Michael O'Connor

Youngsters get chance to prove they're ready for the big time

Sportsmail's guide to the rest of Wednesday's international friendlies, as the youngsters of Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Republic of Ireland get their chance to prove they're ready for the big time.

Slater now on rugby radar

Just a day after being crowned the world's best player, Kangaroos full-back Billy Slater has become a target for rugby union clubs across Australia. Queensland high-performance manager Ben Whitaker confirmed the Reds were keen...

Crewe search for new midfielders

Crewe Alexandra boss Steve Holland says he wants to bring in at least one midfield player in on loan for the visit of Stockport County on Saturday. The Alex have Michael O'Connor suspended and Steven Schumacher out after an...

Crewe v Leyton Orient

Crewe midfielder Michael O'Connor has recovered from an ankle knock a fortnight ago. On-loan defender Dennis Lawrence is also available after being refused permission to play in last weekend's FA Cup win. Fellow-strugglers...

Forestry sector calls for government support

The Federal Government's decision to give the car industry a green incentive has prompted the forestry sector to make its own demands. But rather than an injection of funds into the forestry industry, managers and the forestry...

Holland hopes win changes fortunes

Crewe manager Steve Holland is hoping his side can build on their fortuitous FA Cup First Round victory over non-league Ebbsfleet United. The Alex were largely outplayed by their non-league opponents and were lucky not to...

THE BEST FA CUP ACTION: Blyth, Histon and Curzon cause upsets

FA CUP: Reay of delight as Blyth oust Shrewsbury, Histon get it Wright in the end, Hotel porter sends poor Exeter packing, plus the best of the first-round action. BLYTH SPARTANS 3 SHREWSBURY 1 SHAUN REAY stunned League Two...

Sister's grief for RAF Sergeant

Sergeant Robert Michael O'Connor, Royal Air Force, died following the loss of a Hercules aircraft over Iraq on 30 January 2005. Aged 38 and single, he was an Engineering Technician serving with the Engineering Wing at RAF...

Industry backs call for timber aid deal

Matthew Denholm | November 04, 2008 TAXPAYERS would help fund infrastructure for pulp mills, and tax breaks would be offered for long-term plantations under proposals to secure the future of the nation's timber industry....

Unions seek Govt help for Gunns (ABC)

Unions are citing the global financial crisis to try to pressure the State and Federal Governments to extend further support for Gunns' proposed pulp mill. Gunns is overseas trying to secure finance for the project but CEO John...

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