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Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Remembering the greatest League of Ireland team of all time
David Crawley remembers the biggest game of his career. He had just turned 27, was in the second year of his contract, commuting from Dundalk to Dublin every day with nothing bar a dream in his head and a pair of boots in his car. Shelbourne had given him a chance, and now, here he was, fulfilling it. Deportivo La Coruna were the opposition, a place in the group stages of the Champions League the prize. Read more: 'It's just to threaten them a little so they behave themselves' - Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds Read more: Ireland international Robbie Brady makes decision on club future 'This could change your lives if you win,' the team were told the night before the second leg of that game at the Riazor Stadium on Spain's northwest coast. The person addressing the team was Shels secretary Ollie Byrne, a dreamer if ever there was one, but now someone who was seeing his vision turn into a reality. 'When people talk about the greatest League of Ireland teams that there have ever been, the same names come up time after time,' Crawley says. 'You hear about Shamrock Rovers in the '80s, the Shamrock Rovers side now, the Dundalk team under Stephen Kenny. 'But that Shelbourne team that Ollie Byrne and Pat Fenlon put together was something else. 'We had quality players fighting for each position. 'And in Pat we had one of the best managers the League has ever had. He was passionate, driven, prepared, organised, clever. I loved playing under him and was lucky to have played for so many great managers: Jim McLaughlin, Dermot Keely, Martin Murray amongst others. 'Pat and I clicked. 'Plus, the big thing is, he gave me memories that I will never forget. 'And it is only when you retire that you appreciate what you had. No one can take away either the memories or the medals. 'No one can take away what we achieved that summer in 2004, that European run when we defeated a tough Icelandic side (KR Reykjavik) in round one, Hajduk Split in round two, and then faced the previous year's semi-finalists in round three. 'With half an hour to go in the second leg of that game, we had a chance to go 1-0 ahead. I'll never forget it because I was involved in the build-up to it, playing a one-two with Ollie Cahill, crossing it in for Jason Byrne. 'Jayo got a great connection to his header but the keeper (Jose Molina) was top class. 'That was our what-if moment. No blame goes on Jason because he was unreal for us, a brilliant pro, a brilliant fella. We were just unfortunate.' And yet they were also hugely lucky that the planets aligned, the greatest team the league has seen put together by one of its finest managers. Together they went on a run, winning three league titles in Crawley's time there, as well as embarking on that European run. Yet that's only one part of his career story. The other parts, the two First Division titles he won with Dundalk, as well as the 2002 FAI Cup he took back to his home town as captain, are equally unforgettable. Success had been like smoke for him; there for him to see and smell, impossible for him to grab hold of. As a kid he went across to Manchester City as a 15-year-old, callously told by the club hierarchy that it would be too late if he delayed his departure another year. Homesickness struck. So he came home and while Dundalk offered a lifeline, his timing was unfortunate, as he was too young to be part of the 1995 league winning side, but too old to still be around when Kenny arrived to rejuvenate the club in 2013. Instead he was there during the wilderness years, suffering two relegations while also winning the Cup and those two First Division titles. Crawley said: 'To be a Dundalk man and to captain the club to the Cup is a massive thing for me, a proud, proud memory. 'I loved my time there.' Yet when they got relegated in 2002 and Shels called, he knew he had to answer it. He says: 'I was scared but I wanted to prove myself because I knew inside my head that I was good enough. 'And it was an amazing experience, regularly being in TV games, winning leagues, playing in Europe. 'I never drank or smoked in my life. I had the right attitude. The game was good to me.' And he was good to it.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Davide Ancelotti 'interested' in Deportivo as Rangers boss search faces two pronged hijack attempt
The Glasgow giants are not the only club chasing the Italian coach this summer In-demand Davide Ancelotti is reportedly "interested" in stepping into the Deportivo La Coruna hotseat - despite surging ahead as the favourite for the Rangers job. His dad Carlo revealed on Wednesday that Ancelotti was in talks with multiple clubs about stepping into the top job in the dugout after leaving Real Madrid. After working with his dad at Bayern Munich, Napoli, Everton and at the Bernabeu, Davide is going it alone US pharmaceutical tycoon Andrew Cavenagh - who is spearheading the San Francisco 49ers-backed takeover of Rangers - is lining up face-to-face talks with Ancelotti and Russell Martin after Record Sport exclusively revealed Steven Gerrard has turned down the chance to be considered for the vacancy. But there could also be a battle to land Ancelotti with reports in Spain claiming that Ancelotti is keen on a switch to the Segunda Division after an ambitious approach. Estadio Deportivo report that current boss Oscar Gilsanz's future has yet to be decided after a disappointing campaign which failed to end in promotion to La Liga. It is claimed the club has "expressed interest" in an appointment which has caught the attention of Ancelotti despite ongoing talks with Rangers with the opportunity "in his sights". And the Scottish Premiership side could be facing a second attempted hijack of the deal from newly-promoted Serie A side Pisa. Sesta Sports claim that the Italian coach has seen his named floated as a replacement for Filippo Inzaghi. The former Italy striker faces an uncertain future despite leading the club back to the Italian top flight after breakdown in the relationship with the club's owner Alexander Knaster and CEO Giovanni Corrado. It is claimed that Ancelotti's name has been "suggested" as a replacement with a Light Blues' contract still to be signed. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Champions League club announce recovery of Arsenal cult hero, 36, from tuberculosis – then release him in same statement
