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Michael O'Neill insists he is the best man to lead Northern Ireland into a Euro 2020 play-off

A goalless draw with Holland in Belfast on Saturday ended Northern Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification from Group C, even before their final qualifier against Germany tomorrow.




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The top 10 goals in the Premier League over the last decade

Sportsmail has put together an utterly comprehensive, infallible and objective guide to the top 10 Premier League goals between 2010 and the start of 2020.




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Aston Villa eye Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland with Tom Heaton set for lengthy period out injured

Aston Villa are poised to step up their search for a goalkeeper and a striker with the club expecting Wesley and Tom Heaton face significant spells out of action.




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Fulham 2-1 Aston Villa, RESULT: Plus latest scores and updates across the 3.01pm FA Cup games

Excellent strikes form Anthony Knockaert and Harry Arter saw Fulham overcome Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup while Watford blew a 3-0 lead at home to Tranmere Rovers.




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Celtic plan to watch Stoke striker Tyrese Campbell ahead of possible move

Celtic are expected to watch Stoke City striker Tyrese Campbell on Saturday ahead of a potential move. The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and Celtic are interested.




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Giannelli Imbula nears Lokomotiv Moscow transfer as Stoke's record signing travels to Russia

The 27-year-old joined Stoke for a club-record £18.3m from Porto in 2016 but struggled to make an impression and has been out on loan at Italian side Lecce who held an option to buy at £3.5m.




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Peter Crouch FINALLY reveals who the infamous 'Parched' player is on his podcast

The nickname was a reference to a former team-mate who, rather than having a drinks break with the rest of the squad, would instead have a chat with the manager and coaching staff.




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Stoke manager Michael O'Neill had the club clawing their way to safety before coronavirus hit

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN: Instead of the intensity of a survival fight and the anticipation of a Euro 2020 play-off game, O'Neill is living his life in suspended animation.




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Liverpool 'set to slash £28m asking price for Xherdan Shaqiri'

Shaqiri has been a peripheral figure at Anfield having played just 256 minutes of football all season and the Reds are open to bids for the winger but may have to accept a lower fee.




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Watford 2-1 Swansea: Roberto Pereyra strikes late to book spot in Carabao Cup third round

HARRY SLAVIN AT VICARAGE ROAD: Quique Sanchez Flores made the first steps on his road to redemption after Watford battled past Championship high-flyers Swansea.




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Steven Caulker set for shock Scotland call-up despite him scoring for ENGLAND in 2012!

Caulker's performances at Tottenham earned him an England call up from Roy Hodgson in November 2012 and he even managed to grab a goal in a 4-2 friendly loss to Sweden.




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Swansea City fans print vile Emiliano Sala boarding passes ahead of derby with Cardiff

Swansea City have condemned the 'disgraceful' actions of some of their own fans after they printed vile boarding passes that mocked the death of Emiliano Sala.




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Crystal Palace 'want Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster on loan in the January transfer window'

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster on loan when the transfer window reopens in January. 




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Wigan 1-2 Swansea: Sam Surridge steals all three points for the Swans after valiant Latics effort

WIGAN 1-2 SWANSEA - Steve Cooper's side go top of the Championship after a 92nd minute winner from substitute Sam Surridge. Wigan's Kieffer Moore scored his first goal for the club from the penalty spot.




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Liverpool willing to let Rhian Brewster leave on-loan in January with Aston Villa keen on striker

Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Leeds and Swansea have all joined the race to loan Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster this January.  Jurgen Klopp has said he is happy to let the striker go looking for minutes.




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Garry Monk SLAMS former assistant Pep Clotet

Monk was sacked as manager of Birmingham in the summer before taking over Sheffield Wednesday. Monk worked with Clotet at Swansea and Leeds before asking him to join him at Birmingham.




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West Brom 5-1 Swansea: Slaven Bilic's side leapfrog Leeds to the top of the Championship

RICHARD GIBSON AT THE HAWTHORNS: West Brom were on their best form as they embarrassed Swansea City by a 5-1 scoreline. Matheus Periera stole the show with an outstanding performance.




