Rice to discuss his international future with Ireland manager McCarthyExciting West Ham prospect expecting to meet the new Republic boss soonSun Dec 2 2018 - 22:30
Stephen Kenny has earned the chance to make a differenceThroughout his career, the Dubliner has made the most of initially meagre resourcesSat Dec 1 2018 - 08:00
Hatred of Windsor Park in 1993 has softened to pantomimeMichael Walker: There were boos in the game of two Irelands, but humour tooSat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
Darren Randolph proves vital backstop to deny northern raidersRepublic of Ireland goalkeeper pulls off a number of quality saves to deny Northern IrelandThu Nov 15 2018 - 22:34
‘There was poison in the air’: 25 years on from that night in Windsor ParkAlan McLoughlin’s goal secured a World Cup spot for Ireland on a tense night in BelfastSat Nov 10 2018 - 07:00
Chelsea’s future – like that of the club’s absent owner – remains in the balanceAbramovich unable to witness in the flesh the side’s stylish progress under SarriFri Nov 2 2018 - 23:07
Irish soccer was built on skill and not teams of giantsJimmy McIlroy's innovation captured the tradition of brains over brawn in Irish soccerSat Oct 27 2018 - 11:30
A cautionary tale: The life and death of one-armed striker Jimmy HastyRemarkable ex-Dundalk player became another tragic casualty of the TroublesSat Oct 20 2018 - 09:33
Michael O’Neill: globalisation of British football has left Irish leagues behind‘The Irish League still has the same format: two nights training and a game on Saturday.'Sat Oct 6 2018 - 06:00
Michael Walker: Liverpool must not let difficult run derail their ambitionsResponse from some quarters to Chelsea defeat shows new confidence is brittleSat Sep 29 2018 - 07:00
Michael Walker: Loan culture at big clubs sees young talent cast adriftChelsea released Gael Kakuta in 2015 after six loans in five countries over four yearsSat Sep 22 2018 - 07:00
Ashley still owning the pitch at Newcastle but losing the middle groundEchoes of earlier history as sports shop protest reflects disenchantment at the clubSat Sep 15 2018 - 08:00
Proud Bailey Peacock-Farrell embraces his Northern rootsLeeds United goalkeeper is eager to make his competitive debut for Northern IrelandSat Sep 8 2018 - 07:00
Steven Gerrard wasting no time making his mark at RangersFormer Liverpool stalwart has presided over an improved mood around IbroxSat Sep 1 2018 - 08:08
Michael Walker: Ronaldo has left Real Madrid but his presence is still feltRonaldo soaked up the pressure of Real Madrid in full-on Galactico mode and stuck in the goalsSat Aug 18 2018 - 08:00
Manchester City can reign again with even more Pep in their stepWith Klopp showing boot-room smarts, Liverpool likely to be main challengers this yearSat Aug 11 2018 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Great expectations at Leeds as Bielsa warms to his taskThe ex-Argentina boss is busy implementing his vision as a new league season beckonsSat Aug 4 2018 - 08:00
England head for World Cup without expectations of a nationGareth Southgate's squad don't have the usual feverish expectationSat Jun 9 2018 - 07:00
Michael Walker: dreams, stories and memories the stuff of AnfieldLiverpool built a European empire on camaraderie, banter, talent and a passion for the shirtSat May 26 2018 - 07:00
Scott Brown testimonial carries extra weight for Ireland new boysGraham Burke and Callum Robinson get opportunity to impress O’Neill against CelticMon May 21 2018 - 05:00
Glasgow goes greener than green for Scott Brown's testimonialCeltic captain was honoured on a day where Graham Burke made his international debutSun May 20 2018 - 16:18
Packie Bonner still keeping abreast of the game’s changesThe ex-Celtic and Rep of Ireland No 1 now a technical adviser to Uefa on goalkeepingSat May 19 2018 - 06:00
Gambles on both sides in Steven Gerrard's Rangers appointmentBoth former Liverpool star and Ibrox had reasons to hesitate before managerial moveSat May 5 2018 - 06:30
Mooy’s Terrier-like spirit helps Huddersfield confound the scepticsMaintaining their Premier Division status would be a remarkable achievement for TownSat Apr 21 2018 - 09:00
Visionary Pep Guardiola still has something new to sayStyle and substance the mark of a coach who has guided Man City to the cusp of the titleSat Apr 7 2018 - 06:00