PSV Eindhoven striker Lucas Perez is "recovering well" from tuberculosis after being diagnosed in March. The 36-year-old has been fighting the illness for the last two months, having contracted it just weeks after joining PSV on a short-term deal. 2 2 Following his diagnosis, GGD Brabant-Zuidoost - the public health department in Eindhoven - monitored the situation to ensure that no other player was infected. But a club statement from PSV has now confirmed that Perez was the only star affected. The Dutch side also revealed that he is now out of quarantine. Perez is "recovering well" and will now fly back to Spain to continue his rehabilitation. The former Arsenal man said: "I am healthy again, I am working very hard to be in top shape next season and I am very happy to be back." Despite his recovery, Perez will not continue with PSV due to his contract expiring. That means he is set to become a free agent next month. The striker made just three appearances for PSV after joining at the end of February. His Eredivise campaign was abruptly cut short as a result of his illness. Before joining PSV, Perez enjoyed a fourth spell with Deportivo La Coruna. Lucas Perez signs for Arsenal He terminated his contract in January for "personal reasons" after requesting to leave. The striker has also played for the likes of Rayo Vallecano, Karpaty Lviv, PAOK, Alaves, Elche and Cadiz. He spent a short time at Arsenal from 2016 to 2018 after joining from Deportivo in a £17.1million deal and made 21 appearances. A one-year stint at West Ham then followed. The tuberculosis symptoms to watch out for TB is a potentially serious condition, but it can be cured if it's treated with the right antibiotics. It normally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, including the bones, brain, lymph glands, kidneys, spine, skin, and stomach. If you have TB in your lungs, the most common symptoms are: A persistent cough that lasts more than three weeks and usually brings up phlegm, which may be bloody Breathlessness that gradually gets worse Lack of appetite and weight loss A high temperature Night sweats If you have TB in other parts of your body, you may have symptoms such as: Swollen glands Body ache Swollen joints Tummy ache Dark pee Headaches Being sick Feeling confused A stiff neck A rash Source: Asthma and Lung UK
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cesc Fabregas confirms Como's plans to buy Chelsea and Arsenal target Yeremay Hernandez
Como have made interesting signings ever since they have been promoted to the Serie A. It seems that they are making a remarkable young core under Cesc Fabregas in Nico Paz, Maxence Caquaret, Maximo Perrone, Assane Diao and Alex Valle. As per the latest news from Fabrizio Romano, it seems that they will add a new youngster to the list – Yeremay Hernandez. Yeremay Hernandez is a 22 year old winger who currently plays for Deportivo La Coruna in the Spanish second tier. He is an extremely exciting talent, whose dribbling numbers this season have been among the best in the world. Big Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea have been scouting the winger but it seems like Como will beat them in the race as they prepare to pay the player's €30m release clause. When asked about it, manager Cesc Fabregas seemed to all but confirm that Yeremay would become one of Como's early signings in the transfer window. 'We are following Yeremay, yes… he's an excellent player'. Kaulik Mitra | GIFN
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Schar extends Newcastle stay until summer of 2026
Newcastle defender Fabian Schar has extended his contract at the club until the summer of 2026. The Switzerland international joined the Magpies from Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna in July 2018. Schar, 33, has made 221 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle and recently helped them win the Carabao Cup, the club's first domestic trophy since they lifted the FA Cup in 1955. His previous deal had been set to expire at the end of June. "It's been a very good few weeks for everybody at Newcastle after winning the Carabao Cup and I'm really happy now to sign another contract with this amazing club," Schar said. He has played 33 times for Newcastle this term, with the club fifth in the Premier League and challenging for a place in next season's Champions League. Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe added: "Fabian has been outstanding in my time at the club. As well as his performances on the pitch, he has shown a fantastic attitude in the group. "He has been the heartbeat of the club's season so far, and he'll continue to be a key player for us as we strive to finish as high in the table as possible." Tonali's goal - A cross? A shot? Or 'throbby wobbler'? Did Tonali mean his goal? You decide Latest Newcastle news, analysis and fan views Get Newcastle news sent straight to your phone
