Belfast based Glentoran F.C have announced on their website that they will play Thai Port as part of their end of season trip to Thailand. The Glens are due to spend 5 nights in Pattaya, and 6 nights in Bangkok from the 23rd of May. During their stay, the Irish Premiership side will play 3 friendly matches against Thai Premier League opposition.

We remember the great man on his birthday . GEORGE BEST!!

At the age of 15, Best was discovered in Belfast by Manchester United scout Bob Bishop, whose telegram to United manager Matt Busby read: "I think I've found you a genius."

Best made his Manchester United debut, aged 17, on 14 September 1963 against West Brom at Old Trafford in a 1–0 victory.

The Football Association of Ireland announced today that Derry's Shane Duffy has been declared eligible to play for Ireland.
Duffy's change of association had been held up by the IFA who had brought a case to the Court Of Arbitration For Sport in an attempt to try and block Irish citizens born in the North of Ireland from representing Ireland at international level.

Phil Wilson from Belfast was the lucky winner of our United bar of soap for correctly identifying that the soap 'Manchester United fan' Snoop Dogg most wanted to appear in was Coronation Street. Lame question? I challenge you to think of a better 'soap' and United related question!

You can buy this Manchester United soap from Early Bath.

Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce plans to open their fifth official club store in Belfast.
Opening in early November 2010, the store will be located on Castle Lane, in the heart of Belfast's retail district.
The store will cover 2000 sq. ft. and will stock a wide range of official club merchandise.

Mais um jogo das eliminatórias da Euro 2012, foi realizado em 08/10/2010, na cidade de Belfast, no Windsor Park, jogaram as seleções da Irlanda do Norte (45º no ranking da FIFA) e a seleção da Itália (13º no ranking da FIFA). Tony
Antes desse jogo, as 2 seleções jogaram:
1958Belfast 15/01/1958 NIR2:1 (2:0)ITA First stage1958Rome 25/04/1957 ITA1:0 (1:0)NIR First stage
O árbitro desse jogo, foi: Tony Chapron-FRA

Sky Sports is reporting this afternoon that a host of clubs are pursuing Scunthorpe United midfielder, Michael O'Connor, and one of the clubs is said to be Newcastle United. Michael O'Connor - young player attracting attention The Belfast-born 22 year old midfielder, who stands 6′1″, is said to have enhanced his growing reputation with a super goal [.

Watching former Manchester United starlets Jonathan Greening and Erik Nevland bravely battling away for Fulham in a vain attempt to try and salvage something for their club last weekend one could not...
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On a ferry in Belfast The volcanic ash cloud has delayed my return from Ireland so a boat to Stranraer beckons....

The first lady of pop has thrilled her fans by adding an extra date to her epic Monster Ball tour and she promises to wear as few clothes as possible.

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After completing two hugely successful London O2 Arena shows this weekend, Lady GaGa has announced that she will return to the venue for a one-off performance on 1st December 2010.

Lady GaGa: still unfamiliar with the old adage 'Dress to impress'.

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After going on sale last week, Lady GaGa tickets for her December O2 Arena performances were expected to sell fast, but they are still available from primary ticket vendors.

We're willing to put a halt to our mockery of Lady GaGa's dress sense for a moment.

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Lady GaGa is probably the hottest music act in the world at the moment, and her edgy style and sound has won her countless fans globally. Having just finished another hugely successful UK tour, the American star made it clear she wanted to return as soon as possible, and will play two shows at London O2 Arena in December – as well as dates in Dublin and Belfast beforehand.

We quite understand why Leona Lewis tickets are so sought after.

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Leona Lewis has reportedly just broken up with her long-term beau Lou Al-Chamaa, but that did not stop her from putting on a tremendous performance at Glasgow SECC last night.

Shakira will perform live at many venues around the country this winter.

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Shakira put on a tremendous performance at Glastonbury last weekend, and has announced a tour of the UK for December. She will play at venues across the country in December including Manchester Evening News Arena and London O2 Arena.

Shakira's hips definitely do not lie.

