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Ex-footballer Joey Barton appears in court charged with assault - Homepage - Western People
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (318+ words) By Eleanor Barlow, Press Association Former footballer Joey Barton has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with an assault near a golf club. The 43-year-old, from Widnes, Cheshire, is accused of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm along…...
Liverpool produce second-half blitz at Wolves - Ireland & world sport - Western People
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (626+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Defender Andy Robertson was the unlikely architect of Liverpool's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Wolves which eased some of the pressure on head coach Arne Slot. The Scotland captain broke the deadlock with his first goal…...
Major blow to champions as attacking duo transfer - GAA - Western People
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (232+ words) Ballina Stephenites have seen two members of their all conquering championship winning side transfer to clubs in Australia. Picture: INPHO/James Lawlor Mayo senior football champions Ballina Stephenites have been dealt a significant blow in their attempt to lift the…...
Man City boss Pep Guardiola continues criticism of ‘sensitive’ referees - Ireland & world sport - Western People
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (493+ words) By Andy Hampson, Press Association Pep Guardiola has doubled down on his criticism of referee Farai Hallam following Manchester City's clash with Wolves last weekend. Guardiola accused Hallam, who was taking charge of his first Premier League game, of attempting…...
Arne Slot ‘understands’ Liverpool fans booing after draw with Burnley - Ireland & world sport - Western People
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Liverpool head coach Arne Slot accepted it was understandable fans booed after they failed to beat struggling Burnley at Anfield. Florian Wirtz's first-half goal " after Dominik Szoboszlai had missed a penalty " barely reflected the hosts…...
Liverpool drop points as Burnley battle to draw at Anfield - Ireland & world sport - Western People
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (545+ words) By Carl Markham, Press Association Liverpool's inability to manage games cost them dearly again as they dropped points in a one-sided 1-1 draw at home to struggling Burnley, who have not won in 13 Premier League matches. Even a virtuoso performance from…...
Leeds come from behind to beat Derby and reach FA Cup fourth round - Ireland & world sport - Western People
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (445+ words) By Mark Walker, Press Association Willy Gnonto and Ao Tanaka scored quickfire second-half goals to help Leeds hit back for a comfortable 3-1 win at Derby in the third round of the FA Cup. Gnonto and Tanaka struck in the space…...
Injury forces change of referee for replay - GAA - Western People
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (142+ words) Kevin Connelly has been drafted in to referee Saturday's Mayo SFC final replay as an eleventh hour replacement for James Regan. Mayo GAA have confirmed a change of referee for Saturday's replay of the county senior football championship final. James…...
Chelsea claim controversial derby victory over Fulham to maintain strong start - Ireland & world sport - Western People
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (552+ words) By Robert O'Connor, PA Chelsea recorded a controversial 2-0 west London derby victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge to maintain their strong start to the Premier League season. The scoreline however was hardly a reflection of the visitors" role in a…...
Research shows 41% of Irish people would like to foster children - Homepage - Western People
1+ year, 9+ hour ago (216+ words) 59 per cent of people have thought about fostering with 41 per cent saying they may in the future. This is from research carried out by Five Rivers Fostering, to help determine why we are not recruiting enough foster carers in Ireland....