Northern Ireland look to Steven Davis to make magic against WalesDurable captain needs to counter pivotal influence of Wales linchpins Aaron Ramsey and Gareth BaleSat Jun 25 2016 - 05:30
Irish goals on foreign fields inspire the home frontsTwo teams in last 16 must mean there are decent players in green jerseysFri Jun 24 2016 - 01:00
Northern Ireland not willing to pay penalty for being unpreparedMichael O’Neill gives players a well-deserved rest ahead of resumption of odyssey in FranceThu Jun 23 2016 - 01:00
Northern Ireland beaten but unbowedNarrow defeat, coupled with Turkey’s win over Czech Republic, guarantees Northern Ireland a place in the last 16Tue Jun 21 2016 - 22:16
Out of contract Michael McGovern the hero for Northern Ireland“The players gave him a round of applause; what more does a manager need to say?”Tue Jun 21 2016 - 20:35
Northern Ireland out to show Germany why they belongMichael O’Neill explains how far things have moved on since Euro 2012Tue Jun 21 2016 - 01:37
Michael O’Neill proves his bona fides with Ukraine blowoutShaw says IFA’s gamble now paying off as team play steadily improvesMon Jun 20 2016 - 14:30
Modern Northern Ireland team dancing to a familiar beatAssistant boss Jimmy Nicholl sees similarities to the great side from the 1980sSun Jun 19 2016 - 15:42
Northern Ireland: ‘Win in Paris and we’ll book a first-class ticket to the moon’Michael O’Neill’s men can stand tall against Germany after their victory in LyonSat Jun 18 2016 - 09:20
Michael O’Neill hails Northern Ireland’s ‘pure heart’‘It was probably the proudest I’ve felt in the dug-out and probably in my entire football career’Thu Jun 16 2016 - 21:07
Euro 2016: Northern Ireland claim historic win in the hailGareth McAuley and Niall McGinn score as Michael O’Neill’s much-changed side see off UkraineThu Jun 16 2016 - 19:00
Northern Ireland make five changes for Ukraine clashMichael O’Neill makes dramatic decisions in bid to keep side in tournamentThu Jun 16 2016 - 16:22
Michael O’Neill recognises need for victory against UkraineNorthern Ireland need to face fixture as a ‘cup final’ as three points are a mustWed Jun 15 2016 - 22:23
Letter from Lyon: Football embroiled in a world full of angerWhile France 98 felt like a celebration, this tournament has a much darker sideWed Jun 15 2016 - 01:02
Romelu Lukaku hopes ‘reality check’ rouses BelgiumEverton striker says victory over Ireland necessary to keep second-round hopes aliveTue Jun 14 2016 - 22:31
Belgium ‘just under-performed’ and will be ready for IrelandManager Marc Wilmots: ‘Tactically, technically and organisationally we came up short’Tue Jun 14 2016 - 10:19
Italy turn up the style as Belgium fail to turn up againGoals from Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle secure Group E win in LyonMon Jun 13 2016 - 22:33
Can Belgium's Golden Generation really live up to the hype?Italy's nous is no myth. They conceded just seven goals in their 10 Euro 2016 qualifiersSun Jun 12 2016 - 23:00
Michael O’Neill concedes his side were outclassed against PolandStriker Kyle Lafferty a lonesome figure as Northern Ireland fail to register shot at goalSun Jun 12 2016 - 21:23
Northern Ireland’s return to big stage ends not so nice in NicePoland fail to read script as Arkadiusz Milik’s goal secures victory in first group gameSun Jun 12 2016 - 19:55
Michael O’Neill confident but wary of Lewandowski’s threatThe Northern Ireland manager is hopeful Kyle Lafferty will be fit for opening gameSat Jun 11 2016 - 16:59
France holds its breath as Euros get under waySecurity impossible to ignore in Paris yet still there is desire for optimismSat Jun 11 2016 - 11:00
Pride and belief bedrock of Northern Ireland’s unexpected odysseyEvans brothers typify sense of fellowship that will prove vital for Michael O’Neill’s sideSat Jun 11 2016 - 05:00
Kyle Lafferty: ‘I thought the worst but now I’ve never felt better’Northern Ireland striker declares himself fit to face Poland in Euro 2016 group openerFri Jun 10 2016 - 16:36
GAA pals send best wishes to Northern Ireland’s link-man on and off fieldNiall McGinn is the one that got away from Tyrone manager Mickey HarteFri Jun 10 2016 - 01:01
Conor Washington ready to deliver up front for Northern IrelandStriker who worked as postman during Euro 2012 may feature in Poland openerWed Jun 8 2016 - 01:30
