Killie lead race to sign Daniels
Kilmarnock are leading the race to sign 23-year-old Dutch striker Djenairo Daniels, currently with League of Ireland club Cork City. (Irish Independent), externalRead Monday's Scottish gossip
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'The boys winning the All-Ireland has pushed us on'
Armagh forward Aoife McCoy says the men's side winning the All-Ireland Championship last year has "pushed" her side on to replicate their ladies' side watched on as the Orchard County edged Galway to claim a second men's All-Ireland title at Croke Park last McCambridge and Connaire Mackin played key roles in that triumph and their siblings Clodagh and Meabh McCambridge and Blaithin Mackin are in the ladies' a result, McCoy believes her side have plenty of motivation to go all the way in the Brendan Martin Cup after falling at the semi-final stage last year."I think plenty of people have said it. The boys winning the All-Ireland last year, not really realising it, but it has maybe been a good push for us as well," said McCoy."It has just brought a lot of happiness to the county. I think for us, it probably has pushed us on."We have a lot of girls that have siblings that are involved in that panel and we're definitely trying to emulate that success."Armagh continue their quest for glory in the Ladies All-Ireland Championship on Saturday as they face Kildare in their second group game. They drew with Meath in their opening game, but the Orchard County know a win against Kildare at the Athletic Grounds will help them book their place in the last eight of the competition."We're going out to get a win first of all. A win will basically secure us a spot in the quarter-final and then after that, obviously we'd love to finish first in the group," McCoy added."To get that home quarter-final, that would be great. We'll be focusing really on a win first and then just take it from there."They [Kildare] have obviously come into Division One this year and they've maintained their status there. In 2023 they won the intermediate, so they're a very good side."
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'It didn't work out' - Vente leaves Hibs for 'significant fee'
Dylan Vente's time at Hibernian did not work out as planned, says head coach David Gray, as the striker seals a permanent move away to Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen for a "significant fee".The 26-year-old's arrival at Easter Road for a "notable fee" two years ago was described by the Leith club as part of a "significant investment in the playing squad".But the forward went on to play just 43 games, scoring 11 goals, during his time at spent the majority of last season on loan PEC Zwolle in the Dutch top flight and netted an impressive tally of 13 from 30 Eredivisie his departure, Hibs boss Gray said: "Dylan performed well in the Eredivisie with PEC Zwolle last season and felt more comfortable back in his homeland, playing football with a smile on his face. "His time at Hibs didn't quite work out the way we'd all planned, but I'd like to thank him for all his hard work and hope he goes on to achieve his ambitions and full potential."Hibs sporting director Malky Mackay added: "There was a lot of interest in Dylan this summer after his performances last season, and he had a clear desire to continue playing and enjoying his football in the Eredivisie."We had to make sure we got the right deal for Hibernian, and after a number of conversations, we're happy with the deal we've got for him."
Belfast Telegraph
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Stephen O'Neill reveals a positive update for Cavan ahead of Kerry duel
The former Red Hands forward is coach with the Breffni side under manager Raymond Galligan who rendered tremendous service between the posts to the county before calling time on his career two years ago. Right now, O'Neill is strongly focused on Saturday's All-Ireland Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final against Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney (3.30pm) where he is hoping the Breffni Blues side can make life difficult for the Kingdom. Some Cavan players may have called time on their playing careers but there is an experienced core remaining which would suggest that Kerry will not quite have things their own way. While Cavan were forced to have patience as a handful of players returned to action from injury, the indications now are that the team is ready for battle — something that pleases the affable O'Neill in particular. 'There are always going to be injuries and players unavailable for one reason or another but obviously you like to have your best squad on duty for the matches that really matter,' points out O'Neill, 'I know we might have found things difficult in the League from time to time but you have to go with the resources at your disposal.' In this respect, Cavan can summon a shoal of hardened campaigners in Gearoid McKiernan, Dara McVeety, James Smith and Cian Madden. They were without gifted forward Pauric Lynch for much of last year while Cormac O'Reilly and Sean McEvoy are other players who have been coming through strongly. It was in 2003, 2005 and 2008 when O'Neill scaled the heights with an all-conquering Tyrone team in winning three All-Ireland honours before turning his attention to coaching and management. But he refused to accept his 2008 All-Ireland medal because he felt he had not been sufficiently involved with the team. He had stepped away earlier that year but returned shortly before the All-Ireland Final against Kerry. He was introduced as a substitute in that game which Tyrone won by 1-15 to 0-14. Right now, though, O'Neill, who has pocketed four All-Ireland Masters medals, is fired up for Cavan's joust with Jack O'Connor's men who are still smarting from their 1-22 to -16 defeat at the hands of Meath in their All-Ireland Group Two round three tie last week-end. Kerry's meeting with Cavan will be a first for them in a Preliminary Quarter-final and this could well add spice to the contest. 'Our defeat to Meath last week-end could be said to have been a chastening experience and we have to try and come good now against Cavan,' points out O'Connor. 'We are now at the cutting edge of the All-Ireland Championship and every match is vital. You cannot afford to lose ground at this juncture and that's why I feel both teams will be giving it everything on Saturday.' Elsewhere on Saturday Dublin host Cork (6.15pm) in the second part of the double helping at Croke Park after the home side's hurlers clash with Limerick in the All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Final (4.00pm). The second last eight encounter in that competition sees Dublin up against Tipperary (6.15pm). Dessie Farrell's Dublin will be hot favourites to advance against Cork but Leinster champions Louth may find the going a little tougher against Donegal in Ballybofey tomorrow (4.00pm).
