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League One round-up: McGoldrick nets late for Derby win

Jason Knight and David McGoldrick netted two late goals as Derby defeated Peterborough by two goals to one

Soccer • 27 Aug 22

During his time in Manchester, Raheem Sterling has won nine major trophies, including four Premier League titles

Transfers: Sterling set for Blues, Derby bag Irish pair

Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms for a move to Chelsea from Manchester City.

Soccer • 06 Jul 22

McGoldrick to miss out on Blades' promotion push

David McGoldrick's season is over after Sheffield United confirmed the former Republic of Ireland international will require surgery to address a thigh problem.

Soccer • 21 Feb 22

Championship wrap: McGoldrick shines for Blades

David McGoldrick was on target as Sheffield United fought back from a goal down to beat 10-man Cardiff 3-2 in the Championship.

Soccer • 04 Dec 21

David McGoldrick celebrates his later winner for Sheffield United against Stoke

Championship wrap: McGoldrick grabs winner for Blades

David McGoldrick came off the bench to hit a late winner for Sheffield United against Stoke to end their recent run of bad form.

Soccer • 16 Oct 21

David McGoldrick scored the only goal of the game to hand Sheffield United all three points

Blades still fighting for survival insists McGoldrick

McGoldrick insists that Sheffield United are still fighting hard for survival following Wednesday night's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.

Soccer • 04 Mar 21

David McGoldrick congratulates Oli mcBurnie on his Premier League goal against Chelsea last July

McGoldrick backs goal-shy McBurnie to come good

David McGoldrick has backed his Sheffield United strike partner Oli McBurnie to prove his critics wrong and show he belongs in the Premier League.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Troy Parrott (C) and David McGoldrick (R) training with the Republic of Ireland in November 2019

Elliott: Don't rush Parrott as McGoldrick replacement

Former Republic of Ireland striker Stephen Elliott believes that it's important not to expect too much too soon from Troy Parrott despite David McGoldrick's surprise retirement.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

David McGoldrick's influence will be missed in the Ireland squad

Ireland will miss McGoldrick's positive impact - Kenny

David McGoldrick's retirement from international football did not come as a shock to Stephen Kenny, however, the Ireland manager admitted that the emerging players in the squad will miss his influence.

Soccer • 05 Nov 20

David McGoldrick will not be part of Stephen Kenny's plans for 2022 World Cup qualifying

McGoldrick calls time on Republic of Ireland career

Republic of Ireland David McGoldrick has announced his retirement from international football.

Soccer • 04 Nov 20

Stephen Kenny could not fault the efforts of his players

Proud Kenny hails his players after penalty heartbreak

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was left feeling proud of his players and the nature of their performance after they were denied a place in the Euro 2020 play-off final, losing to Slovakia on penalties.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

David McGoldrick curled in to put the Blades back into the game

McGoldrick nets but Arsenal see off Sheffield United

Arsenal scored two quickfire second-half goals to return to winning ways in the Premier League and leave Sheffield United without a point, although Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick did net the Blades' first league goal of the season.

Soccer • 04 Oct 20

'Didzy' is back in the Ireland squad, but it may just be for a cameo appearance against Finland

David McGoldrick unlikely to start against Finland

Ireland player of the year David McGoldrick will be back in the squad for Sunday's game against Finland, however, the Sheffield United striker is unlikely to start the UEFA Nations League encounter.

Soccer • 05 Sep 20

David McGoldrick could add to his tally of 12 Ireland caps on Sunday

McGoldrick links up with Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick has reported for international duty ahead of Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash against Finland at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Sep 20

David McGoldrick celebrating his goal against Switzerland

McGoldrick named Ireland's Player of the Year

David McGoldrick has been named the Senior Men's Player of the Year in the 'Three' FAI International Awards.

Soccer • 06 Aug 20

'The picture shows Didzy scoring against Switzerland. I have it on my shelf at the moment but it'll be going up on the wall'

McCarthy: There's more to come from McGoldrick

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy believes that there's more to come from David McGoldrick after the 32-year-old striker finally got off the mark in the Premier League with a brace of goals against Chelsea earlier this month.

Soccer • 25 Jul 20

Ireland's McGoldrick shared a screen-grab of a message he was sent

Wilder: Abuse towards McGoldrick merits severe sanction

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has condemned racist abuse which was directed at Republic of Ireland and Blades striker David McGoldrick on social media at the weekend.

Soccer • 14 Jul 20

David McGoldrick (L) vies with Chelsea's Christian Pulisic (R) on Saturday

FAI condemns racist abuse aimed at McGoldrick

The FAI and Sheffield United have condemned racist abuse which was directed at Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick on social media.

Soccer • 13 Jul 20

Wilder on McGoldrick: "The attitude he brings, his work ethic. To be fans' favourite at this football club you've got to tick a lot of boxes"

Wilder: Resilient McGoldrick deserves every reward

Chris Wilder has paid tribute to David McGoldrick after the striker finally broke his Premier League goal drought in Saturday's 3-0 win against Chelsea.

Soccer • 12 Jul 20

David McGoldrick: "Here I am, living my dream."

'It means the world' - David McGoldrick lives the dream

Republic of Ireland frontman David McGoldrick toasted a "dream" day at the office after his superb display helped Sheffield United thump Chelsea 3-0.

Soccer • 11 Jul 20

The Ireland international scored 15 times for the Blades in his debut season

Ireland's McGoldrick extends Sheffield United contract

Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick has signed a contract extension at Sheffield United that will keep the forward at the club until the summer of 2022.

Soccer • 13 Jun 20

Sheffield United have taken the top flight by storm

Chris Wilder talks up 'remarkable' Blades story

Chris Wilder thinks the rise of Sheffield United is one of the stories of the season so far.

Soccer • 17 Jan 20

David McGoldrick is waiting for his first goal in the Premier League

McGoldrick offered assurances by Sheffield United boss

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has reassured David McGoldrick of his importance to the team after admitting the forward is disappointed to still be searching for his first Premier League goal.

Soccer • 02 Dec 19

Ciaran Clark scuffs home what proved to be the match winner against Bournemouth

Clark on the mark, VAR denies McGoldrick against Spurs

Burnley and Newcastle pick up home wins, Everton claim valuable away victory while VAR the centre of attention in the 1-1 draw between Spurs and Sheffield United.

Soccer • 09 Nov 19

McGoldrick in frame for Sheffield United return

Republic of Ireland striker David McGoldrick will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of Sheffield United's home game against Arsenal next week.

Soccer • 16 Oct 19

David Mcgoldrick