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Could Celtic boss Neil Lennon be next manager at Manchester United? - His European exploits, especially defeating Barcelona may put him in frame (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:48:33 PDT

Friend in arms: Neil Lennon could be a savvy choice to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old TraffordCould Celtic skipper Neil Lennon be the person to take over from Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford?Ferguson admires the doughty Northern Irish international and must surely have looked on in amazement as Lennon's Celtic defeated Barcelona in the European Champions Cup and qualified for the final rounds to everyone's astonishmentLennon has proven he can handle the European arena, these days far more important than domestic footballHe has kept his team competitive, despite the fact that 90 percent of their games in the Scottish Premier are essentially laughably one sided for them - no mean featAs for pressure there are few greater tasks than taking over Celtic where the fan expectation is always sky high READ MORE

Sports Digest - Celtic high after Barcelona win in the Champions League (IrishCentral)

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:23:42 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Celtic came crashing down to earth when they were held to a 1-1 draw by St. Johnstone – days after a famous 2-1 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.

Celtic boss hails side’s historic win over Barcelona 2-1 -- Rod Stewart in tears as ‘The Bhoys’ make history (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:00:54 PST

Celtic wins over Barcelona in history European Championships matchCeltic boss Neil Lennon has praised his team after their historic win over Barcelona in the European Champions league by 2-1"I think it was one of the greatest nights in the club's recent history,"he said Rod Stewart, a huge Celtic fan who attended the game, was in tears afterwardsHe continued: "It was very poignant at our 125th anniversary, one to play Barcelona in such a prestigious game and two, to win the game under huge difficulties with the squad decimated by injuries and illness READ MORE

Celtic boss hails side’s historic win over Barcelona 2-1 (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:40:44 PST

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Celtic boss Niall Lennon has praised his team after their historic win over Barcelona in the European Champions league by 2-1.

Celtic pull of magnificent upset of mighty Barcelona (IrishCentral)

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:52 PST

They are already calling it one of the greatest results in the storied history of Celtic football club Last night Celtic beat Barcelona 2-1 in the Champions League group stages, finding a way to beat what some people think may be the greatest club football team of all timeInterestingly, Celtic tapped into the template that both Inter Milan and Chelsea have used in recent years to find a way past normally unbeatable Barce Namely, 'park the bus', as in keep all eleven men behind the ball, chase and harass the opposition all night and try and catch them napping at set pieces and on the break READ MORE

Barcelona just beat Celtic on last ditch winner (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 02:00:30 PDT

Celtic coach Neil LennonCeltic almost held on for a famous draw against Barcelona generally considered the greatest club team in the worldCeltic conceded a last second winner after holding the champions, led by Lionel Messi, considered the best footballer in the world to a 1-1 scoreline throughout the game played in SpainCeltic scored first with an own goal and held that lead until the stroke of half time when Barcelona equalizedThe second half was all Barcelona but they could not break down a stubborn Celtic defense until the very last minute when they conceded the winner READ MORE

Barcelona snap up 9-year old Irish soccer whiz kid (IrishCentral)

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 05:53:28 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

European soccer kingpins Barcelona have signed Ireland’s brightest young talent – and he’s just nine years of age.

Brave little Chelsea overcome the odds to defy Barcelona (IrishCentral)

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:30:10 PDT

Plucky little Chelsea Football Club, from the tiny English countryside town of London, rolled up their sleeves and mounted a dogged, British Bulldog performance to turn back the endless attacks of Barcelona tonight in the Champions League semi final, first leg match Chelsea rode their luck and somehow defied the odds to come out with a priceless 1-0 victoryThe Chelsea team, barely worth £204 million spread amongst the eleven starting players, were forced to play with their backs to the wall all night, at home They chose this tactic as they knew they simply couldn't match Barcelona's team of home grown players, brought up through years of refinement in the Barcelona youth side READ MORE

Cancer victim first to lift Barcelona’s European Cup (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 May 2011 07:49:02 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Lionel Messi was the man of the moment but Barcelona’s glittering squad of stars insisted that cancer victim Eric Abidal pick up the Champions League trophy at Wembley.

Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson admits Barcelona the greatest soccer team (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 May 2011 07:36:33 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Barcelona confirmed their status as the best side in world football with a thumping 3-1 Champions League final win over Manchester United at Wembley. Even United boss Alex Ferguson saluted the greatness of Pep Guardiola’s side after another wonder show from the Catalan giants.