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Ashley Young insists bird poo did NOT land in his mouth during infamous 2014 clip

During a Premier League tie with Swansea City at Old Trafford, Young is seen barking orders at his United team-mates, before an object appears to enter his mouth, believed to be from a bird flying over.




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West Brom and Swansea join race to sign 19-year-old Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher 

West Bromwich Albion and Swansea City have joined Burnley in the chase for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. The 19-year-old is expected to cut short his season-long loan at Charlton this month.




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Swansea 1-0 Charlton Athletic: Steve Cooper's side climb back into play-off places

Yan Dhanda's first-half strike was enough to propel the Swans into the play-off places and seal a first win in three. Charlton are now just three points clear of the bottom three after a miserable run.




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Steve Cooper led England U17s to World Cup glory - now he's got Swansea on song

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: When Steve Cooper pulls on his runners and lets the morning air of the Welsh coast declutter his mind, his thoughts drift back to the thrill of his first derby.




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Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher 'set to sign for Swansea on loan' after being recalled from Charlton

Frank Lampard opted to recall his young star, who has been training with the first team, but now he looks likely to be shipped out to the Championship again with promotion contenders Swansea.




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Chelsea's Conor Gallagher joins Swansea on loan until the end of the season

The 19-year-old impressed during his time with the Addicks for the first half of the 2019-20 campaign. Gallagher scored six goals and provided three assists from midfield in 26 matches.




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Charlton could swoop for ex-Tottenham wonderkid John Bostock as a replacement for Conor Gallagher 

Bostock, who was just 15 when he made his debut for Crystal Palace in October 2007, moved to Forest on loan from Toulouse last summer but has made only five first-team appearances.




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Borja Baston seals Aston Villa move from Swansea as striker agrees short-term deal

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Spanish forward Borja Baston on a short-term deal until the end of the season.




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Rhian Brewster shows yellow card to referee during goalscoring display in Preston draw

On loan Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster had an eventful afternoon on Saturday as Swansea drew 1-1 at Preston. He had fans in fits of laughter when he showed the referee a yellow card.




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Ryan Giggs backs 'tough cookie' Dan James as Wales boss allays fears youngster will suffer burnout

Ryan Giggs has backed Manchester United youngster Dan James amid growing concerns that the winger is suffering from burnout this season after a dip in form over the past few months.




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Renato Sanches admits he had no interest in playing for Swansea after struggling in loan spell

Renato Sanches has lifted the lift on his disastrous loan spell at Swansea during the 2017/18 season and revealed he did not want to join the club in the first place.




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Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland receives signed shirt from Michu who he idolised growing up

As a result of his support, Michu reached out to the Borussia Dortmund star to send him a signed Brugos jersey with Haaland's name on the back. 'Wow what a legend!!' Haaland responded.




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Fulham 1-0 Swansea: Aleksandar Mitrovic makes up for a missed penalty with late winner

KATE MCGREAVY AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: The Championship top scorer continued his good form with a towering header to seal a 1-0 victory for the Premier League promotion chasers.




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Daniel James reveals Juan Mata's classy gesture after winger signed for Manchester United

The Wales international joined the Red Devils last summer from Swansea for £15million. James has made 37 appearances in all competitions during his first season at Old Trafford scoring four goals.




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Warren Gatland praises Welsh effort after South Africa semi-final defeat

WILL KELLEHER AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Warren Gatland told his Wales players to hold their heads high despite the devastation of their World Cup semi-final exit to South Africa.




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England may have already played their Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland questioned whether England might have played their World Cup final a game early as Welsh interest in the Webb Ellis Trophy ended in Yokohama.




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George North forced out of Wales' Rugby World Cup semi-final despite trying to play on

Warren Gatland's side were trailing the Springboks 6-9 when the Ospreys player pulled up in the 40th minute with half-time looming.