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Shakira certainly wowed the crowd at Glastonbury Festival last weekend, racing through her selection of hits such as Hips Don't Lie, She Wolf and Whenever, Wherever.

The Colombian superstar will return to play a number of live dates in the UK this winter, and will undoubtedly put on a spectacular show again.

Kasabian have received support from an unlikely source: Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres. Lionel Messi meanwhile, prefers Oasis.

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T In The Park headliners Kasabian have received support from the unlikeliest of fans: Spain and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres.

Florence And The Machine will play live at Belsonic Festival, T In The Park, Oxegen Festival and Latitude Festival this summer.

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Florence And The Machine have had a wonderful two years: a number one album with Lungs, countless record sales and a BRIT Award for Best British Album.

Shakira will play live at Manchester MEN Arena, Belfast Odyssey Arena, SECC & Clyde Auditorium and the O2 Arena in London this winter on her UK tour.

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Sale El Sol, Shakira's new album, can be translated from Spanish as Sunrise, and the Colombian singer's new LP will be released in autumn 2010.

Kasabian tickets are on sale now for their UK tour dates at Belfast Belsonic Festival and London Brixton O2 Academy in August ahead of V Festival.

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Kasabian are obviously huge festival fans, given that they will perform live at three this summer.

Tickets to see Colombian singer Shakira on her live UK tour in December are on sale now.

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Shakira rocked the crowd at Glastonbury Festival, and she will most certainly do so in December 2010 as well. The Colombian singer will head out on a UK tour at the end of the year, and will doubtless play all her best loved songs from Whenever, Wherever to Hips Don't Lie and She Wolf.

Have I mentioned that the Development Team is on tour in Northern Ireland? Well, they are. Tonight they played against a team called Lisburn Distillery. So named because they originated in Distillery Street in Belfast. They play in the IFA Premiership (11th last season). A surprise at least to me was that Wolves [.

SSN are reporting that West Ham have now entered the race to sign Portsmouth captain Marc Wilson.
The 23-year-old Irish international defender is subject to interest from a number of top-flight sides, with West Brom having already had a £3million bid turned down.
Fulham are also keen, while Stoke are thought to be lining up a player-plus-cash deal for the defender - with Dave Kitson and Liam Lawrence discussing moves in the opposite direction - estimated to be worth around £3.

It's amazing what can be found while doing a little bit of Googling! Four Four Two magazine asked their readers to send questions they would like to ask Manchester United legend George Best four...
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Domani mattina l'ultimo allenamento a Coverciano, poi nel pomeriggio la partenza da Pisa per Belfast dove l'Italia affronter in serata l'Irlanda del Nord nel primo dei due match validi per le qualificazioni ad Euro 2012. Dopo aver sconfitto Estonia e Far Oer, avversari decisamente abbordabili, arriva un ostacolo più duro.

Matchup: Northern Ireland v. Italy
Fixture: Windsor Park - Belfast
Time: 20:45CET

Introduction: The last time the Azzurri lined up against Northern Ireland was during the lead up to the 2009 Confederations Cup. It was quite possibly the greatest showing by the Lippi helmed squad since he took over from Donadoni in the summer of 2008.

Wow, in the 92nd minute to win the game Mattie Burrows does this
to win the game for Glentoran of Belfast

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Euro 2012 qualifiers – Northern Ireland Vs Italy Live Online Click Here
Friday, 8th October 2010
Kick Off : 19:45 BST
Venue : Windsor Park, Belfast Northern Ireland

This Euro 2012 qualifier fixture will see Northern Ireland taking on Italy at Windsor Park on Friday 8th October 2010, kick-off set for 7:45 PM.

Un dominio sterile. Così è stata ieri sera Italia-Irlanda del Nord, terzo impegno della nazionale di Cesare Prandelli nel cammino a Euro 2012. A Belfast, nella citt del grande George Best, l'Italia ha attaccato per novanta minuti (spesso però in maniera confusionaria) dimostrando grande coraggio e generosit ma, fatta eccezione per alcune occasioni importanti (Borriello [.

