5 h. ago Christantus Uche sparks stroll for Crystal Palace against Shelbourne

This might be Crystal Palace’s first-ever European campaign but they are learning very quickly. Having arrived in Dublin missing some of their big-hitters including the star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and the marauding wing-back Daniel Muñoz, they left with a comfortable victory that means they are virtually assured of a place in the Conference League playoffs.Another three points against the Finnish side KuPS as part of their ­marathon December in which Oliver Glasners’s side play eight matches in three separate competitions should be enough to secure entry directly into the knockout stages after ­slipping up against Strasbourg on their last outing. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Crystal Palace climb Conference League table as Uche sparks Shelbourne stroll

This might be Crystal Palace’s first European campaign but they are learning very quickly. Having arrived in Dublin missing some of their big-hitters including star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and the marauding wing-back Daniel Muñoz, they left with a comfortable victory that virtually assured them of a place in the Conference League playoffs.Oliver Glasner has already said that he will play a weakened team against Finnish side KuPS in their final group stage match next week despite slipping up against Strasbourg on their last outing as Palace are in the middle of a marathon December in which they will play eight times. So it was heartening for him to see some of his fringe players shine, as Christantus Uche capped only his second start since joining on an initial loan from Getafe in the summer with a well-taken goal and Eddie Nketiah scored for the second game in succession. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Shelbourne 0 Crystal Palace 3: Pino runs the show as Glasner’s side in cruise control against Northern Irish opponents

CRYSTAL PALACE'S European tour is destined to roll on after they left drizzly Dublin with a Conference League knockout spot all but secured. The travelling Eagles fans have already visited Norway, Poland, France and Ireland and can now look forward to at least one more stamp on their passports. A point in their final group...

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6 d. ago Northern Irish leaders use Council Summit to push Starmer on budget

British and Irish leaders have met at the fourth British-Irish Council Summit in Wales.

Politics

2 w. ago Blonde bombshell who was George Best's first lover shaved head and became a Buddhist

Manchester United legend George Best's first lover shaved her head and became a Buddhist after her hedonistic lifestyle with the Northern Irish genius

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2 w. ago Rob Edwards begins life as Wolves manager with loss to Crystal Palace

Wolves 0-2 Crystal Palace: Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino’s second-half strikes saw Palace win at Molineux

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2 w. ago Pino stunner sees Crystal Palace inflict painful start on Rob Edwards at Wolves

It was in the 69th minute of this match when Yeremy Pino wheeled away in celebration after doubling Crystal Palace’s lead, his delicious shot from the edge of the box crashing in off the underside of the crossbar. Down in the away technical area, Oliver Glasner was also on the move, the Palace manager briefly dancing on ice as he almost lost his footing amid the delight. By the end, the delirious away supporters were asking their goalkeeper Dean Henderson for song suggestions.For Wolves and Rob Edwards, this his first game in permanent charge, there was only more pain. Pino scored six minutes after Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring to earn a win that propels Palace into fourth. Wolves remain on two points and rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a dozen matches; they are the only winless team in the top seven tiers of English football and hurtling towards the Championship. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pino stunner for Crystal Palace inflicts painful start on Rob Edwards at Wolves

It was in the 69th minute when Yeremy Pino wheeled away in celebration after doubling Crystal Palace’s lead, his delicious shot from the edge of the area crashing in off the underside of the crossbar. In the away technical area, Oliver Glasner was also on the move, the Palace manager briefly dancing on ice as he almost lost his footing. By the end, the delirious away supporters were asking their goalkeeper Dean, Henderson, for song suggestions.For Wolves and Rob Edwards, this his first game in permanent charge, there was only more pain. Pino scored six minutes after Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring to earn a win that propels Palace into fourth. Wolves remain on two points and rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after a dozen matches; they are the only winless team in the top seven tiers of English football and hurtling towards the Championship. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘It’s underrated as a weekend trip’ – The pretty city with unique black cab tours, waterfall walks & £15 Ryanair flights

OUR Spotlight On column rounds up the best things to see and do in top holiday destinations - and shines a light on some lesser-known spots too. This week we’re spotlighting Belfast - the Northern Irish capital bursting with charm, heritage and plenty of good craic! Travel Writer Jenna Stevens recently spent a weekend in...

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3 w. ago Crusaders goal king Fraser Bryden on his red hot start to life in Northern Ireland

The former Ayr United youth product has got off to a flying start in Belfast and tops the Northern Irish scoring charts.

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3 w. ago Legend Tony Fitzpatrick on why Stephen Robinson has "smashed it" at St Mirren

The former player, manager and executive speaks highly of the Northern Irish gaffer.

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4 w. ago Eamonn Holmes reveals his tax row with 'thieving HMRC' has cost him more than £1million and two houses

The Northern Irish broadcaster, 65, branded HMRC as 'thieves' for 'ruining him' and revealed the saga has cost him a home in Belfast and a holiday pad in Portugal.

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