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Rugby World Cup final: Eddie Jones goes incognito as England coach watches South Africa beat Wales

Eddie Jones went undercover in Yokohoma - disguising himself as a fan of the NFL's Houston Texans as he scouted Rugby World Cup final opponents South Africa against Wales. 




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PLAYER RATINGS: South Africa's physicality nullify faltering Wales in Rugby World Cup semi-final

WILL KELLEHER AND NIK SIMON AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: South Africa edged a battling Wales in a tight World Cup semi-final on Sunday to book their spot in the tournament decider.




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Wales 16-19 South Africa: Springboks to play England in Rugby World Cup final

CHRIS FOY AT THE YOKOHAMA STADIUM: Some time soon, Welsh rugby will realise what it has had and what it has lost. Not this World Cup campaign, but their coach and captain.




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Rugby World Cup 2019: Warren Gatland jokes that Wales should face New Zealand in a drinking game

WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Warren Gatland joked Wales would rather play a drinking game against New Zealand than play the third-fourth playoff - but says his squad will be motivated to beat them.




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Tom Curry is the ONLY Englishman on World Rugby's Player of the Year award shortlist

WILL KELLEHER IN TOKYO: Tom Curry is England's only representative on the World Rugby Player of the Year shortlist - as Maro Itoje and George Ford were snubbed.




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RWC 2019: Wales keep their distance from haka against All Blacks after England fined £2,000

Wales ensured they kept their distance from the haka in the build-up to their Rugby World third-place play off against New Zealand.




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New Zealand vs Wales - Rugby World Cup 2019: Live score and updates from bronze medal clash

Warren Gatland's Welsh career ended in defeat on Friday as Wales were beaten by the All Blacks in the bronze medal match in Tokyo. Relive the match with JAMES DUTTON.




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Warren Gatland warns Wales successor Wayne Pivac not to spoil his legacy

WILL KELLEHER AT THE TOKYO STADIUM: Gatland will depart having won three Six Nations Grand Slams and got to two World Cup semi-finals and he hopes his work will not be wasted.




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New Zealand 40-17 Wales: Ben Smith scores two tries in Rugby World Cup third-fourth place play-off

WILL KELLEHER AT THE AJINOMOTO STADIUM: Tears, beers and cheers for departing stars of the game here in Japan, as several glittering eras all ended at once.




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Wayne Pivac will be confident that Wales' future is bright despite Warren Gatland departure

Gatland compelled his successor not to 'break his heart' and ruin his legacy after the third-fourth playoff defeat. The New Zealander has set a fine platform for his fellow countryman.




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Warren Gatland reveals he had suspicions that a former Wales international was a drugs cheat

Former Wales coach Warren Gatland has sensationally revealed he had 'suspicions' that one of his former players was a drugs cheat. He spent 12 years in charge of Wales before leaving last month.




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Warren Gatland wants 2021 Premiership Final moved back with Lions' tour starting a week later

EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER: Gatland confirmed the Lions have been to date knocked back in their attempts to convince the Premiership to move their final in 2021 by a week.




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Wales coach Wayne Pivac calls up Willis Halaholo and Johnny McNicholl for Barbarians game

Centre Willis Halaholo and back-three player Johnny McNicholl are included in a 35-man squad for the November 30 match at the Principality Stadium as two of five uncapped players for the Welsh.




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Wayne Pivac wants star full-back Liam Williams to play club rugby in Wales

Williams' Saracens deal runs out in the summer and he faces a stark choice. With 62 caps now he could earn huge sums in France and still play for Wales.




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Barbarians boss Warren Gatland reveals Cardiff clash was originally going to be his Wales swansong 

The 56-year-old finished after the Rugby World Cup and was succeeded by his fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac, who will take charge of Wales for the first time against Gatland's Barbarians.




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Ex Wales boss Warren Gatland has gate named after him at Principality Stadium in Cardiff

The three-time Six Nations Grand Slam-winning coach, who left Wales after 12 years in charge after the World Cup, is coaching the Barbarians against his former team on Saturday.