Hoping that Barcelona can defeat Manchester United for the sake of the beautiful game (IrishCentral)

Sat, 28 May 2011 02:25:08 PDT

I'm a lifelong Manchester United fan but I hope Barcelona beats them today at Wembley in the European Cup FinalI believe that Barcelona, with Messi et al represent the beautiful game so much better than a United team that is adequate but a long way form greatnessLike in the world cup final with Spain I want to see the team that plays the beautiful game best winThere is no doubt whatever that is Barcelona READ MORE

Will Ryan Giggs super injunction unsettle Manchester United against Barcelona as Spanish media play it up? (IrishCentral)

Fri, 13 May 2011 04:25:11 PDT

The Spanish press has revealed that Ryan Giggs is the famous footballer who has taken out the super injunction forcing the British media to keep his name out of a sex scandal involving model Imogen ThomasBut the Spanish newspapers are bound to start flooding United players with questions about the case when Barcelona meet United on May 28th, in the game of the decade, at Wembley Stadium in the European Champions League finalUnited have managed to avoid any press pressure up to this point and it has served them well, their clinical dispatch of Chelsea, where Giggs played a leading role, just the latest exampleBut Barcelona will be a different matter and the Spanish media will want to make United suffer before the game READ MORE

Jack Wilshere wants to make Manchester United pay for Barcelona (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:55:18 PST

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has urged his team-mates to take their Champions League heartache out on Manchester UnitedThe Gunners face United in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday, fresh from their controversial CL defeat at Barcelona on Tuesday nightBoss Arsene Wenger and midfielder Sami Nasri have been charged by UEFA over comments made to referee Massimo Busacca over his handling of the gameStriker Robin Van Persie was sent-off at the Nou Camp for kicking the ball away and has been told he can’t appeal the Busacca decision READ MORE

Cesc Fabregas set to face Barcelona (IrishCentral)

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:10:22 PST

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still sweating on the fitness of captain Cesc Fabregas ahead of the Champions League showdown with Barcelona but it’s looking good for the World Cup winnerThe Gunners take a 2-1 lead and Fabregas to Spain for Tuesday night’s second leg clash in the last 16 of the competitionFabregas says he will be fit to face his former club after his hamstring injury kept him of Saturday’s 0-0 draw with SunderlandEngland star Jack Wilshere is fit for Barca but Alex Song (knee) is out while Fabregas is rated at 90% to play READ MORE

Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is out of the Champions League showdown with Barcelona (IrishCentral)

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:48:29 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie is out of the Champions League showdown with Barcelona next week – but Cesc Fabregas could face his former club.

Manchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:25:15 PST

UNITED HELD IN DRAB DRAWBayern Munich have one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals and revenge on their minds but Manchester United have work to doThe Germans avenged last season’s European Cup final defeat to Inter Milan when they scored a 1-0 win, thanks to a late Mario Gomez goal, away to the holders in Wednesday night’s Last 16 first leg gameUnited were also on the road for the knock-out stages but had to settle for a scoreless draw in FranceThe entertainment levels were low but United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was happy with his team’s 0-0 draw in Marseille READ MORE

UEFA Champions League update: briefs, Manchester City, Barcelona, Arsenal and Spurs (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:10:38 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all tracking young Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

Barcelona are reportedly interested in a summer move for Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri.

Aston Villa want Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito.

Russia and CSKA Moscow keeper Igor Akinfeev is the latest candidate to replace Edwin van der Sar at Manchester United.

Chelsea fancy Borussia Dortmund’s Serbian centre-back Neven Subotic.

Russian side Krasnodar want Spurs midfielder Niko Kranjcar and Barcelona winger Alexander Hleb, currently on loan at Birmingham.

Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse wants to return to England from Greece.

New Liverpool striker Andy Carroll could finally make his debut against West Ham this weekend.

Stoke’s Matthew Etherington is a doubt for Wednesday’s EPL clash with Arsenal.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has again been linked with a move to Serie A side Roma in the summer.

Wolves winger Michael Kightly is finally ready to return to training after 15 months out with knee injuries.

UEFA Champions League update: briefs, Chelsea, Barcelona, Manchester United (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:28:01 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2014.

U2 fined $22,000 in Barcelona for playing too loudly (IrishCentral)

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:05:20 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Barcelona rocks as U2 launches 360 Tour from spaceship! (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:29:34 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

U2 kicked off their new 360 Tour in Barcelona last night from a spaceship. Well, it's not really a spaceship but it sure looks like one!