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The Allianz National Leagues are in full swing, as managers aim to get their teams up to full pace ahead of the summer. After some enthralling clashes thus far, we look at ten players who have enjoyed breakthrough campaigns. Football: Lee Brennan – Tyrone Following the retirement of Sean Cavanagh, Tyrone needed somebody to fill a significant gap in the …

Watford today announced that they had parted ways with manager Marco Silva. The Premier League club added that a replacement, with no prior experience in the English top flight, was ready to be announced. This evening, they have unveiled Javi Gracia as the new gaffer, on an 18-month deal. As manager, he achieved back-to-back top-10 La Liga finishes with Málaga, famously …

It’s very much the time of year for counties to release new jerseys ahead of 2017. With the preseason tournaments fast approaching, the new kits are being unveiled, just in time for sales to skyrocket over the Christmas period. Yesterday, Waterford released their new look, and today, it’s Down’s turn. The Mourne County enjoyed an unlikely run to the Ulster …

Fresh from an All-Ireland final loss to Galway, Waterford are spending their winter plotting a return to hurling’s showpiece event in 2018, with the plan to go one step further. Considering the age profile of Derek McGrath’s team, few are writing off their chances. Meanwhile the footballers will be looking to improve on a promising but ultimately disappointing 2017, where they …

Dublin have confirmed their new senior hurling manager with a statement this morning. The Boys in Blue have been on the hunt for a new man at the helm since the departure of Ger Cunningham in July. The Cork native oversaw an ultimately disappointing three-year period, failing to hit the heights of the Anthony Daly era. Last week, the Dublin …

On Saturday, the news broke that Kieran Kingston would not return as Cork senior hurling manager. The Tracton man oversaw a remarkable rise in the Rebels’ fortunes in 2017, as they won the most unlikely of Munster titles. With a provincial title at minor and an All-Ireland at U-17, the future is bright for Cork hurling. However, Kingston has elected not to …

These are exciting times for Celtic supporters. One game away from an historic domestic treble, the Hoops held their own on their return to the Champions League earlier this season. Back-to-back wins over bitter rivals Rangers leaves the Parkhead side flying high. Brendan Rodgers’ maiden season has been deemed a huge success, with Scott Sinclair and Moussa Dembélé finding form …

The next step in majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri’s plan to take Everton back among the elite of English occurred yesterday, as news filtered through that the Toffees have agreed a land-purchase agreement to acquire a prime site on the city’s inviting waterfront. Everton will now set the wheels in motion for leaving its historic Goodison Park ground, where the Blues …

Since Claudio Ranieri’s controversial departure from Leicester City last week, attention has turned to whom his successor may be. A Premier League title is a tough act to follow, but after last night’s convincing victory over Liverpool, there is a belief that the Foxes are back to their best, and it was simply a case of the manager losing the …

Juventus have unveiled a new club logo. The new design has received mixed reviews since its release, and has not gone down well with all fans. Andrea Agnelli:il nuovo logo definisce un senso di appartenenza e uno stile che permette di comunicare il nostro modo di essere #2beJuventus pic.twitter.com/e3h8zUxGJs — JuventusFC (@juventusfc) January 16, 2017 Despite the relatively contemporary look to …

Kerry GAA have been on the search for a new hurling manager after Ciarán Carey stepped away from the set-up after a remarkable 2016. The Kingdom have today announced that Fintan O’Connor will take charge of the side for two years initially, with the option of a third. O’Connor has a wealth of experience, and there is a real belief …

Limerick GAA have released a new-look jersey ahead of 2017. The kit which was voted for by fans and made by O’Neills features some new aspects. GAA Jersey As voted by the Limerick GAA faithfuls the New jersey is now available from O Neills pic.twitter.com/VEDI3qyK8Y — Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) November 18, 2016 There is a faded crest in the background …

Two hurling managerial hot-seats have been filled this Monday evening, as Laois and Offaly have confirmed Eamonn Kelly and Kevin Ryan respectively. The O’Moore County were left without a manager after the departure of Seamus ‘Cheddar’ Plunkett. While they made huge progress under his tenure, 2016 was definitely a backwards step. However, there is an excitement that there is something …

Bath Rugby have signed Australia international centre Ben Tapuai from Western Force. The 27 year-old has amassed seven caps for the Wallabies, and will join up with the Premiership outfit in the coming weeks. Primarily an inside centre, Tapuai can also play at 13, and is an all-round footballer. Speaking to the Bath official website, he outlined his excitement at the …

Dublin GAA could be set for another stadium, as the proposed M50 ground could be back on the agenda. Currently, the Dubs own Parnell Park, which is located in Donnycarney, north of the city. However, the county board are eager to buy a plot of land at the Spawell in Templeogue, on the south side. The plan is for a …

Limerick will have new management coming into the 2017 season, and they will have new jerseys too. This isn’t entirely surprising as very few counties keep the same design year on year. For a lot of teams however, a change is forced if a new sponsor comes on board. This isn’t the case for the Shannonsiders who are still going …

Cavan have appointed a new football manager this evening, according to Colm Keys of the Irish Independent. Terry Hyland departed at the end of the 2016 season, and on Monday night the county board made the decision on his successor. Former Tyrone star Mattie McGleenan will take charge of the Breffni County next season. Former Tyrone player Mattie McGleenan will …

Laois have announced Peter Creedon as the new manager of the senior footballers. The O’Moore County endured a mixed 2016 Championship. Having drawn Dublin after beating Wicklow in the Leinster Championship, they did not disgrace themselves against the reigning All-Ireland champions. They then went on to beat Armagh (twice) in the first round of the qualifiers, but came up short …