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The Irish Sun
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Aged like milk on a windowsill in July' – Watch BBC's GAA pundits ALL predict Donegal to beat Kerry
ONE should always take care when picking against Kerry in the latter stages of the All-Ireland Championship. Once again the Aristocrats came alive upon making their return to Croke Park for consecutive Advertisement 3 Mickey Harte famously got the better of Kerry throughout the 2000s Credit: @BBCSPORTNI 3 Dublin legend Philly McMahon was the sole non-Ulster native on the panel Credit: @BBCSPORTNI 3 Captain Gavin White was named Man of the Match after a barnstorming display The Kingdom truly made a mockery of their supposed vulnerability against Ulster opposition on their way to what must be Granted, they do now have a record-extending 39 to look back on so perhaps the above statement is an example of being a prisoner of the moment. But the satisfaction of the players and fans alike must be further bolstered by watching videos such as this one from BBC Sport wherein Mickey Harte, Conor McManus, Philly McMahon and Oisin McConville ALL tipped Donegal to win on Sunday. In their defence, it's always easy to be wise after the event and the reality is that most experts and supporters viewed it as a virtual coin flip match-up. Advertisement Read More On GAA You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who predicted a 10-point margin of victory with the nature of Kerry's dominance being a stunning sight no matter your rooting allegiances. Nonetheless, social media being social media, plenty of users have referred back to the BBC's X post where their analysts stuck their necks out over who would be lifting Sam Maguire. Conor quipped: "Aged like milk on a windowsill in July!" Meanwhile David noted there were a few similarly red faces after the hurling showpiece, adding: "A bit like the hurling so-called experts got it all wrong." Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Lastly, Kieran joked: "Time to split Kerry in half." The homecoming celebrations down south Kerry GAA star leads All-Ireland homecoming celebrations from HIS pub in front of huge street parade Monday's initial homecoming Paul Geaney owns a pub in the coastal town and summed up the merry occasion they savoured every minute of across the evening. Advertisement The now three-time All-Ireland winner hailed: "We're out in Dingle tonight. A few weeks ago David asked ye all to come out and back and ye did." As the camera panned over the whole street, the 34-year-old went on to compare it to New Year's Eve such was the turn-out. He added: "This is unbelievable to be a part of. It's probably the best we've ever seen for Kerry. I'm emotional but we're enjoying every minute of it." The instance he referenced about talisman Advertisement Looking ahead to returning to "I'm not sure they realise the impact they can have on us in Croke Park. When we hear that Kerry crowd behind you it's worth five and six points to you in a game.' FANS FOLLOWED So it proved as while That improved connection was evident in further wins against northern opposition. Advertisement The question mark hanging over their 2026 tilt for number 40 is whether boss Jack 0'Connor
Extra.ie
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Rory McIlroy steps out in green jacket for first time on home soil
Jonathan Browne 16/07/2025 Ahead of this week's Open Championship in his homeland, Rory McIlroy has donned his newly won Green Jacket at Royal Portrush. The Holywood man completed the career Grand Slam in April when he won The Masters after a play-off against Justin Rose. It also marked his first major title in over a decade. Of course when you win the Master you also receive the coveted Green Jacket, which winners get to keep and bring home for a year before returning it to Augusta National for the next Masters where it is stored in the Champions Locker Room. — BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) July 15, 2025 McIlroy was spotted by cameras walking through Royal Portrush in his Green Jacket as he attended The Association of Golf Writers' annual dinner where he also received the award of 2024 Golfer of the Year. Rory McIlroy receives the AGW 2024 Golfer of The Year award from Philip Reid the Chairman of The Association of Golf Writers at their annual dinner at Royal Portrush Golf Club. Pic:It's just another award McIlroy gets to add to his tally this year after also winning The Players' Championship and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am as well as The Masters. McIlroy is looking to add his second Open Championship this week at Royal Portrush. McIlroy is all too familiar with the course, having previously broken the record on the old course when he was just 16. But at the least McIlroy will be looking to better his last appearance at Portrush when a first round 79 led to him missing the cut and being out of his so called 'home' tournament before the weekend. McIlroy spoke openly about the pressure he felt back in 2019, but with The Masters win in the bag now all pressure if off. Rory McIlroy interacts with fans as he walks to the 2nd tee during practice. Pic: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images After a slight slump following his Masters win, McIlroy is back in fine form with a good finish in the Travelers Championship and a tied second place finish at last weekend's Scottish Open. McIlroy is second-favourite with the bookies behind World Number 1 Scottie Scheffler and will get his tournament underway on Thursday at 3:10pm where he's grouped with Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas. A McIlroy free of the shackles of pressure is one to watch out for. He's arguably playing the best golf of his career right now and there's no doubt a win in Portrush will be the icing on top of this year's cake for McIlroy.