Paddy McNair prepared for centre stage with Northern IrelandManchester United defender has operated as a roving midfielder in recent friendliesTue Jun 7 2016 - 10:18
Conor McLaughlin the underdog in a team of underdogsFleetwood Town defender has played a big role in helping Northern Ireland to France ’16Mon Jun 6 2016 - 08:00
Michael O’Neill goes back to future with his band of brothersTogetherness is the watchword for Northern Ireland manager with few stars to call onSun May 29 2016 - 23:33
Northern Ireland bid farewell to Belfast with easy Belarus winMichael O’Neill’s side are now 11 games unbeaten but sterner challenges lie aheadFri May 27 2016 - 21:51
Michael O’Neill serious about focusing on enjoymentEuro 2016: Northern Ireland squad in buoyant mood during get-together in RepublicTue May 24 2016 - 23:00
Liverpool’s Europa League final loss shows La Liga is different classUnbridled hype surrounding English premiership exposed by silky Spanish skillsSat May 21 2016 - 11:31
Michael Walker: On Adrian Doherty – the ‘next George Best’Manchester United's forgotten Stranbane boy who was better than Ryan GiggsSat May 14 2016 - 07:00
Michael Walker: How Chris Hughton could become Brighton's RanieriFormer Republic of Ireland international has overseen dramatic reversal in club’s fortunesSat May 7 2016 - 08:02
Michael Walker: Sweet uncertainty makes Premiership race compellingSeason’s end not yet upon us and already the next campaign is beguiling usSat Apr 30 2016 - 14:01
Michael Walker: Shift in perception might not be enough to knock Leicester off trackA different ‘face’ of Leicester: The move from crazy-good to crazy-bad took all of 90 minutesSat Apr 23 2016 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Kevin De Bruyne proving class in a lighter blueMan City's Belgium attacker is showing up Chelsea’s error in letting him goSat Apr 16 2016 - 09:00
Rangers’ redux: Scottish game set for shot of much-needed intrigueGlasgow’s Ibrox club has come a long way since administration and brink of extinctionSat Apr 9 2016 - 08:00
Gary Neville’s elevation to Mourinho’s level down to powers of British TVAston Villa left to ask what a different a season makes as they head for the dropFri Apr 1 2016 - 21:30
Michael Walker: Final whistle sounds for the redoubtable Davy WalshFormer Republic of Ireland striker was last living link to famous win over England in ’49Sat Mar 26 2016 - 10:00
Seamus Coleman interview: Home is where the heart is for Everton manIreland defender wants to play Gaelic football in Killybegs after professional career endsFri Mar 18 2016 - 20:57
Michael Walker: No man’s land at Norwich not place for O’Neill’s talismanNorthern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has 13 minutes in Premier League this seasonSat Mar 12 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Adam Johnson affair may sink Sunderland deeperSam Allardyce’s side already in trouble but sex scandal may have its own lasting effectsSat Mar 5 2016 - 08:00
Michael Walker: Time for Arsenal to ask the tough questionsThe weaknesses in Arsène Wenger’s team were ruthlessly exposed by BarcelonaSat Feb 27 2016 - 08:30
Manchester United in danger of being defined by shortcomingsUnder Ferguson ‘creative aggression’ was key, something Nicky Butt is looking to restoreSat Feb 20 2016 - 08:30
Michael Walker: Disease of self-belief has infected English gameGary Neville, John Terry and Liverpool’s owners among those in need of reality checkSat Feb 13 2016 - 08:22
Michael Walker: Numbers are on Leicester’s sideThose expecting Claudio Ranieri’s bubble to burst are not paying close attentionSat Feb 6 2016 - 08:26
Michael Walker: FA Cup provides shelter from stormy league campaignsPerception that tournament has been devalued does not apply to all ahead of fourth roundSat Jan 30 2016 - 08:30
Dimitri Payet’s long journey to overnight success says much about the gameWest Ham’s French playmaker is 28, proving that players mature at different ratesSat Jan 23 2016 - 08:30
Soccer Angles: Survival scramble forces Howe to cast prudence asideBournemouth manager has reluctantly entered transfer market in bid to avoid dropFri Jan 15 2016 - 22:30