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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Rangers cult hero approached by historic SPFL club for vacant manager's job with Celtic legend Scott Brown also in frame
It's an exciting group of coaches linked to the vacancy GET IT DUN Rangers cult hero approached by historic SPFL club for vacant manager's job with Celtic legend Scott Brown also in frame DUNDEE have made an approach to interview David Healy for their manager's job. The Dark Blues have been granted permission from Linfield to speak to the ex-Rangers and Northern Ireland striker. Advertisement 2 David Healy is in talks with Dundee Credit: Pacemaker 2 David Healy back in his playing days Credit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow Healy has been offered a new deal to stay in Belfast but still wants to hold discussions with the Premiership club. The 45-year-old almost moved to Scotland need to join Raith Rovers last summer but backed out at the 11th hour to stay at Windsor Park. Raith thought he had accepted the job and were ready to announce him when he backtracked. Dundee chief John Nelms and adviser Gordon Strachan have been whittling down a long list of candidates since sacking Tony Docherty nearly a fortnight ago. Advertisement Healy has made the first cut along with Shaun Maloney, Scott Brown, Steven Pressley and others. Dundee need to sign up several out of contract players and start building a squad for next season, so their boss search will crank up in the coming days. Dens chiefs plan to hold talks with several of their potential bosses this week. Dundee avoided the drop this season by just four points. Advertisement Their league struggles were worsened by the success of city rivals Dundee United. Jim Goodwin steered the Tannadice outfit to a fourth placed finish, giving them a place in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. What next for Rangers after American takeover is confirmed? Healy has been in charge of Linfield since 2015. During that time the team has won six NIFL Premiership titles, two Irish Cups and three NIFL Cups. Advertisement Healy is the top goalscorer in the history of the Northern Ireland national team and earned himself cult hero status at Leeds United, Preston North End and Rangers. He only joined Rangers towards the end of his playing days but made an impact on the Ibrox faithful. He scored five goals in 24 appearances during his two-year spell in Govan and was part of the 2010-11 league and League Cup-winning side. In 495 games for Linfield, Healy has recorded 315 wins, 78 draws and 102 losses. Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Belfast Telegraph
a day ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Linfield finally offer David Healy a new deal… but allow him to talk to Scottish Premiership side
Exclusive | Linfield have given David Healy permission to speak to Dundee about their vacant manager's position, Sunday Life Sport can reveal. The Blues have also offered Healy a new contract, but the interest from the Scottish Premiership side has left a question mark over his future at Windsor Park.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Preview: Irish promotion hopes on the line in Istanbul
Istanbul. A vast city shaped by the influences of former empires; decorated with Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, its skyline punctured by modern high-rise tower blocks. The old and the new. The Republic of Ireland have arrived into this cultural melting pot with tectonic plates shifting beneath the squad's foundations. Niamh Fahey, Diane Caldwell and Julie-Ann Russell are all gone; soon Louise Quinn will follow them, the defender set to officially retire after the two friendlies against the USA at the end of June. These great servants have left an indelible mark on the women's game, but the void they leave behind must be filled. It's an opportunity for the new figures to rise. Erin Healy is the most recent addition to the setup and her call-up is interesting. The San Diego-born attacker played college football with Gonzaga University in Washington but had no pressing ambition to pursue a professional career, lining up a job in accounting. A successful stint in Portugal with Club de Albergaria changed her perspective. Healy moved to Adelaide in September 2024 - the same month she received her Irish citizenship - and the rest is history. Boss Carla Ward had suggested the 24-year-old A-League star was closing in on a move to Europe, potentially the WSL, so it was a surprise to see Adelaide announce earlier this week that Healy is staying Down Under for the 2025/26 campaign. That's going to be one hell of a commute. First, she must make a good enough impression to ensure Ward wants her back. Charlton's Melisa Filis was called up in Ward's first camp, didn't play a minute, and hasn't been seen since. In February 2023, Vera Pauw gave Australia-born Deborah-Anne De La Harpe her shot in a friendly against China in Spain. De La Harpe was taken off at half-time. She also hasn't been seen since. These are the type of call-ups that Ward really needs to get right. Guided by the FAI's Head of Talent ID and Recruitment Aidan Price, Ireland are scouring the globe for eligible talents, with many players actively reaching out to the association to let them know they are willing and able to represent the Girls in Green. That's no bad thing, but Ward is simultaneously trying to nurture the young talent playing in the League of Ireland. She's been very positive about the league's quality, while acknowledging that the step up to international football is steep. Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers) and Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne) are the only to home-based players in the current squad. If Healy doesn't cut the mustard, there'll be understandable groans of frustration within the league that she's been given this chance while others are overlooked. Still, it makes sense to draft in someone of her age and profile. Of the 24 players in the panel, only six are under 25: Tyler Toland (23), Abbie Larkin (20), Healy (24), Jessie Stapleton (20), Emily Murphy (22) and Aoibheann Clancy (21). Omitting the soon-to-be-retired Quinn, 12 of the 23 will be aged 30 or over by the time the World Cup qualifiers begin next spring. Ward is trying to build for the future while getting results along the way. It's a tricky task. But Ireland could do with unearthing more good footballers in the 22 to 28 age bracket to strengthen their chances of making it to Brazil in 2027 and the 2029 Euros. For the moment, the focus is on getting back to League A of the Nations League, which would boost Ireland's seeding for World Cup qualification. The Group 2 winners go straight up, second place sends you into a two-legged promotion/relegation play-off against one of the League A third-placed teams. Truth be told, two more competitive games in the autumn would be no harm as the team wades through a period of transition. They'll be braced for a physical battle this evening against a decent Turkish outfit. Necla Gungor Kiragasi set her players up in a 4-4-2 block in Dublin instructing the likes of Ebru Topcu and Busem Seker to bite into tackles on a bad pitch. They duly obliged. Ireland laboured to a 1-0 victory but the visitors very nearly pinched a point at the death when Arzu Karabulut spurned a great opportunity. In their four Nations League games to date the Turks have conceded five goals - three of them coming in a 3-0 away loss to Slovenia, who really do look like a coming team. They're a tough nut to crack, so Ireland will need guile and patience here. Leanne Kiernan (quad) and Heather Payne (Achilles) are both out so Abbie Larkin could get a run from the start. Healy, the newbie, might feature off the bench at some point. She's impressed Ward and her staff in training this week, and is a bit of a wild card if the visitors are struggling to break Turkey down. Captain Katie McCabe trained yesterday having linked up with the squad on Wednesday. The Dubliner is coming back down to earth after helping Arsenal to a magnificent Champions League final win against Barcelona. Ward has said she's raring to go but McCabe has been managing a calf niggle for a while now and might be held in reserve; especially with the Slovenia game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in mind. Kyra Carusa will lead the line having missed the 2-1 defeat of Greece due to a quad injury, while Megan Connolly is also back in the frame after missing that March window. As for Louise Quinn? Don't be surprised to see her make a cameo up top if Ireland need a goal. Ward has said she won't be afraid to use Campbell's big throws and Quinn's aerial prowess if she needs to. A big winner would be another sweet moment in what's been a superb Ireland career. Prediction: Turkey 0-1 Republic of Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SQUAD Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic) Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Louise Quinn (Unattached), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Unattached), Katie McCabe (Arsenal) Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne)
Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry GAA to recruit full-time commercial director to ‘generate substantial revenue growth'
On Tuesday, Kerry GAA publicly advertised the new position, with Red Chair Recruitment in Killarney handling the process. The job specification says the commercial director will 'create and implement a commercial strategy that focuses on new fundraising models, including grant applications as well as identifying, developing and implementing new commercial opportunities to generate substantial revenue growth.' The chosen candidate will work alongside the Kerry County Board Executive, and be responsible for asset management and new developments at the Centre of Excellence in Currans and other new developments across the county to ensure best outcome for Kerry GAA. Kerry GAA has an annual turnover of several million euros, with overall income of €4.6m in 2024 and total expenditure of €4.1m the same year. Commercial income accounted for almost €1.3m of that total. Fundraising income in 2024 accounted for just €148,000 – down from €401,000 the year before, although that was because of €245,000 for the player holiday fund in 2023 because Kerry reached the All-Ireland final. In his report to convention last December, Kerry GAA treasurer Paudie Healy told delegates: 'Our commercial income for 2024 has reached an impressive €1,286,676, marking a significant increase of 11.8% over 2023. This robust growth reflects the strength of our partnerships and the unwavering support of our sponsors. 