Glasgow Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Christian Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark
An early own goal from former Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg put Michael O'Neill's side on top but Gustav Isaksen levelled in first-half stoppage time before Eriksen swept home the winner in the 67th minute. It was a second successive friendly defeat for Michael O'Neill's side, after March's 5-1 thrashing in Sweden, but was a much better defensive performance away to top-level opposition in their penultimate match before the World Cup qualifying campaign starts in Luxembourg in September. O'Neill made seven changes from that heavy loss in Stockholm, with Conor Bradley, Trai Hume and Daniel Ballard among those returning while Conor Hazard started in goal. The starting eleven had an average age of just 23.4. Denmark take the lead⚽ Christian Eriksen makes no mistake from close range! 🎯#BBCFootball — BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) June 7, 2025 The Parken Stadium produced its usual rowdy atmosphere before kick-off but was silenced six minutes in. Good Northern Ireland pressure in the corner forced Denmark's 18-year-old debutant Lucas Hogsberg into a poor ball out of defence and the bright Justin Devenny quickly intercepted. The Crystal Palace man, starting at left wing-back, cut into the box and his cross deflected off Joachim Andersen before Hojbjerg, under pressure from Shea Charles, turned the ball into his own net. Isaksen looked like Denmark's best outlet early on as the Lazio winger showed good trickery to break into the box more than once, but he was guilty of a dive while in a foot race with Northern Ireland skipper Hume, not fooling Cypriot referee Menelaos Antoniou. It's all over in Copenhagen. — Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) June 7, 2025 Denmark, who are in Scotland's World Cup qualifying group, unsurprisingly bossed possession but frustrations grew as Northern Ireland defended well, with Ballard heading away a succession of crosses. It took until the second minute of time added on for Denmark to register a shot on target but when they did, they scored. Isaksen, having moved into a central area, was found by Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard on the edge of the box and curled a shot around Hume into the bottom corner of Hazard's net. It was Hazard's last involvement. The Plymouth goalkeeper, who had needed treatment after an earlier collision with Rasmus Hojlund, was replaced by Pierce Charles at the break. Pegged back, Northern Ireland struggled to get forward again. Bradley was having a quiet night and Dion Charles, surely low on confidence after a goalless start to life at Huddersfield, was unable to hold the ball up. Michael O'Neill named a young side (Brian Lawless/PA) Denmark were applying the pressure and Pierce Charles had to get down smartly to keep out Christian Norgaard's header. Then, from a corner, Ballard headed Andersen's header off the line before Hume made another goal-line block to deny Hogsberg. It was turning into a drab match but Denmark took the lead as they cut Northern Ireland open too easily. Isaksen's low cross was deflected by both Hume and Ballard before Eriksen, who ghosted away from Shea Charles, tucked in his 45th international goal. Mika Biereth was denied a third by an offside flag and Pierce Charles was kept busy, making an excellent double save from Mathias Kvistgaarden and Morten Hjulmand late on.