Injuries and crashes play part in unravelling of Darron GibsonRepublic of Ireland player has been central yet peripheral in his unusual careerSat Mar 31 2018 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Has West Ham's new stadium seen them lose their soul?It’s hard to see what the club – or its fans – have gained by the move from Upton ParkSat Mar 17 2018 - 09:00
Michael Walker: Teenage dreams so hard to be brought to realityCautionary tale of George Green shows that Ryan Sessegnon may not be the next big thingSat Mar 3 2018 - 07:00
Michael Walker: Clubs and managers at the mercy of random eventsPardew will wonder if Barcelona taxi ride ends with West Brom in the ChampionshipSat Feb 24 2018 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Paul Ferris’s book an intriguing story of love and hate‘The Boy On The Shed’ more than a sporting bio – it’s a window on another worldSat Feb 17 2018 - 05:45
Bravery and goodness: Harry Gregg, the reluctant hero of MunichUnited goalkeeper has never wanted to be defined by the lives he saved in February ’58Sat Feb 3 2018 - 07:00
Manchester’s trailblazing Babes and a legacy cut shortMatt Busby and Jimmy Murphy’s flowers left an indelible mark on European footballSat Feb 3 2018 - 07:00
Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distantThe Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, wellSat Jan 20 2018 - 08:00
Michael O’Neill set to stay with Northern IrelandO’Neill met Scottish Football Association to discuss succeeding Strachan as managerSat Jan 20 2018 - 06:00
Jack Grealish ready to remind us what fuss was all aboutFormer bright prospect ready for a fresh start under Steve Bruce at Aston VillaSat Jan 6 2018 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Football clubs not the solution to failed social policyManchester and Liverpool clubs tackling hardships caused by government inactionSat Dec 30 2017 - 08:00
Second season syndrome: Pep Guardiola has done a PiresSome said England had ‘found out’ the Manchester City manager. The opposite is trueSat Dec 23 2017 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Old-fashioned values serving Dyche and Burnley wellNo-nonsense manager has achieved great things with meagre resourcesSat Dec 16 2017 - 08:00
Manchester rivalry now second to none in European gameUnder Guardiola, City are throwing down the gauntlet to their great rivals, UnitedSat Dec 9 2017 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Big Sam is back in town at EvertonAllardyce is viewed as old school even if Ferguson calls him ‘ahead of his time’Sat Dec 2 2017 - 08:00
Enda Stevens’ circuitous career justifies the term ‘journey’‘There’ll be disappointments but it’s how you come through it. Application, dedication’Sat Nov 25 2017 - 08:00
Peter Reid may be the light at end of tunnel for SunderlandRegardless of dismal record, Simon Grayson’s did not deserve his abrupt dismissalSat Nov 4 2017 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Dedicated Wes Hoolahan a model of perseveranceBoth at club and international level the skilful midfielder has overcome adversitySat Oct 21 2017 - 07:00
Michael Walker: Ruminations on the World Cup week that wasO’Neill trusts footballers to do what’s necessary because he was one and knows the drillSat Oct 14 2017 - 08:00
Bond between Rafa Benitez and Anfield formed on facts and liesBenitez will get a warm reception from Liverpool fans for reasons more than footballSat Sep 30 2017 - 08:00
Revamped Rangers no closer to bridging Old Firm gulfPedro Caixinha may fear for future should Celtic remind hosts of how far they have fallenSat Sep 23 2017 - 07:00
Michael Walker: Messi remains as sweet a force of nature as everModern football is one long racket, Messi is the whisper of history heard above itSat Sep 16 2017 - 08:00
From Hamilton to Barcelona: Welcome to Celtic’s skewed worldMichael Walker: It’s a balancing act of domestic domination and European inspirationSat Sep 9 2017 - 08:00
Northern Ireland make almost certain of World Cup playoff spotMichael O’Neill’s team secure second spot with their 2-0 win over Czech RepublicMon Sep 4 2017 - 23:16
Defence key as Northern Ireland stand on verge of playoffsA point against the Czech Republic would guarantee second place in poolMon Sep 4 2017 - 06:00