Football club apologise after holding minute's silence for former player who is still alive

A Bulgarian football club have apologised for holding a minute's silence for a former player who is still alive.
SKY NEWS 33 minutes ago

Football club issue apology after holding minute's silence for player who isn't dead

A top-flight Bulgarian football team mourned one of their former players before discovering he was in fact still alive during their most recent...
MIRROR 2 hours ago

Club apologises after minute’s silence for ex-player who is still alive

Bulgarian side Arda Kardzhali paid tribute to Petko Ganchev — which came as a shock to the 78-year-old when he arrived home to watch the game on TV
THETIMES.CO.UK 2 hours ago

‘The Irish fans hate it’ - Celtic and Ireland star Adam Idah names his shock sporting idol

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Awkward moment football team is forced to apologise after holding a minute's of silence for former star who is not dead

A Bulgarian football club has been forced into an embarrassing apology after holding a minute's silence for a former player who was not actually dead.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE 4 hours ago

Club mistakenly mourns player who isn't dead

The management of Bulgarian top-flight side Arda Kardzhali apologised after their former player Petko Ganchev, whose death they mourned in a...
ESPN 5 hours ago

Football club forced to apologise after holding minute’s silence for former player who is not dead

A FOOTBALL club suffered an embarrassing mix-up as they held a minute’s silence for a former player who wasn’t actually dead. Arda Kardzhali and...
THE SUN 6 hours ago

Matt Doherty addresses Heimir Hallgrimsson relationship after "disrespected" comment

Wolves defender Matt Doherty is in the Ireland squad for this week's Nations League playoff double-header with Bulgaria
IRISH MIRROR 7 hours ago

Double injury blow for Ireland ahead of Bulgaria clash as call-ups added to squad

Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning have been called into Heimir Hallgrimsson's squad for the two Bulgaria games
IRISH MIRROR 11 hours ago

Jake O'Brien draws high praise from club and international managers ahead of Bulgaria game

Jake O'Brien and James Abankwah have drawn praise from Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of the Bulgaria game on Thursday
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Heimir Hallgrimsson: My work as a dentist is like playing golf

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UEFA Mar 14

Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer' for Ireland

Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria
THE IRISH TIMES Mar 14

Heimir Hallgrimsson not ruling out midfield role for Nathan Collins in Bulgaria

Collins was a surprise starter in midfield for Ireland's 5-0 defeat to England in Wembley last November
IRISH MIRROR Mar 13

Heimir Hallgrímsson says his League of Ireland comments in December were ‘misinterpreted'

Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria
THE IRISH TIMES Mar 13

Former Celtic Winger Set for International Debut

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CELTS ARE HERE Mar 13

Adam Idah named in Irish squad, joined by ex-Celtic attackers

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THE CELTIC STAR Mar 13

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Heimir Hallgrimsson gives detailed position-by-position breakdown of his Ireland squad for Bulgaria

Ireland will play Bulgaria home and away next week in a promotion-relegation Nations League playoff
IRISH MIRROR Mar 13

Bazunu back in Republic of Ireland squad after injury

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has recalled goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to his squad ahead of next week’s Nations League play-off against...
SKYSPORTS Mar 13

Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland play-off squad

Watford's James Abankwah and Rocco Vata and Jimmy Dunne of QPR are in line for debuts against Bulgaria
THE IRISH TIMES Mar 13

Heimir Hallgrimsson names THREE uncapped players in much-changed Ireland squad for Bulgaria play-off

HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON has named three uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the Nations League play-off against Bulgaria. Watford pair James...
THESUN.IE Mar 13

Dunne joins Collins in Republic of Ireland squad

QPR defender Jimmy Dunne has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for Nations League matches against Bulgaria. The 27-year-old from...
WEST LONDON SPORT Mar 13

Ireland squad announced for play-off with Bulgaria as Vata, Abankwah and Sinclair call-ups confirmed

Heimir Hallgrimsson has rewarded the club form of Championship pair Rocco Vata and James Abankwah by promoting them to the senior Ireland squad,...
INDEPENDENT.IE Mar 13

O'Shea and Taylor in Irish Squad

Blues pair Dara O'Shea and Jack Taylor have been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their Nations League play-off ties against Bulgaria.
TWTD.CO.UK Mar 13

Heimir Hallgrímsson names 23-man squad for Ireland's play-off with Bulgaria

Ireland travel to Plovdiv for the first leg of the promotion/relegation play-off on Thursday, 20 March before returning to Dublin to face Bulgaria...
IRISH MIRROR Mar 13

Heimir Hallgrímsson calls up former Shamrock Rovers striker for Nations League play-off

Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson will name his squad for the UEFA Nations League play-offs against Bulgaria on Thursday afternoon.
IRISH MIRROR Mar 12

Bulgaria-Malta, Bayil Stadium (Baku)

