You would never think it from looking at her footballing journey, but Jackie Burns isn’t actually comfortable with change.
Month: March 2025
I've big decision to make over Simone Magill, admits Northern Ireland boss Tanya Oxtoby
For years she’s been more than fine as Northern Ireland’s No.9. Now Simone Magill’s quality could see her become a perfect 10 for Tanya Oxtoby.
How Neil Warnock played a key role as Northern Ireland’s Ciaron Brown said no to the Academy route
Northern Ireland defender Ciaron Brown has revealed how he rejected the Academy system in football to walk his own path in the game with his dream now to make it to the World Cup Finals next year.
Barcelona confident Osasuna appeal will not prosper due to Luis de la Fuente conversation
On Friday Osasuna declared that they would be appealing their 3-0 defeat to Barcelona, due to their fielding of an ineligible player, in this case Inigo Martinez. Los Rojillo believe that the Blaugrana are in breach of FIFA regulations. Martinez missed Spain duty due to a knee injury, and instead recovered in Barcelona after their…
Controversy reigns at Tallaght as Derry City hold Shamrock Rovers to forgettable draw
Derry City held Shamrock Rovers to a forgettable scoreless draw on a night of controversy at Tallaght.
RFEF President announces Spain bid for 2035 World Cup
The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) Rafael Louzan has announced that Spain intend to bid for the 2035 Women’s World Cup, after securing the 2030 men’s event in partnership with Portugal and Morocco. The event in 2035 would follow a similar format. The women’s game has taken major steps forward in Spain…
Spanish Football Federation halt potential sanctions for Barcelona with clarification
After falling to a 3-0 defeat at Montjuic on Thursday night, Osasuna were supposedly considering reporting Barcelona for fielding an ineligible player. However the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) appear to have cleared up any doubt over the matter. FIFA regulations state that any player who misses international duty through injury must not partake in…
Collapse of Casement Park leaves IFA chief Patrick Nelson with only an 'observer' role at Euro 2028
The Irish FA have been demoted and will only have an ‘observer’ role in the organisation of the Euro 2028 tournament.
Prosecution requests 15.5-year sentence for ex-head of Spanish Football Federation in alleged corruption probe
Luis Rubiales is not the only former head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) facing legal battles. His predecessor, Angel Maria Villar, is facing a potential 15.5-year prison sentence for alleged corruption, fraud and misappropriation of funds. Villar, who like Rubiales after him was a controversial president of the RFEF, is embroiled in the…
Glentoran and Linfield teenagers drafted into Northern Ireland squad for Nations League double header
Two of Northern Ireland’s under-19 stars have been rewarded for impressive recent performances at underage level with call ups to the senior squad.