?r=RSS <p>Chelsea and Liverpool are both out of this season's Carling Cup after losing their fourth-round ties last night.</p> Soccer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:41:00 +0000