In a thrilling round of Euro 2012 qualifying games, Portugal defeated Denmark in Porto to kick start their faltering campaign. Germany easily overcame Turkey 3-0 in Berlin while Montenegro kept their 100% record with a win over Switzerland to set up an intriguing tie with England at Wembley on Tuesday.

Tanti goals, emozioni e spettacolo nelle gare che hanno viste impegnate le varie nazionali protese alla ricerca di punti qualificazione in ottica Euro 2012. Abbiamo raccontanto ampiamente, nel precedente post, del pareggio poco brillante dell'Italia. Gli azzurri dominano a Belfast ma non riescono a superare una modesta Irlanda del Nord, autrice di una gara catenacciara.

Feck! Girls! Arse nal! By Belfast Kiwi Ambrose is aptly named after his Patron Saint and is a bit of a character that drinks down at my local Irish bar, The Shuck and Shamrock, seemingly he lives there. There is more than a bit of Father Jack about him. Wild grey hair and fascinatingly long [...]

Dopo lo scialbo zero a zero di Belfast, contro l'Irlanda del Nord, l'Italia di Prandelli è attesa da un'altra sfida (la quarta) valida per le qualificazioni a Euro 2012. Domani sera, allo stadio Luigi Ferraris di Genova, gli azzurri sfideranno la Serbia, maltrattata in casa dall'Estonia per 3 a 1 e desiderosa di riscatto.

Anche oggi, fermi i campionati nazionali, in campo ci vanno le nazionali, impegnate nelle sfide di qualificazione agli Europei del 2012. Detto dell'Italia che, reduce dal pari incolore di Belfast con l'Irlanda del Nord, affronta una Serbia ferita dalla brutta sconfitta casalinga, rimediata qualche giorno fa contro l'Estonia, ecco le altre gare in programma nell'ultimo [.

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has hailed the great performances of replacements Shane Long and Keith Fahey as Ireland picked up a vital point last night in Slovakia.
Long was given his chance up front because of Kevin Doyle's knee injury, while Birmingham midfielder Fahey came in for his first competitive start after Liam Lawrence failed a late fitness test.

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is apparently keen on West Brom winger Chris Brunt and is looking to bring the Baggies man to Anfield in January to give his side more natural width. The Northern Ireland international has been in sparkling form this season and has been linked with a move away from the Hawthorns and Roberto Di Matteo faces a fight to keep the former Sheffield Wednesday man.

Who amongst us doesn't like a freebie! Here's a chance to win an absolutely fabulous Cesc Shirt.

Our good friend Leanne, whose popularity through her online avatar of LadyArse has reached near cult level status, has very kindly agreed to partner us in giving our readers a chance to win one of her personal creations.

Liverpool Football Club are delighted to announce the opening of a new official club store in Belfast.
The 2,000 sq. ft. unit will be based on Castle Lane in the heart of Belfast's shopping district. The store will carry the full range of official club products and will create at least 10 new jobs for the city.

After the first round of the competition, the gooner part of BigFourZa was shocked to find that leading the way in the race to find the funniest caption was a Chelsea fan with although an admittedly hilarious one liner.

Now I think it would be sacrilege to let a fantastic Cesc tee go to a Chelsea fan, so COYGooners.

Last set of pictures before we announce our winners! Competition is still wide open people. Put on your funny thinking caps to celebrate your christmas with a fantastic Cesc tee!

This shirt is of course sponsored by Leanne over at LadyArse.

Her affair with London's finest football club began quite inoccuously all the way back in 1987 when she was on a school trip from Belfast (What is it with the Irish and incredible Arsenal blogs?

Kenny Dalglish was the guest of honour as hundreds of fans turned out to witness the Liverpool legend officially open the new club store in Belfast on Friday morning.
The Reds' Academy Ambassador was overwhelmed by the number of supporters that flocked to the new 2,000 sq ft unit on Castle Lane in the heart of the city's shopping district and was quick to point out the importance of what is now Liverpool's fifth official store.