'While we celebrate these achievements, it is imperative that we intensify efforts to grow commercial income on all fronts – locally, nationally, and internationally. As the demands on our resources and facilities will continue to expand, Kerry GAA must remain a trailblazer on and off the field. To ensure we maintain our leadership and drive future success, we must aggressively pursue new opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships, and extend our reach globally.' Mr Healy also told delegates that while his 'commitment to delivering the best financial management practices for Kerry GAA remains unwavering, it must be noted, as operational demands increase, so too will the need for skilled personnel and additional resources. These efforts will ensure that Kerry GAA continues to uphold best practices in financial governance.' Kerry GAA's full-time secretary, Peter Twiss, echoed Mr Healy's comment when Mr Twiss told delegated: 'Fundraising and commercial activity continues to play an ever-increasing role in the workings of the Board. As will be evident in our County Strategic Plan, the need to take on a full-time commercial person would, I believe, be a necessary next step. 'How this works alongside a voluntary led Board will require some thought, but it is obvious that the demands on the volunteer in this most important of areas is too much and very dependent on people having time and skill to build up a coherent and effective structure.' ADVERTISEMENT It would seem that the new full-time commercial director will be tasked with taking some of the strain off the treasurer and finance committee with regard to increasing revenue through commercial partnerships, sponsorship and fundraising. Speaking on the recruitment process, Kerry GAA chairperson Patrick O'Sullivan said: 'This is an exciting opportunity for someone to shape the future of Kerry GAA. We are seeking someone to work alongside our County Board to manage asset development and new projects at our Centre of Excellence and other locations across the county. 'We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about Kerry GAA with entrepreneurial leadership, organisational skills, and knowledge in business, finance, fundraising, and sponsorship. 'We see this role as an opportunity for Kerry GAA to increase commercial activities to generate substantial revenue growth, improve facilities and resources, and integrate the Kerry Ladies Football Association and Kerry Camogie. For the right person, this is an opportunity not only play a part in the future of Kerry GAA across the county but to help shape it.' The position is for a fixed-term contract of three years, with the remuneration package offering a base salary, performance related commission, pension, company car, and paid expenses and flexible working options. Those wishing to apply can do so here:
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
'Excitement, surrealness' - New Ireland call-up proud to represent late grandfather
THE PHONE CALL confirming Erin Healy's first Ireland call-up last week was a special one. It brought 'every emotion' for her and her family, the US-born attacker qualifying for the Girls In Green through her late grandfather, Hugh McGuire, originally from Clones, Co. Monaghan. 'It was an unreal experience, something I'd been working super hard for, something I'm super grateful for and it's exciting to be here,' says Healy on a Zoom call from Istanbul ahead of Friday's penultimate Nations League game against Türkiye. 'It was just an emotion of excitement, surrealness. Now I can just kind of play through my grandfather and make him proud. He passed away around eight years ago. I know he'd be excited for me.' Advertisement Her mother, Maureen — McGuire's daughter — is particularly proud. 'She wanted to try to get out for one of the games in this camp but it's not going to work out this time.' Healy's journey to this point has been interesting. The 42 mapped it last week: From La Mesa in San Diego to Adelaide United, where she caught Carla Ward's eye in the A-League Women's. The 24-year-old came close to quitting football after college, instead focusing on her career as an accountant, but gave it another shot in the Portuguese top-flight with Club de Albergaria before pushing herself further in Australia. 'I fell in love with (football) again, I found the fun in it. And I think I'm at my best when I'm having fun. The Portuguese League showed I had more potential so I wanted to go to another team and another league to see how well I did there to see whether I continue soccer or finish it. I'm happy to be still here and still playing and now I want to make a career out of it.' First day done for Erin Healy 🇮🇪💪 — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 26, 2025 Healy has attracted interest from the WSL and NWSL recently, but today pledged her future to Adelaide United for the 2025/26 season. The international dream now takes precedence: With a debut on the cards against Türkiye or Slovenia — in Páirc Uí Chaoimh next Tuesday — what can we expect from the new call-up? And what is she expecting? 'I like to be involved in a lot of the play and I like to be creative. I think I'm really inconsistent in the way I play, not inconsistent, but hard to read so I give a defender a lot to defend against. 'Just being able to play in different environments, and being able to perform in those environments, just shows that I can do well here as well. 'I just want to get my foot in the door and get comfortable. I'm ready to put my best foot forward and hopefully get some playing time. But you never know, whatever is needed from me.'
