Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Football
On The 42
Long road back
Missed chances against Fulham expose endemic errors and Amorim's shocking United record
United’s summer gamble was to upgrade their attack – but when they don’t find the net, United are not good enough to grind out wins.
On The 42
first impression
Roma boss praises Ferguson's 'important qualities' after encouraging debut
On The 42
all go
League of Ireland clubs primed to break new European ground at a time of more FAI flux
Search for new chief football officer nearing end as Heimir Hallgrímsson prepares to name first squad of World Cup qualifiers.
Saturday
23 Aug 2025
On The 42
Back In Control
Athlone Town return to top of Premier Division table after edging out title rivals Shelbourne
On The 42
IRISH IN ACTION
Finn Azaz scores for Middlesbrough with future up in air after €15 million bid
On The 42
Wrap
Keith Andrews gets first win as Brentford boss while Josh Cullen scores in Burnley victory
On The 42
Euro Vision
Athlone's Champions League dream - 'It's massive for Irish women's football'
Roisin Molloy chats to The 42 ahead of Athlone’s trip to the Netherlands – and tonight’s league showdown against Shelbourne.
On The 42
board meeting
Static FAI faces defining few weeks as job cuts loom and key decisions go unmade
Friday
22 Aug 2025
On The 42
COYBIG
Ireland international grabs assist as Bristol City left frustrated, Kane hits hat-trick
On The 42
Blow
Celtic’s Alistair Johnston out for around three months, Adam Idah a doubt to face Livingston
On The 42
transfer hijack
Eze signing unrelated to Havertz injury, says Arteta, while Frank shrugs off Spurs' failed deal
On The 42
Tension
'Where there’s smoke, there’s fire' - Nuno admits relationship with Forest owner is not good
On The 42
Departures Lounge
Crystal Palace are in 'big trouble' if Guehi leaves amid Liverpool links - Oliver Glasner
On The 42
change of scenery
Ireland international Moran completes loan move to Los Angeles FC from Brighton
On The 42
THE BEAT
Is the League of Ireland really in competition with YouTuber Mark Goldbridge?
Bundesliga has awarded portion of broadcast deal for Friday night games to online channel in order to attract UK and Irish audience.
On The 42
Soccer
Shels on brink of European history but Joey O'Brien braced for 'hell of a challenge' in Belfast
Thursday
21 Aug 2025
On The 42
Drama
Shelbourne take control of Conference League destiny with 3-1 win over 10-man Linfield
A compelling, maddening and enthralling first leg sees Joey O’Brien’s side 90 minutes from European history.
have your say