Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Wright knows what he wants for both club and country

After finding the net for his club Bradford City, Tyreik Wright is now hoping to make a bit of history with the Republic of Ireland as they seek a place in the European Championships for the first time.

Soccer • 20 Sep 22

Mark Hughes has returned to manage one of the English Football League's struggling clubs

Hughes makes surprise return to management at Bradford

English fourth tier side Bradford City have appointed Mark Hughes as their new manager until 2024.

Soccer • 24 Feb 22

Empty soccer stadiums may become the norm

Fans at soccer unlikely until 2021, reveal Bradford

League Two Bradford have revealed they have been told by the EDL of the growing likelihood that supporters will not be able to attend their games until 2021.

Soccer • 01 May 20

Stuart McCall is back in charge until the end of the 2020-21 season

McCall back for a third stint with the Bantams

Stuart McCall has returned to Bradford for a third spell in charge following Gary Bowyer's departure as manager, the Sky Bet League Two club have announced.

Soccer • 04 Feb 20

Eoin Doyle is the top scorer across all four leagues in England

'New signing' Doyle returns for promotion push

In-form striker, Eoin Doyle, has been recalled to parent club Bradford following a very successful spell with League 2 leaders Swindon Town.

Soccer • 08 Jan 20

Colin Doyle started in goal for Bradford

Colin Doyle plays two games in less than 24 hours

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Colin Doyle kept a clean sheet for his club Bradford, less than 24 hours after playing for his country in Turkey.

Soccer • 24 Mar 18

Garath McCleary of Reading walks off for half-time as James Hanson of Bradford City talks to referee Mike Jones

Racism allegations overshadow FA Cup win

Reading eased past Bradford on Monday to set up a Wembley FA Cup semi-final against holders Arsenal - but their big night was soured by reports of alleged racial abuse aimed at goalscorer Garath McCleary.

Soccer • 17 Mar 15

Hal Robson-Kanu headed Reading in front after just six minutes

Reading crush Bradford to book Cup semis spot

Reading outclassed 10-man Bradford 3-0 in their FA Cup quarter-final replay to set up a Wembley semi-final date against holders Arsenal.

Soccer • 16 Mar 15

Republic of Ireland internationals Alex Pearce and Stephen Kelly look on as a Bradford chance sails just wide

Bradford and Reading play out scrappy stalemate

Bradford will make the trip to the Madejski Stadium to face Reading on 16 March after the two sides played out a 0-0 draw in their FA Cup quarter-final at Valley Parade.

Soccer • 07 Mar 15

Bradford claim another Premier League scalp

League One Bradford claimed another famous win over a Premier League side to book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 39 years amid uproarious scenes at Valley Parade.

Soccer • 15 Feb 15

Alan Sheehan (R) and Billy Knott celebrate a third round goal against Millwall

Alan Sheehan dreaming of United or Liverpool

Athlone man Alan Sheehan has spoken of the thrill of seeing his Bradford team knock Chelsea out of the FA Cup, and is now hoping for a date with Manchester United or Liverpool.

Soccer • 26 Jan 15

Former Ireland U21 international Mark Yeates got Bradford's fourth goal

Mourinho 'ashamed' after Cup exit to Bradford

Jose Mourinho was "ashamed" by Chelsea's "unacceptable" FA Cup fourth-round exit, but praised Bradford for their giant-killing act in a 4-2 win at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 24 Jan 15

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill scores the opening goal

Bradford stun Chelsea with win at the Bridge

Seven-time winners Chelsea crashed out of the FA Cup as League 1 Bradford stunned the Stamford Bridge crowd with a 4-2 win.

Soccer • 24 Jan 15

Michael Laudrup: 'It is one thing to win a trophy with Barcelona, Real Madrid or Juventus, but to win one with a smaller team like Swansea is absolutely fantastic'

Laudrup hails 'fantastic' Swansea achievement

Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has claimed yesterday's remarkable Capital One Cup triumph over 10-man Bradford will be remembered for generations.

Soccer • 25 Feb 13

Celebration time for Bradford players at Villa Park where they booked their place in the final

Preview: Captial One Cup final

Swansea and Bradford are gearing themselves up for one of the most unlikely domestic cup finals in living memory.

Soccer • 22 Feb 13

Aston Villa fans were dejected after losing to League Two side Bradford

Vlaar insists Villa support Lambert

Skipper Ron Vlaar insists Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert retains the full support of the players as they look to recover from Capital Cup One heartbreak.

Soccer • 24 Jan 13

Gabriel Agbonlahor hasn't forgotten this incident from the 2010 final

Agbonlahor wants to make up for Wembley injustice

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor wants to return to Wembley to help make up for the injustice he felt was suffered on his last appearance there.

Soccer • 22 Jan 13

Donegal-born Carl McHugh scored Bradford's third goal

Bradford continue giant-killing against Villa

Bradford produced more Capital One Cup heroics at Valley Parade tonight to see off another Barclays Premier League side.

Soccer • 09 Jan 13

Today's decision is more good news for Bradford after their shock win over Arsenal

Bradford successful with FA Cup appeal

Bradford have been reinstated into this season's FA Cup after successfully appealing against their expulsion for fielding an ineligible player.

Soccer • 12 Dec 12

Arsene Wenger was disappointied by his side's three missed penalties

Wenger not embarrassed by defeat to Bradford

Arsene Wenger HAS insisted Arsenal's players should not feel embarrassed despite the Gunners losing the Capital One Cup quarter-final to Bradford.