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UEFA Mar 11

Bulgaria manager could return for Nations League playoff with Ireland

Iliev rocked Bulgaria’s preparations a fortnight ago when he tendered his resignation amid growing unhappiness among top flight clubs
IRISH MIRROR Mar 11

Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland 11 v Bulgaria based on one key stat that highlights worrying trend

Evan Ferguson would struggle to make the games, which are crucial to Nations League fate, if this aspect of his club form was taken into account.
IRISH MIRROR Mar 10

David Moyes’ Seamus Coleman message to Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of Ireland squad announcement

Heimir Hallgrímsson on Thursday names his Ireland squad for the Nations League promotion/relegation play-off against Bulgaria.
IRISH MIRROR Mar 9

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THESUN.IE Mar 9

Celtic Fringe Star Set for International Debut

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CELTS ARE HERE Mar 8

‘I didn’t say that’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson on suggestions he urged Irish players to leave as Josh Honohan and Johnny Kenny enter frame for Bulgaria

Heimir Hallgrimsson has denied he encouraged League of Ireland players to move abroad to strengthen their international chances.
INDEPENDENT.IE Mar 8

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Danny Welbeck snubs Cristiano Ronaldo and names Arsenal hero at his best strike partner

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METRO.CO.UK Mar 8

Leeds United predicted lineup vs Portsmouth revealed as Daniel Farke reacts to West Brom disappointment

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YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Mar 7

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STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 7

Sky calls for BLOCK on modified Fire Sticks illegally showing premium football games after spate of arrests

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THE SUN Mar 3

From Bielsa to Bulgaria: How former Leeds captain Liam Cooper swapped the Pennines for pyrotechnics and rondos with Berbatov in Sofia

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DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 1

Pars attacker makes Bulgarian switch

Dunfermline Athletic's Dapo Mebude has left the club to make a loan move to Bulgaria.
DUNFERMLINE PRESS Feb 25

Former Premier League boss who worked with Brendan Rodgers throws hat in the ring for Rangers manager job

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 24

Blow for Heimir Hallgrimsson as in-form defender ruled out of Ireland’s Nations League play-off

Ireland will return to international action next month when Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men take on Bulgaria in a two-legged play-off.
IRISH MIRROR Feb 23

Young Spireite receives another international call-up

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CHESTERFIELD-FC.CO.UK OFFICIAL SITE Feb 21

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Bulgaria-Israel, Slavia (Sofia)

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UEFA Feb 20

ALEX’S ANGLE: COME IN, No.15, YOUR TIME IS NOW

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Thomas Tuchel strikes agreement with FA that sees new England boss working from GERMANY and missing huge games

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THE SUN Feb 18

David Ogbonna sparks Slough Town in Rebels derby

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DAILY STAR Feb 8

Bulgaria-Georgia, Multifunctional Sports Venue Kolodrum Plovdiv (Plovdiv)

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UEFA Feb 3

Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv complete signing of Ghanaian defender Jamal Amofa

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GHANASOCCERNET.COM Feb 3

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SHEFFIELD UTD OFFICIAL SITE Feb 3

Georgia-Bulgaria, Olympic Palace (Tbilisi)

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UEFA Jan 30

Celtic fans ‘welcomed’ to Birmingham with shocking sectarian banner on motorway bridge but Hoops supporters get revenge

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 29

Stiliyan Petrov torn on Celtic and Aston Villa allegiances as legend asked question fans all want to know

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DAILY RECORD Jan 28

Ireland boss fears loss of new star for Bulgaria play-off clash in March

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IRISH MIRROR Jan 23

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Jan 10

Stuart Dallas sends message after Ilia Gruev injury update at Leeds

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MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Jan 9

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Aberdeen boost as goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov returns to training after injury

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STV NEWS Dec 24, 2024

When Dimitar Mitov could make his Aberdeen injury return as Jimmy Thelin delivers update

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NOT THE OLD FIRM Dec 24, 2024

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THE SUN Dec 21, 2024

Kosovo-Bulgaria, Pallati i Rinise (Pristina)

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UEFA Dec 16, 2024

Fifa ‘sincerely regret’ the ‘unacceptable’ error made in World Cup qualifying draw as they release full statement

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THE SUN Dec 13, 2024

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UEFA Dec 12, 2024

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 9, 2024

Daniel Farke provides Ilia Gruev update after report from Bulgaria with Leeds United warning

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YORKSHIRE EVENING POST Dec 9, 2024

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 5, 2024

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PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 5, 2024

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THE CELTIC STAR Dec 4, 2024

Dimitar Mitov injury update delivered by Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin ahead of Celtic clash… and it’s not good news

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PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Dec 3, 2024

Major injury update on Aberdeen star Dimitar Mitov as Jimmy Thelin learns how long goalie will be out for

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 3, 2024

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UEFA Dec 2, 2024

Celtic expected to come up against former Hoops keeper when they face Aberdeen after Dimitar Mitov injury

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 2, 2024

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THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 30, 2024
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