http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/ http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/rodgers-im-sure-suarez-is-going-to-stay-29288554.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/rodgers-im-sure-suarez-is-going-to-stay-29288554.html LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers fully expects striker Luis Suarez to be at the club next season. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/robbie-to-miss-england-friendly-29288512.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/robbie-to-miss-england-friendly-29288512.html ROBBIE KEANE has lost his club v country battle after the LA Galaxy denied him the chance to lead Ireland out at Wembley in next week's friendly against England. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/players-call-in-pfa-over-di-canio-29288536.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/players-call-in-pfa-over-di-canio-29288536.html PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER'S ASSOCIATION (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed the union have been contacted by Sunderland players about their manager Paolo di Canio and that it is investigating the recent fines issued by the Italian. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mourinho-return-will-end-in-tears-29288558.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mourinho-return-will-end-in-tears-29288558.html CHELSEA fans want "closure" with the return of Jose Mourinho even if his anticipated second coming ends in turmoil. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/old-firm-trumps-any-russian-derby-aiden-29288569.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/old-firm-trumps-any-russian-derby-aiden-29288569.html AIDEN McGEADY believes nothing in Russian football can come close to the atmosphere of an Old Firm derby. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mcgeady-to-change-tak-29288546.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/mcgeady-to-change-tak-29288546.html AIDEN McGEADY, frustrated by a hefty six-game ban handed down when he was sent off in a Russian league game, says he will try to change his approach to his profession and keep his cool. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/rafa-a-big-success-lampard-29288561.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/rafa-a-big-success-lampard-29288561.html CHELSEA midfielder Frank Lampard believes Rafa Benitez did all that could be expected of him during his difficult period in charge of the club. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/holloway-foul-play-spurred-eagles-on-29288540.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/holloway-foul-play-spurred-eagles-on-29288540.html 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. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/moyes-in-race-to-deliver-success-29288514.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/moyes-in-race-to-deliver-success-29288514.html IF someone asked me to bet my house on whether Jose Mourinho or David Moyes could survive the next 12 months without winning a trophy, I'd have to put my money on the Chelsea manager-in-waiting. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/doyle-eyes-games-with-new-brum-deal-29288547.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/doyle-eyes-games-with-new-brum-deal-29288547.html FORMER Ireland international Colin Doyle hopes that his reward for signing a new deal with Championship side Birmingham City will be a run in the first team next season. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/wilshere-draws-line-under-injury-woes-29288556.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/wilshere-draws-line-under-injury-woes-29288556.html ARSENAL midfielder Jack Wilshere hopes the latest operation on his troublesome ankle will prove the last as he looks to recover full fitness for the new Gunners season. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/aviva-to-host-school-finals-29288550.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/aviva-to-host-school-finals-29288550.html AVIVA STADIUM will play host for the first time ever to this year's Aviva Health FAI Primary School 5s National Finals on Saturday, May 25 (12.0 to 3pm). Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/clichy-i-was-shocked-mancini-got-boot-29288560.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/clichy-i-was-shocked-mancini-got-boot-29288560.html MANCHESTER CITY defender Gael Clichy admits the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini came "as a bit of a shock". Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/etherington-be-careful-what-you-wish-for-29288567.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/etherington-be-careful-what-you-wish-for-29288567.html STOKE winger Matt Etherington is confident chairman Peter Coates will make the correct call in his search for the club's next manager. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/boost-for-bhoys-as-forrest-declared-fit-29288563.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/boost-for-bhoys-as-forrest-declared-fit-29288563.html CELTIC midfielder James Forrest has given boss Neil Lennon a boost ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup final by declaring himself fit to face Hibernian. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/sherwood-sure-bale-will-stay-at-spurs-29288565.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/sherwood-sure-bale-will-stay-at-spurs-29288565.html TIM SHERWOOD is "one million per cent" sure that Gareth Bale will stay at Tottenham this summer. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100 http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/robben-on-mission-to-end-bayern-final-curse-29288543.html http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/robben-on-mission-to-end-bayern-final-curse-29288543.html ARJEN ROBBEN is desperate to bring an end to his own Champions League hoodoo when Bayern Munich play Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final at Wembley. Soccer Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:02 +0100