Powys County Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Christian Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark
Northern Ireland suffered a friendly defeat in Copenhagen as Christian Eriksen got the winner in a 2-1 comeback victory for Denmark. An early own goal from former Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg put Michael O'Neill's side on top but Gustav Isaksen levelled in first-half stoppage time before Eriksen swept home the winner in the 67th minute. It was a second successive friendly defeat for Michael O'Neill's side, after March's 5-1 thrashing in Sweden, but was a much better defensive performance away to top-level opposition in their penultimate match before the World Cup qualifying campaign starts in Luxembourg in September. O'Neill made seven changes from that heavy loss in Stockholm, with Conor Bradley, Trai Hume and Daniel Ballard among those returning while Conor Hazard started in goal. The starting eleven had an average age of just 23.4. Denmark take the lead⚽ Christian Eriksen makes no mistake from close range! 🎯 #BBCFootball — BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) June 7, 2025 The Parken Stadium produced its usual rowdy atmosphere before kick-off but was silenced six minutes in. Good Northern Ireland pressure in the corner forced Denmark's 18-year-old debutant Lucas Hogsberg into a poor ball out of defence and the bright Justin Devenny quickly intercepted. The Crystal Palace man, starting at left wing-back, cut into the box and his cross deflected off Joachim Andersen before Hojbjerg, under pressure from Shea Charles, turned the ball into his own net. Isaksen looked like Denmark's best outlet early on as the Lazio winger showed good trickery to break into the box more than once, but he was guilty of a dive while in a foot race with Northern Ireland skipper Hume, not fooling Cypriot referee Menelaos Antoniou. It's all over in Copenhagen. — Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) June 7, 2025 Denmark, who are in Scotland's World Cup qualifying group, unsurprisingly bossed possession but frustrations grew as Northern Ireland defended well, with Ballard heading away a succession of crosses. It took until the second minute of time added on for Denmark to register a shot on target but when they did, they scored. Isaksen, having moved into a central area, was found by Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard on the edge of the box and curled a shot around Hume into the bottom corner of Hazard's net. It was Hazard's last involvement. The Plymouth goalkeeper, who had needed treatment after an earlier collision with Rasmus Hojlund, was replaced by Pierce Charles at the break. Pegged back, Northern Ireland struggled to get forward again. Bradley was having a quiet night and Dion Charles, surely low on confidence after a goalless start to life at Huddersfield, was unable to hold the ball up. Denmark were applying the pressure and Pierce Charles had to get down smartly to keep out Christian Norgaard's header. Then, from a corner, Ballard headed Andersen's header off the line before Hume made another goal-line block to deny Hogsberg. It was turning into a drab match but Denmark took the lead as they cut Northern Ireland open too easily. Isaksen's low cross was deflected by both Hume and Ballard before Eriksen, who ghosted away from Shea Charles, tucked in his 45th international goal.
The Herald Scotland
07-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Christian Eriksen nets winner as Northern Ireland suffer defeat in Denmark
It was a second successive friendly defeat for Michael O'Neill's side, after March's 5-1 thrashing in Sweden, but was a much better defensive performance away to top-level opposition in their penultimate match before the World Cup qualifying campaign starts in Luxembourg in September. O'Neill made seven changes from that heavy loss in Stockholm, with Conor Bradley, Trai Hume and Daniel Ballard among those returning while Conor Hazard started in goal. The starting eleven had an average age of just 23.4. Denmark take the lead⚽ Christian Eriksen makes no mistake from close range! 🎯#BBCFootball — BBC SPORT NI (@BBCSPORTNI) June 7, 2025 The Parken Stadium produced its usual rowdy atmosphere before kick-off but was silenced six minutes in. Good Northern Ireland pressure in the corner forced Denmark's 18-year-old debutant Lucas Hogsberg into a poor ball out of defence and the bright Justin Devenny quickly intercepted. The Crystal Palace man, starting at left wing-back, cut into the box and his cross deflected off Joachim Andersen before Hojbjerg, under pressure from Shea Charles, turned the ball into his own net. Isaksen looked like Denmark's best outlet early on as the Lazio winger showed good trickery to break into the box more than once, but he was guilty of a dive while in a foot race with Northern Ireland skipper Hume, not fooling Cypriot referee Menelaos Antoniou. It's all over in Copenhagen. — Northern Ireland (@NorthernIreland) June 7, 2025 Denmark, who are in Scotland's World Cup qualifying group, unsurprisingly bossed possession but frustrations grew as Northern Ireland defended well, with Ballard heading away a succession of crosses. It took until the second minute of time added on for Denmark to register a shot on target but when they did, they scored. Isaksen, having moved into a central area, was found by Brentford's Mikkel Damsgaard on the edge of the box and curled a shot around Hume into the bottom corner of Hazard's net. It was Hazard's last involvement. The Plymouth goalkeeper, who had needed treatment after an earlier collision with Rasmus Hojlund, was replaced by Pierce Charles at the break. Pegged back, Northern Ireland struggled to get forward again. Bradley was having a quiet night and Dion Charles, surely low on confidence after a goalless start to life at Huddersfield, was unable to hold the ball up. Michael O'Neill named a young side (Brian Lawless/PA) Denmark were applying the pressure and Pierce Charles had to get down smartly to keep out Christian Norgaard's header. Then, from a corner, Ballard headed Andersen's header off the line before Hume made another goal-line block to deny Hogsberg. It was turning into a drab match but Denmark took the lead as they cut Northern Ireland open too easily. Isaksen's low cross was deflected by both Hume and Ballard before Eriksen, who ghosted away from Shea Charles, tucked in his 45th international goal. Mika Biereth was denied a third by an offside flag and Pierce Charles was kept busy, making an excellent double save from Mathias Kvistgaarden and Morten Hjulmand late on.
