http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/sport/ http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/pardew-im-staying-29357469.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/pardew-im-staying-29357469.html Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club. Soccer Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:38:35 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/fortune-united-are-different-now-29357358.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/fortune-united-are-different-now-29357358.html Former Manchester United star Quinton Fortune has claimed Jose Mourinho should be more worried about the explosive second weekend showdown at Old Trafford than new Red Devils boss David Moyes. Soccer Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:57:28 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/spurs-confirm-baldini-role-29357339.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/spurs-confirm-baldini-role-29357339.html Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of former England assistant manager Franco Baldini as technical director at the Barclays Premier League club. Soccer Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:52:39 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/north-fitness-boost-for-lions-29357226.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/north-fitness-boost-for-lions-29357226.html British and Irish Lions wing George North has been passed fit to face Australia in Saturday's opening Test at Suncorp Stadium. Sport Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:57:11 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/moyes-era-begins-in-swansea-29357143.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/moyes-era-begins-in-swansea-29357143.html Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea. Soccer Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:12:16 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/llambias-resigns-from-newcastle-29357121.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/llambias-resigns-from-newcastle-29357121.html Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle, the club have announced. Soccer Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:02:14 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/north-available-for-first-test-29357023.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/north-available-for-first-test-29357023.html British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem. Sport Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:52:17 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/reality-check-for-lions-gatland-29356966.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/reality-check-for-lions-gatland-29356966.html Warren Gatland admitted the British and Irish Lions had been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record. Sport Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:09 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/defeat-hurts-like-hell-parling-29355209.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/defeat-hurts-like-hell-parling-29355209.html British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium. Sport Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/carroll-passes-west-ham-medical-29355205.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/carroll-passes-west-ham-medical-29355205.html Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:57:26 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/carroll-to-undergo-west-ham-medical-29354925.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/carroll-to-undergo-west-ham-medical-29354925.html Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:12:12 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/pennant-pens-new-stoke-deal-29354801.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/pennant-pens-new-stoke-deal-29354801.html Stoke have confirmed that winger Jermaine Pennant has signed a new one-year deal with the club. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:50:09 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/dawn-delivers-in-thriller-29354790.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/dawn-delivers-in-thriller-29354790.html Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Sport Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:45:07 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/obrien-sounds-war-cry-29354708.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/obrien-sounds-war-cry-29354708.html Declaration Of War swept to victory for the Aidan O'Brien team in the opening Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. Sport Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:36 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/villa-complete-helenius-move-29354675.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/villa-complete-helenius-move-29354675.html Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:08:23 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/torres-mourinho-has-plans-for-me-29354646.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/torres-mourinho-has-plans-for-me-29354646.html Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:51:20 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/reds-bid-for-alberto-not-enough-29354349.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/reds-bid-for-alberto-not-enough-29354349.html Sevilla appear to be holding out for a better price for midfielder Luis Alberto, despite sporting director Ramon Verdejo admitting Liverpool have made a "very good" offer. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:12:39 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/brumbies-tame-lions-29354200.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/brumbies-tame-lions-29354200.html The Lions lost their unbeaten tour record just four days before tackling Australia after Jake White's Brumbies deservedly triumphed 14-12 at Canberra Stadium. Sport Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:52:20 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/newcastle-confirm-kinnear-role-29354127.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/newcastle-confirm-kinnear-role-29354127.html Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:12:06 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/new-baggies-deal-for-reid-29353900.html http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/new-baggies-deal-for-reid-29353900.html West Brom have confirmed defender Steven Reid has signed a new one-year contract with the club. Soccer Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:22:57 +0100